South Dakota State defeated Saint Thomas (Minn.) by a score of 59-49 in a game played at a neutral site on March 11, 2024. South Dakota State had an offensive rating of 100.9 compared to an offensive rating of 83.8 for Saint Thomas (Minn.). The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 58.5, which is 17% slower than the NCAA average.
South Dakota State's offensive rating in this game was 0% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 21% better than average. The pace of the game was 16% slower than the adjusted season average for South Dakota State. Meanwhile, Saint Thomas (Minn.)'s offensive rating in this game was 17% lower than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 0% better than average. The pace of the game was 11% slower than the adjusted season average for Saint Thomas (Minn.).
Currently, South Dakota State is ranked #148 with their offense ranked #128 and defense ranked #189 while Saint Thomas (Minn.) is ranked #137 with an offense ranked #138 and a defense ranked #137. South Dakota State is currently 19-13 while Saint Thomas (Minn.) is 17-13. South Dakota State has a strength of schedule ranked #197 while Saint Thomas (Minn.)'s schedule is ranked #324.