South Dakota men's basketball has unveiled its 2026-27 Summit League schedule, starting with an away game against Oral Roberts on January 7. This marks the fifth consecutive season the Coyotes begin league play on the road. They will host rival South Dakota State at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center on January 16, and go on to welcome North Dakota and North Dakota State for a three-game home stretch. The Coyotes finish the regular season with two home games against St. Thomas and Omaha on February 25 and 27, respectively.

By the Numbers
  • Opening league game on January 7 against Oral Roberts.
  • Only game of the week against South Dakota State on January 16.
  • Three straight road games at South Dakota State, North Dakota State, and North Dakota from February 13 to 20.
Yes, But

While the schedule features key matchups against major rivals like South Dakota State, concerns about starting the season on the road could affect early momentum for the Coyotes.

State of Play
  • The Coyotes seek to improve on their previous season's performance after starting the league on the road.
  • Home court advantage at Sanford Coyote Sports Center could be pivotal during critical league matchups.
What's Next

As the season approaches, the Coyotes will focus on training and preparing strategies for their competitors, with an eye on securing a strong position for the Summit League tournament.

Bottom Line

With a challenging start to the Summit League schedule, the Coyotes must leverage home games and resolve early road challenges to build momentum for the remainder of the season.