The Tigers are a 4-seed in Mike DeCourcy's latest projection for FOX Sports in the South (no change from his projection last week). His forecast calls for Memphis to face Samford in the first round. Should the Tigers advance, DeCourcy's projection calls for a second-round game against the Illinois-McNeese State winner.

Vanderbilt women's basketball has seen its projected March Madness seed drop after a three-game losing streak. The Commodores (14-4, 1-3 SEC) lost by double digits to Kentucky and Ole Miss. The team played more inspired against LSU on Monday night but still fell, 83-77.

Here's where Mississippi State basketball stands in the latest NCAA tournament bracket predictions after losing to Kentucky.