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By the People, for the People
USD women shake off slow start, beat Kansas City in overtime
Coyotes improve to 10-2 in conference play
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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The South Dakota women's basketball team overcame a slow start to defeat Kansas City 70-65 in overtime on Thursday night. The Coyotes trailed 13-2 after the first quarter but rallied to tie the game at 56-56 at the end of regulation. In overtime, USD closed the game on a 12-3 run to pull away for the victory.
Why it matters
The win keeps the Coyotes in second place in the Summit League standings, just a half-game behind South Dakota State. Reaching the 20-win plateau is also a significant milestone for the team this season.
The details
The Coyotes struggled mightily in the first quarter, going scoreless for the final nine minutes to trail 13-2. But they regrouped in the second quarter and eventually took a 56-53 lead late in regulation. UMKC's Tierra Trotter hit a 3-pointer with 45 seconds left to tie the game at 56-56 and send it to overtime. In the extra period, UMKC took a 62-58 lead, but USD closed the game on a 12-3 run to secure the victory.
- The game was played on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
The players
Tori Schlagel
Led USD with 17 points.
Molly Joyce
Scored 15 points for the Coyotes.
Angelina Robles
Contributed 14 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds for USD.
Tierra Trotter
Scored 20 points and had 6 assists for UMKC.
Kelby Bannerman
Had 16 points and 7 rebounds for the Kangaroos.
What’s next
The Coyotes will have the weekend off before hosting Omaha on Thursday, February 20, 2026.
The takeaway
Despite a slow start, the USD women's basketball team showed resilience to rally and defeat Kansas City in overtime. The win keeps the Coyotes in the hunt for the Summit League title and marks their 20th victory of the season, a significant milestone.
