South Dakota defeated North Dakota State by a score of 88-68 in a game played at South Dakota on February 29, 2024. South Dakota had an offensive rating of 138.8 compared to an offensive rating of 107.3 for North Dakota State. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 63.4, which is 10% slower than the NCAA average.
South Dakota's offensive rating in this game was 37% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 6% worse than average. The pace of the game was 12% slower than the adjusted season average for South Dakota. Meanwhile, North Dakota State's offensive rating in this game was 6% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 27% worse than average. The pace of the game was 7% slower than the adjusted season average for North Dakota State.
Currently, South Dakota is ranked #325 with their offense ranked #270 and defense ranked #344 while North Dakota State is ranked #257 with an offense ranked #194 and a defense ranked #319. South Dakota is currently 9-20 while North Dakota State is 12-17. South Dakota has a strength of schedule ranked #298 while North Dakota State's schedule is ranked #219.