South Dakota enters its final week of the regular season on an 11-match winning streak, having clinched at least a share of the Summit League title. The Coyotes host North Dakota State on Thursday and North Dakota on Saturday; one win would secure the outright title and the tournament’s No. 1 seed.

By the Numbers
  • 11 straight wins; South Dakota went 9-0 in October.
  • The Coyotes are 7-0 in Summit League road matches and rank fifth nationally with 17.32 digs per set.
  • Avery Van Hook has surpassed 4,000 career assists; five seniors will be honored Saturday.
Yes, But

South Dakota has secured at least a share of the title, but it still needs one win this week to claim the championship outright and lock up the tournament’s top seed.

State of Play
  • North Dakota State visits Thursday at 7 p.m.; North Dakota visits Saturday at 5 p.m. for Senior Day.
  • Both matches will air on Midco Sports Two and the Summit League Network on Midco Sports Plus.
  • The Summit League Tournament is scheduled for Nov. 22-24.
What’s Next

At least one win would make South Dakota the outright regular-season champion and earn it the No. 1 seed. The top seed would also put the Coyotes in position to host the 2027 Summit League Tournament.

Bottom Line

The Coyotes have the title within reach: one more win turns a share of the crown into outright control—and strengthens their path into the conference tournament.