NCAAB · Final

Northern Iowa Defeats South Dakota State 65-58

Sunday, November 9, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · McLeod Center

Northern Iowa Panthers 65, South Dakota State Jackrabbits 58, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Northern Iowa Panthers?

Northern Iowa Panthers beat South Dakota State Jackrabbits 65-58 at McLeod Center on November 9, 2025.

In a closely contested matchup, the Northern Iowa Panthers secured a 65-58 victory over the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at the McLeod Center. This win marks the Panthers' third consecutive victory at home, improving their record to 3-0 for the season, while the Jackrabbits fell to 2-2. Northern Iowa has shown strong form recently, with a record of 6-3-1 over their last ten games, including a notable win against Cal State Northridge just two days prior, where they triumphed 86-57.

The Panthers have been averaging 64.9 points per game while allowing only 59.0, indicating a solid defensive effort. They have a home record of 4-2, demonstrating their effectiveness at the McLeod Center. In contrast, South Dakota State has had a mixed performance with a 7-3 record over their last ten games, averaging 78.3 points scored but also allowing 76.4 points. Their away record stands at 3-1, showing they can compete outside their home venue.

The game featured a series of free throws in the second half that ultimately sealed the victory for Northern Iowa. Key scoring plays included free throws from Tristan Smith and Trey Campbell, who contributed crucial points down the stretch. The Jackrabbits attempted to close the gap with free throws from Jaden Jackson, but it was not enough to overcome the Panthers' lead.

In terms of previous meetings, this matchup is significant as both teams are familiar with each other, but the specific outcomes of past contests were not detailed in the block. The injury situation was not mentioned, suggesting both teams were at full strength for this encounter.

The market had priced Northern Iowa as the favorite, reflecting their home advantage and recent form, with odds attributed to the provider not specified in the block. The conditions at the McLeod Center were conducive to a competitive game, with both teams looking to assert their dominance early.

Viewers should have watched for the defensive strategies employed by Northern Iowa, which proved effective in limiting South Dakota State's scoring opportunities. The Panthers' ability to convert free throws in critical moments was also a decisive factor in their victory.

Leaders

PointsTristan Smith16Northern Iowa Panthers
AssistsTristan Smith4Northern Iowa Panthers
ReboundsBen Schwieger5Northern Iowa Panthers
PointsDamon Wilkinson16South Dakota State Jackrabbits
AssistsJaden Jackson4South Dakota State Jackrabbits
ReboundsDamon Wilkinson10South Dakota State Jackrabbits

Recent form

Northern Iowa Panthers

Last 10: 6-3-1Streak W164.9 scored · 59 allowed per game4-2 at home

W86-57vs Cal State Northridge MatadorsNov 7
L63-64vs Valparaiso BeaconsMar 8
L56-73at Bradley BravesMar 2
W74-52vs UIC FlamesFeb 27
L58-64vs Drake BulldogsFeb 23
W82-75at Belmont BruinsFeb 20
W74-67at Murray State RacersFeb 18
D0-0at Murray State RacersFeb 17
W88-73vs Indiana State SycamoresFeb 12
W68-65vs Illinois State RedbirdsFeb 8

South Dakota State Jackrabbits

Last 10: 7-3Streak W278.3 scored · 76.4 allowed per game3-1 away

W68-62vs Dakota State TrojansNov 7
W75-66at Merrimack WarriorsNov 4
L69-85vs North Dakota Fighting HawksMar 8
L62-78at Denver PioneersMar 1
W77-69at Oral Roberts Golden EaglesFeb 28
W70-65vs Kansas City RoosFeb 23
L68-77vs North Dakota State BisonFeb 20
W94-91at South Dakota CoyotesFeb 16
W98-85vs Omaha MavericksFeb 14
W102-86vs St. Thomas TommiesFeb 7

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
Belmont	26-6	-	16-4
Bradley	21-13	3	13-7
Illinois State	23-13	4	12-8
Murray State	20-13	4	12-8
UIC	19-16	4	12-8
Northern Iowa	23-13	5	11-9
Valparaiso	18-15	5	11-9
Southern Illinois	16-16	6	10-10
Drake	14-20	10	6-14
Indiana State	11-21	12	4-16
Evansville	7-25	13	3-17

Box score

Stat	South Dakota State Jackrabbits	Northern Iowa Panthers
Field goals	22-51	24-49
Field goal %	43	49
Three-pointers	5-22	6-18
Three-point %	23	33
Free throws	9-14	11-20
Free throw %	64	55
Rebounds	39	23
Offensive rebounds	12	5
Defensive rebounds	27	18
Assists	10	13
Steals	5	8
Blocks	2	5
Turnovers	17	11
Team turnovers	2	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	5	17
Fast-break points	7	7
Points in the paint	28	36
Fouls	20	15
Largest lead	2	11

How the scoring went

2nd Half26-28Alec Squires made Free Throw.
2nd Half26-31Max Weisbrod made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tristan Smith.
2nd Half26-33Will Hornseth made Layup.
2nd Half26-35Trey Campbell made Layup. Assisted by Tristan Smith.
2nd Half28-35Kalen Garry made Layup.
2nd Half28-37Tristan Smith made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half29-37Joe Sayler made Free Throw.
2nd Half31-37Damon Wilkinson made Layup.
2nd Half33-37Damon Wilkinson made Layup. Assisted by Joe Sayler.
2nd Half35-37Kalen Garry made Layup. Assisted by Damon Wilkinson.
2nd Half35-39Tristan Smith made Layup.
2nd Half35-41Leon Bond III made Dunk. Assisted by Tristan Smith.
2nd Half35-44Leon Bond III made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Will Hornseth.
2nd Half38-44Joe Sayler made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaden Jackson.
2nd Half38-46Leon Bond III made Layup.
2nd Half40-46Damon Wilkinson made Layup. Assisted by Matthew Mors.
2nd Half41-46Damon Wilkinson made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-46Damon Wilkinson made Layup. Assisted by Jaden Jackson.
2nd Half43-49Leon Bond III made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Will Hornseth.
2nd Half44-49Jaden Jackson made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-51Will Hornseth made Layup. Assisted by Max Weisbrod.
2nd Half46-51Matthew Mors made Layup. Assisted by Damon Wilkinson.
2nd Half46-54Max Weisbrod made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half46-56Tristan Smith made Layup.
2nd Half46-57Leon Bond III made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-57Jaden Jackson made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-57Jaden Jackson made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-58Tristan Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-58Jaden Jackson made Layup.
2nd Half50-60Tristan Smith made Dunk. Assisted by Leon Bond III.
2nd Half53-60Joe Sayler made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaden Jackson.
2nd Half55-60Damon Wilkinson made Layup. Assisted by Joe Sayler.
2nd Half55-61Tristan Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-62Tristan Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-62Damon Wilkinson made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-63Trey Campbell made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-64Trey Campbell made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-64Jaden Jackson made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-64Jaden Jackson made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-65Max Weisbrod made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours Northern Iowa Panthers, below favours South Dakota State Jackrabbits.