South Dakota State Jackrabbits and South Dakota Coyotes collide in a Summit League thriller this Sunday at 2 p.m. EST. With both teams fighting for conference dominance, Oscar Cluff’s explosive 25-point performance against Omaha Mavericks sets the stage for a battle of offensive firepower.
The Coyotes boast a formidable 12-1 home record, leveraging their league-leading 85.4 PPG offense. South Dakota’s 45.9% field goal accuracy outpaces South Dakota State’s 41.9% defensive allowance, creating a high-stakes tactical duel.
Cluff isn’t just dominating the paint – he’s redefining it with 12.5 rebounds per game,said a Summit League analyst.
Key factors to watch:
- Chase Forte’s dual threat: 16.0 PPG and 3.9 rebounds for South Dakota
- SDSU’s 50.5% shooting over last 10 games
- Vermillion’s home-court advantage vs Jackrabbits’ 36.4 paint points
BetMGM lists South Dakota State as 6.5-point favorites with a 171.5 over/under. Recent trends show both teams averaging over 80 PPG, suggesting a potential offensive fireworks display.