- Matchup: South Dakota Coyotes vs Wyoming Cowboys
- Date of Game: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Venue: Arena-Auditorium, Laramie, WY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The South Dakota Coyotes (5-5) will visit the Arena-Auditorium on Tuesday to challenge the Wyoming Cowboys (7-2).
In their most recent game, the South Dakota Coyotes faced Northern Colorado but suffered a narrow defeat, ending 89-87. The Coyotes recorded 22 personal fouls compared to Northern Colorado’s 21. They made 9 out of 20 three-point attempts but allowed their rivals to shoot an impressive 56% from the free-throw line by hitting 14 of 25 tries. On the boards, Northern Colorado secured 24 rebounds (5 offensive, 19 defensive) and did not achieve any blocks. They also had 17 assists and 3 steals. Defensively, the Coyotes permitted Northern Colorado to shoot 58.9% from the field (33 of 56). South Dakota, on the other hand, achieved a field goal rate of 50.8% (30 for 59) and converted 25 of their 27 free-throw attempts, boasting a 92.6% success rate while making just 2 out of 10 three-pointers.
Isaac Bruns stood out during this match, contributing significantly with 28 points on 10 of 19 shooting, along with 6 rebounds and 1 assist across 37 minutes of play.
The Coyotes enter this clash with a 5-5 record for the season. They are averaging 13.6 turnovers per game and collectively committing 18.3 personal fouls each night. South Dakota is pulling in an average of 38.1 rebounds per game and has dished out 115 assists throughout the season, placing them 303rd nationally in passing efficiency. The team shoots 30.8% from beyond the arc (60 out of 195) and holds a free-throw percentage of 73.1%. Offensively, they are scoring an average of 83.6 points per game (ranked 85th in college basketball) while achieving 45.2% shooting from the field.
Defensively, the Coyotes are forcing 14.8 turnovers per game while allowing 20.3 fouls. They are ranked 280th in assists allowed, surrendering 143 assists this season. Opponents are shooting 48.9% against them (291 of 595) and the Coyotes are giving up an average of 33.4 rebounds per game. They allow 31.8% shooting from three and rank 316th in points allowed per game at 80.2.
In their most recent outing, the Wyoming Cowboys secured a victory over Dartmouth with a score of 93-80. In the rebounding department, Wyoming permitted Dartmouth to collect 24 total rebounds (2 offensive). They achieved an impressive 48.0% shooting rate from three-point territory, converting 12 of 25 attempts, and were successful on 20 of 23 free throws, marking an 87.0% success rate. Defensively, they allowed Dartmouth 24 of 47 shooting (51.1%) while Wyoming shot 52.9% overall (36 out of 68), making 8 out of 23 three-pointers (34.8%). They capitalized on Dartmouth’s 17 fouls, earning a total of 22 free throw attempts, while forcing 7 turnovers and recording 11 steals. The Cowboys totaled 30 rebounds in the game with 20 defensive and 10 offensive boards.
Leland Walker was a key player in this match, hitting 8 of 12 shots (66.7%), alongside 3 rebounds and 18 points in just 24 minutes of play.
The Cowboys stand at 7-2 for the season. Offensively, they are converting 47.8% of their shots from the field, placing them 85th in college basketball. With a season total of 774 points (averaging 86.0 per game), they also average 41.6 rebounds per contest. Their assists per game rate is 16.1 (103rd in D-1) while turnovers average at 11.8. The team commits 22.1 personal fouls per game and has a free-throw percentage of 66.8%.
Defensively, Wyoming is ranked 133rd in Division 1 for points allowed per game (70.9). They force 13.8 turnovers on a regular basis and limit opponents to a 41.2% shooting percentage (94th in D-1). Their rivals have managed to shoot 26.6% from three (53 of 199), while free-throw shooting against them is at 71.4%. Additionally, they allow an average of 8.4 assists and 32.9 rebounds per game, ranking them 2nd and 100th in those defensive metrics, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA action?
Prediction: Bet on Wyoming
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