NCAA Tournament March Madness

#179 Illinois St

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Projection: need to automatically qualify

Illinois State’s season paints the picture of a team that has experienced a roller coaster of results with some bright spots scattered throughout. A noteworthy victory came when the Redbirds upended Indiana State, showing that they can compete and overcome stiff competition. However, such wins were tempered by losses against teams like Valparaiso and Evansville, which should have been manageable but instead highlight inconsistency. The defense has moments of robust performance, a vital backbone for any team aspiring for a tournament run, but it is the offensive issues that loom largest. To make a significant impact, Illinois State needs to demonstrate the ability to score more effectively. Their current resume suggests they'll need a Missouri Valley Conference Tournament win to secure their spot in the dance, as without it, their season’s narrative lacks the compelling chapters necessary to sway the selection committee.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/11@St Louis190L80-71
11/15E Illinois319W69-61
11/20(N)Long Beach St157W61-52
11/21(N)High Point108L74-72
11/22(N)Wright St166L74-49
11/30@IL Chicago193W69-64
12/3Murray St158W76-72
12/6N Kentucky183W62-59
12/9Norfolk St234L64-58
12/17N Dakota St279W75-65
12/21SE Missouri St349W85-64
12/29@Kentucky15L96-70
1/2@Drake35L88-71
1/6S Illinois118L71-64
1/10@Belmont113L67-60
1/14Valparaiso285L59-50
1/17Drake35L77-56
1/20@Missouri St134W69-60
1/23Belmont113W77-67
1/27@Evansville184L58-54
1/30@Murray St158W61-59
2/3Bradley69L73-60
2/7IL Chicago193L61-56
2/10@S Illinois118L69-66
2/13@Indiana St32W80-67
2/18Evansville184W86-79
2/21Northern Iowa101W81-73
2/24@Bradley69L48-45
2/28Missouri St134W75-74
3/3@Valparaiso285L75-72
3/7(N)Evansville184L59-53