NCAA Tournament March Madness

#67 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 Charleston60L90-80
11/14@Oklahoma St53L85-78
11/18N Dakota St160W69-44
11/22@Florida2838%
11/25(N)Louisiana Tech3645%
11/26(N)E Kentucky11055%
12/3Bradley10258%
12/7Southern Indiana23068%
12/14@Austin Peay17657%
12/21High Point16763%
12/29@Northern Iowa14154%
1/1Evansville32575%
1/5@Illinois St10550%
1/8@Belmont16256%
1/11Missouri St17564%
1/15@Missouri St17557%
1/18Northern Iowa14162%
1/22Murray St1644%
1/25@IL Chicago15655%
1/28@Valparaiso31968%
2/1Drake9958%
2/5@Evansville32569%
2/8IL Chicago15663%
2/12@Bradley10250%
2/15Belmont16263%
2/19@Murray St1636%
2/22Valparaiso31974%
2/25Illinois St10558%
3/2@Indiana St27764%