NCAA Tournament March Madness

#127 S Dakota St

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Projected seed: 11 (automatic qualifier)

South Dakota State’s resume currently holds promise, with a solid start to the season, highlighted by victories over McNeese State and Long Beach State, showcasing their ability to score in the 80s, which suggests a potent offense. However, their loss to Northern Colorado reveals vulnerabilities, particularly on defense, as they struggle against higher-ranked opponents. The upcoming games against teams like Montana and Eastern Washington will be crucial; success against these mid-tier squads could bolster their credibility. Consistent wins in conference play against teams like North Dakota and Omaha are vital for them to remain competitive in the tournament conversation, especially if they can also secure victories against acknowledged threats in Nevada and Colorado, which would greatly enhance their tournament profile.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/4(N)McNeese St102W80-73
11/8Long Beach St230W80-79
11/14(N)N Colorado65L78-69
11/20Southern Miss306W101-76
11/24(N)Duquesne33168%
12/4@Montana18451%
12/7E Washington8750%
12/11@Nevada3133%
12/13@Colorado3935%
12/29@Alabama1931%
1/2Denver21261%
1/8@St Thomas MN5938%
1/11@NE Omaha20653%
1/16North Dakota22963%
1/18Oral Roberts31269%
1/23@Missouri KC26858%
1/25South Dakota16358%
1/30@N Dakota St15049%
2/1@North Dakota22955%
2/6St Thomas MN5946%
2/13NE Omaha20661%
2/15@South Dakota16350%
2/16@South Dakota16350%
2/19N Dakota St15057%
2/22Missouri KC26865%
2/23Missouri KC26865%
2/27@Oral Roberts31262%
3/1@Denver21253%