Columbia has a +320 scoring differential, topping opponents by 12.3 points per game. It is putting up 71.4 points per game to rank 82nd in college basketball and is allowing 59.1 per outing to rank 52nd in college basketball. Weiss' 19.9 points per game lead the Lions and rank 18th in the nation.
It's just not true. That would be random chance. But of course, brackets are not random chance. The seeding is asymmetrical. The real odds can be really different year-to-year and they can be debatable. They're still minute, but significantly more likely than Phil makes them seem.
Murray State puts up 85.6 points per game (seventh in college basketball) while allowing 73.9 per contest (335th in college basketball). It has a +341 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 11.7 points per game.
Dartmouth has been outscored by 6.6 points per game (scoring 55.5 per game to rank 343rd in college basketball while allowing 62.1 per outing to rank 133rd in college basketball) and has a -166 scoring differential overall.
Washington State averages 62.7 points per game (241st in college basketball) while giving up 74.4 per outing (337th in college basketball). It has a -353 scoring differential overall and has been outscored by 11.7 points per game.
Coppin State's -238 scoring differential (outscored by 8.2 points per game) is a result of scoring 59.3 points per game (298th in college basketball) while allowing 67.5 per outing (258th in college basketball). Morris' team-leading 13.3 points per game ranks 330th in the nation.
Charleston Southern averages 61.5 points per game (263rd in college basketball) while giving up 72.2 per outing (319th in college basketball). It has a -299 scoring differential overall and has been outscored by 10.7 points per game. Bailey leads the Buccaneers, scoring 17.2 points per game (73rd in the nation).
Dayton earned a 67-58 victory versus Loyola Chicago in their last outing. The squad was led by Molly O'Riordan's 15 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks and Olivia Leung's 13 points and eight rebounds.
Little Rock has a -84 scoring differential, falling short by 3.0 points per game. It is putting up 59.9 points per game to rank 291st in college basketball and is allowing 62.9 per outing to rank 149th in college basketball.
Northern Iowa suffered defeat by a final score of 64-63 in their last game against Evansville. Leading the way on offense for the Panthers was Ryley Goebel, who ended the game with 18 points, 14 rebounds, two steals and seven blocks. Jenna Twedt posted 18 points and two steals. Led by Fiona Connolly (20 PTS, 2 STL, 46.15 FG%) and Milana Nenadic (14 PTS, 7 REB, 41.67 FG%, 2-6 from 3PT), Valparaiso ended their last matchup losing 79-68 against Drake.
The Wichita State Shockers (5-21) will host the UTSA Roadrunners (12-12) after losing three home games in a row. In Wichita State's last game, they lost to Rice 80-42. The Shockers were led by Abby Cater, who finished with 11 points and three steals, and Bre'yon White, with eight points. Led by Ereauna Hardaway with 17 points, eight assists and three steals last time out, UTSA lost 69-63 versus South Florida.
The Abilene Christian Wildcats (14-5) will look to continue a four-game winning streak when they visit the Utah Tech Trailblazers (6-12) on January 29, 2026 at Burns Arena. Utah Tech vs. Abilene Christian NCAA Game Info Last Game For Each Team In their last game, Utah Tech fell short of victory by a final score of 62-49 versus Southern Utah. The Trailblazers were led by Lauren Crocker's 13 points and nine rebounds and Kaylee Borden's 10 points. Led by Payton Hull with 21 points and three steals last time out, Abilene Christian won 82-54 versus Southern Utah.
In their last outing, USC took a loss by a final score of 73-67 versus Michigan. The Trojans were led by Kara Dunn's 26 points, 10 rebounds and two steals and Londynn Jones' 12 points. Iowa enters this matchup having won against Ohio State in their last game 91-70. They were led by Addie Deal (20 PTS, 5 AST, 47.06 FG%) and Ava Heiden (18 PTS, 8 REB, 4 STL, 2 BLK, 81.82 FG%).
The Rider Broncs (4-16) will attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers (9-11) on January 29, 2026 at Alumni Gymnasium. Rider vs. Mount St. Mary's NCAA Game Info Last Game For Each Team In their last game, Rider fell short in a 55-46 loss against Saint Peter's. The Broncs were led by Kristina Yomane, who ended the game with 11 points, while Aliya McIver added 10 points, six rebounds and four assists.