NCAA Tournament March Madness
#208 South Dakota
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South Dakota's early season undefeated record is promising, but their overall performance raises concerns, particularly in defense, where they are struggling significantly. Their victories over Southern University and Texas A&M Commerce showcase offensive potential, yet losses against stronger opponents like Iowa and Southern Indiana expose vulnerabilities. Upcoming games, especially against Nebraska and Idaho State, are crucial as wins could bolster their standing, but facing tougher opponents in the Summit League will test their resilience. To have any shot at an NCAA tournament bid, they will need to not only win but also improve their defensive metrics dramatically while securing key wins against regional rivals like North Dakota State and St. Thomas.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Southern Univ | 258 | W93-79 |
| 11/6 | TX A&M Commerce | 276 | W91-83 |
| 11/12 | @Iowa | 45 | L96-77 |
| 11/20 | @W Michigan | 319 | W80-76 |
| 11/22 | @Southern Indiana | 225 | L92-83 |
| 11/27 | @Nebraska | 63 | 33% |
| 12/4 | Idaho St | 121 | 47% |
| 12/7 | @Northern Arizona | 245 | 48% |
| 12/10 | Wyoming | 254 | 57% |
| 12/14 | W Illinois | 342 | 66% |
| 12/19 | @Utah Tech | 337 | 58% |
| 12/21 | @Santa Clara | 132 | 40% |
| 1/2 | @Missouri KC | 290 | 53% |
| 1/4 | Denver | 212 | 54% |
| 1/11 | @St Thomas MN | 103 | 37% |
| 1/16 | Oral Roberts | 330 | 64% |
| 1/18 | N Dakota St | 221 | 55% |
| 1/23 | @North Dakota | 192 | 45% |
| 1/25 | @S Dakota St | 122 | 39% |
| 1/29 | NE Omaha | 233 | 56% |
| 2/6 | @Denver | 212 | 46% |
| 2/8 | @Oral Roberts | 330 | 56% |
| 2/13 | Missouri KC | 290 | 61% |
| 2/15 | S Dakota St | 122 | 47% |
| 2/16 | S Dakota St | 122 | 47% |
| 2/19 | St Thomas MN | 103 | 44% |
| 2/22 | @NE Omaha | 233 | 48% |
| 2/26 | @N Dakota St | 221 | 47% |
| 3/1 | North Dakota | 192 | 53% |