- Matchup: South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Ball State Cardinals
- Event Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Venue: Worthen Arena, Muncie, IN
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Tuesday, Worthen Arena will host the clash between the Ball State Cardinals (3-6) and the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (5-5).
In their most recent matchup, the South Dakota State Jackrabbits fell to Idaho with a close score of 84-81. During this match, South Dakota State achieved a 47.3% shooting rate, hitting 26 out of 55 attempts, and made 5 of 15 from the three-point range. From the charity stripe, they hit 24 of 33 for a shooting percentage of 72.7%. The Jackrabbits grabbed 28 total rebounds, including 7 offensive boards, and provided 8 assists while forcing 9 turnovers with 4 steals. On defense, they allowed Idaho to shoot 49.1% from the floor, which included Idaho’s 11 assists and 2 steals. Idaho collected 32 rebounds (6 offensive, 26 defensive), but did not register any blocks. Idaho finished with a 72.4% success rate from the free throw line, converting 21 of their 29 attempts, while also making 11 of 28 three-point attempts. In terms of fouls, South Dakota State committed 22, compared to Idaho’s 24.
Jaden Jackson was a standout for the Jackrabbits, scoring 21 points on 8 of 13 shooting. He played for 38 minutes, secured 2 rebounds, and recorded 1 assist, showcasing his efficiency with a 61.5% shooting rate.
The Jackrabbits come into this game with a season record of 5-5. They are averaging 12.7 turnovers and committing 17.6 fouls per game. Team-wise, South Dakota State is averaging 38.2 rebounds per game and has tallied 132 assists this season, placing them 227th nationally in assists. They’ve struggled with their three-point shooting, hitting 31.1% (74 of 238), while converting 71.1% of free throws. The team averages 72.9 points per game, ranking 285th in the country, while maintaining a field goal percentage of 44.6%.
On the defensive side, the Jackrabbits are forcing 13.3 turnovers per game and drawing 18.5 fouls. They restrict their opponents to 31.1% from beyond the arc and are ranked 53rd nationally in points allowed per game, giving up an average of 66.5 points. Their opponents are shooting 41.3% (224 of 543) from the field, and South Dakota State averages 31.2 rebounds per game, ranking 163rd in allowing assists with 123 on the season.
In their last game, Ball State suffered a setback with a 64-52 loss to Evansville. They secured 19 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards, totaling 26 rebounds in the game. The team had 14 turnovers but managed to collect 10 steals. Against Evansville’s 14 personal fouls, Ball State shot 14 free throws, successfully hitting 10 for a 71.4% accuracy. From three-point territory, the Cardinals made only 6 of 24 attempts (25.0%) and finished the game shooting 32.1% overall (18 of 56). Defensively, Ball State allowed Evansville to shoot 42.3% from the field, converting 22 of 52 attempts. They managed to make 24% from three-point range, hitting 6 out of 25 attempts, while converting 14 of 18 free throws for a 77.8% mark. Ball State allowed Evansville 38 total rebounds, including 8 offensive grabs.
Armoni Zeigler was a key contributor for the Cardinals in that matchup, scoring 17 points in 35 minutes on the court. He recorded 2 assists and achieved a shooting percentage of 45.5%, making 5 of 11 attempts, alongside 3 rebounds.
Ball State currently holds a record of 3-6 this season. They average 15.6 personal fouls per game and shoot 65.0% from the free throw line. The team assists on 12.4 baskets per game (ranked 301st in college basketball) and averages 12.4 turnovers. Ball State has scored a total of 586 points this season (65.1 points per game), averaging 33.0 rebounds per contest. Offensively, they are shooting 40.1% from the field, ranking them 347th nationally.
Defensively, the Cardinals allow 33.0% shooting from three-point territory (70 of 212) and have seen their opponents convert 73.5% of free throw attempts. They permit an average of 13.8 assists and 37.3 rebounds per game, ranking 212th and 292nd respectively. Ball State ranks 103rd in the nation for points per game allowed, averaging 69.6 points. They force 14.1 turnovers each game and allow opponents to shoot 45.4% from the field, placing them 274th in this category.
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Take Ball State
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