SD squares off against N. Arizona

Published Dec. 9, 2021 5:31 p.m. ET

Associated Press

Northern Arizona (4-5) vs. South Dakota (5-4)

Sanford Coyote Sports Center, Vermillion, South Dakota; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: South Dakota squares off against Northern Arizona in a non-conference matchup. Northern Arizona won 73-70 at Idaho State on Saturday, while South Dakota is coming off of a 74-69 loss to Northern Colorado on Tuesday.

TEAM LEADERS: South Dakota's Mason Archambault has averaged 12.8 points and 4.3 rebounds while Kruz Perrott-Hunt has put up 13.6 points. For the Lumberjacks, Jalen Cone has averaged 15.7 points while Carson Towt has put up 8.3 points and 9.1 rebounds.JUMPING FOR JALEN: Cone has connected on 32.8 percent of the 58 3-pointers he's attempted and has made 13 of 39 over his last five games. He's also made 85 percent of his foul shots this season.

UNBEATEN WHEN: South Dakota is a perfect 5-0 when the team makes at least 64 percent of its free throws. The Coyotes are 0-4 when they shoot below 64 percent from the line.

STREAK SCORING: South Dakota has won its last four home games, scoring an average of 86.5 points while giving up 57.3.

DID YOU KNOW: South Dakota attempts more free throws per game than any other Summit League team. The Coyotes have averaged 20.9 free throws per game this season.

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