Vikings Stun Ranked Carroll; Saints Take Men's Matchup

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The Valley City State Vikings women's basketball team pulled off a stunning 78-75 overtime upset over the No. 25 ranked Carroll College Saints on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Carroll men's team raced past Valley City State 95-77 behind a big first-half performance.

Why it matters

This was a significant win for the Valley City State women's team, who took down a ranked opponent on the road. It shows the program's continued growth and competitiveness within the conference. On the men's side, Carroll reasserted its dominance after a tough loss to the Vikings.

The details

The Vikings women's team jumped out to an early lead and maintained a cushion for most of the game, but Carroll fought back to force overtime. In the extra period, Valley City State never trailed, with JayCee Richter sealing the win with a late three-point play. Richter led the Vikings with 19 points, while Tiyana Schwinghammer added 18. On the men's side, Carroll's Isaiah Crane poured in 19 first-half points to power the Saints' up-tempo offense to a big lead they would not relinquish.

• The women's game took place on Tuesday, February 21, 2026.
• The men's game was also played on Tuesday, February 21, 2026.

What’s next

The Valley City State women's team will look to build on this upset win, while the Carroll men's team will aim to maintain its momentum. Both teams have upcoming games against Rocky Mountain College on Saturday, February 25th.