South Dakota women's basketball wins WNIT Super 16 game

Coyotes defeat Pepperdine 73-57 to advance in postseason tournament

Mar. 27, 2026 at 1:55am

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The South Dakota women's basketball team defeated Pepperdine 73-57 in the Super 16 round of the WNIT postseason tournament. The Coyotes, who won the WNIT championship a decade ago, will host either Montana State or Portland in the Great 8 round.

Why it matters

South Dakota's continued success in the WNIT tournament showcases the strength of their women's basketball program, which has remained competitive over the past decade since their previous championship win.

The details

The Coyotes dominated Pepperdine, winning by a 16-point margin in the Super 16 round of the WNIT. This victory sets up a home game for South Dakota in the Great 8 round against either Montana State or Portland.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

The players

South Dakota Coyotes

The women's basketball team from the University of South Dakota, who won the WNIT championship a decade ago.

Pepperdine

The women's basketball team from Pepperdine University that lost to South Dakota in the WNIT Super 16 round.

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What’s next

The Coyotes will host either Montana State or Portland in the Great 8 round of the WNIT.

The takeaway

South Dakota's women's basketball program has remained a consistent force in the WNIT tournament, demonstrating the program's ability to sustain success over the past decade since their previous championship win.