NCAAB · Final/OT

North Dakota State Edges South Dakota in Overtime Thriller

Saturday, January 31, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Sanford Coyote Sports Center

North Dakota State Bison 89, South Dakota Coyotes 84, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

Next free pick (not the main pick)

The next free pick, for your email

Team, bet, price and the hash it was sealed under, on this page the moment you send. Lose or win, it stays public.

Unlock today's pick in Telegram →

or by email

Public record of the main pick, losses included: 115 won, 44 lost. See every pick

One free pick a day by email until you unsubscribe, in one click. 21+.

Get the daily free pick · See plans

Quick answers

Who won North Dakota State Bison vs South Dakota Coyotes?

North Dakota State Bison beat South Dakota Coyotes 89-84 at Sanford Coyote Sports Center on January 31, 2026.

Who was favored in North Dakota State Bison vs South Dakota Coyotes?

North Dakota State Bison were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -440 (about 81% implied). The favorite won.

In a thrilling overtime contest, the North Dakota State Bison narrowly defeated the South Dakota Coyotes with a final score of 89-84. The game took place at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center, showcasing a competitive matchup between two teams with contrasting records. North Dakota State entered the game with a strong 19-5 record, while South Dakota held a .500 record at 12-12.

Both teams came into this game with differing recent forms. South Dakota had a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, with an average of 79.2 points scored and 82.4 points allowed. Their most recent game was a victory against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, where they won 77-69, snapping a brief losing streak. The Coyotes have been particularly strong at home, posting a home record of 4-1 in their last five games.

In contrast, North Dakota State was riding an impressive eight-game winning streak, boasting a record of 8-2 in their last ten outings. They averaged 78.9 points scored while allowing only 70.2 points per game. Their last game was a commanding 86-58 victory over Oral Roberts, further solidifying their position as one of the top teams in the league. The Bison also had a balanced home and away record, with both being 4-1 in their last five games.

Historically, this matchup has favored North Dakota State, who now leads the head-to-head series 3-1 against South Dakota over the last two seasons. Their most recent meeting prior to this game was on December 31, 2025, when North Dakota State won decisively 84-61. The Bison’s dominance in previous encounters added an extra layer of intrigue to this tightly contested game.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant player absences for either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this important matchup. This allowed both coaches to utilize their preferred rotations without the disruption of key injuries.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had North Dakota State favored by 8.5 points, with a total set at 154.5. The odds indicated a strong belief in the Bison's ability to secure a win, reflecting their impressive season and recent form.

The game conditions were favorable for an exciting matchup, with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities. Viewers could expect a high-scoring affair, and the final score of 89-84 in overtime certainly delivered on that expectation.

In the overtime period, North Dakota State's Markhi Strickland played a crucial role, contributing significantly to the Bison's scoring. He made a series of key plays, including a 1-foot dunk and a 9-foot hook shot that helped extend the lead. Uzziah Buntyn also contributed with free throws, while Andy Stefonowicz and Jordan Crawford made driving layups that kept the pressure on South Dakota.

This game highlighted the resilience of both teams, with South Dakota putting up a strong fight but ultimately falling short in the overtime period. The final outcome not only added to North Dakota State's impressive streak but also underscored the competitive nature of the NCAAB landscape.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	NDSU -8.5	154.5 o -105 / u -115	North Dakota State Bison -440 · South Dakota Coyotes +340

What these prices pay on $100 · What these numbers mean

Leaders

PointsJordan Crawford33South Dakota Coyotes
AssistsUzziah Buntyn4South Dakota Coyotes
ReboundsCameron Fens8South Dakota Coyotes
PointsNoah Feddersen20North Dakota State Bison
AssistsAndy Stefonowicz10North Dakota State Bison
ReboundsNoah Feddersen9North Dakota State Bison

