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SDSU TO FACE GREEN BAY IN SANFORD PENTAGON IN DECEMBER
8/13/2026 9:03:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Press Release courtesy of Sanford Sports
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota State University and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will square off in a men's college basketball matchup at the Sanford Pentagon on Monday, Dec. 21. Game time and ticket information will be announced at a later date.
"South Dakota State and Green Bay are two outstanding programs with tremendous fan support in the upper Midwest," said Jesse Smith, vice president of Sanford Sports. "This matchup is an excellent addition to our entire slate of games at the Sanford Pentagon and will provide a great start to the holiday season."
Green Bay took a tremendous leap during the 2025-26 campaign, improving its win total by 14 games under then second-year head coach Doug Gottlieb. The Phoenix went 18-15, reaching the second round of the Horizon League Tournament. This will be Green Bay's first appearance in Sioux Falls.
"I've played, coached, and broadcast from just about every arena in the country, but I have not experienced the Pentagon," Coach Gottlieb said. "We have great respect for the Jackrabbits and know we are walking into a snake pit, but we want to challenge ourselves – South Dakota State and the Pentagon are just that."
South Dakota State will be playing a game at the Sanford Pentagon for the seventh straight season. The Jackrabbits are 10-6 on Heritage Court since 2020 and are led by second-year head coach Bryan Petersen.
"We are very excited for our game versus Green Bay in the Sanford Pentagon," Coach Petersen said. "We always enjoy playing in the great city of Sioux Falls in front of our Jackrabbit fans. Green Bay is coming off a strong season under Coach Gottlieb. They've got their program going in the right direction and it's one that is a quality, Midwest opponent. We're really looking forward to the challenge and seeing all the SDSU blue in the Pentagon."
This will be the fourth matchup between the Phoenix and Jackrabbits and the first since 2007. Green Bay is 3-0 all-time versus South Dakota State.
About Sanford Sports
Sanford Sports is the modern athletics arm of Sanford Health, the premier rural health system in the United States. Rooted in science and health care, Sanford Sports offers a combination of programs, services, events, facilities and partnerships intended to make active lifestyles accessible and rewarding for people of all ages and abilities. Based on the 500-acre Sanford Sports Complex in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Sanford Sports has been changing the way athletes play for 25 years. With operations in three states, more than one million athletes use Sanford Sports facilities each year. Visit sanfordsports.com for more information.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota State University and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will square off in a men's college basketball matchup at the Sanford Pentagon on Monday, Dec. 21. Game time and ticket information will be announced at a later date.
"South Dakota State and Green Bay are two outstanding programs with tremendous fan support in the upper Midwest," said Jesse Smith, vice president of Sanford Sports. "This matchup is an excellent addition to our entire slate of games at the Sanford Pentagon and will provide a great start to the holiday season."
Green Bay took a tremendous leap during the 2025-26 campaign, improving its win total by 14 games under then second-year head coach Doug Gottlieb. The Phoenix went 18-15, reaching the second round of the Horizon League Tournament. This will be Green Bay's first appearance in Sioux Falls.
"I've played, coached, and broadcast from just about every arena in the country, but I have not experienced the Pentagon," Coach Gottlieb said. "We have great respect for the Jackrabbits and know we are walking into a snake pit, but we want to challenge ourselves – South Dakota State and the Pentagon are just that."
South Dakota State will be playing a game at the Sanford Pentagon for the seventh straight season. The Jackrabbits are 10-6 on Heritage Court since 2020 and are led by second-year head coach Bryan Petersen.
"We are very excited for our game versus Green Bay in the Sanford Pentagon," Coach Petersen said. "We always enjoy playing in the great city of Sioux Falls in front of our Jackrabbit fans. Green Bay is coming off a strong season under Coach Gottlieb. They've got their program going in the right direction and it's one that is a quality, Midwest opponent. We're really looking forward to the challenge and seeing all the SDSU blue in the Pentagon."
This will be the fourth matchup between the Phoenix and Jackrabbits and the first since 2007. Green Bay is 3-0 all-time versus South Dakota State.
About Sanford Sports
Sanford Sports is the modern athletics arm of Sanford Health, the premier rural health system in the United States. Rooted in science and health care, Sanford Sports offers a combination of programs, services, events, facilities and partnerships intended to make active lifestyles accessible and rewarding for people of all ages and abilities. Based on the 500-acre Sanford Sports Complex in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Sanford Sports has been changing the way athletes play for 25 years. With operations in three states, more than one million athletes use Sanford Sports facilities each year. Visit sanfordsports.com for more information.
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