South Dakota Coyotes take on Denver Pioneers in Summit Tournament

The two teams meet for the third time this season in the conference tournament

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The South Dakota Coyotes (22-8, 12-4 Summit) will take on the Denver Pioneers (11-18, 5-11 Summit) in the Summit Tournament on Friday in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The Coyotes have had a strong season, averaging 71.0 points per game and outscoring opponents by 12.6 points on average. The Pioneers have struggled, going 5-11 against Summit opponents and 1-2 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

Why it matters

This matchup in the Summit Tournament will determine which team advances in the postseason. South Dakota has had the upper hand in the season series so far, but Denver will be looking to pull off an upset and extend their season.

The details

In their two previous meetings this season, South Dakota won 53-42 on February 6th. Angelina Robles led the Coyotes with 14 points, while Coryn Watts scored 15 for the Pioneers. South Dakota averages 5.5 made 3-pointers per game, while Denver gives up 6.8 per game. Conversely, Denver averages 6.6 made 3s per game, 1.5 more than South Dakota allows.

  • The game will be played on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. EST.
  • South Dakota and Denver previously met on February 6, 2026, with the Coyotes winning 53-42.

The players

Angelina Robles

A key player for the South Dakota Coyotes, averaging 15.7 points and 3.1 assists per game.

Coryn Watts

The leading scorer for the Denver Pioneers, averaging 19.9 points per game and shooting 41.5% from the field.

Molly Joyce

A standout for the Coyotes, averaging 13.6 points per game over the last 10 games.

Jocelyn Medina

Averaging 11.4 points per game over the last 10 games for the Pioneers.

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What’s next

The winner of this game will advance to the next round of the Summit Tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup between the Coyotes and Pioneers will be an important one in determining the outcome of the Summit Tournament. South Dakota has had the advantage in the regular season, but Denver will be looking to pull off an upset and keep their season alive.