UND vs. SDSU 1/3/2026 1PM

[sioux24/7]

UND (317 KenPom) is coming off a 72-61 win over Oral Roberts on New Year’s Day, a game that was somehow closer and yet also didn’t really reflect how much better UND was for large stretches. The Hawks led by 17 at halftime before a sluggish second half let Oral Bob creep back in. That comeback stalled quickly once ORU had two players foul out and another get ejected for a dirty play on Eli King. A weird game, but a needed Summit win.

Now onto South Dakota State.

The Jacks come in ranked 177 on KenPom and are already 1-0 in Summit League play after a convincing New Year’s Day win over Omaha. As usual, SDSU is loaded with balance and experience.

Sophomore 6’10” center Damon Wilkinson (#34) announced himself in conference play with a monster performance, going for 24 points and 19 rebounds. He is going to be a major handful for UND’s post players and will likely be the focal point of SDSU’s offense.

They have plenty of weapons beyond him. #3 Joe Sayler is averaging 11.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists. He was my preseason pick for Summit Player of the Year and while his numbers are a bit quieter than expected so far, we all know he can get hot in a hurry. #14 Jaden Jackson is putting up 12.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists, and #10 Kalen Garry adds 11.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists. Lots of capable scorers and playmakers, which makes defending SDSU a real challenge.

KenPom projects a 78-72 SDSU win, while BartTorvik has it at 76-71. Either way, it’s expected to be competitive.

Get to The Betty on Saturday at 1pm before the hockey game and let’s help give this team a real home-court boost. This is the kind of game where the crowd can matter.

[GoodGood]

I think every sdsu point has been from attacking a Kraft close out, rotation, or attacking him in transition 

[GoodGood]

Really fun game. 30-27 sdsu at the under 8 timeout 

[cowboys5xsbs]

We might legit score 100 😂

[GoodGood]

UND shooting 64% from the field and from 3. SDSU with 56/54 splits. We’ll see if those numbers are sustainable for another half 

[GoodGood]

Game has completely slowed down. Halfcourt offense leaving a lot to be desired 

[cowboys5xsbs]

Heck of a steal when we needed one 

[cowboys5xsbs]

KRAFT!!!!!!!!!!!

[GoodGood]

Overtime!! 

[McBuckets]

What a battle!

[GoodGood]

Anderson makes a shot!! 

[cowboys5xsbs]

ANDERSON

[SIOUXFAN97]

Just now, cowboys5xsbs said:

ANDERSON

[cowboys5xsbs]

UND WINS

[GoodGood]

Reggie falls on the fumble. Game over!! 

[homer]

That’s a nice win

[cowboys5xsbs]

Heck of a game and a lot of fun 

[F'n Hawks]

8 minutes ago, GoodGood said:

Anderson makes a shot!! 

Huge!!

[McBuckets]

Great win! What a fun game. 

[SuhakiYeahYeah]

Second ever in-person game for me after the Bama game, that was fun!!!

[forksandspoons]

Great win!! 

[SIOUXFAN97]

extend sather!!!!

[Goon]

I went to both games this week. I think it's the first time I've witnessed a two-game winning streak in a while. This was a lot of fun to watch. 

 

Edited Saturday at 10:01 PM by Goon

[SIOUXFAN97]

guga hit a 3??!!!!

[NewUndFan]

Fun game! Glad I went in person. Good crowd. The boys have been playing with some heart and passion !  A few weeks ago I didnt think id be going to any more games! Now I am ready for the next one !