South Dakota State Jackrabbits 70, South Dakota Coyotes 75
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: South Dakota Coyotes
South Dakota Coyotes defeated South Dakota State Jackrabbits 75–70 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 18:26 swung win probability 25% → 73%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why South Dakota State Jackrabbits lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State Jackrabbits | 42 | 28 | 70 |
| South Dakota Coyotes | 38 | 37 | 75 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 18:26 swung win probability 25% → 73%.
Why South Dakota State Jackrabbits lost
- Lost H2 28-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 18:26 (win probability 25% → 73% for the home side).
- Shot 47.7% eFG vs a 52.8% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 12-7.
- Outscored 25-9 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota Coyotes | 10–0 | H2 18:26 | 25% → 73% |