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First Round/East Region
St. John's vs Northern Iowa
5St. John's
WinnerHigh Confidence
| St. John's | Northern Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #5 | #12 |
| Record | 25-7 | 23-9 |
| Region | East | East |
St. John's is massively underseeded — Nate Silver and multiple analysts view them as a #2-3 quality team stuck at #5. Northern Iowa is dangerous but the talent gap is too wide.
Key Factors
- St. John's underseeded (#2-3 quality)
- Talent gap too wide