Northern Colorado Bears Face Off Against South Dakota State Jackrabbits in Highly Anticipated College Basketball Matchup

The Northern Colorado Bears are set to face the South Dakota State Jackrabbits in a thrilling college basketball matchup on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Summit Arena in Rapid City, South Dakota. This neutral site game marks the beginning of a three-game road trip for the Bears[1][2].

Coming into this game, the Northern Colorado Bears hold a 2-1 record, having recently secured a dominant 113-56 victory over Colorado Christian. Isaiah Hawthorne led the team with a career-high 24 points in that game, contributing to the Bears’ impressive 63-25 halftime lead. The team’s strong performance included shooting 75% from the field and 68.4% from 3-point range in the first half[1][2].

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits, meanwhile, are undefeated with a 2-0 record. They have won their last two games, including a close 80-79 victory over Long Beach State. Key players for the Jackrabbits include Joe Sayler with 19.5 points per game and Oscar Cluff, who averages 18.5 points and a team-high 14 rebounds per game[2][3].

The game is expected to be high-scoring, with both teams known for their offensive prowess. Northern Colorado averages 92 points per game, while South Dakota State averages 80 points per game. The Jackrabbits are favored by 3.5 points, with an over/under of 155 points[2][3].

Following this matchup, the Northern Colorado Bears will continue their road trip with games against Washington State and Cal Baptist, before returning home to face Prairie View A&M on November 23.

The game will be broadcast on the SLN network and can be streamed through the CBS Sports App and Fubo, subject to regional restrictions[2].