Dakota Showcase
College basketball event held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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The CU Mortgage Dakota Showcase was a college basketball event held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at the Sanford Pentagon. It was a non-conference showcase that featured four Summit League men's basketball teams: North Dakota, North Dakota State, South Dakota State, and South Dakota.[1] It was formed during the 2020–21 season as a way to add games to each team's schedule which were all majorly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. No fans were allowed at the event and all of the teams followed COVID-19 protocols.[2]
Teams
| Team | Head coach | 2020–21 record | Classic record |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | Paul Sather | 9–17 | 1–2 |
| North Dakota State | David Richman | 15–12 | 2–1 |
| South Dakota | Todd Lee | 14–11 | 1–2 |
| South Dakota State | Eric Henderson | 16–7 | 2–1 |
Game results
December 10, 2020
| Winning team | Score | Losing team |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 75–71 | South Dakota |
| South Dakota State | 77–75 | North Dakota State |
December 11, 2020
| Winning team | Score | Losing team |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State | 74–62 | North Dakota |
| North Dakota State | 74–67 | South Dakota |
December 12, 2020
| Winning team | Score | Losing team |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 53–52 | North Dakota |
| South Dakota | 91–78 | South Dakota State |