Kent State defeated South Dakota State by a score of 82-73 in a game played at South Dakota State on December 5, 2023. South Dakota State had an offensive rating of 99.7 compared to an offensive rating of 112.0 for Kent State. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 73.2, which is 4% faster than the NCAA average.
South Dakota State's offensive rating in this game was 1% lower than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 10% worse than average. The pace of the game was 5% faster than the adjusted season average for South Dakota State. Meanwhile, Kent State's offensive rating in this game was 11% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 1% better than average. The pace of the game was 5% faster than the adjusted season average for Kent State.
Currently, South Dakota State is ranked #148 with their offense ranked #128 and defense ranked #189 while Kent State is ranked #150 with an offense ranked #151 and a defense ranked #163. South Dakota State is currently 19-13 while Kent State is 15-17. South Dakota State has a strength of schedule ranked #197 while Kent State's schedule is ranked #187.