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South Dakota State men's, women's teams ranked in Summit League preseason poll

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 4:23 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

South Dakota State men's, women's teams ranked in Summit League preseason poll
Summary

South Dakota State's women's basketball team is ranked second, while the men's team is third in the Summit League preseason polls. The women's team had a strong performance last season, finishing 27-7 and securing their fourth consecutive Summit League tournament title. The men's team, under Bryan Petersen, is looking to improve on a 14-18 record from last year. Both teams are preparing for the upcoming 2026-27 season, with various players receiving preseason All-Summit League honors. The South Dakota men's team is ranked fifth and the women's team third in the same polls, following a turbulent previous season.

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  • •SDSU women's team finished 27-7 last season, winning the Summit League tournament.
  • •Men's team went 14-18 and has a second-year head coach, Bryan Petersen.
  • •Joe Sayler named Preseason First Team All-Summit League.
  • •South Dakota men's team ranked fifth; women's team ranked third.
  • •Molly Joyce honored as Preseason First Team All-Summit League for South Dakota.
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  • 4:23 PMYahoo Sports — South Dakota State women picked 2nd, men 3rd in Summit League
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The SDSU men's and women's basketball teams were picked third and second in the Summit League, and USD's men and women were fifth and third.

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