Coyotes Dominate Falcons in Summit Arena Showdown
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 4:00 PM ET · Summit Arena
South Dakota Coyotes 80, Air Force Falcons 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Air Force Falcons vs South Dakota Coyotes?
South Dakota Coyotes beat Air Force Falcons 80-63 at Summit Arena on November 29, 2025.
In a decisive victory, the South Dakota Coyotes defeated the Air Force Falcons 80-63 at Summit Arena on November 29, 2025. This matchup showcased the Coyotes' strong home performance, improving their record to 6-4 in their last ten games, while the Falcons fell to 3-7 in the same span.
The Coyotes entered the game with a home record of 5-1, demonstrating their dominance on their own court. Their recent form has been impressive, averaging 88.6 points scored and allowing 80.0 points over their last five games, with their most recent win against the South Carolina State Bulldogs ending in a narrow 82-81 victory. In contrast, the Falcons have struggled, particularly on the road, where they have yet to win this season, holding an away record of 0-3. Their recent performance has seen them average only 71.0 points scored and 71.8 points allowed in their last five games, with their last outing resulting in a 53-71 loss to the Northern Colorado Bears.
The Coyotes' scoring was led by a series of strong plays in the second half, including multiple layups from Uzziah Buntyn and Caleb Walker, which helped extend their lead significantly. The Coyotes' ability to maintain offensive pressure was evident, as they scored 85.0 points on average throughout the season, while the Falcons have only managed an average of 65.0 points.
In terms of betting, DraftKings set the odds with the Coyotes favored by 3.5 points, reflecting their stronger home performance and recent form. The total for the game was set at 147.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair.
The conditions in Summit Arena were conducive to a high-paced game, and the Coyotes capitalized on this, showcasing their offensive capabilities effectively. As the game progressed, the Coyotes' lead grew, culminating in a comfortable victory that solidified their home court advantage.
This match highlighted the Coyotes' ability to perform under pressure at home, while the Falcons will need to reassess their strategies as they continue to struggle, particularly in away games. The Coyotes' victory not only reflects their current form but also raises questions about the Falcons' ability to compete effectively in the league moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SDAK -3.5 | 147.5 o -108 / u -112 | Air Force Falcons — · South Dakota Coyotes — |
Leaders
- PointsIsaac Bruns24South Dakota Coyotes
- AssistsJesse McIntosh4South Dakota Coyotes
- ReboundsCameron Fens8South Dakota Coyotes
- PointsCaleb Walker21Air Force Falcons
- AssistsKam Sanders3Air Force Falcons
- ReboundsEli Robinson5Air Force Falcons
Recent form
South Dakota Coyotes
Last 10: 6-4Streak W185 scored · 83.6 allowed per game5-1 at home
- W82-81vs South Carolina State BulldogsNov 23
- L68-102at Missouri TigersNov 21
- W83-78vs Western Michigan BroncosNov 16
- W89-74vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesNov 13
- W121-65vs Ozark Christian AmbassadorsNov 9
- L76-92at Creighton BluejaysNov 6
- L79-81vs Utah Tech TrailblazersNov 4
- L75-100at Omaha MavericksMar 9
- W85-84at North Dakota State BisonMar 8
- W92-79vs North Dakota Fighting HawksMar 1
Air Force Falcons
Last 10: 3-7Streak L165 scored · 74.3 allowed per game0-3 away
- L53-71vs Northern Colorado BearsNov 26
- W98-85vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsNov 23
- W77-63vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsNov 21
- W66-64vs Alabama State HornetsNov 19
- L61-76vs Miami (OH) RedHawksNov 15
- L72-76vs Long Island University SharksNov 11
- L54-74vs Austin Peay GovernorsNov 8
- L63-79at Belmont BruinsNov 4
- L59-68at UNLV RebelsMar 12
- L47-87at Utah State AggiesMar 8
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 29-7 | - | 15-5 |
| San Diego State | 22-11 | 1 | 14-6 |
| New Mexico | 26-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Grand Canyon | 20-12 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Nevada | 24-13 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Boise State | 20-12 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Colorado State | 21-13 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UNLV | 18-17 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Wyoming | 18-15 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Fresno State | 13-19 | 8 | 7-13 |
| San José State | 9-24 | 12 | 3-17 |
| Air Force | 3-29 | 15 | 0-20 |
| North Dakota State | 27-8 | - | 14-2 |
| St. Thomas | 24-10 | 2 | 12-4 |
| North Dakota | 18-17 | 4 | 10-6 |
| South Dakota | 16-16 | 6 | 8-8 |
| Omaha | 16-17 | 6 | 8-8 |
| Denver | 15-17 | 7 | 8-8 |
| South Dakota State | 14-18 | 7 | 7-9 |
| Oral Roberts | 10-23 | 10 | 4-12 |
| Kansas City | 4-27 | 13 | 1-15 |
Box score
| Stat | Air Force Falcons | South Dakota Coyotes |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 18-44 | 29-60 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 1-10 | 4-17 |
| Three-point % | 10 | 24 |
| Free throws | 26-35 | 18-25 |
| Free throw % | 74 | 72 |
| Rebounds | 22 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 4 | 17 |
| Defensive rebounds | 18 | 26 |
| Assists | 8 | 14 |
| Steals | 9 | 6 |
| Blocks | 4 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 18 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 16 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 38 |
| Fouls | 22 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 20 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 2 | 96 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half35-48Caleb Walker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-48Kam Sanders made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-48Kam Sanders made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half38-48Kam Sanders made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half39-48Kam Sanders made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-48Kam Sanders made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-48Lucas Hobin made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by A.J. Patterson.
- 2nd Half45-48Caleb Walker made Jumper.
- 2nd Half47-48Caleb Walker made Dunk.
- 2nd Half47-49Isaac Bruns made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-50Isaac Bruns made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-51Shey Eberwein made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-52Shey Eberwein made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-52Caleb Walker made Layup. Assisted by Kam Sanders.
- 2nd Half49-54Jesse McIntosh made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-54Caleb Walker made Layup. Assisted by Kam Sanders.
- 2nd Half51-56Uzziah Buntyn made Jumper.
- 2nd Half51-58Jesse McIntosh made Layup. Assisted by Uzziah Buntyn.
- 2nd Half51-60Isaac Bruns made Jumper.
- 2nd Half51-62Jesse McIntosh made Layup. Assisted by Uzziah Buntyn.
- 2nd Half52-62A.J. Patterson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-62A.J. Patterson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-65Jordan Crawford made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Uzziah Buntyn.
- 2nd Half53-66Uzziah Buntyn made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-67Isaac Bruns made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-68Isaac Bruns made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-68Kam Sanders made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-68Kam Sanders made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-70Cameron Fens made Layup. Assisted by Jesse McIntosh.
- 2nd Half56-70Kam Sanders made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-70Kam Sanders made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-72Cameron Fens made Dunk. Assisted by Jesse McIntosh.
- 2nd Half59-72Caleb Walker made Layup.
- 2nd Half59-74Cameron Fens made Dunk. Assisted by Jesse McIntosh.
- 2nd Half61-74Caleb Walker made Layup.
- 2nd Half61-76Uzziah Buntyn made Layup.
- 2nd Half61-78Isaac Bruns made Jumper.
- 2nd Half61-80Uzziah Buntyn made Layup.
- 2nd Half62-80Kam Sanders made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-80Kam Sanders made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours South Dakota Coyotes, below favours Air Force Falcons.
Venue
- Summit ArenaHot Springs, AR
- Attendance2348
- OfficialsGerald Williams, Brian McNutt, Mark Riggs
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