NCAA Tournament March Madness
#186 VMI
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VMI’s resume currently hinges on the need to win its conference or significantly pick up momentum in non-conference play. The early loss to Tennessee Tech, a team they could have beaten, and the blowout against Pittsburgh reveals struggles against respectable competition, which can hurt their standing. A strong upcoming matchup against Davidson provides a crucial opportunity to strengthen their case—an upset here could turn heads. Consistent performance against teams like Loyola MD and Mercer, whom they have better chances against, will be vital to build a more formidable resume. Ultimately, with a few marquee wins and avoiding losses against lower-ranked opponents like Western Carolina, VMI could enhance its chances as the season progresses.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/9 | @Bellarmine | 289 | W76-71 |
| 11/15 | (N)Tennessee Tech | 144 | L72-71 |
| 11/18 | @Pittsburgh | 3 | L93-48 |
| 11/22 | @Davidson | 181 | 46% |
| 11/26 | @Loyola MD | 292 | 55% |
| 11/29 | @G Washington | 146 | 43% |
| 12/7 | Queens NC | 352 | 72% |
| 12/21 | @Richmond | 287 | 55% |
| 1/1 | @ETSU | 210 | 48% |
| 1/4 | Mercer | 314 | 65% |
| 1/9 | @Samford | 119 | 40% |
| 1/11 | @Chattanooga | 217 | 49% |
| 1/15 | W Carolina | 354 | 73% |
| 1/18 | @Citadel | 266 | 53% |
| 1/22 | Furman | 82 | 45% |
| 1/25 | UNC Greensboro | 195 | 55% |
| 1/29 | @Wofford | 273 | 53% |
| 2/1 | @W Carolina | 354 | 66% |
| 2/5 | ETSU | 210 | 56% |
| 2/8 | Citadel | 266 | 61% |
| 2/12 | @UNC Greensboro | 195 | 47% |
| 2/15 | @Mercer | 314 | 57% |
| 2/19 | Wofford | 273 | 61% |
| 2/22 | @Furman | 82 | 37% |
| 2/27 | Samford | 119 | 48% |
| 3/1 | Chattanooga | 217 | 56% |