The South Dakota Coyotes (8-7, 0-0 Summit League) aim to break a five-game road losing streak when they visit the North Dakota State Bison (10-5, 0-0 Summit League) on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5 p.m. ET.
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How to Watch North Dakota State vs. South Dakota
- Game day: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Game time: 5 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Summit League Network
North Dakota State 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
45.6 |
175 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
44.1 |
221 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
33.3 |
184 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
30.0 |
130 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.5 |
172 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
15.3 |
21 |
South Dakota 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
45.6 |
175 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
50.2 |
359 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
33.4 |
179 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
30.3 |
142 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
12.7 |
267 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
13.0 |
111 |
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North Dakota State vs. South Dakota Stat Insights
Points
- The Bison are averaging 80.9 points, just 1.2 fewer than the 82.1 the Coyotes concede.
- North Dakota State is 5-0 when putting more than 82.1 points on the board.
- South Dakota is 6-1 when giving up less than 80.9 points.
- The Coyotes' 83.5 points per game are 13.3 more than the Bison concede.
- South Dakota is 8-6 when posting over 70.2 points.
- North Dakota State's record is 8-4 when it gives up fewer than 83.5 points.
- The Bison have posted 160 more points than their opponents this year (10.7 per game), and the Coyotes have also outscored their opponents, by 22 (1.4 per game).
Shooting
- The Bison are making 45.6% of their shots from the field, 4.6% lower than the Coyotes concede to opponents (50.2%).
- North Dakota State is 4-0 when shooting higher than 50.2% from the field.
- The Coyotes shoot 45.6% from the field, just 1.5% higher than the Bison allow.
- This season South Dakota is 6-1 when the team shoots over 44.1% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Bison and Coyotes rebound at around the same rate, with the Bison averaging 0.1 fewer rebounds per game.
- When South Dakota has a rebounding advantage, it is 7-3. When posting fewer boards, North Dakota State is 3-2.
- The Bison average 10.6 offensive rebounds, 1.0 less than the Coyotes.
- The Coyotes are 8-4 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Bison are 4-2 when they fall short there.
- North Dakota State is +3.3 in terms of rebounds per game, and South Dakota is +3.1.
North Dakota State Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/3/2026 |
Oral Roberts |
Home |
| 1/8/2026 |
UMKC |
Away |
| 1/10/2026 |
Omaha |
Away |
South Dakota Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/7/2026 |
St. Thomas |
Away |
| 1/10/2026 |
Denver |
Home |
| 1/15/2026 |
UMKC |
Home |