NCAA Tournament March Madness
#163 South Dakota
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Projection: need to automatically qualify
South Dakota's current 2-0 start is promising but not enough to secure a spot in the NCAA tournament without major improvements. Their high-scoring victories against Southern University and Texas A&M Commerce against weaker competition show offensive potential, but the team's struggles on defense were evident in their loss to Iowa, where they allowed a significant point total. The upcoming games will be critical; contests against Nebraska and Idaho State could bolster their resume, while victories against teams like Wyoming and Oral Roberts—who typically present challenges—are essential for establishing credibility. To qualify for the tournament, South Dakota must not only maintain offensive efficiency but also significantly tighten their defense as they navigate a tough slate.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Southern Univ | 214 | W93-79 |
| 11/6 | TX A&M Commerce | 232 | W91-83 |
| 11/12 | @Iowa | 38 | L96-77 |
| 11/20 | @W Michigan | 307 | W80-76 |
| 11/22 | @Southern Indiana | 221 | 51% |
| 11/27 | @Nebraska | 83 | 39% |
| 12/4 | Idaho St | 115 | 50% |
| 12/7 | @Northern Arizona | 204 | 49% |
| 12/10 | Wyoming | 213 | 58% |
| 12/14 | W Illinois | 329 | 68% |
| 12/19 | @Utah Tech | 339 | 63% |
| 12/21 | @Santa Clara | 104 | 41% |
| 1/2 | @Missouri KC | 268 | 54% |
| 1/4 | Denver | 212 | 58% |
| 1/11 | @St Thomas MN | 59 | 35% |
| 1/16 | Oral Roberts | 312 | 66% |
| 1/18 | N Dakota St | 150 | 53% |
| 1/23 | @North Dakota | 229 | 51% |
| 1/25 | @S Dakota St | 127 | 42% |
| 1/29 | NE Omaha | 206 | 57% |
| 2/6 | @Denver | 212 | 50% |
| 2/8 | @Oral Roberts | 312 | 59% |
| 2/13 | Missouri KC | 268 | 62% |
| 2/15 | S Dakota St | 127 | 50% |
| 2/16 | S Dakota St | 127 | 50% |
| 2/19 | St Thomas MN | 59 | 43% |
| 2/22 | @NE Omaha | 206 | 49% |
| 2/26 | @N Dakota St | 150 | 45% |
| 3/1 | North Dakota | 229 | 59% |