NCAAB · Final

Coyotes Edge Jackrabbits in Close Contest

Saturday, February 28, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Sanford Coyote Sports Center

South Dakota Coyotes 75, South Dakota State Jackrabbits 70, 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 State Jackrabbits vs South Dakota Coyotes?

South Dakota Coyotes beat South Dakota State Jackrabbits 75-70 at Sanford Coyote Sports Center on February 28, 2026.

Who was favored in South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs South Dakota Coyotes?

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

In a tightly contested matchup, the South Dakota Coyotes emerged victorious over the South Dakota State Jackrabbits with a final score of 75-70. This game, held at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center, showcased the fierce rivalry between the two teams, with the Coyotes improving their head-to-head record against the Jackrabbits to 2-2 over the last four meetings.

The Coyotes, who entered the game with a home record of 16-15, were looking to build on their recent form, which included a win against the Omaha Mavericks just two days prior, where they scored 89 points. Over their last ten games, the Coyotes had a mixed record of 5-5, averaging 74.9 points scored per game while allowing 75.5 points. Their recent performance at home had been less than stellar, with a home record of 2-3 in their last five games, but they managed to secure a crucial win that keeps their momentum going.

Conversely, the Jackrabbits came into the game with a record of 14-17, having won their last two games, including a recent victory against the Kansas City Roos, where they won 73-59. Their overall form over the last ten games was 4-6, with an average of 74.2 points scored and 73.5 points allowed. The Jackrabbits also faced challenges on the road, with a 2-3 record in their last five away games.

The Coyotes and Jackrabbits had met earlier in the season on February 7, 2026, where the Coyotes narrowly won 68-67 in a similarly close game. Their previous encounters have often been high-scoring and competitive, reflecting the intensity of this rivalry.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any significant player absences, which meant both teams were able to field their key players for this important matchup. The absence of key players can often shift the dynamics of a game, but both teams appeared to be at full strength.

According to DraftKings, the odds for this game had the Jackrabbits favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 151.5. The Coyotes were listed at +142 on the money line, while the Jackrabbits were at -170. These odds reflected the competitive nature of the matchup, with both teams having shown flashes of strong performances throughout the season.

The game conditions were typical for a basketball matchup, with the venue providing a vibrant atmosphere for fans. The Coyotes' home court advantage likely played a role in their performance, as they were able to rally support from their home crowd.

As the game progressed, the Coyotes managed to maintain a slight edge, with free throws becoming a crucial factor in the closing moments. Uzziah Buntyn and Jordan Crawford were instrumental in sealing the victory for South Dakota, converting critical free throws that pushed their lead to five points late in the game.

Overall, the Coyotes' victory not only adds to their confidence but also keeps them competitive as they approach the end of the season. The Jackrabbits, despite the loss, have shown resilience in their recent games, and this matchup highlighted the competitive spirit of both teams in the NCAAB landscape.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SDST -3.5	151.5 o -110 / u -110	South Dakota State Jackrabbits -170 · South Dakota Coyotes +142

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Leaders

PointsCameron Fens17South Dakota Coyotes
AssistsJordan Crawford5South Dakota Coyotes
ReboundsCameron Fens7South Dakota Coyotes
PointsJoe Sayler24South Dakota State Jackrabbits
AssistsJoe Sayler6South Dakota State Jackrabbits
ReboundsLuke Haertle8South Dakota State Jackrabbits

Recent form

South Dakota Coyotes

Last 10: 5-5Streak W174.9 scored · 75.5 allowed per game2-3 at home

W89-72vs Omaha MavericksFeb 26
L62-67at Oral Roberts Golden EaglesFeb 22
L70-90at Denver PioneersFeb 20
L71-72vs North Dakota Fighting HawksFeb 12
W68-67at South Dakota State JackrabbitsFeb 7
W82-75at Kansas City RoosFeb 5
L84-89vs North Dakota State BisonJan 31
W77-69vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesJan 30
L78-90vs St. Thomas TommiesJan 24
W68-64at Omaha MavericksJan 22

South Dakota State Jackrabbits

Last 10: 4-6Streak W274.2 scored · 73.5 allowed per game2-3 away

W73-59at Kansas City RoosFeb 27
W91-83vs North Dakota Fighting HawksFeb 21
L66-74vs North Dakota State BisonFeb 19
W87-69at Oral Roberts Golden EaglesFeb 15
L61-79at Denver PioneersFeb 13
L67-68vs South Dakota CoyotesFeb 7
L62-77vs St. Thomas TommiesFeb 5
W95-72vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesJan 31
L71-80at Omaha MavericksJan 29
L69-74at St. Thomas TommiesJan 23

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 State Jackrabbits	South Dakota Coyotes
Field goals	27-64	23-51
Field goal %	42	45
Three-pointers	7-16	4-16
Three-point %	44	25
Free throws	9-13	25-31
Free throw %	69	81
Rebounds	40	27
Offensive rebounds	13	3
Defensive rebounds	27	24
Assists	11	12
Steals	3	6
Blocks	1	3
Turnovers	12	7
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	14
Fast-break points	3	7
Points in the paint	32	30
Fouls	23	14
Largest lead	17	7
Lead changes	5	5
Time in front	54	42

How the scoring went

2nd Half42-40Cameron Fens makes 5-foot hook shot (Jordan Crawford assists)
2nd Half42-42Uzziah Buntyn makes driving layup
2nd Half42-44Cameron Fens makes 6-foot turnaround jump shot (Vince Buzelis assists)
2nd Half42-45Cameron Fens makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half44-45Joe Sayler makes 8-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half44-47Vince Buzelis makes layup (Jordan Crawford assists)
2nd Half44-49Cameron Fens makes layup
2nd Half46-49Damon Wilkinson makes 10-foot hook shot (Joe Sayler assists)
2nd Half48-49Alec Squires makes layup (Luke Haertle assists)
2nd Half51-49Jaden Jackson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Joe Sayler assists)
2nd Half51-50Cameron Fens makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-51Cameron Fens makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-54Jordan Crawford makes 24-foot three pointer
2nd Half53-54Damon Wilkinson makes layup (Joe Sayler assists)
2nd Half53-55Jordan Crawford makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-56Jordan Crawford makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-56Damon Wilkinson makes 7-foot floating jump shot (Joe Sayler assists)
2nd Half55-58Cameron Fens makes 2-foot dunk (Silas Bennion assists)
2nd Half55-60Jordan Crawford makes 20-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half55-62Jordan Crawford makes driving layup
2nd Half58-62Joe Sayler makes 28-foot three pointer
2nd Half60-62Joe Sayler makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half60-63Uzziah Buntyn makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-64Uzziah Buntyn makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-64Joe Sayler makes driving layup
2nd Half62-66Cameron Fens makes layup (Jordan Crawford assists)
2nd Half64-66Joe Sayler makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half64-67Jordan Crawford makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-68Jordan Crawford makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-70Vince Buzelis makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half65-70Joe Sayler makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-70Joe Sayler makes driving layup
2nd Half67-71Uzziah Buntyn makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-72Uzziah Buntyn makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-72Damon Wilkinson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-73Jordan Crawford makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-74Jordan Crawford makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-75Cameron Fens makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-75Kalen Garry makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-75Kalen Garry makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours South Dakota Coyotes, below favours South Dakota State Jackrabbits.