South Dakota knocks off Oral Roberts 77-69

January 30, 2026 - 11:21

A strong performance from Uzziah Buntyn propelled the South Dakota Coyotes to a 77-69 home victory against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles on Thursday night. Buntyn led all scorers with an efficient 26 points, providing the offensive firepower needed to secure the conference win.

The Coyotes established control in the first half and maintained their composure down the stretch. While Oral Roberts fought to close the gap, South Dakota consistently answered to keep the Golden Eagles at bay. The team effort was bolstered by key contributions across the roster, ensuring the lead remained safe in the final minutes.

This result marks a significant win for South Dakota within the Summit League standings. Defeating a perennial conference contender like Oral Roberts provides a momentum boost as the season progresses. The focus now shifts to maintaining this level of play, with an emphasis on defensive consistency and balanced scoring for upcoming challenges. The Coyotes will look to carry this winning energy into their next contest.