- Matchup: CSU Fullerton Titans vs. South Dakota Coyotes
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Venue: Sanford Coyote Sports Center, Vermillion, SD
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The South Dakota Coyotes (1-1) are set to challenge the CSU Fullerton Titans (0-1) this Saturday at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.
In their previous game, the CSU Fullerton Titans faced off against San Diego State, concluding with a defeat of 102-78. The Titans struggled with personal fouls, tallying 25, while their opponents recorded 21. From beyond the arc, they managed to sink only 8 out of 23 attempts. San Diego State capitalized, hitting 82.4% of their free throws, converting 28 of 34. Furthermore, they gathered 42 rebounds (15 offensive, 27 defensive), although they did not block any shots. The Aztecs provided 20 assists and secured 6 steals in the matchup. Defensively, CSU Fullerton allowed their opponents to shoot 48.5% from the floor (33 of 68). They also managed 12 assists, forced 15 turnovers, and registered 6 steals. In terms of rebounds, they secured a total of 24, including 8 offensive boards. At the free-throw line, the Titans converted 15 of 24 attempts, resulting in a success rate of 62.5%. Overall, CSU Fullerton achieved a field goal percentage of 40.6% (28 of 69) and made 7 out of 32 three-point attempts.
Josh Ward played a crucial role for CSU Fullerton, shooting 47.1% from the field, contributing 1 assist, and spending 31 minutes on the court where he also collected 5 rebounds. He tallied 22 points on 8 of 17 shooting.
As the Titans head into this matchup, they hold a record of 0-1 this season. They are averaging 78.0 points per game (197th in NCAA) with a field goal percentage of 40.6%. From three-point range, they have been hitting 21.9% (7 of 32), and their free-throw shooting stands at 62.5%. The Titans average 28.0 rebounds and 12 assists per game, placing them 293rd in Division 1 assists. They turn the ball over 9.0 times per game and commit 25.0 fouls on average.
Defensively, CSU Fullerton is forcing 15.0 turnovers per matchup while averaging 21.0 fouls. They allow a three-point success rate of 34.8% and rank 358th in Division 1 for points allowed (102.0). Their defense gives up a shooting percentage of 48.5% (33 of 68) and concedes an average of 50.0 rebounds every game. They rank 249th in college basketball in allowing assists, conceding 20 this season.
In their last outing, the South Dakota Coyotes suffered a 102-94 loss to Northern Kentucky. The Coyotes secured 16 defensive boards along with 7 offensive rebounds for a total of 23. They committed 14 turnovers while managing to secure 7 steals. Northern Kentucky committed 24 personal fouls, leading to 21 free-throw attempts for the Coyotes, who converted 17 for an impressive 81.0%. From three-point range, South Dakota made 9 of 25 attempts (36.0%). Overall, the Coyotes shot 34 of 64 (53.1%) from the field, while allowing Northern Kentucky to shoot an alarming 62.5% (35 of 56). They closed the game with 64.3% shooting from beyond the arc (9 of 14) and finished with a free throw success of 71.9% (23 of 32). In rebounding, South Dakota permitted Northern Kentucky to grab 23 boards, with 5 being offensive.
Jahni Summers was a key player for the Coyotes, scoring 24 points in 31 minutes without any assists. He achieved a field goal percentage of 58.3% by making 7 of 12 shots and added 3 rebounds.
Currently, South Dakota holds a 1-1 record this season. Offensively, they are shooting 53.0% from the field, ranking 70th in Division 1. They’ve scored a total of 189 points so far, collecting an average of 34.0 rebounds per game. The Coyotes assist teammates 13.0 times per game, placing them 222nd nationally, and they turn the ball over 14.0 times per outing. On average, they commit 20.0 personal fouls each game and enjoy a free throw success of 77.4%.
Defensively, South Dakota concedes an average of 42.3% on three-point shots (11 of 26) and allows opponents to shoot 72.7% from the free-throw line. They permit 14.0 assists and 24.0 rebounds per game, ranking them 241st and 22nd in respective categories. Defensively, South Dakota is 275th in points per game allowed at 79.5. They are forcing 16.0 turnovers per game but yield a high shooting percentage of 51.3%, ranking 325th in college hoops.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Back CSU Fullerton
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