NCAAB · Final

Coyotes Defeat Golden Eagles 77-69 in NCAAB Clash

Thursday, January 29, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Sanford Coyote Sports Center

South Dakota Coyotes 77, Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 69, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs South Dakota Coyotes?

South Dakota Coyotes beat Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 77-69 at Sanford Coyote Sports Center on January 29, 2026.

Who was favored in Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs South Dakota Coyotes?

South Dakota Coyotes were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -170 (about 63% implied). The favorite won.

In a competitive matchup at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center, the South Dakota Coyotes secured a 77-69 victory over the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles. This win is significant for the Coyotes, who improved their overall record to 13-11, while the Golden Eagles fell to 5-19. The game showcased the Coyotes' ability to capitalize on their home advantage, as they have been performing better at home compared to their away record.

The Coyotes entered the game with a mixed recent form, showing a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, but they were on a one-game losing streak following a defeat to the St. Thomas Tommies just days prior. They averaged 79.5 points scored per game but also allowed 82.6 points, indicating a tendency for high-scoring affairs. In their last five games, they averaged 81.4 points while allowing 81.0 points. At home, their record improved to 4-1 over the last five games, contrasting with a 1-4 record in away games.

On the other hand, the Golden Eagles have struggled significantly, entering the game on a ten-game losing streak. Their last victory came over a month ago, and they averaged just 65.0 points scored per game while allowing 77.3 points during this stretch. Their away performance has been particularly poor, with an 0-5 record in their last five games, averaging 68.0 points scored and 83.6 points allowed.

The Coyotes and Golden Eagles have faced each other twice in the current season, with the Coyotes winning both encounters. Their previous meetings included a narrow 75-74 victory for the Coyotes in February and a more decisive 92-82 win in January.

In terms of injuries, the game did not report any significant injuries affecting either team, allowing both squads to field their regular lineups.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Coyotes favored by 3.5 points with a total set at 154.5. The odds reflected the Coyotes' stronger home record and the Golden Eagles' ongoing struggles.

The game conditions were typical for a college basketball matchup, with both teams looking to establish their rhythm early. The Coyotes' scoring plays were highlighted by key contributions in the second half, including free throws from Silas Bennion and Uzziah Buntyn, which helped maintain their lead. The Coyotes' ability to execute under pressure was evident as they closed out the game effectively.

Overall, the Coyotes' victory showcased their home-court advantage and ability to perform in crucial moments, while the Golden Eagles continued to search for answers amid their ongoing struggles.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SDAK -3.5	154.5 o -108 / u -112	Oral Roberts Golden Eagles +142 · South Dakota Coyotes -170

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Leaders

PointsUzziah Buntyn26South Dakota Coyotes
AssistsSilas Bennion5South Dakota Coyotes
ReboundsCameron Fens13South Dakota Coyotes
PointsTy Harper23Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
AssistsOfri Naveh2Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
ReboundsConnor Dow9Oral Roberts Golden Eagles

Recent form

South Dakota Coyotes

Last 10: 5-5Streak L179.5 scored · 82.6 allowed per game4-1 at home

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
W80-71vs Dakota State TrojansDec 18

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles

Last 10: 0-10Streak L1065 scored · 77.3 allowed per game0-5 away

L58-86vs North Dakota State BisonJan 24
L62-79vs North Dakota Fighting HawksJan 23
L62-73vs Omaha MavericksJan 18
L87-98at Denver PioneersJan 15
L71-82vs St. Thomas TommiesJan 11
L77-79at North Dakota State BisonJan 3
L61-72at North Dakota Fighting HawksJan 1
L57-69vs UT Arlington MavericksDec 23
L53-72at TCU Horned FrogsDec 19
L62-63at Missouri State BearsDec 17

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	Oral Roberts Golden Eagles	South Dakota Coyotes
Field goals	27-64	24-57
Field goal %	42	42
Three-pointers	5-17	4-16
Three-point %	29	25
Free throws	10-15	25-37
Free throw %	67	68
Rebounds	38	40
Offensive rebounds	9	10
Defensive rebounds	29	30
Assists	9	12
Steals	3	5
Blocks	3	5
Turnovers	10	5
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	4	14
Fast-break points	17	10
Points in the paint	34	38
Fouls	24	13
Largest lead	11	12
Lead changes	6	6
Time in front	36	56

How the scoring went

2nd Half44-41Ty Harper makes layup
2nd Half44-42Jordan Crawford makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half44-44Uzziah Buntyn makes layup
2nd Half46-44Ofri Naveh makes layup
2nd Half46-45Cameron Fens makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-46Cameron Fens makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half46-48Cameron Fens makes layup
2nd Half46-50Cameron Fens makes layup
2nd Half48-50Ty Harper makes 4-foot dunk
2nd Half48-52Uzziah Buntyn makes layup (Cameron Fens assists)
2nd Half50-52Ofri Naveh makes 20-foot jumper
2nd Half51-52Ofri Naveh makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half51-55Ethan Kizer makes 25-foot three point jumper (Silas Bennion assists)
2nd Half51-56Cameron Fens makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-57Uzziah Buntyn makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-58Uzziah Buntyn makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-59Uzziah Buntyn makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-60Uzziah Buntyn makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half51-61Uzziah Buntyn makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half51-62Uzziah Buntyn makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half53-62Ofri Naveh makes 17-foot jumper
2nd Half54-62Ofri Naveh makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half54-65Silas Bennion makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jordan Crawford assists)
2nd Half56-65Ofri Naveh makes layup (Connor Dow assists)
2nd Half56-67Cameron Fens makes 6-foot hook shot
2nd Half56-68Cameron Fens makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-68Connor Dow makes layup (Ty Harper assists)
2nd Half58-70Uzziah Buntyn makes layup
2nd Half61-70Ty Harper makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half63-70Cal Furnish makes layup
2nd Half65-70Ty Harper makes layup
2nd Half65-71Cameron Fens makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-72Silas Bennion makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-73Silas Bennion makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-73Cal Furnish makes 11-foot jumper
2nd Half67-74Uzziah Buntyn makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-75Uzziah Buntyn makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-75Ty Harper makes layup
2nd Half69-76Uzziah Buntyn makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-77Uzziah Buntyn makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours South Dakota Coyotes, below favours Oral Roberts Golden Eagles.