Who's Playing

North Dakota @ South Dakota State

Current Records: North Dakota 4-16; South Dakota State 17-4

What to Know

The North Dakota Fighting Hawks are 0-8 against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits since December of 2017, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Fighting Hawks and South Dakota State will face off in a Summit battle at 8 p.m. ET at Frost Arena. South Dakota State will be strutting in after a win while North Dakota will be stumbling in from a loss.

North Dakota was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Saturday as they fell 79-74 to the UMKC Kangaroos.

Meanwhile, South Dakota State strolled past the Western Illinois Leathernecks with points to spare on Saturday, taking the contest 93-75.

North Dakota is the clear underdog, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one. They hadn't treated bettors all too well in the past (they are 5-13), but they might be worth taking a chance on now after beating the spread three games in a row.

The Fighting Hawks are now 4-16 while the Jackrabbits sit at 17-4. A couple stats to keep an eye on: North Dakota has allowed their opponents to shoot 48.70% from the floor on average, which is the 353rd highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. South Dakota State's offense has more to brag about, as they they enter the matchup with a 52.30% field goal percentage, good for second best in college basketball. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Frost Arena -- Brookings, South Dakota
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $26.25

Odds

The Jackrabbits are a big 22-point favorite against the Fighting Hawks, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Jackrabbits as a 23-point favorite.

Over/Under: 115

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Series History

South Dakota State have won all of the games they've played against North Dakota in the last eight years.

  • Jan 23, 2021 - South Dakota State 85 vs. North Dakota 74
  • Jan 22, 2021 - South Dakota State 92 vs. North Dakota 73
  • Dec 11, 2020 - South Dakota State 74 vs. North Dakota 62
  • Feb 19, 2020 - South Dakota State 94 vs. North Dakota 83
  • Jan 15, 2020 - South Dakota State 87 vs. North Dakota 66
  • Feb 09, 2019 - South Dakota State 80 vs. North Dakota 55
  • Jan 16, 2019 - South Dakota State 78 vs. North Dakota 74
  • Dec 12, 2017 - South Dakota State 99 vs. North Dakota 63

Injury Report for South Dakota State

  • Noah Freidel: Game-Time Decision (Coach's Decision)

Injury Report for North Dakota

No Injury Information