Round two preview: Missouri State battles North Dakota State

Junior Reggie Scurry prepares to take a shot. The men's basketball team beat South Dakota State 73-53 on Saturday.

Before every Missouri State men's basketball game, The Standard’s Alec McChesney previews the upcoming opponent with a scouting report and game prediction.

Monday’ s game: Missouri State at South Dakota State, Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 7 p.m.

North Dakota State’s record: 3-4 with a close victory over Missouri State earlier in the season, 57-54. The Bison have played two power five teams, in USC and Mississippi State.