NCAA Tournament March Madness
#133 WKU
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Projected seed: 15 (automatic qualifier)
WKU's path to the big dance is likely hinging on winning their conference tournament, as their resume shows a team skirting the edges of bigger opportunities without really sealing the deal. Victories over opponents like MTSU and Louisiana Tech show they can handle business, but concerning losses such as against Bowling Green and narrow wins over lower-ranked teams like FIU indicate inconsistency. A high offensive rating illustrates potential to do damage, yet the defensive woes could haunt them in high-pressure matchups. Lastly, missing wins over higher-ranked non-conference foes means WKU hasn't proven they can punch above their weight class, leaving their case for an at-large bid tenuous at best. Winning the Conference USA crown would not only auto-punch their ticket but give them much-needed momentum and a sense of invincibility heading into March.
Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
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11/9 | @Wichita St | 159 | L71-61 |
11/14 | @Murray St | 158 | W86-81 |
11/24 | (N)Bowling Green | 206 | W72-65 |
11/25 | (N)Canisius | 273 | L85-77 |
11/26 | (N)UNC Asheville | 156 | L77-67 |
12/3 | E Kentucky | 195 | W79-69 |
12/9 | @Buffalo | 357 | W82-65 |
12/12 | @Wright St | 166 | W91-84 |
12/16 | Austin Peay | 203 | W65-64 |
12/19 | @Cal Baptist | 196 | W73-70 |
12/30 | Abilene Chr | 192 | W86-84 |
1/6 | Liberty | 142 | W70-68 |
1/10 | @Sam Houston St | 139 | L78-74 |
1/13 | Jacksonville St | 215 | W80-69 |
1/18 | @New Mexico St | 260 | L72-70 |
1/20 | @UTEP | 182 | L93-87 |
1/25 | Florida Intl | 270 | W105-91 |
2/1 | Sam Houston St | 139 | L79-77 |
2/3 | MTSU | 253 | W88-65 |
2/7 | @Louisiana Tech | 95 | W81-76 |
2/10 | @Jacksonville St | 215 | W70-59 |
2/15 | UTEP | 182 | W90-80 |
2/17 | New Mexico St | 260 | W72-58 |
2/24 | @MTSU | 253 | L74-72 |
2/28 | Louisiana Tech | 95 | L90-84 |
3/2 | @Florida Intl | 270 | L85-83 |
3/9 | @Liberty | 142 | L82-79 |
3/14 | (N)New Mexico St | 260 | W89-69 |
3/15 | (N)MTSU | 253 | W85-54 |
3/16 | (N)UTEP | 182 | W78-71 |