South Dakota wraps up its regular season at home with two matches that could shape its Summit League Championship seeding. The Coyotes, third in the conference and second in Pod A, host North Dakota State on Thursday and North Dakota on Sunday, aiming to claim Pod A’s top spot and the first-round bye that comes with it.

By the Numbers
  • South Dakota: 3-2-3 in conference play, with 11 points.
  • North Dakota State: 3-3-2 in conference play, one point behind the Coyotes.
  • North Dakota: 2-5-1 in conference play, with seven points.
  • Goalkeeper Cambell Fischer has six shutouts; the program’s single-season record is seven.
Yes, But

South Dakota State leads Pod A, two points ahead of the Coyotes, while North Dakota State is close behind. The standings remain in play, and each result could affect postseason matchups.

State of Play
  • South Dakota hosts North Dakota State Thursday at 6 p.m. and North Dakota Sunday at 1 p.m.
  • Both games stream on the Summit League Network via Midco Sports Plus.
  • The Pod A winner earns a first-round bye; second- and third-place teams face quarterfinals.
What's Next

The Coyotes’ final results—and other Pod A outcomes—will determine their championship seed. North Dakota State arrives on a two-game winning streak; North Dakota plays South Dakota State on Thursday before traveling to Vermillion.

Bottom Line

South Dakota has a direct opportunity to improve its postseason position at home, but the path to a first-round bye depends on finishing strong and getting help from the standings.