Missouri State Defeats USD Women's Tennis 5-2

South Dakota Coyotes fall to 3-1 on the season after road loss to Missouri State

Feb. 1, 2026 at 9:15pm

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The South Dakota Coyotes women's tennis team lost 5-2 to Missouri State on Sunday afternoon in Springfield, Missouri. The Coyotes now hold a 3-1 record on the season following the road defeat.

Why it matters

This loss drops the Coyotes' record to 3-1 on the season, ending their undefeated start. As a Division I program, these early-season matches are important for building momentum and confidence heading into conference play.

The details

The Coyotes were defeated 5-2 by the Missouri State Bears in Springfield, Missouri. The loss was the first of the season for the Coyotes, who had previously won their first three matches.

  • The match took place on Sunday, February 2, 2026.

The players

South Dakota Coyotes

The women's tennis team from the University of South Dakota, a Division I program.

Missouri State Bears

The women's tennis team from Missouri State University, a Division I program that defeated the Coyotes.

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The takeaway

This early-season loss will be an important learning experience for the Coyotes as they look to rebound and build momentum heading into conference play later in the season.