- Matchup: Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Venue: First Bank & Trust Arena, Brookings, SD
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (10-12) will take on the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (5-17) at the First Bank & Trust Arena this Saturday.
In their last outing, the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles faced off against North Dakota State, suffering a defeat with a score of 86-58. The Golden Eagles posted a field goal percentage of 43.1% (22 of 51) and managed to sink 8 of 23 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they went 6 for 9, achieving a completion rate of 66.7%. They secured 27 rebounds, including 7 offensive ones, while recording 10 assists, forcing 5 turnovers, and collecting 2 steals. Defensively, Oral Roberts allowed their opponents to shoot 54.1% from the field on 33 of 61 shooting attempts. North Dakota State registered 15 assists and had 8 steals in the game, along with 31 rebounds (9 offensive). They showed proficiency at the free-throw line with an 88.9% completion rate, converting 8 of 9 attempts and hitting 12 of 24 three-pointers. The Golden Eagles committed 8 personal fouls, while North Dakota State committed 10.
Ofri Naveh emerged as a key player in this contest, shooting at 55.6% from the floor and registering 2 assists. He played for 24 minutes and grabbed 1 rebound, finishing with 12 points on 5 of 9 shooting.
Oral Roberts heads into the matchup with a record of 5-17 this season. The team averages 14.1 turnovers per game and is committing 19.6 fouls. As a cohesive unit, the Golden Eagles are pulling down 33.2 rebounds each game and have amassed a total of 254 assists this season, ranking 307th in the nation. From three-point range, they’re connecting on 31.6% of their shots (183 of 579) and achieving a free-throw percentage of 74.4%. On average, they score 72.0 points per game, placing them 285th among Division I teams, while their field goal shooting stands at 42.2%.
Defensively, the Golden Eagles are forcing 11.8 turnovers per game and drawing 18.4 personal fouls. They allow opponents to achieve a 35.7% shooting percentage from three-point range, ranking 293rd in the nation for points allowed (78.0). Additionally, they permit opponents to shoot 45.7% (592 of 1,294) and concede an average of 35.8 rebounds per game as a team, ranking 123rd in Division I for allowed assists, having allowed 265 this season.
In their previous game, the South Dakota State Jackrabbits fell short against Omaha, ending with a final score of 80-71. South Dakota State collected a total of 37 rebounds (25 defensive, 12 offensive) and turned the ball over 12 times while securing 5 steals. Omaha was whistled for 19 fouls, allowing the Jackrabbits to shoot from the charity stripe 25 times, converting 18 for a percentage of 72.0%. From three-point range, South Dakota State managed to hit 5 of 26 attempts (19.2%) while their overall shooting from the floor tallied at 39.3% with 24 of 61 attempts. Defensively, the Jackrabbits allowed Omaha to shoot 28 of 59, which reflects a field goal percentage of 47.5%. South Dakota State also allowed 32 rebounds, with 6 on the offensive end.
Damon Wilkinson made an impact for the Jackrabbits in this match, scoring 24 points during his 27 minutes on the court, along with 1 assist. He registered an impressive field goal percentage of 90.9%, hitting 10 of 11 shots, while also securing 4 rebounds.
South Dakota State holds a record of 10-12 this season. Offensively, the Jackrabbits boast a shooting percentage of 46.2%, ranking them 135th in college basketball. They have accumulated a total of 1,674 points this season, averaging 76.1 points per game while securing 37.2 rebounds each game. The team assists their teammates 14.7 times per contest (ranked 146th in the nation) while turning the ball over 11.7 times per game. They commit 16.5 fouls per game and convert 68.9% of their free-throw attempts.
Defensively, the Jackrabbits rank 146th in points allowed per game at 72.5, forcing opponents into 11.3 turnovers per contest and allowing teams to shoot 42.9% from the floor (137th in the nation). They give up 32.7% on three-pointers (194 of 594) and allow an opponent free-throw percentage of 73.4%. Their defense combines to permit 13.7 assists and 33.2 rebounds per game, ranking them 209th and 95th respectively in college basketball.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA battle against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Oral Roberts
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