Recent form

South Dakota Coyotes

Last 10: 5-5Streak W179.2 scored · 82.4 allowed per game4-1 at home

W77-69vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesJan 30
L78-90vs St. Thomas TommiesJan 24
W68-64at Omaha MavericksJan 22
L80-96at North Dakota Fighting HawksJan 17
W99-83vs Kansas City RoosJan 16
W82-72vs Denver PioneersJan 10
L86-99at St. Thomas TommiesJan 8
L61-84at North Dakota State BisonDec 31
W85-61vs Mount Marty LancersDec 28
L76-106at Kansas State WildcatsDec 20

North Dakota State Bison

Last 10: 8-2Streak W878.9 scored · 70.2 allowed per game4-1 away

W86-58at Oral Roberts Golden EaglesJan 24
W82-77at Denver PioneersJan 23
W68-65vs St. Thomas TommiesJan 17
W76-65vs South Dakota State JackrabbitsJan 15
W78-76at Omaha MavericksJan 10
W97-73at Kansas City RoosJan 9
W79-77vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesJan 3
W84-61vs South Dakota CoyotesDec 31
L66-76at UTEP MinersDec 23
L73-74vs UC Irvine AnteatersDec 22

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	North Dakota State Bison	South Dakota Coyotes
Field goals	35-64	27-57
Field goal %	55	47
Three-pointers	10-22	10-31
Three-point %	45	32
Free throws	9-11	20-23
Free throw %	82	87
Rebounds	34	26
Offensive rebounds	9	6
Defensive rebounds	25	20
Assists	16	14
Steals	9	7
Blocks	3	2
Turnovers	15	11
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	19	17
Fast-break points	9	9
Points in the paint	44	30
Fouls	17	9
Largest lead	16	2
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	90	4

How the scoring went

2nd Half54-50Cameron Fens makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-50Tay Smith makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half57-53Jordan Crawford makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ethan Kizer assists)
2nd Half59-53Noah Feddersen makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half59-55Cameron Fens makes 0-foot dunk
2nd Half61-55Trevian Carson makes 9-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half61-57Uzziah Buntyn makes layup
2nd Half61-58Uzziah Buntyn makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-59Uzziah Buntyn makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-59Treyson Anderson makes layup
2nd Half64-59Treyson Anderson makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half64-60Jordan Crawford makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-61Jordan Crawford makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-61Trevian Carson makes layup (Andy Stefonowicz assists)
2nd Half66-62Jordan Crawford makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-63Jordan Crawford makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-63Trevian Carson makes 8-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half68-66Jordan Crawford makes 23-foot three point jumper (Uzziah Buntyn assists)
2nd Half70-66Treyson Anderson makes layup
2nd Half70-67Uzziah Buntyn makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-68Uzziah Buntyn makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-71Jordan Crawford makes 26-foot three point jumper (Silas Bennion assists)
2nd Half72-71Noah Feddersen makes driving layup
2nd Half72-72Uzziah Buntyn makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-72Andy Stefonowicz makes driving layup
2nd Half74-74Jordan Crawford makes driving layup
OT76-74Trevian Carson makes 1-foot dunk (Andy Stefonowicz assists)
OT76-76Cameron Fens makes 0-foot dunk (Silas Bennion assists)
OT78-76Noah Feddersen makes 0-foot tip in layup
OT78-78Cameron Fens makes layup (Silas Bennion assists)
OT78-80Jordan Crawford makes driving layup
OT81-80Tay Smith makes 25-foot three point jumper (Andy Stefonowicz assists)
OT83-80Markhi Strickland makes 1-foot dunk (Andy Stefonowicz assists)
OT85-80Markhi Strickland makes 9-foot hook shot
OT85-81Uzziah Buntyn makes free throw 1 of 2
OT85-82Uzziah Buntyn makes free throw 2 of 2
OT87-82Andy Stefonowicz makes driving layup
OT87-84Jordan Crawford makes driving layup
OT88-84Trevian Carson makes free throw 1 of 2
OT89-84Trevian Carson makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours South Dakota Coyotes, below favours North Dakota State Bison.