Schedule Overview
The Summit League has released its full slate of games for the 2026‑27 women's basketball season, confirming that South Dakota will contest 14 contests over the next two months.
The schedule is split evenly between January and February, with a balanced mix of home and away fixtures that sets the stage for a competitive push toward the conference championships.
The Coyotes open the campaign on January 7 with a home showdown against Oral Roberts, a game that promises to kick off the season with high energy.
During January, South Dakota will host four games on its own floor while traveling for three road contests, giving the team a chance to build momentum in familiar surroundings.
February shifts the focus to the road, as the Coyotes embark on trips to Kansas City and Tulsa, among other venues, testing their mettle against a variety of opponents.
A marquee matchup arrives on February 13 when South Dakota meets South Dakota State in the Interstate Series showdown, a rivalry that often decides conference standing.
The team will also enjoy two home dates later in the month, hosting North Dakota State on February 18 before welcoming North Dakota on February 20, providing additional opportunities to fine‑tune strategies.
The culmination of the season arrives in early March, with the Summit League Championships scheduled for March 4‑7 in Sioux Falls, where the Coyotes will aim to translate regular‑season success into a title run.
Last year the squad reached the quarterfinals with a 12‑4 conference record, underscoring the program's upward trajectory and setting high expectations for the upcoming campaign.