South Dakota State (5-2, 4-2 D1) vs. Missouri State (4-2, 3-2 D1) – 5:00 PM ET (FloHoops)
Today’s UTR Game of the Day takes place in the 3rd place game of the Cayman Islands Classic between the South Dakota State Jackrabbits and the Missouri State Bears. South Dakota State opened the tournament with a win against Duquesne, but are coming off of a tough 83-82 loss against potential Mountain West preseason favorite Boise State. Oscar Cluff had 19 points and 14 rebounds for the Jackrabbits in the loss to Boise State.
Missouri State opened the Cayman Islands Classic with a win against Big South favorite High Point 71-61. Last night, however, they lost in overtime in the closing seconds to Boston College 76-74 after the Eagles hit a 3-pointer for the winning margin. Dez White led the Bears with 25 points in the game against Boston College.