Summit League action gets underway Monday as the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles host the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. Oral Roberts is 9-3 on the season while South Dakota State is 5-7. This is the first Summit League matchup for both teams. South Dakota State won both matchups between these two teams last season on their way to a league championship. Tipoff is at 8:00 p.m. EST at the Mabee Center in Tulsa.
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits come into their Summit League opener with a record of 5-7 on the season. They have not exactly taken the easy route as they have losses on their schedule to Arkansas, Alabama, and Montana. And they have a few nice wins, as they have beaten Boise State, St. Bonaventure, and Eastern Washington. They are on a two game winning streak, but their last game, against Bellevue was postponed.
Due to continued winter weather conditions, our matchup tomorrow against Bellevue has been postponed. https://t.co/8HANaZvCoS
— Jackrabbit Basketball (@GoJacksMBB) December 14, 2022
The Jackrabbits have played the 21st toughest nonconference schedule in the country, so keep that in mind when assessing their record. They are ranked No. 175 in the country according to KenPom. The Jackrabbits average 74 points per game and are ranked No. 145 in offensive efficiency. Defensively, they are ranked No. 212. South Dakota State is led by Zeke Mayo who averages 14.2 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.