NCAA Tournament March Madness
#114 N Dakota St
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Projection: likely out
North Dakota State's resume presents significant challenges for a tournament bid. The team has struggled against higher-ranked opponents, with notable losses to Samford and Illinois State that showcase inconsistencies in both offensive and defensive performance. While they secured a solid win against Butler, their overall defensive weaknesses, particularly evident in the losses to Santa Clara and South Illinois, raise concerns about their ability to compete at a higher level. Future games against conference rivals such as South Dakota State and St. Thomas will be pivotal; these matchups can either bolster their standing or further diminish their chances, depending on their performance.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7 | Illinois St | 162 | L77-68 |
| 11/11 | @CS Bakersfield | 195 | L86-81 |
| 11/13 | @Santa Clara | 87 | W88-80 |
| 11/18 | @S Illinois | 178 | L69-44 |
| 11/26 | @Samford | 86 | L103-98 |
| 11/27 | (N)West Georgia | 331 | W73-61 |
| 11/28 | (N)Utah Valley | 170 | W83-63 |
| 12/4 | @Weber St | 218 | W77-73 |
| 12/7 | N Colorado | 134 | W82-70 |
| 12/10 | @Butler | 69 | W71-68 |
| 12/15 | W Michigan | 225 | 62% |
| 12/23 | CS Bakersfield | 195 | 60% |
| 1/2 | St Thomas MN | 101 | 53% |
| 1/4 | NE Omaha | 270 | 64% |
| 1/9 | @Oral Roberts | 314 | 60% |
| 1/11 | @Denver | 295 | 58% |
| 1/16 | Missouri KC | 310 | 66% |
| 1/18 | @South Dakota | 193 | 51% |
| 1/25 | North Dakota | 286 | 65% |
| 1/30 | S Dakota St | 92 | 52% |
| 2/1 | @St Thomas MN | 101 | 45% |
| 2/6 | @Missouri KC | 310 | 59% |
| 2/8 | @NE Omaha | 270 | 56% |
| 2/13 | Oral Roberts | 314 | 67% |
| 2/15 | Denver | 295 | 66% |
| 2/19 | @S Dakota St | 92 | 44% |
| 2/22 | @North Dakota | 286 | 57% |
| 2/26 | South Dakota | 193 | 59% |