NCAA Tournament March Madness
#80 McNeese St
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Projected seed: 13 (automatic qualifier)
McNeese State's road is fraught with challenges, particularly given their 0-5 record against teams with solid profiles, such as Alabama and Mississippi State. While they secured valuable wins against North Texas and Illinois State, their lack of consistency on both ends of the floor raises concerns, especially with a troubling offensive ranking. Their stout defensive showing is commendable, evidenced by close losses against notable opponents, but it needs to translate into more quality wins. Upcoming games against weaker conference foes like New Orleans and Southeastern Louisiana present an opportunity to bolster their resume, yet failing to dominate these matchups could jeopardize their standing further. Overall, consistency in performance and a few high-quality victories will be crucial for them to solidify their position in the tournament.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | (N)S Dakota St | 102 | L80-73 |
| 11/11 | @Alabama | 11 | L72-64 |
| 11/18 | North Texas | 77 | W68-61 |
| 11/22 | (N)Illinois St | 156 | W76-68 |
| 11/24 | (N)Longwood | 182 | W84-69 |
| 11/25 | (N)Liberty | 65 | L62-58 |
| 12/3 | Santa Clara | 72 | L74-67 |
| 12/14 | (N)Mississippi St | 18 | L66-63 |
| 12/22 | @Louisiana | 336 | 65% |
| 12/28 | New Orleans | 341 | 72% |
| 12/30 | SE Louisiana | 204 | 64% |
| 1/4 | @East Texas A&M | 314 | 63% |
| 1/6 | @Northwestern LA | 209 | 56% |
| 1/11 | Nicholls St | 281 | 68% |
| 1/13 | @Houston Chr | 333 | 65% |
| 1/18 | Lamar | 144 | 61% |
| 1/20 | SF Austin | 225 | 65% |
| 1/25 | @UTRGV | 174 | 54% |
| 1/27 | @TAM C. Christi | 151 | 53% |
| 2/1 | @Nicholls St | 281 | 61% |
| 2/3 | Incarnate Word | 259 | 67% |
| 2/8 | Northwestern LA | 209 | 64% |
| 2/10 | East Texas A&M | 314 | 70% |
| 2/15 | @New Orleans | 341 | 66% |
| 2/17 | @SE Louisiana | 204 | 56% |
| 2/22 | TAM C. Christi | 151 | 61% |
| 2/24 | UTRGV | 174 | 62% |
| 3/1 | @Lamar | 144 | 53% |
| 3/3 | @SF Austin | 225 | 57% |