NCAA Tournament March Madness
#102 S Dakota St
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Projected seed: 12 (automatic qualifier)
South Dakota State's resume presents a mixed bag of results that likely nudges them toward a 12 seed, assuming they secure the automatic qualifying bid through the Summit League. Their wins against McNeese State and Southern Miss provided some quality, but losses to Boise State and Colorado—two stronger opponents—highlight defensive frailties that could haunt them come tournament time. The upcoming games against Oral Roberts and North Dakota State will be critical; strong showings there could bolster their chances, while slipping against lower-tier teams like Denver or Nebraska-Omaha could diminish their standing. The inconsistency in both offense and defense raises concerns about making a significant splash in the tournament.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | (N)McNeese St | 80 | W80-73 |
| 11/8 | Long Beach St | 292 | W80-79 |
| 11/14 | (N)N Colorado | 139 | L78-69 |
| 11/20 | Southern Miss | 304 | W101-76 |
| 11/24 | (N)Duquesne | 234 | W71-60 |
| 11/25 | (N)Boise St | 58 | L83-82 |
| 11/26 | (N)Missouri St | 202 | W75-55 |
| 12/4 | @Montana | 200 | L71-67 |
| 12/7 | E Washington | 240 | W74-53 |
| 12/11 | @Nevada | 50 | L77-63 |
| 12/13 | @Colorado | 76 | L81-70 |
| 12/29 | @Alabama | 11 | 33% |
| 1/2 | Denver | 306 | 67% |
| 1/8 | @St Thomas MN | 110 | 47% |
| 1/11 | @NE Omaha | 289 | 58% |
| 1/16 | North Dakota | 290 | 66% |
| 1/18 | Oral Roberts | 332 | 69% |
| 1/23 | @Missouri KC | 270 | 57% |
| 1/25 | South Dakota | 199 | 61% |
| 1/30 | @N Dakota St | 94 | 45% |
| 2/1 | @North Dakota | 290 | 59% |
| 2/6 | St Thomas MN | 110 | 55% |
| 2/13 | NE Omaha | 289 | 66% |
| 2/15 | @South Dakota | 199 | 53% |
| 2/19 | N Dakota St | 94 | 53% |
| 2/23 | Missouri KC | 270 | 65% |
| 2/27 | @Oral Roberts | 332 | 62% |
| 3/1 | @Denver | 306 | 60% |