- Matchup: Portland State Vikings vs South Dakota Coyotes
- Event Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Venue: Sanford Coyote Sports Center, Vermillion, SD
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Wednesday, the Portland State Vikings (4-2) visit the Sanford Coyote Sports Center to face off against the South Dakota Coyotes (5-3).
The Vikings recently triumphed over Utah Tech with a score of 68-63. In that game, they achieved a field goal shooting percentage of 39.7%, making 23 of 58 attempts, and converted 5 of 19 attempts from three-point range. Their free throw accuracy stood at 70.8%, from 17 successful shots out of 24 attempts. On the boards, Portland State secured a total of 44 rebounds, with 16 on the offensive side. They also recorded 11 assists, forced their opponents into 13 turnovers, and secured 6 steals. Defensively, they allowed Utah Tech to shoot 43.9% from the field (25 of 57) and Utah Tech notched 17 assists against 4 steals. The opposing team collected 24 rebounds (3 offensive, 21 defensive) and missed making any blocks. Utah Tech shot an impressive 80.0% from the charity stripe, converting 8 out of 10 attempts, while hitting only 5 from 21 beyond the arc. The Vikings ended the game with 16 fouls compared to Utah Tech’s 19.
Terri Miller Jr. was a standout player in this matchup, shooting 63.6% from the floor and contributing 2 assists in 20 minutes of play. He totaled 19 points on 7 of 11 shooting and grabbed 4 rebounds.
Heading into this matchup, Portland State boasts a record of 4-2 for the season. They score an average of 87.0 points per game, ranking 59th nationally, while maintaining a shooting percentage of 49.2%. The Vikings successfully convert 36.8% of their three-point attempts (53 of 144) and have a free throw shooting percentage of 70.2%. They average 42.2 rebounds per game and have accumulated 105 assists this season, ranking 236th in Division 1. As a team, they average 15.2 turnovers per game and commit 21.5 fouls each night.
Defensively, Portland State forces their opponents to commit an average of 14.7 turnovers per game and draws 19.0 fouls. They currently rank 65th in college basketball for assists allowed, having conceded 82 assists this season. Defensively, the Vikings allow a shooting percentage of 42.7% (148 of 347), and they average giving up 31.0 rebounds per game. They concede 35.4% on three-point attempts and sit 209th in the nation in points per game allowed (74.5).
In their previous outing, the South Dakota Coyotes achieved a convincing win over Air Force, finishing 80-63. The Coyotes secured 25 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive rebounds for a total of 37. They turned the ball over 14 times while making 6 steals during the match. Air Force was called for 22 fouls, allowing the Coyotes to attempt 25 free throws, converting 18 for a success rate of 72.0%. From three-point territory, South Dakota made just 4 out of 17 attempts (23.5%). By the end of the game, the Coyotes shot 48.3%, making 29 of 60 shots from the field, while limiting Air Force to a 40.9% shooting percentage (18 of 44). South Dakota allowed their opponent to finish with 21 rebounds (4 offensive).
Isaac Bruns was crucial for the Coyotes, scoring 24 points in 34 minutes without any assists. He converted 8 of 20 shots, resulting in a 40.0% shooting mark, and grabbed 6 rebounds.
South Dakota enters this matchup with a 5-3 record this season. On offense, the Coyotes are shooting at 45.4%, ranking 188th in college basketball. They have scored a total of 678 points this season (84.8 points per game) and average 38.8 rebounds per contest. Their assist average stands at 12.8 per game (277th in college) and they have 13.3 turnovers per game. The Coyotes average 17.6 personal fouls and maintain a free throw shooting percentage of 71.4%.
The South Dakota defense concedes 30.1% on three-point attempts (43 of 143), and opponents shoot 77.8% from the charity stripe against them. They permit 13.8 assists and 33.8 rebounds per game, ranking 214th and 138th respectively. The Coyotes are currently positioned 288th in points allowed per game (79.5) and force their opponents to average 15.1 turnovers nightly, allowing teams to shoot 47.9% from the field (330th in the rankings).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Pick: Choose South Dakota
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