NCAA Tournament March Madness
#102 McNeese St
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Projected seed: 12 (automatic qualifier)
McNeese State's early season struggles, particularly in losses to South Dakota State and Alabama, show they have yet to compete consistently against stronger opponents. However, their victory over North Texas demonstrates they can rise to the occasion when it matters. Their defense stands out, indicating they can hold opponents in check, especially against weaker teams in their conference. Matches against Louisiana and Nicholls State present opportunities to bolster their resume, and if they can secure wins against Mississippi State and stronger competitors, they may shift perceptions dramatically. Their path to an NCAA tournament bid hinges on capturing the Southland Conference title, making every upcoming game a pivotal moment for their postseason aspirations.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | (N)S Dakota St | 127 | L80-73 |
| 11/11 | @Alabama | 19 | L72-64 |
| 11/18 | North Texas | 123 | W68-61 |
| 11/22 | (N)Illinois St | 110 | 51% |
| 12/3 | Santa Clara | 104 | 55% |
| 12/14 | (N)Mississippi St | 36 | 41% |
| 12/22 | @Louisiana | 342 | 69% |
| 12/28 | New Orleans | 358 | 79% |
| 12/30 | SE Louisiana | 260 | 66% |
| 1/4 | @TX A&M Commerce | 232 | 57% |
| 1/6 | @Northwestern LA | 148 | 51% |
| 1/11 | Nicholls St | 219 | 64% |
| 1/13 | @Houston Chr | 338 | 68% |
| 1/18 | Lamar | 284 | 69% |
| 1/20 | SF Austin | 246 | 66% |
| 1/25 | @UTRGV | 143 | 50% |
| 1/27 | @TAM C. Christi | 189 | 54% |
| 2/1 | @Nicholls St | 219 | 56% |
| 2/3 | Incarnate Word | 269 | 68% |
| 2/8 | Northwestern LA | 148 | 59% |
| 2/10 | TX A&M Commerce | 232 | 65% |
| 2/15 | @New Orleans | 358 | 73% |
| 2/17 | @SE Louisiana | 260 | 59% |
| 2/22 | TAM C. Christi | 189 | 61% |
| 2/24 | UTRGV | 143 | 58% |
| 3/1 | @Lamar | 284 | 62% |
| 3/3 | @SF Austin | 246 | 58% |