South Dakota vs. North Dakota State

A neutral-site Summit League tournament battle. South Dakota is 14-2 at home but 4-11 on the road. They've lost three of five entering the tournament with defensive struggles, surrendering 94, 80, 93, 82, and 79 points. They're last in the Summit League in points given up (83.2 per game), while the offense is last in 3-point shooting (.322) and second-to-last from the free-throw line (.715). No. 4-seeded North Dakota State has great balance and is third in the league in scoring and points allowed. The offense is third in field goal shooting (.477), second from the charity stripe, and No. 1 from long range, where they're fourth nationally (39.6 percent). The defense is fourth in shooting allowed and in 3-point defense. North Dakota State has won 10 of 14, including two wins over South Dakota, 103-77 and 82-78. Play North Dakota State.