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Bracketology: Updated projected field as conference tournaments begin

By Lukas Harkins

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NEW ORLEANS, LA – MARCH 14: Head coach Bob Marlin of the Louisiana Lafayette Ragin Cajuns reacts to a call as his team took on the Louisiana Lafayette Ragin Cajuns during the Sun Belt Conference Men’s Championship Semifinals at the UNO Lakefront Arena on March 14, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – MARCH 14: Head coach Bob Marlin of the Louisiana Lafayette Ragin Cajuns reacts to a call as his team took on the Louisiana Lafayette Ragin Cajuns during the Sun Belt Conference Men’s Championship Semifinals at the UNO Lakefront Arena on March 14, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

Midwest Region

(1) Kansas vs. (16) Nicholls State/UNC-Asheville

(8) Creighton vs. (9) NC State

(4) Gonzaga vs. (13) Buffalo

(5) Kentucky vs. (12) Louisiana-Lafayette

(6) Nevada vs. (11) Kansas State/Louisville

(3) Cincinnati vs. (14) Rider

(7) Arkansas vs. (10) Missouri

(2) Duke vs. (15) Northern Kentucky

Underdog to watch: Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns

Another team that has suffered just one loss in conference play so far, Louisiana is 15-1 in the Sun Belt. They have dominated the competition all year long and the Ragin’ Cajuns look to reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013-14. In addition, the team is one win away from setting a program record for victories in a season.

Similar to Vermont, Louisiana ranks extremely well within their conference. They are tops in the league in points per game and are second in points allowed. The Ragin’ Cajuns have an elite offense that can run up the score of any game. Should they make the field, Louisiana has the ability to put up points on defensive-oriented teams or outscore those that put the ball in the basket just as much as they do.

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