- Matchup: Western Michigan Broncos vs South Dakota Coyotes
- Event Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
- Venue: Sanford Coyote Sports Center, Vermillion, SD
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Sunday, the South Dakota Coyotes (2-2) will lock horns with the Western Michigan Broncos (2-2) at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.
In their previous contest, the Western Michigan Broncos faced IPFW, emerging victorious with an 83-71 scoreline. They recorded a field goal percentage of 43.8% (32 of 73) and hit 8 of 29 attempts from beyond the arc. The Broncos were effective from the free-throw line, making 11 of 15 shots, translating to a 73.3% success rate. In rebounding, they secured 48 boards, including 15 offensive rebounds. Additionally, they dished out 15 assists but also encountered 9 turnovers and made 4 steals. Defensively, Western Michigan held their opponents to 34.7% shooting, allowing 25 baskets from 72 attempts. IPFW logged 16 assists and 8 steals but only managed a 33.9% field goal success rate, hitting 21 of 62 attempts. The Broncos registered 15 fouls, while IPFW accumulated 14.
Jayden Brewer was instrumental in the matchup, achieving an impressive 83.3% shooting, along with 1 assist in 31 minutes of action. He secured 12 rebounds and tallied 26 points on 10 of 12 shooting.
The Broncos enter this game with a 2-2 season record, averaging 80.5 points per game, ranking 182nd nationally, with a shooting percentage of 44.7% from the floor. They have hit 30.6% of their shots from three-point territory (22 of 72) and maintain a free throw percentage of 75.2%. As a collective unit, Western Michigan averages 42.3 rebounds per game and has made 52 assists this season, placing them 106th in collegiate assists. However, they average 16.8 turnovers and commit 22 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Broncos generate 13.0 turnovers per game while drawing 21.8 fouls. They rank 346th nationally in surrendering assists, giving up 62 this season. Their opponents shoot 41.2% (105 of 255) against them, averaging 36.0 rebounds per game while allowing 79.5 points per game, ranking 272nd in points allowed.
The South Dakota Coyotes recently triumphed over Southern Indiana, achieving a final score of 89-74. In rebounding, the Coyotes permitted Southern Indiana to gather 32 total boards, with 8 being offensive. They shot 21.7% from the three-point range (5 of 23), and made 27 of 33 free throws for an 81.8% success rate. The Coyotes defended effectively, limiting Southern Indiana to 33.9% shooting overall (21 of 62). South Dakota shot 43.9% from the field, netting 25 of 57 shots, including 25.0% from three (2 of 8). They capitalized on 80.4% of their free throw attempts, benefiting from 28 Southern Indiana fouls that led to 46 attempts from the line. Southern Indiana surrendered the ball 17 times while South Dakota recorded 8 steals and gathered 39 total rebounds (27 defensive, 12 offensive).
Isaac Bruns contributed significantly for the Coyotes, hitting 5 of 15 attempts for a shooting percentage of 33.3%, while also securing 7 rebounds and contributing 18 points and 1 assist in 30 minutes of play.
So far this season, South Dakota has a 2-2 record. Offensively, they achieve a field goal percentage of 46.2%, positioning them 178th nationally, and have scored 365 points (91.3 points per game). They collect 43.5 rebounds and tally 12.3 assists per game (ranking 284th). The Coyotes average 13.5 turnovers and commit 18.0 fouls per game, converting 77.2% from the free throw line.
On defense, South Dakota allows opponents to shoot 28.0% from three-point range (26 of 93) and 76.3% from the free throw line. They give up an average of 34.0 rebounds (ranked 156th) and 13.5 assists (ranked 214th). Opponents score 78.0 points per game against them, placing the Coyotes 257th in Division 1 for points allowed. They average 16.0 forced turnovers and allow opponents to shoot 44.5% from the field (ranked 249th).
Who will secure the victory in tonight’s NCAA match against the spread?
Prediction: Back South Dakota
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