- Matchup: South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs North Dakota State Bison
- Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Venue: Scheels Center, Fargo, ND
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Wednesday, the North Dakota State Bison (14-5) are set to face off against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (9-9) at the Scheels Center.
In their previous outing, the South Dakota State Jackrabbits secured a win against Denver, concluding the game at 87-79. The Jackrabbits accrued 15 fouls while Denver registered 19. From beyond the arc, South Dakota State managed to hit 9 of 24 attempts. Denver, converting 10 out of 15 free throws, finished at 66.7%. On the boards, Denver recorded 31 rebounds (14 offensive, 17 defensive) without any blocks, while distributing 10 assists and achieving 6 steals. Defensively, South Dakota State allowed their opponents to shoot 43.5% (30 of 69). They handed out 15 assists, created 7 turnovers, and obtained 4 steals. The Jackrabbits grabbed 36 rebounds, including 10 on the offensive end, and converted 19 of 25 free throws, giving them a 76.0% success rate. Overall, they shot 50.0% from the field (31 of 62) and made 6 of 18 attempts from three-point range.
One standout player was Damon Wilkinson, who scored 19 points while shooting 8 of 11 from the field. He played for 29 minutes and collected 9 rebounds, recording a field goal percentage of 72.7%, along with 1 assist.
The Jackrabbits now hold a record of 9-9 this season. They average 11.8 turnovers per game, committing 16.7 fouls each match. On average, they gather 37.7 rebounds and have tallied 265 assists this season, ranking them 95th nationally in team assists. South Dakota State has a 34.4% success rate from three-point range (149 of 433) and a 70.0% free throw percentage. They score an average of 76.6 points per game, placing them 194th in the country, while shooting 45.9% from the floor.
On defense, the Jackrabbits force an average of 11.4 turnovers per game while conceding 18.5 personal fouls. Currently, they rank 275th in Division 1 for assists allowed, having given up 250 this season. South Dakota State’s defense has a shooting percentage against of 42.4% (448 of 1,056) and they allow 33.4 rebounds per game. Opposing teams are shooting 32.4% from three-point range, and the Jackrabbits rank 153rd in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 72.4.
In their recent match, the North Dakota State Bison edged past Omaha with a score of 78-76. The Bison secured 18 total rebounds (13 defensive and 5 offensive) and committed 8 turnovers while achieving 6 steals. Omaha’s 13 fouls led to 11 free throw attempts for the Bison, who capitalized by making 10 for a success rate of 90.9%. From beyond the arc, North Dakota State converted 8 of 24 attempts (33.3%), and overall shot 30 of 54 from the field, which translates to 55.6%. The Bison allowed Omaha to shoot 50.9% from the field, with their opponents making 27 of 53 attempts. North Dakota State’s rebounding allowed Omaha to collect 21 total boards, with 4 offensive rebounds.
Treyson Anderson was a key contributor for the Bison, capturing 22 points in 28 minutes, along with 3 assists. He shot 7 of 13, achieving a field goal percentage of 53.8%, in addition to collecting 3 rebounds.
North Dakota State currently holds a record of 14-5 this season. They boast a shooting percentage of 46.5% from the field, ranking 122nd in the country. This season, the Bison have amassed 1,551 points (81.6 per game) and average 36.3 rebounds. On average, they dish out 15.6 assists per game (109th nationally), alongside 11.4 turnovers. The Bison commit 15.3 fouls on average while shooting 72.0% from the free throw line.
Defensively, North Dakota State ranks 102nd in Division 1 for points allowed, giving up 70.5 per game. They force an average of 15.5 turnovers, while allowing opponents to shoot 44.3% from the field (ranking 224th nationally). The Bison concede 34.5% from three-point territory (145 of 420) and their opponents are successful on 74.8% of their free throw attempts. They permit an average of 13.6 assists and 32.7 rebounds, ranked 207th and 85th respectively.
Which team will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: North Dakota State to cover
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