Northern Iowa Panthers (1-0) at South Dakota State Jackrabbits (0-1)

Brookings, South Dakota; Friday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: South Dakota State squares off against Northern Iowa.

South Dakota State went 27-7 overall with an 11-2 record at home during the 2025-26 season. The Jackrabbits averaged 75.9 points per game while allowing opponents to score 61.6 last season.

Northern Iowa finished 14-8 in MVC action and 8-8 on the road a season ago. The Panthers allowed opponents to score 64.3 points per game and shot 38.5% from the field last season.