NCAA Tournament March Madness
#162 Illinois St
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Projection: need to automatically qualify
Illinois State finds itself in a challenging situation. The team has struggled against strong opponents, evident in their losses to TN Martin and McNeese State, which dampen their resume. While they have banked some wins against mid-tier teams like Ohio and a narrow victory against UAB, inconsistencies on both sides of the ball raise concerns. With an upcoming schedule that features crucial matchups against tournament-caliber teams like Belmont and Bradley, it’s vital for Illinois State to seize these opportunities to enhance their standing. To realistically aim for a tournament bid, they must rely on strong performances against these teams and any slip-ups could further jeopardize their chances.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | TN Martin | 302 | L67-65 |
| 11/7 | @N Dakota St | 114 | W77-68 |
| 11/12 | Ohio | 189 | W85-75 |
| 11/22 | (N)McNeese St | 82 | L76-68 |
| 11/23 | (N)UAB | 206 | W84-83 |
| 11/25 | (N)G Washington | 173 | L72-64 |
| 12/4 | @Belmont | 135 | L99-97 |
| 12/7 | Pacific | 252 | W72-61 |
| 12/15 | St Louis | 208 | 57% |
| 12/18 | N Illinois | 354 | 69% |
| 12/22 | @Cornell | 113 | 42% |
| 12/29 | IL Chicago | 260 | 60% |
| 1/2 | @Murray St | 89 | 40% |
| 1/5 | S Illinois | 178 | 55% |
| 1/8 | @Evansville | 246 | 51% |
| 1/11 | Northern Iowa | 96 | 49% |
| 1/15 | @Drake | 57 | 36% |
| 1/18 | Missouri St | 203 | 56% |
| 1/21 | Indiana St | 221 | 58% |
| 1/25 | @Bradley | 59 | 36% |
| 1/29 | Belmont | 135 | 52% |
| 2/1 | Valparaiso | 254 | 60% |
| 2/5 | @IL Chicago | 260 | 52% |
| 2/8 | @Northern Iowa | 96 | 41% |
| 2/12 | Drake | 57 | 43% |
| 2/15 | @Indiana St | 221 | 50% |
| 2/19 | Bradley | 59 | 44% |
| 2/22 | @Missouri St | 203 | 48% |
| 2/25 | @S Illinois | 178 | 47% |
| 3/2 | Evansville | 246 | 59% |