UMKC had the early punch. South Dakota had the response — and the finish.

After falling behind 31-23 in the first quarter, the South Dakota Coyotes ripped control back with a 41-point second quarter and held on for an 82-75 win over UMKC on Feb. 5, 2026. The result pushed South Dakota to 12-12, while UMKC dropped to 4-19, extending a skid that now reads five straight losses.

How it swung

The game’s defining stretch came in the second quarter. UMKC’s 31-point opening period set the tone and put the home side in front, but South Dakota answered with a wave of offense in the next 10 minutes.

South Dakota’s 41-point second quarter wasn’t just a rally — it was a complete momentum takeover. The Coyotes outscored UMKC 41-33 in the period, turning an eight-point deficit into a halftime lead and changing the game’s geometry: possessions tightened, and UMKC was forced to chase.

Score by quarter

Q1: UMKC 31, South Dakota 23

Q2: South Dakota 41, UMKC 33

Final: South Dakota 82, UMKC 75

What it means going forward

For South Dakota, the win is a stabilizer — a road result that validates resilience after a slow start and keeps the Coyotes level at 12-12. The formula was clear: absorb the early hit, then win the game with a decisive offensive quarter.

For UMKC, the frustration is familiar. The Roos showed they can generate points early, but the inability to sustain control through the middle of the game continues to define this season. At 4-19 with five straight losses, the margin for error is gone — and leads have to become stops.

Next up

Venue information was listed as TBD for this matchup.