Dakota State Men’s Basketball Overcomes Deficit to Beat Dordt
Dakota State Men's basketball team rallied from an 11-point halftime deficit to defeat Dordt 79-71 in a non-conference game played at the Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Sioux Falls, SD, November 11, 2026 — Dakota State Men’s basketball team achieved a come-from-behind victory against Dordt in a recent non-conference matchup. The game, held at The Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, saw Dakota State overcome an 11-point deficit at halftime to secure a final score of 79-71.
The team’s ability to recover and ultimately win the game highlights a strong second-half performance. Details regarding specific players who led the rally or key plays that turned the momentum were not provided in the available information. The final score indicates a significant shift in performance between the first and second halves of the contest.
The game was a non-conference affair, meaning it does not count towards conference standings but contributes to the overall season record. The location, The Pentagon in Sioux Falls, is a notable venue for sporting events in the region.
No specific date for the game was provided, nor were details about the individual scoring efforts of players from either Dakota State or Dordt. The information available focuses solely on the outcome of the game and the substantial halftime deficit that Dakota State managed to overcome.
The victory marks a positive result for the Dakota State Men’s basketball program in their non-conference schedule. Further details about the team’s upcoming games or season outlook were not included in the provided summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Mark Ovenden, Nick Huntimer on www.dakotanewsnow.com, see more information here.
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