NCAA Tournament March Madness

#150 Jacksonville St

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Projection: need to automatically qualify

Jacksonville State is currently on shaky ground for an at-large bid, considering their overall record and early performance against mid-tier opponents. A loss to Air Force, who hasn't shone brightly this season, highlights their struggles, particularly in close games. While victories against Georgia State and Coastal Carolina add some weight to their resume, those teams aren't exactly powerhouses. The upcoming games present a mixed bag of opportunities; their matches against South Alabama and Utah Valley could prove pivotal. Winning those would bolster their confidence and resume but facing tough opponents like Missouri and Liberty—who are significantly higher in rankings—could expose their weaknesses, particularly in defense. They must capitalize on the chance to compete against teams with higher prestige while also seeking dominance in the lower-tier conference games against New Mexico State and UTEP.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/7@Air Force280L73-67
11/13Georgia St216W72-67
11/17@Coastal Car261W71-53
11/21(N)East Carolina209W86-78
12/8@South Alabama14346%
12/14Utah Valley4642%
12/17@Missouri3433%
12/21@E Kentucky11342%
1/4@Kennesaw12344%
1/9@WKU15846%
1/11@MTSU11543%
1/16Louisiana Tech2940%
1/18Sam Houston St12051%
1/23@UTEP16147%
1/25@New Mexico St23953%
1/30Florida Intl25161%
2/1Liberty2840%
2/6MTSU11551%
2/8WKU15854%
2/13@Sam Houston St12043%
2/15@Louisiana Tech2933%
2/20New Mexico St23961%
2/22UTEP16155%
2/27@Liberty2832%
3/1@Florida Intl25154%
3/8Kennesaw12352%