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Sports Roundup: Monday 12/29/25

Sports Roundup: Monday 12/29/25

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Today’s Basketball Games

  • Mount Vernon/Plankinton vs Lower Brule at 10am (boys – Hoop City Classic)
  • James Valley Christian vs Kimball/White Lake at 10:30am (girls – Huron Holiday Classic)
  • White River vs McCook Central/Montrose at 11:30am (boys – Hoop City Classic)
  • Lower Brule vs Howard at Noon (girls – Huron Holiday Classic)
  • Parkston vs Dupree at 1pm (boys – Hoop City Classic)
  • Burke vs Chamberlain at 1:30pm (girls – Huron Holiday Classic)
  • McCook Central/Montrose @ Mount Vernon/Plankinton at 4:15pm (girls)
  • Tripp/Delmont/Armour @ Scotland/Menno at 5:15pm (DH)
  • Kimball/White Lake @ Hanson at 6:15pm (boys)
  • De Smet vs Miller at 7:30pm (girls – Huron Holiday Classic)
  • Lyman vs Freeman at 8:30pm (boys – Hoop City Classic)

Mitchell Basketball

The (RV) Kernel girls basketball team returns to action on today in the Hoop City Classic. They will host Lyman in the World’s Only Corn Palace in the midst of their Christmas Break. The game is set to begin at approximately 4pm. (could be slightly delayed due to earlier games). The No. 4 Kernel boys will be playing tomorrow when they host Jonesboro (GA) with tipoff at 7pm.

DWU Basketball

The Tiger men’s basketball team returns to the court on tonight on the road. They’ll travel to Bismarck, ND to face Bismarck State. They’ll play at Bismarck high school and tipoff will be at 6pm. Tomorrow the No. 10 women’s basketball team will be hosting Northwestern in the Corn Palace amidst all the Hoop City Classic action. Tipoff is at 5pm.

SDSU Basketball

The Jackrabbit men’s basketball team will be taking on No. 1 Arizona when they play next. They’ll be in Tucson, AZ tonight with tipoff at 8pm and airing on ESPN+.

NBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves get back on the road tonight. They’ll travel to take on the Chicago Bulls in the United Center with tipoff set for 7pm on NBA League Pass.

NFL

Monday Night Football on tap tonight to round out week 17. You’ll have the Los Angeles Rams at the Atlanta Falcons playing at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:15pm on ESPN.

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