SOUTH DAKOTA COYOTES WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Carrie Eighmey has built South Dakota women's basketball into a Summit League contender through defensive rigor and balanced scoring. The Coyotes compiled a 20-6 overall record while holding opponents to just 56.0 points per game, the hallmark of Eighmey's coaching philosophy. South Dakota's 71.7 points per game average provides enough cushion in the thin margins that November-to-March basketball demands, supported by a 15-player roster built for depth in conference competition.

Sanford Coyote Sports Center serves as home fortress, where South Dakota's 12-2 record demonstrates the upper-hand local knowledge and crowd support provide. Founded in 1862 with an enrollment of 9,971 students, the University of South Dakota competes in the FCS designation within Summit League play. A 7-2 conference record positions the program competitively within its league standings as the season enters its latter stages, while the 8-4 away record reveals the challenge of maintaining road consistency that separates tournament contenders from tournament participants.

KEY FACTS

SchoolUniversity of South Dakota
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceSummit League
DivisionD1-FCS
LocationVermillion, South Dakota
VenueSanford Coyote Sports Center
Head CoachCarrie Eighmey

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
10Alyssa BartlettG
12Alex FlatteryG
14Josie HillC
2Jenna HoppG
22Brooke JensenF
1Molly JoyceG
0Olivia KiefferG
3Coral MasonG
25Olivia MooreG
23Grace PetersonF
20Katy ReyersonF
5Angelina RoblesG
33Tori SchlagelG
24Elise TurrubiatesF
11Patience WilliamsF

SEASON RECORD

26-10

Overall

17-4

Home

9-6

Away

9-5

Conference

70.2 PPG / 58.8 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 3York College Nebraska YORK (NE)W 104-33
Nov 7Air Force FalconsW 75-50
Nov 11Buena Vista BeaversW 104-54
Nov 13Kansas State WildcatsW 72-71
Nov 16Idaho State BengalsW 64-63
Nov 22Valparaiso BeaconsW 85-44
Nov 26Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsW 73-41
Nov 29Wyoming CowgirlsL 59-66
Dec 4Portland State VikingsW 75-51
Dec 6Eastern Washington EaglesL 63-67
Dec 10Bradley BravesL 62-65
Dec 18Pepperdine WavesL 65-73
Dec 19UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosW 71-44
Dec 30College of Saint Mary FlamesW 95-42
Jan 3Kansas City RoosW 67-47
Jan 9Oral Roberts Golden EaglesL 61-83
Jan 10St. Thomas-Minnesota TommiesW 72-65
Jan 15North Dakota Fighting HawksW 62-39
Jan 17Denver PioneersW 75-55
Jan 23Omaha MavericksW 67-39
Jan 24North Dakota State BisonL 56-79
Jan 29St. Thomas-Minnesota TommiesW 67-55
Jan 31South Dakota State JackrabbitsW 73-54
Feb 6Denver PioneersW 53-42
Feb 7Oral Roberts Golden EaglesW 74-69
Feb 13Kansas City RoosW 70-65
Feb 20Omaha MavericksW 69-66
Feb 21North Dakota State BisonL 68-81
Feb 26North Dakota Fighting HawksW 80-66
Mar 1South Dakota State JackrabbitsL 49-82
Mar 6Denver PioneersW 61-50
Mar 7South Dakota State JackrabbitsL 59-74
Mar 22Northern Colorado BearsW 80-60
Mar 27Pepperdine WavesW 73-57
Mar 29Montana State BobcatsW 65-56
Apr 2Illinois State RedbirdsL 60-67

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does South Dakota Women's Basketball compete in?
South Dakota Coyotes Women's Basketball competes in the The Summit League conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does South Dakota play women's basketball home games?
South Dakota Women's Basketball plays home games at Sanford Coyote Sports Center in Vermillion, SD.
Who is the head coach of South Dakota Women's Basketball?
The head coach of South Dakota Coyotes Women's Basketball is Carrie Eighmey.
When was South Dakota Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for South Dakota Women's Basketball is not currently available.