Top Matchups Highlight DWU Classic Basketball Tournament

High-profile girls and boys basketball games set to influence final standings before playoffs

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The annual Dakota Wesleyan University Classic basketball tournament in Mitchell, South Dakota is set to feature several key matchups between top teams that will impact the final standings and playoff seeding before the regional postseason begins. The two-day event will showcase high-profile girls and boys basketball games between some of the state's top-ranked teams in Classes A and B.

Why it matters

With the regional playoffs less than two weeks away, the DWU Classic provides a crucial opportunity for teams to solidify their positions in the standings or make a late push to climb the rankings. The outcomes of these marquee matchups could have significant implications on playoff seeding and the road to state championships.

The details

The tournament features several highly anticipated games, including a battle between the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the Class B girls standings, a rematch of last year's Class A girls state semifinal, and a clash between two of the top boys teams in Class B. Other key games include a West River showdown, a top-5 Class A boys matchup, and a potential preview of a regional final.

  • The DWU Classic will take place on Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • The regional playoffs in South Dakota are scheduled to begin in less than two weeks after the conclusion of the tournament.

The players

Lemmon Cowgirls

The Lemmon Cowgirls are the No. 20 ranked team in Class B with a 13-5 record, looking to pick up a key win over No. 9 Wall to boost their postseason resume.

Wall Eagles

The Wall Eagles are 13-5 on the season and ranked No. 9 in Class B, but have faced the toughest schedule in the class, losing to the top 3 teams.

Hamlin Chargers

The Hamlin Chargers are the No. 1 ranked team in Class A with a 14-1 record, looking to maintain their position atop the standings.

Sioux Falls Christian Chargers

The Sioux Falls Christian Chargers are the No. 4 ranked team in Class A with a 15-3 record, having won 9 of their last 10 games.

Lyman Raiders

The Lyman Raiders are the No. 1 ranked team in the South Dakota Prep Media poll and No. 2 in the seed-point standings in Class B with a 15-1 record.

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