February 20, 2026

MADISON, S.D. – No. 6 Dakota State (S.D.) used a dominant third quarter defensive effort and balanced scoring with four players scoring in double digits to defeat Dickinson State (N.D.) 85-63 Friday evening at the DSU Fieldhouse.  The Trojan women's basketball squad clinched at least a share of the Frontier Conference regular season title after the victory.

DSU lifted to 23-4 overall and 18-3 in Frontier conference play, while Dickinson State dropped to 7-18 overall and 5-16 in league action.  The Trojans earned their 23^rd straight victory in the series meeting, producing their ninth consecutive season series sweep of the Blue Hawks.

Dakota State broke open a competitive game in the third quarter, outscoring the Blue Hawks 19-4 after halftime to take full control and cruise to the victory.
  First Half Highlights

Dickinson State came out strong offensively, briefly taking a five-point lead midway through the opening quarter behind perimeter shooting from Kaylin Garza (DiSU led 12-7 with five minutes and twenty-six seconds on the clock in the first quarter).

Dakota State responded with strong interior play from Tabor Teel and transition scoring by Bria Wasmund, closing the first quarter ahead 28-23.

The second quarter remained tight as Dickinson State trimmed the margin to two late in the half (37-35 Trojans lead with 3:30 remaining, but Dakota State closed with a 9-2 scoring run to carry a 46-39 halftime advantage.
  Third Quarter Highlights

The Trojans took complete control coming out of the locker room.

Dakota State's defensive pressure held Dickinson State to just 2-for-14 shooting (14.3 percent) in the third quarter while forcing multiple turnovers that led to fast-break opportunities.

Cierra Watkins scored repeatedly in transition, while Hamtyn Heinz added key three-pointers as DSU pushed the lead to 65-43 entering the fourth quarter.
  Fourth Quarter Highlights

Dakota State maintained the momentum and extended the lead to as many as 31 points in the final period., leading 85-54 after a layup by Teel with 4:31 remaining.

The Trojans continued to dominate in transition and in the paint while the bench provided solid closing minutes to secure the win.
  Dakota State Leaders

• Tabor Teel: 17 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks (double-double)
• Bria Wasmund: 17 points, 5 assists, 5 steals
• Cierra Watkins: 12 points (5-of-5 field goal shooting), 8 rebounds
• Ella Carstensen: 12 points, 5 rebounds
• Hamtyn Heinz: 9 points
• Caitlin Dyer: 6 points, 3 steals
• Angelina Chapple: 5 points, 7 rebounds

Dakota State finished with:

• 46 rebounds
• 17 steals
• 46 points in the paint
• 33 fast-break points
• 29 bench points

Dickinson State Leaders

• Kaylin Garza: 14 points
• J'ell Garfield: 11 points
• Brae Eneboe: 10 points
• Karson Tempel: 10 points
• Allie Kohn: 7 rebounds

Dickinson State shot 41.3 percent from the field (26-of-63 field goals) but struggled offensively in the second half.
  Team Statistics
 

Category	Dickinson State	Dakota State
Field Goals	26-63 (41.3%)	34-83 (41.0%)
3-Point FG	5-16 (31.3%)	11-38 (28.9%)
Free Throws	6-9 (66.7%)	6-10 (60.0%)
Rebounds	42	46
Assists	15	16
Turnovers	21	10
Steals	5	17
Points in Paint	26	46
Fast Break Points	11	33

Up Next

Dakota State closes their regular season home schedule Saturday evening, hosting Bismarck State (N.D.) in the Frontier Conference action.  Tip-off is set for 5 p.m. at DSU Fieldhouse.  The Trojan women's basketball team will hold their Seniors Day ceremony after the conclusion of the game (three seniors – Caitlin Dyer, Brooke Gunderson, and Tabor Teel).