NCAA Tournament March Madness
#295 N Illinois
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Projection: need to automatically qualify
Northern Illinois has had a rocky season that will require them to clinch the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Title to secure a spot in the NCAA tournament. Looking at the key games, it's clear that high-caliber opponents have overwhelmed the Huskies. Their struggles against Marquette, Northwestern, and Iowa showcase that they have significant room for improvement before they can be competitive at the national level. On the flip side, victories against Appalachian State and a nail-biter over Toledo reflect their potential to upset teams when performing at their peak. However, these bright spots are overshadowed by a sequence of conference losses, including disappointing performances against Akron and Ohio, which hint at inconsistencies plaguing the team. To raise their profile, the Huskies will need a combination of leadership stepping up and strategic execution to make a miraculous run through the MAC tournament.
Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
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11/6 | @Marquette | 11 | L92-70 |
11/11 | Appalachian St | 81 | W91-78 |
11/17 | @Georgia St | 228 | W70-64 |
11/18 | (N)Ark Little Rock | 209 | W98-93 |
11/25 | @DePaul | 308 | W89-79 |
11/27 | @Northwestern | 33 | L89-67 |
12/5 | Indiana St | 32 | L90-67 |
12/9 | @Monmouth NJ | 177 | L74-71 |
12/21 | Northern Iowa | 101 | L76-63 |
12/29 | @Iowa | 58 | L103-74 |
1/2 | Akron | 110 | L73-51 |
1/6 | @Ohio | 149 | L78-66 |
1/9 | @W Michigan | 297 | L95-90 |
1/13 | Bowling Green | 206 | L83-72 |
1/16 | Kent | 188 | L83-76 |
1/23 | Toledo | 136 | L89-73 |
1/27 | @Ball St | 266 | L81-71 |
1/30 | @C Michigan | 240 | L84-77 |
2/3 | E Michigan | 322 | W76-66 |
2/6 | @Miami OH | 259 | W62-59 |
2/10 | @South Alabama | 217 | L75-66 |
2/13 | Buffalo | 357 | W72-68 |
2/17 | @Kent | 188 | L85-47 |
2/20 | Ball St | 266 | L70-63 |
2/24 | Ohio | 149 | L80-59 |
2/27 | @Toledo | 136 | W75-72 |
3/2 | @Akron | 110 | L80-73 |
3/5 | C Michigan | 240 | L69-63 |
3/8 | @Buffalo | 357 | W78-68 |