Utah Tech Edges South Dakota in Overtime Thriller
Monday, November 3, 2025, 8:30 PM ET · Sanford Coyote Sports Center
Utah Tech Trailblazers 81, South Dakota Coyotes 79, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Utah Tech Trailblazers vs South Dakota Coyotes?
Utah Tech Trailblazers beat South Dakota Coyotes 81-79 at Sanford Coyote Sports Center on November 3, 2025.
In a thrilling overtime matchup, the Utah Tech Trailblazers narrowly defeated the South Dakota Coyotes with a final score of 81-79. The game, held at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center, showcased a fierce competition between two teams with contrasting recent performances. The Coyotes entered the game with a home record of 0-1 and a recent form of 6-4, although they were on a one-game losing streak. They averaged 83.1 points scored per game while allowing 83.7. In contrast, the Trailblazers came into the contest with an away record of 1-0 and a dismal recent form of 1-9, averaging 70.0 points scored and allowing 76.3.
The Coyotes had a mixed bag of results in their last ten games, including notable victories against teams such as North Dakota Fighting Hawks and St. Thomas Tommies, while suffering defeats against Omaha Mavericks and North Dakota State Bison. Their last five games saw them record a 2-3 mark, with an average of 83.0 points scored and 87.6 points allowed. The Trailblazers, on the other hand, struggled significantly, managing only one win in their last ten games, with their last five results showing a record of 1-4 and an average of 63.8 points scored and 72.0 points allowed.
Historically, the Coyotes faced the Trailblazers once before in the 2025 season, losing that encounter 87-92 on December 20, 2024. This added an extra layer of motivation for South Dakota as they looked to even the score in this rematch. However, the Coyotes found themselves in a challenging position, having to overcome their recent struggles and the pressure of playing at home.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability for either team, which could have influenced the game dynamics. The absence of key players can often sway the outcome, and both teams would have been keen to field their strongest lineups.
The betting market reflected the uncertainty surrounding the matchup, with odds indicating a competitive game. Although specific odds were not provided, the close nature of the teams' records suggested that the game could go either way, making it an intriguing fixture for fans and bettors alike.
The conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center was likely charged, with home fans rallying behind their team. Such environments can often impact player performance, especially in close contests.
As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a nail-biting finish. In overtime, the Trailblazers managed to secure the victory through a series of free throws made by Vince Buzelis and Chance Trujillo, who each contributed to the final scoring plays. Isaac Bruns also made significant contributions for the Coyotes, attempting to keep the game competitive until the end.
Ultimately, the Trailblazers' ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities in overtime proved decisive, allowing them to escape with a narrow victory. This result not only improved their record to 2-0 for the season but also highlighted the resilience needed to overcome a challenging start to the year. For the Coyotes, the loss marked their second consecutive defeat, leaving them searching for answers as they look to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.
Leaders
- PointsIsaac Bruns23South Dakota Coyotes
- AssistsJordan Crawford2South Dakota Coyotes
- ReboundsVince Buzelis11South Dakota Coyotes
- PointsChance Trujillo17Utah Tech Trailblazers
- AssistsChance Trujillo5Utah Tech Trailblazers
- ReboundsChance Trujillo12Utah Tech Trailblazers
Recent form
South Dakota Coyotes
Last 10: 6-4Streak L183.1 scored · 83.7 allowed per game3-1 at home
- 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
- W79-72vs Kansas City RoosFeb 14
- W75-74at Oral Roberts Golden EaglesFeb 9
- W86-79at Denver PioneersFeb 7
Utah Tech Trailblazers
Last 10: 1-9Streak L170 scored · 76.3 allowed per game1-5 away
- L57-74at Utah Valley WolverinesMar 13
- W72-65at Southern Utah ThunderbirdsMar 11
- L65-70vs Seattle U RedhawksMar 9
- L68-90at Grand Canyon LopesMar 7
- L57-61vs California Baptist LancersMar 2
- L75-82vs Southern Utah ThunderbirdsFeb 28
- L72-80at Abilene Christian WildcatsFeb 23
- L77-79vs Utah Valley WolverinesFeb 21
- L83-86at California Baptist LancersFeb 16
- L74-76at Southern Utah ThunderbirdsFeb 14
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 20-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Montana State | 18-14 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Eastern Washington | 14-19 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Northern Colorado | 20-12 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Montana | 18-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Weber State | 16-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Idaho | 21-15 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Sacramento State | 10-21 | 8 | 6-12 |
| Idaho State | 13-20 | 8 | 5-13 |
| Northern Arizona | 10-22 | 9 | 4-14 |
| 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 | Utah Tech Trailblazers | South Dakota Coyotes |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 33-73 | 25-66 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 38 |
| Three-pointers | 7-27 | 2-17 |
| Three-point % | 26 | 12 |
| Free throws | 8-13 | 27-35 |
| Free throw % | 62 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 45 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 31 |
| Assists | 17 | 7 |
| Steals | 5 | 4 |
| Blocks | 6 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 21 | 11 |
| Fast-break points | 12 | 0 |
| Points in the paint | 44 | 42 |
| Fouls | 23 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 4 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half49-49Boston Harker made Jumper.
- 2nd Half49-51Shey Eberwein made Layup.
- 2nd Half49-52Isaac Bruns made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-53Isaac Bruns made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-53Tanner Davis made Dunk. Assisted by Samuel Ariyibi.
- 2nd Half51-55Isaac Bruns made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half53-55Noah Bolanga made Layup.
- 2nd Half56-55Chance Trujillo made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jusaun Holt.
- 2nd Half56-57Jake Brack made Layup. Assisted by Jesse McIntosh.
- 2nd Half57-57Ethan Potter made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-58Cameron Fens made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-58Ethan Potter made Dunk. Assisted by Chance Trujillo.
- 2nd Half59-59Uzziah Buntyn made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-60Uzziah Buntyn made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-60Tanner Davis made Layup. Assisted by Ethan Potter.
- 2nd Half64-60Noah Bolanga made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ethan Potter.
- 2nd Half64-61Evan Anderson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-62Evan Anderson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-64Evan Anderson made Layup.
- 2nd Half64-66Isaac Bruns made Layup.
- 2nd Half66-66Ethan Potter made Jumper.
- 2nd Half66-68Isaac Bruns made Jumper.
- 2nd Half68-68Ethan Potter made Dunk. Assisted by Tanner Davis.
- OT68-69Vince Buzelis made Free Throw.
- OT68-70Vince Buzelis made Free Throw.
- OT70-70Noah Bolanga made Jumper.
- OT72-70Tanner Davis made Layup.
- OT72-72Vince Buzelis made Layup. Assisted by Uzziah Buntyn.
- OT72-73Vince Buzelis made Free Throw.
- OT75-73Tanner Davis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chance Trujillo.
- OT77-73Tanner Davis made Layup.
- OT77-74Vince Buzelis made Free Throw.
- OT77-75Vince Buzelis made Free Throw.
- OT78-75Noah Bolanga made Free Throw.
- OT79-75Noah Bolanga made Free Throw.
- OT80-75Chance Trujillo made Free Throw.
- OT81-75Chance Trujillo made Free Throw.
- OT81-77Isaac Bruns made Layup.
- OT81-78Isaac Bruns made Free Throw.
- OT81-79Isaac Bruns made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours South Dakota Coyotes, below favours Utah Tech Trailblazers.
Venue
- Sanford Coyote Sports CenterVermillion, SD
- Attendance1640
- OfficialsBrian McAnally, Kelly Anlauf, Nader Nuru
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