NCAA Tournament March Madness
#121 Illinois St
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Projection: likely out
Illinois State's chances of making the NCAA tournament hinge on their performance in the upcoming games, particularly within the Missouri Valley Conference. Their record against teams with higher rankings shows some vulnerability, especially evident in their losses to Tennessee Martin and McNeese State, which could damage their resume significantly. Meanwhile, wins over Ohio and North Dakota State reflect their potential but are offset by a weak defensive ranking. Upcoming games against competitive opponents like Murray State and Drake will be crucial; victories against those teams are necessary to strengthen their case, while losses could severely undermine any at-large consideration. The upcoming game against an equally ranked opponent like Bradley also presents an opportunity for them to solidify their standing within the conference.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | TN Martin | 224 | L67-65 |
| 11/7 | @N Dakota St | 152 | W77-68 |
| 11/12 | Ohio | 149 | W85-75 |
| 11/22 | (N)McNeese St | 66 | L76-68 |
| 12/4 | @Belmont | 164 | 50% |
| 12/7 | Pacific | 253 | 63% |
| 12/15 | St Louis | 237 | 62% |
| 12/18 | N Illinois | 342 | 71% |
| 12/22 | @Cornell | 221 | 53% |
| 12/29 | IL Chicago | 158 | 57% |
| 1/2 | @Murray St | 58 | 39% |
| 1/5 | S Illinois | 139 | 55% |
| 1/8 | @Evansville | 222 | 53% |
| 1/11 | Northern Iowa | 136 | 55% |
| 1/15 | @Drake | 101 | 44% |
| 1/18 | Missouri St | 129 | 54% |
| 1/21 | Indiana St | 248 | 63% |
| 1/25 | @Bradley | 86 | 43% |
| 1/29 | Belmont | 164 | 57% |
| 2/1 | Valparaiso | 275 | 64% |
| 2/5 | @IL Chicago | 158 | 49% |
| 2/8 | @Northern Iowa | 136 | 47% |
| 2/12 | Drake | 101 | 52% |
| 2/15 | @Indiana St | 248 | 55% |
| 2/19 | Bradley | 86 | 51% |
| 2/22 | @Missouri St | 129 | 46% |
| 2/25 | @S Illinois | 139 | 47% |
| 3/2 | Evansville | 222 | 61% |