South Dakota State Jackrabbits Defeat Kansas City Roos
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Swinney Center
South Dakota State Jackrabbits 73, Kansas City Roos 59, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Kansas City Roos?
South Dakota State Jackrabbits beat Kansas City Roos 73-59 at Swinney Center on February 26, 2026.
Who was favored in South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Kansas City Roos?
South Dakota State Jackrabbits were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -850 (about 89% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the South Dakota State Jackrabbits triumphed over the Kansas City Roos with a final score of 73-59 at the Swinney Center. This victory marks the Jackrabbits' third consecutive win against the Roos, extending their dominance in this head-to-head series, with previous encounters resulting in scores of 90-62, 70-65, and 65-64 in favor of South Dakota State.
The Roos entered the game struggling significantly, having lost their last ten games, with a record of 0-10 in that stretch. Their average scoring during this period was 65.8 points per game, while they allowed an average of 86.9 points. In contrast, the Jackrabbits had a mixed recent form, with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games, averaging 75.9 points scored and 73.8 points allowed. South Dakota State came into this game on a one-game winning streak, having defeated the North Dakota Fighting Hawks 91-83 in their last outing.
At home, Kansas City had a record of 0-4 in their last ten games, while South Dakota State's away record stood at 1-3. The Jackrabbits' overall away performance has been less consistent, but they managed to secure a win against the Roos earlier in the season. The conditions for the game at the Swinney Center were typical for indoor basketball, with no adverse weather factors affecting play.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this important matchup. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, indicated a spread of 12.5 points favoring the Jackrabbits, with a moneyline of -850 for South Dakota State and +575 for Kansas City. The total points line was set at 152.5, reflecting expectations for a moderately high-scoring game.
Throughout the match, South Dakota State exhibited strong offensive play, particularly in the second half, where they built on their lead. Key scoring plays included a layup by Matthew Mors and a crucial three-point jumper by Joe Sayler, which helped solidify their position. The Roos struggled to keep pace, unable to capitalize on their opportunities as they fell further behind.
For viewers, the game showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with South Dakota State demonstrating a more effective offensive strategy and better execution on the court. The Jackrabbits' ability to maintain control of the game and respond to the Roos' attempts to close the gap was a highlight of their performance.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SDST -12.5 | 152.5 o -110 / u -110 | South Dakota State Jackrabbits -850 · Kansas City Roos +575 |
Leaders
- PointsCJ Evans20Kansas City Roos
- AssistsCJ Evans6Kansas City Roos
- ReboundsJerome Palm5Kansas City Roos
- PointsJoe Sayler22South Dakota State Jackrabbits
- AssistsKalen Garry3South Dakota State Jackrabbits
- ReboundsKalen Garry12South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Recent form
Kansas City Roos
Last 10: 0-10Streak L1065.8 scored · 86.9 allowed per game0-4 at home
- L59-95at North Dakota State BisonFeb 21
- L70-85at North Dakota Fighting HawksFeb 20
- L64-104vs St. Thomas TommiesFeb 15
- L60-69at Oral Roberts Golden EaglesFeb 13
- L75-82vs South Dakota CoyotesFeb 5
- L64-99at St. Thomas TommiesFeb 1
- L61-69vs Denver PioneersJan 29
- L60-77vs Omaha MavericksJan 25
- L62-90at South Dakota State JackrabbitsJan 17
- L83-99at South Dakota CoyotesJan 16
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Last 10: 4-6Streak W175.9 scored · 73.8 allowed per game1-3 away
- W91-83vs North Dakota Fighting HawksFeb 21
- L66-74vs North Dakota State BisonFeb 19
- W87-69at Oral Roberts Golden EaglesFeb 15
- L61-79at Denver PioneersFeb 13
- L67-68vs South Dakota CoyotesFeb 7
- L62-77vs St. Thomas TommiesFeb 5
- W95-72vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesJan 31
- L71-80at Omaha MavericksJan 29
- L69-74at St. Thomas TommiesJan 23
- W90-62vs Kansas City RoosJan 17
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 27-8 | - | 14-2 |
| St. Thomas | 24-10 | 2 | 12-4 |
| North Dakota | 18-17 | 4 | 10-6 |
| South Dakota | 16-16 | 6 | 8-8 |
| Omaha | 16-17 | 6 | 8-8 |
| Denver | 15-17 | 7 | 8-8 |
| South Dakota State | 14-18 | 7 | 7-9 |
| Oral Roberts | 10-23 | 10 | 4-12 |
| Kansas City | 4-27 | 13 | 1-15 |
Box score
| Stat | South Dakota State Jackrabbits | Kansas City Roos |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-58 | 20-57 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 35 |
| Three-pointers | 8-19 | 10-28 |
| Three-point % | 42 | 36 |
| Free throws | 11-15 | 9-15 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 60 |
| Rebounds | 47 | 25 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 5 |
| Defensive rebounds | 35 | 20 |
| Assists | 10 | 9 |
| Steals | 2 | 6 |
| Blocks | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 5 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 5 | 7 |
| Fast-break points | 2 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 18 |
| Fouls | 13 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 14 | 6 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 78 | 14 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half34-25Damon Wilkinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half35-25Damon Wilkinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half35-26CJ Evans makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half35-27CJ Evans makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half36-27Damon Wilkinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half36-30Jayson Petty makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot (CJ Evans assists)
- 2nd Half36-33Jayson Petty makes 24-foot three point jumper (Karmello Branch assists)
- 2nd Half36-35Karmello Branch makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half38-35Kalen Garry makes driving layup
- 2nd Half39-35Kalen Garry makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half41-35Damon Wilkinson makes 7-foot dunk (Jaden Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half41-36Jerome Palm makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-39CJ Evans makes 29-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half43-39Alec Squires makes layup (Joe Sayler assists)
- 2nd Half43-40CJ Evans makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-40Kalen Garry makes 27-foot three point jumper (Matthew Mors assists)
- 2nd Half48-40Damon Wilkinson makes 5-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half48-42Trey Booker-Lowery makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-42Luke Haertle makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half51-44CJ Evans makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half51-47Trey Booker-Lowery makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half51-49CJ Evans makes layup
- 2nd Half53-49Matthew Mors makes layup
- 2nd Half56-49Joe Sayler makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kalen Garry assists)
- 2nd Half57-49Joe Sayler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-49Joe Sayler makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-52Karmello Branch makes 25-foot three point jumper (CJ Evans assists)
- 2nd Half60-52Damon Wilkinson makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half62-52Joe Sayler makes 14-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half62-55Jayson Petty makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot (CJ Evans assists)
- 2nd Half64-55Kalen Garry makes driving layup
- 2nd Half65-55Joe Sayler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-55Joe Sayler makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-55Matthew Mors makes layup (Luke Haertle assists)
- 2nd Half68-57CJ Evans makes 17-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half71-57Joe Sayler makes 25-foot three point jumper (Luke Haertle assists)
- 2nd Half71-58CJ Evans makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-59CJ Evans makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-59Jaden Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-59Jaden Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Kansas City Roos, below favours South Dakota State Jackrabbits.
Venue
- Swinney CenterKansas City, MO
- Attendance1031
- OfficialsAlfred Smith, Kelly Pfeifer, Nate Gamet
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