NCAAB · Final

North Dakota Defeats South Dakota 96-80 in Home Matchup

Saturday, January 17, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Betty Engelstad Sioux Center

North Dakota Fighting Hawks 96, South Dakota Coyotes 80, 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 South Dakota Coyotes vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks?

North Dakota Fighting Hawks beat South Dakota Coyotes 96-80 at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center on January 17, 2026.

Who was favored in South Dakota Coyotes vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks?

North Dakota Fighting Hawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -135 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center, the North Dakota Fighting Hawks triumphed over the South Dakota Coyotes with a final score of 96-80. This victory marks a significant achievement for North Dakota, particularly given their recent struggles against South Dakota, having lost the last two encounters. The Fighting Hawks improved their record to 11-12, while the Coyotes fell to 10-11.

North Dakota entered the game with a home record of 10-12, having recently experienced a mixed bag of performances. In their last ten games, they posted a record of 6-4, but were on a one-game losing streak prior to this match. Their scoring average over these games stood at 79.0 points per game, while they allowed an average of 74.2 points. In their last five games, they maintained a record of 3-2, scoring an average of 80.4 points but allowing 81.6 points.

In contrast, South Dakota came into the game with a record of 10-10 and had shown some momentum with a two-game winning streak. Their recent form included a record of 5-5 over their last ten games, with an average of 83.2 points scored and 85.6 points allowed. However, they struggled on the road, with an away record of 0-5, which contributed to their overall performance.

The matchup was particularly noteworthy as it featured two teams that had previously faced each other twice in the 2025 season, with South Dakota winning both encounters. The Coyotes had defeated the Fighting Hawks 93-102 at home and 79-92 in their last meeting. This history added an extra layer of intrigue to the fixture, as North Dakota aimed to break the losing streak against their rivals.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant player absences that would have affected the game. Both teams appeared to be at full strength, allowing for a competitive matchup.

The betting odds from DraftKings indicated North Dakota as a slight favorite, with a spread of -1.5 and a total set at 160.5 points. The moneyline was listed at -135 for North Dakota and +114 for South Dakota, reflecting the close nature of the contest as perceived by the market.

The game conditions were favorable for both teams, with no adverse weather or venue issues reported, ensuring that fans at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center could enjoy an exciting basketball experience.

As the game unfolded, North Dakota showcased their offensive prowess, particularly in the second half, where they pulled ahead decisively. Key scoring plays included a series of free throws and jump shots that helped extend their lead. Notably, Jordan Crawford contributed significantly with a three-point jumper that brought the score to 96-79, solidifying their advantage as the game drew to a close.

Overall, this matchup served as a critical juncture for North Dakota, not only in terms of their season record but also in re-establishing dominance over a rival that had bested them in their previous meetings. The Fighting Hawks will look to build on this victory as they continue their campaign in the NCAAB season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UND -1.5	160.5 o -110 / u -110	South Dakota Coyotes +114 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks -135

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Leaders

PointsGreyson Uelmen26North Dakota Fighting Hawks
AssistsEli King6North Dakota Fighting Hawks
ReboundsGarrett Anderson7North Dakota Fighting Hawks
PointsJordan Crawford24South Dakota Coyotes
AssistsJordan Crawford4South Dakota Coyotes
ReboundsCameron Fens14South Dakota Coyotes

Recent form

North Dakota Fighting Hawks

Last 10: 6-4Streak L179 scored · 74.2 allowed per game5-2 at home

L80-91vs St. Thomas TommiesJan 16
W81-79at Kansas City RoosJan 11
L79-90at Omaha MavericksJan 9
W90-87vs South Dakota State JackrabbitsJan 3
W72-61vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesJan 1
W88-56vs Dakota State TrojansDec 28
L55-78at Nebraska CornhuskersDec 22
W90-88vs Winthrop EaglesDec 19
L66-69vs Western Illinois LeathernecksDec 13
W89-43vs Crown PolarsDec 11

South Dakota Coyotes

Last 10: 5-5Streak W283.2 scored · 85.6 allowed per game0-5 away

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
W97-85vs Prairie View A&M PanthersDec 13
L79-106at Wyoming CowboysDec 10
L87-89at Northern Colorado BearsDec 7

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	South Dakota Coyotes	North Dakota Fighting Hawks
Field goals	25-53	40-73
Field goal %	47	55
Three-pointers	10-22	12-26
Three-point %	45	46
Free throws	20-24	4-7
Free throw %	83	57
Rebounds	28	36
Offensive rebounds	7	13
Defensive rebounds	21	23
Assists	16	13
Steals	3	10
Blocks	2	3
Turnovers	13	6
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	15
Fast-break points	10	13
Points in the paint	28	50
Fouls	13	21
Largest lead	3	22
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	3	94

How the scoring went

2nd Half44-58Garrett Anderson makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half44-60Greyson Uelmen makes driving layup
2nd Half46-60Isaac Bruns makes driving layup
2nd Half47-60Isaac Bruns makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half47-62Garrett Anderson makes driving layup
2nd Half47-64Eli King makes driving layup
2nd Half47-66Anthony Smith III makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half49-66Isaac Bruns makes driving layup
2nd Half49-68George Natsvlishvili makes layup (Anthony Smith III assists)
2nd Half51-68Cameron Fens makes layup (Trent Hudgens assists)
2nd Half54-68Jordan Crawford makes 25-foot three point jumper (Uzziah Buntyn assists)
2nd Half54-71Garrett Anderson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Anthony Smith III assists)
2nd Half56-71Cameron Fens makes 4-foot dunk (Silas Bennion assists)
2nd Half59-71Jordan Crawford makes 23-foot three point jumper (Silas Bennion assists)
2nd Half59-74Garrett Anderson makes 27-foot three point jumper (Eli King assists)
2nd Half62-76Jordan Crawford makes 23-foot three point jumper (Uzziah Buntyn assists)
2nd Half59-76Greyson Uelmen makes layup
2nd Half62-78Anthony Smith III makes 14-foot jumper
2nd Half63-78Uzziah Buntyn makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-78Uzziah Buntyn makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-80Greyson Uelmen makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half64-83Garrett Anderson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Eli King assists)
2nd Half64-85George Natsvlishvili makes layup
2nd Half66-85Jordan Crawford makes 3-foot dunk (Uzziah Buntyn assists)
2nd Half67-85Cameron Fens makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-85Cameron Fens makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-87Anthony Smith III makes 18-foot jumper
2nd Half68-90Anthony Smith III makes 25-foot three point jumper (Eli King assists)
2nd Half69-90Isaac Bruns makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-90Isaac Bruns makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-90Uzziah Buntyn makes driving layup
2nd Half72-91Greyson Uelmen makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-92Greyson Uelmen makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-92Isaac Bruns makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half74-94Anthony Smith III makes layup
2nd Half75-94Jordan Crawford makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-94Jordan Crawford makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-96George Natsvlishvili makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half79-96Jordan Crawford makes 24-foot three point jumper (Evan Anderson assists)
2nd Half80-96Ethan Kizer makes free throw 3 of 3

Win probability

Above the line favours North Dakota Fighting Hawks, below favours South Dakota Coyotes.