NCAA Tournament March Madness
#189 Missouri St
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Projection: need to automatically qualify
Missouri State’s resume indicates significant challenges ahead if they aspire for a tournament berth. They got a valuable win against Tulsa, but their losses to teams like Butler and South Dakota State showcase their struggle against better competition. The defense ranks low, and with several upcoming games against stronger programs like Drake and Bradley, the likelihood of improving their profile is tenuous. The matchups against teams like UC Santa Barbara and Indiana State could provide opportunities to build a better case, but consistency will be crucial. Currently, without a reliable collection of impressive wins, the team likely needs to secure an automatic qualifying spot to ease their tournament aspirations.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | @Butler | 66 | L72-65 |
| 11/16 | Tulsa | 300 | W111-106 |
| 11/19 | UT Arlington | 186 | W78-68 |
| 11/24 | (N)High Point | 139 | W71-61 |
| 11/25 | (N)Boston College | 222 | L76-74 |
| 11/26 | (N)S Dakota St | 99 | L75-55 |
| 12/1 | @Oral Roberts | 323 | W72-67 |
| 12/7 | Indiana St | 199 | L80-77 |
| 12/14 | @Washington St | 69 | L91-78 |
| 12/22 | UC Santa Barbara | 135 | 51% |
| 12/29 | @Evansville | 338 | 56% |
| 1/1 | Valparaiso | 210 | 55% |
| 1/4 | @Bradley | 74 | 36% |
| 1/7 | IL Chicago | 180 | 54% |
| 1/11 | @S Illinois | 219 | 48% |
| 1/15 | S Illinois | 219 | 56% |
| 1/18 | @Illinois St | 151 | 44% |
| 1/21 | @Northern Iowa | 86 | 38% |
| 1/25 | Drake | 65 | 42% |
| 1/29 | @Indiana St | 199 | 46% |
| 2/1 | Murray St | 107 | 48% |
| 2/5 | Northern Iowa | 86 | 46% |
| 2/8 | @Belmont | 132 | 43% |
| 2/12 | Evansville | 338 | 64% |
| 2/16 | @IL Chicago | 180 | 46% |
| 2/19 | @Valparaiso | 210 | 47% |
| 2/22 | Illinois St | 151 | 52% |
| 2/26 | Belmont | 132 | 50% |
| 3/2 | @Drake | 65 | 35% |