The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (5-5) take on the Ball State Cardinals (3-6) on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch South Dakota State vs. Ball State
- Game day: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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South Dakota State 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
44.6 |
216 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
41.3 |
95 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
35.7 |
81 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
28.1 |
58 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
12.5 |
234 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
12.6 |
150 |
Ball State 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
40.1 |
346 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
45.4 |
270 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
28.2 |
341 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
33.6 |
287 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.7 |
183 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
13.6 |
85 |
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South Dakota State vs. Ball State Stat Insights
Points
- The 72.9 points the Jackrabbits average are only 3.3 more than the Cardinals give up.
- South Dakota State is 4-1 when scoring more than 69.6 points.
- When Ball State allows fewer than 72.9 points, it is 2-4.
- The Cardinals average 65.1 points, only 1.4 fewer than the Jackrabbits give up.
- Ball State is 3-1 when putting up over 66.5 points.
- South Dakota State is 4-2 when it gives up less than 65.1 points.
- The Jackrabbits have outscored opponents by 64 points this year (6.4 per game), but the Cardinals have been outscored by 40 points (4.5 per game).
Shooting
- The Jackrabbits are making 44.6% of their shots from the field, just 0.8% lower than the Cardinals allow to opponents (45.4%).
- South Dakota State is 3-1 when shooting better than 45.4% from the field.
- Ball State is 3-2 straight up when shooting better than 41.3% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Jackrabbits pull down 35.7 rebounds per game, besting the Cardinals by 7.5 boards per contest.
- South Dakota State is 5-1 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Ball State is 0-6 when it falls short on the boards.
- The Jackrabbits average 10.1 offensive boards, topping the Cardinals by 2.1 per contest.
- The Jackrabbits are 5-4 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Cardinals are 1-4 when they fall short there.
- South Dakota State outrebounds opponents by 7.6 per game, but Ball State is -5.4 on the boards.
South Dakota State Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 12/12/2025 |
Dakota Wesleyan |
Home |
| 12/15/2025 |
Wyoming |
Neutral |
| 12/19/2025 |
Milwaukee |
Neutral |
Ball State Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 12/14/2025 |
Campbell |
Away |
| 12/20/2025 |
Miami (OH) |
Home |
| 12/29/2025 |
Earlham |
Home |