Coyotes Defeat Screaming Eagles 89-74 in Home Game
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Sanford Coyote Sports Center
South Dakota Coyotes 89, Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 74, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs South Dakota Coyotes?
South Dakota Coyotes beat Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 89-74 at Sanford Coyote Sports Center on November 12, 2025.
In a decisive matchup, the South Dakota Coyotes secured a solid victory over the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles with a final score of 89-74. This game, held at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center, showcased the Coyotes' offensive strength, particularly in the second half, where they maintained a commanding lead. The Coyotes improved their record to 3-2 at home this season, while the Screaming Eagles fell to 0-5 in away games.
The Coyotes entered the game with a recent record of 4-6 over their last ten outings, including a notable win against Ozark Christian Ambassadors, where they triumphed with a score of 121-65. Their scoring average stood at 86.7 points per game, while they allowed an average of 85.0 points. In their last five games, they managed to score an average of 87.2 points, indicating a potent offense despite some defensive struggles.
Conversely, the Screaming Eagles faced a challenging stretch, recording only one win in their last ten games, leading to a 1-9 overall record. Their scoring average was significantly lower at 67.0 points per game, with an average of 77.1 points allowed. They entered this game on a four-game losing streak, with their last victory coming against SIU Edwardsville Cougars, where they won 82-68. The Eagles' struggles were evident in their away record, as they remained winless in five attempts on the road this season.
Historically, this matchup had seen the Coyotes and Screaming Eagles face off once prior in the current season, with the Coyotes losing that contest 83-92 on November 23, 2024. This game was an opportunity for South Dakota to avenge that earlier defeat, and they succeeded in doing so decisively.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability for either team, which could have impacted their performance. However, the absence of key players can often play a significant role in the outcome of college basketball games.
The market had priced the Coyotes as the clear favorites, reflecting their home advantage and recent form. The betting odds indicated a strong likelihood of a Coyotes victory, with their win probability at 1.0, suggesting that they were heavily favored to win this matchup.
Conditions during the game were typical for a college basketball setting, with the Sanford Coyote Sports Center providing a home-court atmosphere that likely energized the Coyotes. Fans witnessed a high-scoring affair, particularly in the second half, where the Coyotes pulled away from the Eagles.
Key moments in the game included several scoring plays in the latter stages of the second half, where Kaden Brown and Shey Eberwein contributed crucial points, including free throws and a dunk that helped solidify the Coyotes' lead. The Eagles struggled to keep pace, ultimately unable to close the gap despite some late efforts.
Overall, the Coyotes demonstrated their offensive capabilities and resilience, bouncing back from previous setbacks to secure a victory that could boost their confidence moving forward in the season.
Leaders
- PointsIsaac Bruns18South Dakota Coyotes
- AssistsUzziah Buntyn5South Dakota Coyotes
- ReboundsIsaac Bruns7South Dakota Coyotes
- PointsIsmail Habib19Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- AssistsIsmail Habib1Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- ReboundsCardell Bailey8Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
Recent form
South Dakota Coyotes
Last 10: 4-6Streak W186.7 scored · 85 allowed per game3-2 at home
- 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
- L78-82at North Dakota State BisonFeb 27
- L85-93at Omaha MavericksFeb 23
- W85-80vs St. Thomas TommiesFeb 20
- L91-94vs South Dakota State JackrabbitsFeb 16
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
Last 10: 1-9Streak L467 scored · 77.1 allowed per game0-5 away
- L74-78vs VMI KeydetsNov 8
- L58-88at Butler BulldogsNov 6
- L69-74at Tennessee State TigersMar 1
- L63-79at UT Martin SkyhawksFeb 28
- W82-68vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsFeb 23
- L54-63vs Eastern Illinois PanthersFeb 21
- L78-81at Lindenwood LionsFeb 15
- L62-87at Western Illinois LeathernecksFeb 14
- L74-79vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksFeb 9
- L56-74vs Little Rock TrojansFeb 7
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State | 23-10 | - | 15-5 |
| Morehead State | 20-13 | - | 15-5 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 20-13 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UT Martin | 22-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 19-13 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Lindenwood | 18-15 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Little Rock | 12-20 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Tennessee Tech | 13-18 | 6 | 8-12 |
| Eastern Illinois | 13-20 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Southern Indiana | 7-23 | 11 | 4-16 |
| Western Illinois | 5-26 | 14 | 1-19 |
| 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 | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles | South Dakota Coyotes |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-62 | 25-57 |
| Field goal % | 34 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 5-23 | 2-8 |
| Three-point % | 22 | 25 |
| Free throws | 27-33 | 37-46 |
| Free throw % | 82 | 80 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 45 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 32 |
| Assists | 7 | 11 |
| Steals | 8 | 8 |
| Blocks | 5 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 18 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 22 | 23 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 46 |
| Fouls | 29 | 27 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 19 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half48-62Ismail Habib made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-62Ismail Habib made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-62Tolu Samuels made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-64Vince Buzelis made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-66Vince Buzelis made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-67Vince Buzelis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-67Kaden Brown made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-67Kaden Brown made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-67Kaden Brown made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-69Cameron Fens made Layup.
- 2nd Half54-70Isaac Bruns made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-71Isaac Bruns made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-72Cameron Fens made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-72Ben Ezeagu made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-72Ben Ezeagu made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-74Isaac Bruns made Layup. Assisted by Jesse McIntosh.
- 2nd Half58-74Cardell Bailey made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half60-74Kaden Brown made Layup.
- 2nd Half62-74Ismail Habib made Layup.
- 2nd Half62-75Uzziah Buntyn made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-76Uzziah Buntyn made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-76Kaden Brown made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-78Cameron Fens made Dunk. Assisted by Uzziah Buntyn.
- 2nd Half63-79Ethan Kizer made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-79Cardell Bailey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-79Cardell Bailey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-80Uzziah Buntyn made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-80Ola Ajiboye made Jumper.
- 2nd Half67-82Isaac Bruns made Layup. Assisted by Uzziah Buntyn.
- 2nd Half68-82Ismail Habib made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-83Shey Eberwein made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-84Shey Eberwein made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-84Kaden Brown made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-84Kaden Brown made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-86Shey Eberwein made Layup.
- 2nd Half70-88Shey Eberwein made Dunk. Assisted by Vince Buzelis.
- 2nd Half71-88Ismail Habib made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-88Ismail Habib made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-89Shey Eberwein made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-89Steven Clay made Two Point Tip Shot.
Win probability
Above the line favours South Dakota Coyotes, below favours Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles.
Venue
- Sanford Coyote Sports CenterVermillion, SD
- Attendance1263
- OfficialsBret Wegenke, Bryan Anslinger, Blanca Burns
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