NCAA Tournament March Madness
#352 N Illinois
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Projection: need to automatically qualify
Northern Illinois is struggling to build a compelling tournament resume, marked by consistent challenges in both offensive and defensive performance. Their losses against teams like Georgia Southern and Bradley showcase difficulties competing against stronger opponents, while a solid win against Monmouth does little to bolster their credentials. Upcoming matchups, particularly against Eastern Michigan and Kent, present opportunities for crucial victories, but with a low probability of success, the Huskies are at risk of further damaging their standing. The need for decisive wins in conference play is paramount, particularly against rivals that are near the bottom of the rankings, to solidify any chance at an automatic bid.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | @Ga Southern | 251 | L80-65 |
| 11/12 | Monmouth NJ | 297 | W79-66 |
| 11/16 | @Bradley | 73 | L76-60 |
| 11/20 | Elon | 124 | L75-48 |
| 11/23 | @DePaul | 84 | L98-52 |
| 11/27 | @Valparaiso | 209 | L87-82 |
| 11/29 | @E Illinois | 309 | L72-59 |
| 12/7 | @Northern Iowa | 82 | L101-57 |
| 12/18 | @Illinois St | 150 | L81-60 |
| 1/4 | @E Michigan | 307 | 40% |
| 1/7 | Kent | 118 | 36% |
| 1/11 | @Ohio | 185 | 33% |
| 1/14 | Miami OH | 200 | 41% |
| 1/18 | C Michigan | 182 | 40% |
| 1/21 | @W Michigan | 263 | 37% |
| 1/25 | Ball St | 290 | 47% |
| 1/28 | Akron | 163 | 39% |
| 2/1 | @Toledo | 219 | 35% |
| 2/4 | @Bowling Green | 300 | 40% |
| 2/11 | Buffalo | 332 | 50% |
| 2/15 | @Ball St | 290 | 39% |
| 2/18 | @Akron | 163 | 32% |
| 2/22 | E Michigan | 307 | 48% |
| 2/25 | @Miami OH | 200 | 34% |
| 3/1 | W Michigan | 263 | 45% |
| 3/4 | Bowling Green | 300 | 48% |
| 3/7 | @C Michigan | 182 | 33% |