Vikings Basketball Teams Split Weekend Road Trips

VCSU women fall to Bismarck State, men beat Bismarck State but lose to Dickinson State

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Valley City State University basketball teams had a mixed weekend on the road, with the women's team defeating Dickinson State but losing to Bismarck State, while the men's team beat Bismarck State but lost to Dickinson State. The results leave both teams fighting for the final spots in the Frontier Conference Tournament.

Why it matters

The split weekends for both the VCSU men's and women's basketball teams could have major implications on their postseason hopes, as they battle for the final tournament spots in the Frontier Conference. The games against conference rivals Dickinson State and Bismarck State were crucial in determining the final standings.

The details

The VCSU women's team defeated Dickinson State 78-64 on Friday, led by 23 points from Ellie Braaten, but then lost to Bismarck State 85-79 on Saturday. Meanwhile, the VCSU men's team beat Bismarck State 94-70 on Saturday, but lost to Dickinson State 79-73 on Friday. The women's team is now trailing Bismarck State by two losses for the final tournament spot, while the men's team is a half-game behind Dickinson State for the last tournament berth.

  • The games were played on the weekend of February 14-15, 2026.
  • The VCSU women's team defeated Dickinson State on Friday, February 14.
  • The VCSU women's team lost to Bismarck State on Saturday, February 15.
  • The VCSU men's team lost to Dickinson State on Friday, February 14.
  • The VCSU men's team defeated Bismarck State on Saturday, February 15.

The players

Ellie Braaten

A player on the VCSU women's basketball team who scored 23 points in the win over Dickinson State.

Abby Aslesen

A player on the VCSU women's basketball team who scored 15 points and had 13 rebounds in the loss to Bismarck State.

Tiyana Schwinghammer

A player on the VCSU women's basketball team who scored 10 points and had 12 rebounds in the win over Dickinson State.

JayCee Richter

A player on the VCSU women's basketball team who scored 19 points and had 8 rebounds in the loss to Bismarck State.

Joel Nelson

A player on the VCSU men's basketball team who scored 27 points in the loss to Dickinson State and 20 points in the win over Bismarck State.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The VCSU basketball teams will finish the regular season with games at Concordia College on Friday and Saturday.

The takeaway

The split weekends for the VCSU basketball teams have left both the men's and women's squads fighting for the final spots in the Frontier Conference Tournament, highlighting the competitive nature of the conference and the importance of each game down the stretch.