Kansas City Women's Basketball Falls to South Dakota in Overtime

The Roos were unable to hold on to their lead, losing 70-65 in a close game.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Kansas City Roos women's basketball team fell to the South Dakota Coyotes 70-65 in overtime on Thursday night. Despite leading for most of the game, the Roos were unable to close out the victory as the Coyotes outscored them 14-9 in the extra period.

Why it matters

This loss is a setback for the Roos, who are looking to improve their conference record and playoff positioning. The close nature of the game also highlights the competitiveness of the Summit League, where every game is a battle.

The details

Kansas City established an early lead, limiting South Dakota to just two points in the first quarter. The Roos maintained their composure and took a four-point lead into halftime. The third quarter was evenly matched, with both teams scoring 15 points. Kansas City extended their lead to six points, but a 7-0 run by the Coyotes erased the advantage. With the score tied at 56-56 and under a minute remaining in regulation, Tierra Trotter hit a three-pointer for Kansas City, forcing the game into overtime. In overtime, Kansas City scored four quick points but struggled to find the basket outside of free throws, allowing South Dakota to pull ahead.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
  • Kansas City and South Dakota are scheduled to meet again on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2026 in Brookings, South Dakota.

The players

Tierra Trotter

A key player for the Kansas City Roos, Trotter led all scorers with a game-high 20 points, adding five rebounds, two assists and a block.

Kelby Bannerman

Bannerman contributed 16 points, seven rebounds, and four blocked shots for the Roos.

South Dakota Coyotes

The South Dakota Coyotes are the opponent, who were able to overcome a late deficit and win the game in overtime.

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What’s next

Kansas City is scheduled to travel to Brookings, S.D. For a game against South Dakota State on Valentine's Day. A challenging road contest awaits, and the Roos will need to address their rebounding struggles to improve their chances of success. Adjustments to their offensive strategy could also be considered.

The takeaway

This loss is a tough one for the Roos, who had the game in their grasp but were unable to close it out. The team will need to regroup and focus on improving their rebounding and offensive execution if they want to have a chance against a tough South Dakota State squad on the road.