South Dakota State vs Northern Iowa Picks and Prediction for Sunday, November 9, 2025

By: Cameron Ross Published 11/09/2025, 01:05 AM ET

South Dakota State vs Northern Iowa Information

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits will be on the road for the first time this season Sunday with a game in Cedar Falls against Northern Iowa at 2:00 PM. South Dakota State is undefeated through two games played after a narrow 6-point victory in their last outing. The Northern Iowa Panthers stay at home on Sunday, undefeated through one game played after a 29-point blowout victory to start the year. Stay in the news with our College Basketball Picks.

South Dakota State Preview

Offensively, South Dakota State has scored the ball well this season, averaging 21.5 points on 45.4% from the floor, but scored only 68 points in their last victory. Defensively, South Dakota State has held its own, allowing just 64 points per game through two games played. Jaden Jackson leads South Dakota this season, averaging 21.5 points per game in 36.5 minutes. Matthew Mors is second on the roster, averaging 11.5 points and is leading the team, pulling down 7 rebounds per contest. Joe Sayler averages 9.5 points to go along with the team-leading 2.5 assists.

Northern Iowa Preview

The Northern Iowa offense was phenomenal in game one of the year, with 86 points on 50.8% shooting. Defensively, Northern Iowa did the job as well, giving up just 57 points in the win. Leon Bond III leads Northern Iowa this season, averaging 23 points per game. Ben Schwieger and Trey Campbell are both tied for second on the roster, averaging 13 points apiece. Campbell also leads Northern Iowa, averaging 6 rebounds and seven assists per game this season. Tristan Smith is the fourth player on the roster in double digits, averaging 10 points for game after game one of the year.

South Dakota State vs Northern Iowa Prediction

Both teams are undefeated coming into this matchup, but Northern Iowa is far and away the better team. Look for the Panthers to control this game on both sides of the ball as they do the work Sunday at home. Take Northern Iowa to use their edge on both sides to get the win and cover to remain undefeated. Final Score Prediction, Northern Iowa Panthers win and cover 74-61.

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