NCAA Tournament March Madness
#181 IL Chicago
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Chicago's path to the NCAA tournament hinges on their ability to improve their overall standing and secure key wins in the Missouri Valley Conference. While they have notable victories, like their win over Yale, their losses against teams such as Northwestern and James Madison expose weaknesses in both their defense and consistency. They face several critical matchups ahead, including games against Drake and Bradley, both of which are essential for bolstering their tournament resume. Their chances against lower-ranked teams like Valparaiso and Evansville could help build momentum, but without strong performances against more competitive foes, their hopes depend heavily on winning the conference tournament to guarantee a spot in the NCAA field.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8 | Yale | 92 | W91-79 |
| 11/12 | @Northwestern | 49 | L83-74 |
| 11/21 | (N)James Madison | 148 | L99-81 |
| 11/22 | (N)La Salle | 161 | W96-83 |
| 11/23 | (N)East Carolina | 209 | L72-55 |
| 12/4 | Northern Iowa | 83 | L83-56 |
| 12/8 | Dartmouth | 279 | W69-68 |
| 12/15 | @Ark Little Rock | 228 | W77-69 |
| 12/20 | @Seattle | 157 | W79-68 |
| 12/29 | @Illinois St | 152 | 44% |
| 1/1 | Drake | 66 | 43% |
| 1/4 | @Belmont | 134 | 43% |
| 1/7 | @Missouri St | 189 | 46% |
| 1/11 | Bradley | 74 | 44% |
| 1/15 | Murray St | 108 | 49% |
| 1/18 | @Valparaiso | 208 | 47% |
| 1/22 | @Evansville | 337 | 57% |
| 1/25 | S Illinois | 219 | 56% |
| 1/29 | @Bradley | 74 | 37% |
| 2/1 | Indiana St | 199 | 55% |
| 2/5 | Illinois St | 152 | 52% |
| 2/8 | @S Illinois | 219 | 48% |
| 2/11 | @Murray St | 108 | 41% |
| 2/16 | Missouri St | 189 | 54% |
| 2/19 | @Drake | 66 | 35% |
| 2/22 | Evansville | 337 | 64% |
| 2/26 | @Northern Iowa | 83 | 38% |
| 3/2 | Valparaiso | 208 | 55% |