Will Western Illinois make the 2024 NCAA Tournament? Team Resume & Outlook
Will Western Illinois be one of the teams to earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament in 2024? Keep reading and check out our bracketology preview, which features Western Illinois' complete tournament resume.
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How Western Illinois ranks
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Western Illinois' best win
On November 17, Western Illinois picked up its signature win of the season, an 88-80 overtime victory over the Southern Jaguars, who are ranked outside the top 100 (No. 128) in the RPI rankings. James Dent Jr. delivered a team-leading 24 points with eight rebounds and three assists in the game against Southern.
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Western Illinois' quadrant records
- Based on the RPI, Western Illinois has two wins versus Quadrant 3 opponents, tied for the 46th-most in Division 1.
- Based on the RPI, the Leathernecks have three losses versus Quadrant 4 opponents, tied for the 26th-most in the nation.
Schedule insights
- According to our predictions, Western Illinois is facing the 132nd-ranked schedule in terms of toughness the rest of the way.
- The Leathernecks have 10 games left against teams over .500. They have six upcoming games versus teams with worse records.
- WIU has 20 games left this year, including none against Top 25 teams.
Western Illinois' next game
- Matchup: Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Eureka Red Devils
- Date/Time: Monday, December 18 at 8:00 PM ET
- Location: Western Hall in Macomb, Illinois
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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