NCAA Tournament March Madness

#66 S Illinois

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Projection: likely out

Southern Illinois has had a rocky start with a disappointing performance against higher-ranked teams like College of Charleston and Oklahoma State, both of which were close but ultimately losses. These games exposed weaknesses in their offensive efficiency, significantly hampered by their low rankings in offensive performance. While they secured a dominant win over North Dakota State, it’s hard to gauge their true potential given the disparity in competition level. Upcoming games against tougher opponents like Florida and Louisiana Tech present opportunities to bolster their resume, but with limited chances of securing wins, especially against elite teams, the pressure to perform in conference play becomes paramount. The season ahead includes crucial matchups against Bradley and Murray State, where securing victories could significantly impact their postseason viability.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/4(N)Col Charleston61L90-80
11/14@Oklahoma St44L85-78
11/18N Dakota St150W69-44
11/22@Florida2438%
11/25(N)Louisiana Tech4346%
11/26(N)E Kentucky11156%
12/3Bradley13162%
12/7Southern Indiana22168%
12/14@Austin Peay17858%
12/21High Point16164%
12/29@Northern Iowa13755%
1/1Evansville30875%
1/5@Illinois St11052%
1/8@Belmont17357%
1/11Missouri St18365%
1/15@Missouri St18358%
1/18Northern Iowa13762%
1/22Murray St1544%
1/25@IL Chicago7347%
1/28@Valparaiso33571%
2/1Drake18866%
2/5@Evansville30868%
2/8IL Chicago7355%
2/12@Bradley13154%
2/15Belmont17365%
2/19@Murray St1536%
2/22Valparaiso33577%
2/25Illinois St11060%
3/2@Indiana St27565%