South Dakota visits in-state rival South Dakota State for its final regular-season road match, with both teams positioned near the top of the Summit League standings. The Coyotes bring a two-game winning streak and back-to-back shutouts into the matchup; the teams’ previous meeting ended in a scoreless tie.

By the Numbers
  • South Dakota: 6-4-5 overall; 3-1-3 in Summit League play.
  • South Dakota State: 8-4-3 overall; 3-2-2 in Summit League play.
  • The Jackrabbits have scored 37 goals in 15 games (2.47 per game); the Coyotes’ Campbell Fischer has six shutouts and 60 saves.
  • South Dakota has three regular-season games remaining; Fischer is two shutouts shy of the program’s single-season record.
Yes, But

The Coyotes’ recent form is strong, but South Dakota State poses a significant test: it has scored 37 goals and recorded eight shutouts. The teams played to a 0-0 draw in September.

State of Play
  • South Dakota is first in Pod A and second overall in the Summit League; South Dakota State is second in Pod A and third overall.
  • The Coyotes have won their last two games, while their defense has posted consecutive shutouts.
What's Next

The teams meet in Brookings for the latest Interstate Series matchup. The game will stream on the Summit League Network via MidcoSports Plus.

Bottom Line

South Dakota’s defensive momentum faces a direct test against one of the league’s most productive attacks, with standings position and rivalry stakes adding weight to its final road game.