Norfolk State defeated South Dakota State by a score of 84-65 in a game played at a neutral site on December 21, 2023. Norfolk State had an offensive rating of 119.9 compared to an offensive rating of 92.8 for South Dakota State. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 70.1, which is 0% faster than the NCAA average.
Norfolk State's offensive rating in this game was 19% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 9% better than average. The pace of the game was 3% faster than the adjusted season average for Norfolk State. Meanwhile, South Dakota State's offensive rating in this game was 8% lower than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 16% worse than average. The pace of the game was 0% faster than the adjusted season average for South Dakota State.
Currently, Norfolk State is ranked #193 with their offense ranked #202 and defense ranked #209 while South Dakota State is ranked #148 with an offense ranked #128 and a defense ranked #189. Norfolk State is currently 20-11 while South Dakota State is 19-13. Norfolk State has a strength of schedule ranked #346 while South Dakota State's schedule is ranked #197.