NCAA Tournament March Madness

#97 S Dakota St

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Projected seed: 13 (automatic qualifier)

South Dakota State’s season shows some highs and lows that paint a mixed picture for their NCAA tournament chances. They have racked up some impressive wins against teams like McNeese State but struggled against stronger opponents like Alabama and Boise State, highlighting a notable gap in competition levels faced. Their offensive rankings reflect decent scoring ability, particularly in games against weaker competition, but their defensive metrics suggest vulnerabilities that could be exposed in the tournament. As they head into a crucial stretch against teams like Oral Roberts and Denver, a strong finish and any wins against higher-ranked opponents will be vital to solidify their position and increase their chances of advancing.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/4(N)McNeese St69W80-73
11/8Long Beach St307W80-79
11/14(N)N Colorado131L78-69
11/20Southern Miss287W101-76
11/24(N)Duquesne155W71-60
11/25(N)Boise St51L83-82
11/26(N)Missouri St226W75-55
12/4@Montana176L71-67
12/7E Washington264W74-53
12/11@Nevada76L77-63
12/13@Colorado90L81-70
12/29@Alabama6L105-82
1/2Denver318W91-70
1/8@St Thomas MN115L73-72
1/11@NE Omaha183L87-80
1/16North Dakota272W109-73
1/18Oral Roberts320W84-70
1/23@Missouri KC246W65-64
1/25South Dakota236W90-71
1/30@N Dakota St117W72-62
2/1@North Dakota272L80-75
2/6St Thomas MN115W102-86
2/13NE Omaha183W98-85
2/16@South Dakota236W94-91
2/19N Dakota St117L77-68
2/23Missouri KC24663%
2/27@Oral Roberts32060%
3/1@Denver31860%