Who's Playing

South Dakota State @ Western Illinois

Current Records: South Dakota State 11-10; Western Illinois 13-8

What to Know

The Western Illinois Leathernecks are 2-15 against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits since January of 2016, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Saturday. The Leathernecks have the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome South Dakota State at 3 p.m. ET Jan. 28 at Western Hall. The point spread is more or less neutral, so fans should expect a close matchup.

It was a close one, but on Thursday WIU sidestepped the South Dakota Coyotes for a 75-72 victory.

Meanwhile, South Dakota State was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Thursday as they fell 60-54 to the St. Thomas (MN) Tommies.

Western Illinois' win lifted them to 13-8 while South Dakota State's defeat dropped them down to 11-10. We'll see if WIU can repeat their recent success or if South Dakota State bounces back and reverse their fortune.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 3 p.m. ET
  • Where: Western Hall -- Macomb, Illinois
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $19.00

Odds

The Jackrabbits are a slight 2-point favorite against the Leathernecks, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Jackrabbits as a 1.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

South Dakota State have won 15 out of their last 17 games against Western Illinois.

  • Dec 29, 2022 - South Dakota State 71 vs. Western Illinois 64
  • Feb 17, 2022 - South Dakota State 91 vs. Western Illinois 66
  • Jan 22, 2022 - South Dakota State 93 vs. Western Illinois 75
  • Jan 09, 2021 - South Dakota State 92 vs. Western Illinois 63
  • Jan 08, 2021 - South Dakota State 83 vs. Western Illinois 77
  • Feb 01, 2020 - South Dakota State 71 vs. Western Illinois 61
  • Jan 04, 2020 - South Dakota State 91 vs. Western Illinois 56
  • Mar 09, 2019 - Western Illinois 79 vs. South Dakota State 76
  • Mar 02, 2019 - South Dakota State 86 vs. Western Illinois 66
  • Dec 28, 2018 - South Dakota State 100 vs. Western Illinois 58
  • Mar 03, 2018 - South Dakota State 66 vs. Western Illinois 60
  • Feb 17, 2018 - South Dakota State 82 vs. Western Illinois 62
  • Jan 20, 2018 - South Dakota State 98 vs. Western Illinois 70
  • Feb 01, 2017 - South Dakota State 98 vs. Western Illinois 65
  • Jan 04, 2017 - Western Illinois 82 vs. South Dakota State 74
  • Feb 20, 2016 - South Dakota State 87 vs. Western Illinois 67
  • Jan 03, 2016 - South Dakota State 63 vs. Western Illinois 59