South Dakota rallied from a 2-1 deficit to beat South Dakota State in five sets, extending its winning streak to seven matches. Lauren Medeck led the Coyotes with a career-high 25 kills, while a decisive 5-0 run in the fifth set helped seal the road win.

By the Numbers
  • Medeck: 25 kills, 17 digs and 1 block.
  • South Dakota won 3-2 (22-25, 25-17, 16-25, 25-20, 15-9).
  • Team totals: 66-51 in kills, 8-3 in aces and 75-69 in digs; South Dakota State led 17-10 in blocks.
  • The Coyotes improved to 14-5 overall and 7-1 in the Summit League.
Yes, But

South Dakota State had the edge at the net, outblocking the Coyotes 17-10. But South Dakota’s attack and serving advantage, along with a strong defensive response in the fourth set, carried it through.

State of Play
  • South Dakota has won seven straight and is 7-1 in true road matches.
  • The Coyotes have twice in a row rallied after trailing 2-1 to win in five sets.
What’s Next

South Dakota returns home next week to host Omaha on Thursday and St. Thomas on Saturday.

Bottom Line

The Coyotes are finding ways to win pressure matches: Medeck’s record-setting night supplied the firepower, and South Dakota’s late-set defense helped finish the job.