DWU men's basketball team defeats Doane in overtime

Dakota Wesleyan University wins rematch against conference rival Doane University

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The Dakota Wesleyan University men's basketball team defeated Doane University 84-81 in overtime on Sunday afternoon in a Great Plains Athletic Conference matchup. This was the second time this season the two teams needed extra time to decide the winner, with DWU coming out on top this time.

Why it matters

This victory is an important conference win for DWU as they look to secure a spot in the postseason tournament. The close, back-and-forth nature of the games between these two rivals also highlights the competitive nature of the Great Plains Athletic Conference.

The details

After the two teams were tied at the end of regulation, DWU was able to outlast Doane in the extra period to pick up the 84-81 victory. This was a rematch of an earlier game this season that also went to overtime, with Doane winning that previous matchup.

  • The game was played on Sunday afternoon, February 9, 2026.
  • This was the second time this season the two teams have needed overtime to decide the winner.

The players

Dakota Wesleyan University

A private university located in Mitchell, South Dakota, that competes in the Great Plains Athletic Conference.

Doane University

A private university located in Crete, Nebraska, that also competes in the Great Plains Athletic Conference and is a rival of Dakota Wesleyan University.

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The takeaway

This hard-fought overtime victory against a conference rival demonstrates the competitive nature of the Great Plains Athletic Conference and the determination of the Dakota Wesleyan University men's basketball team as they look to secure a spot in the postseason tournament.