South Dakota State Edges UND in Tight Summit League Matchup

Jackrabbits extend home winning streak against Fighting Hawks to 24 games

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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In a close Summit League men's basketball game, South Dakota State defeated the University of North Dakota 91-83 at the First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings, South Dakota. The Jackrabbits, led by a strong performance from sophomore guard Joe Sayler, were able to pull away late in the second half after UND had led for much of the game.

Why it matters

This victory extends South Dakota State's impressive home winning streak against UND to 24 games, dating back to 1995. The loss is a setback for UND's hopes of securing a top-3 finish in the Summit League standings, as they remain behind fourth-place Omaha with two games left in the regular season.

The details

South Dakota State shot 51.7% from the field and scored 18 second-chance points off 14 offensive rebounds. All five Jackrabbits starters scored 13 or more points, led by Sayler's 23. UND was paced by a trio of starters - Greyson Uelmen (19 points), Garrett Anderson (18 points), and Eli King (14 points) - but the Fighting Hawks were unable to hold onto their second-half lead.

  • The Jackrabbits extended their home winning streak against the Fighting Hawks to 24 games dating back to February 11, 1995.
  • UND led by as many as 7 points in the second half before South Dakota State surged ahead late.

The players

Kalen Garry

A junior guard for South Dakota State who provided the clutch baskets late to help the Jackrabbits secure the victory.

Joe Sayler

A sophomore guard for South Dakota State who led the team with 23 points on 6-of-13 shooting.

Greyson Uelmen

A redshirt freshman for UND who scored a team-high 19 points.

Garrett Anderson

A senior guard for UND who scored 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting.

Eli King

A senior guard for UND who scored 14 points in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“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)

The takeaway

This hard-fought Summit League matchup showcased the competitive nature of the conference, with South Dakota State narrowly holding off a determined UND squad. The Jackrabbits' ability to make timely plays down the stretch proved to be the difference, extending their impressive home dominance over the Fighting Hawks.