MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) March Madness is taking over Sioux Falls later this week with the Summit League basketball tournament brackets set. Locally, the women will get the party started at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. SDSU is the top seed once again after another undefeated conference slate. The Lady Jacks tip off at 2:30 p.m. against the play-in winner between Omaha and Denver. Number Seven USD challenges Number Two Oral Roberts at noon. For the men, a “Battle of the Dakotas” quarterfinal is in store on Friday. SDSU is the number three seed taking on Number Six North Dakota at 8:30 p.m. That’s right after Number Five USD squares off with Number Four NDSU at 6 o’clock. Both Summit League championship games will be on Sunday.
Summit League Tournament Brackets Revealed
The women's tournament kicks off with top-seeded SDSU, who finished their conference season undefeated, facing the winner of the Omaha vs. Denver play-in game at 2:30 p.m. The #7 USD women will challenge #2 Oral Roberts at noon. On the men's side, the action heats up with a "Battle of the Dakotas" quarterfinal between #3 SDSU and #6 North Dakota at 8:30 p.m., following the #5 USD vs. #4 NDSU matchup at 6:00 p.m.
