The wait is over for the Creighton Bluejays. They are set to start their 2025-26 season on Wednesday at home. They will welcome the South Dakota Coyotes. The Coyotes are coming off a home loss to Utah Tech on Monday in overtime. South Dakota is part of the Summit League.
Game Details
TV Schedule: Wednesday, November 5, 2025; 7:00 pm CT
Arena: CHI Health Center, Omaha, NE
Coyotes Step Into a Storm
The South Dakota Coyotes didn’t get the start they hoped for, falling to Utah Tech in overtime in their opener. Now, just two days later, they face a top-25 Creighton team on the road, a tall task for a Summit League squad still searching for rhythm.
Head coach Eric Peterson enters his fourth season looking to build on a 19-14 campaign that ended in the Summit League semifinals. His Coyotes shot just 11.8% from deep in their opener, a mark that will need major improvement to stay competitive in Omaha.
Isaac Burns led the team with 23 points against Utah Tech, while Vince Buzelis grabbed 11 rebounds. But facing a Big East contender like Creighton will test South Dakota’s depth and defensive discipline more than ever.
Bluejays Take Flight at Home
Greg McDermott begins his 16th season at the helm of Creighton, fresh off a 25-11 year that ended in the Sweet 16. Ranked No. 23 in the preseason AP Poll, the Bluejays enter the new campaign with expectations of another deep March run.
Josh Dix and Owen Freeman, both transfers from Iowa, headline a group looking to fill the scoring gaps left by the departures of Ryan Kalkbrenner, Steven Ashworth, Pop Isaacs, and Jamiya Neal.
Creighton’s offensive system remains one of the most dynamic in the country, and with the crowd at CHI Health Center behind them, the Bluejays should find their rhythm early and often.
Prediction: Creighton in Cruise Control
It’s tough to see South Dakota keeping pace with Creighton’s speed, shooting, and depth. The Coyotes may hang around early, but once the Bluejays find their rhythm, this one could get out of hand.
Prediction: Creighton Bluejays 93, South Dakota Coyotes 61