A Look At The Providence-South Dakota State Basketball Game

The Providence Friars take on the South Dakota State Jackrabbits in a matchup of two teams looking to move up in the standings. Both teams are coming off losses, but South Dakota State has lost four in a row.

A look at the teams

Both the Providence Friars and the South Dakota State Jackrabbits come into this game with something to prove. The Friars are coming off a tough loss to ranked Xavier, while the Jackrabbits are coming off a win against a ranked Marquette team.

The Friars are led by senior guard Alpha Diallo, who is averaging 17 points and eight rebounds per game Diallo is a versatile player who can score from anywhere on the court. The Jackrabbits are led by junior forward Mike Daum, who is averaging 25 points and 11 rebounds per game Daum is a force in the paint, but he can also step out and hit the Three-Point Shot

This should be a great game between two evenly matched teams. The Friars have the advantage of playing at home, but the Jackrabbits have proven they can win away from home.

A look at the game

The Providence-South Dakota State game on Saturday will be a battle of two very good mid-major basketball teams The Friars are coming off a loss to third-ranked Xavier, while the Jackrabbits are coming off a win over then-No. 25 TCU.

Providence is led by senior guard Kyron Cartwright, who is averaging 11.4 points and 7.2 assists per game Senior forward Rodney Bullock is averaging 16.9 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, and junior guard Alpha Diallo is averaging 12.8 points and 6.7 rebounds per game.

South Dakota State is led by junior forward Mike Daum, who is averaging 23.7 points and 10 rebounds per game. Daum scored 41 points in the Jackrabbits’ win over TCU on Tuesday night. Senior guard Reed Tellinghuisen is averaging 13 points per game and senior guard David Jenkins Jr. is averaging points per game

The Friars and the Jackrabbits will tip off at 1 p.m. EST on Saturday afternoon at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island

A look at the players

Many people know that the Providence-South Dakota State basketball game is one of the most important games of the season. What they may not know is that there are many players on both teams that have the potential to make a big impact on the game. In this article, we will take a look at some of the Key Players on both teams.

Providence
The Providence Friars are led by senior guard Kris Dunn, who is one of the best players in the country. Dunn is averaging nearly 20 points per game and he is also one of the best defenders in the country. He will be matched up against South Dakota State guard George Marshall, who is also a very good player

Another key player for Providence is senior forward Ben Bentil, who is averaging 16 points and seven rebounds per game. Bentil is a very physical player, and he will be matched up against South Dakota State forward Mike Daum, who is also a very good player.

South Dakota State
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are led by junior guard George Marshall, who is averaging 18 points per game Marshall is a very good shooter, and he will be matched up against Providence guard Kris Dunn, who is also a very good player.

Another key player for South Dakota State is junior forward Mike Daum, who is averaging 16 points and eight rebounds per game. Daum is a very physical player, and he will be matched up against Providence forward Ben Bentil, who is also a very good player.

A look at the coaches

The Providence-South Dakota State game will feature two of the top basketball coaches in the country. Providence coach Ed Cooley is in his ninth season with the Friars and has a career record of 205-128. He has led Providence to four NCAA tournaments, including three straight appearances.

South Dakota State coach T.J. Otzelberger is in his second season with the Jackrabbits and has a career record of 40-14. He has led South Dakota State to two NCAA tournaments, including a Sweet 16 appearance last season.

The game will be played on Saturday, November 17 at 12:00pm ET on ESPN2.

A look at the fans

When it comes to college basketball there are few fan bases more passionate than those of the Providence Friars and the South Dakota State Jackrabbits

Providence fans are some of the most diehard in the country, and they never miss an opportunity to show their support for their team. Win or lose, they’re always there cheering on the Friars.

South Dakota State fans are also very passionate about their team. They love to travel to away games and support the Jackrabbits no matter what.

Both fan bases are extremely proud of their teams and will be eagerly cheering them on when they meet in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday.

A look at the media

The game will be regionally televised on ABC withplay-by-play man Dave Flemming and analyst Jim Spanarkel calling the game. This will be the first meeting between these two teams since December 2015.

A look at the officials

The Providence-South Dakota State game will be officiated by a crew of three officials. The officials for this game are:

Jeff Clark – Referee
Mike Stuart – Umpire
Bill Vinovich – Head Linesman

A look at the halftime show

At halftime of the Providence-South Dakota State game, the marching bands from both schools took the court to entertain the fans. The halftime show featured our own Spirit of South Dakota State University Band and the Providence Marching Band playing together. It was a great opportunity for the students from both schools to interact and have some fun.

A look at the post-game show

After the game, the post-game show will feature analysis from the panel of experts, a look at player and coach interviews, and a recap of the game.

A look at the highlights

In a game that was close throughout, the Providence Friars defeated the South Dakota State Jackrabbits 77-74. Alpha Diallo led the way for Providence, scoring 19 points and adding 11 rebounds. The Friars were able to stave off a late charge by the Jackrabbits, who got within two points with just over a minute left in the game. South Dakota State was led by Mike Daum, who scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.