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No. 2 DWU rallies from 17 down to defeat No. 3 Trojans in Nebraska

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 12:49 AM

Last updated Nov 7, 2026

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Summary

On November 6 in Seward, Nebraska, the No. 2 Dakota Wesleyan University women's basketball team overcame a 17-point deficit to secure a 71-56 victory against No. 3 Dakota State at the Cattle Classic. Despite trailing by 15 at halftime, DWU outscored DSU 47-17 in the second half, including a 25-5 run in the fourth quarter. Emma Yost led DWU with 25 points, scoring 20 of those in the second half. Dakota State struggled offensively, managing only one field goal in the fourth quarter, which severely impacted their chances. DWU moves to 3-0 on the season and is set to face No. 16 Montana Tech next.

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By the Numbers

•DWU trailed by 15 points at halftime.
•The Tigers scored 47 points in the second half.
•Emma Yost finished with a game-high 25 points.
•Dakota State shot only 29.7% for the game.
•DWU's next opponent is No. 16 Montana Tech.

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12:49 AMYahoo Sports — No. 2 DWU pulls off rally from 17 down, knocks off No. 3 Trojans in Nebraska

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Nov. 6—SEWARD, Neb. — A little adversity didn't hurt the Dakota Wesleyan University women's basketball team on Friday afternoon, as the No. 2 Tigers rallied from 17 points down in the first half to win in convincing fashion 71-56 over No. 3 Dakota State at the Cattle Classic at Concordia University. The contest, which included two of the four national semifinalists from the 2026 NAIA ...
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