NCAA Tournament March Madness

#234 Valparaiso

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Projection: need to automatically qualify

Valparaiso's season has been a rollercoaster, marred by inconsistency against both top-tier and bottom-dwelling opponents, which heavily impacts their tournament viability. Losses to teams like Liberty and Drake showcase their struggle in big moments, while a win against Belmont, a competitive squad, hints at potential. Their defensive issues are glaring, particularly in matchups against stronger offenses like Ohio State and DePaul, where they suffered significant defeats. Moving forward, crucial games against Bradley and Illinois Chicago will be pivotal; victories in these contests could bolster their resume substantially, given the parity in their conference. However, their current standing suggests that without a strong finish, an automatic bid may be their only route to tournament participation.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/4(N)Liberty71L83-63
11/12Cleveland St168L75-67
11/21Lindenwood328W77-64
11/24E Illinois334W81-53
11/27N Illinois350W87-82
11/29@DePaul127L89-70
12/5Drake70L66-60
12/14C Michigan185W93-77
12/17@Ohio St31L95-73
12/20@W Michigan315W76-73
12/29@Bradley93L81-75
1/1@Missouri St226W73-72
1/4Northern Iowa98W80-73
1/8Indiana St214W98-95
1/11@Murray St144L58-47
1/14@Belmont148L71-64
1/18IL Chicago145L81-74
1/22@Drake70L81-71
1/25Evansville247L78-68
1/28S Illinois196L79-75
2/1@Illinois St130L86-78
2/5@Indiana St214L80-62
2/8Murray St144L74-56
2/12Belmont148W101-86
2/16@Evansville247L79-69
2/19Missouri St226W66-64
2/22@S Illinois196W83-79
2/26Bradley9345%
3/2@IL Chicago14541%