North Dakota State Bison 81, South Dakota Coyotes 68
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: North Dakota State Bison
North Dakota State Bison defeated South Dakota Coyotes 81–68 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Women's play, a 13-point result. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why South Dakota Coyotes lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State Bison | 11 | 17 | 31 | 22 | 81 |
| South Dakota Coyotes | 14 | 16 | 21 | 17 | 68 |
Win probability
Why South Dakota Coyotes lost
- Lost Q3 21-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 35.2% eFG vs a 46.5% season average - a cold night.