The Dakota State Trojans secured a spot in the NAIA national quarterfinals following a 73-65 victory over Indiana Wesleyan. The game saw a strong fourth quarter performance by Dakota State, outscoring the Wildcats 24-18. A series of timely shots and solid free-throw shooting helped maintain their lead, tying the school record for most wins in a season at 29. Meanwhile, Indiana Wesleyan concluded their season with a record of 19-13.

By the Numbers
  • Bria Wasmund led Dakota State with 21 points, hitting 4-of-8 from three-point range.
  • Dakota State scored 16 points off 15 Indiana Wesleyan turnovers, a key factor in the victory.
State of Play
  • Currently, Dakota State stands at an overall record of 29-5, advancing to the quarterfinals for the first time since the 2023-24 season.
  • The Trojans will face No. 5 seed Georgetown (Ky.) in the upcoming quarterfinals.
What's Next

Looking forward, Dakota State aims to leverage their momentum against Georgetown, especially after the latter's upset win over the No. 1 seed. The matchup will test Dakota's resilience and consistency in the tournament.

Bottom Line

With a strong performance against Indiana Wesleyan, Dakota State has firmly established itself as a serious contender in the tournament. Maintaining their defensive pressure and offensive execution will be crucial as they look to extend their historic season in the upcoming match against Georgetown.