February 27, 2026

BUTTE, Mont. – No. 7 ranked Dakota State (S.D.) put together one of its most explosive offensive performances of the season Friday afternoon, rolling past Bismarck State (N.D.) 113-83 behind balanced scoring, strong ball movement and hot perimeter shooting.  The Trojans hit season-highs 20 3-pointers and contributed 33 assists to kick off the Frontier Conference Women's Basketball Postseason Tournament quarterfinals round.

The top-seeded Trojans raised their overall record to 25-4 overall, recording their 13^th win in the last 14 games.  Dakota State also won back-to-back games with Bismarck State, scoring more than 110 points in both games.

The Mystics, the eighth seed in the conference tournament, ended their first-year member with the NAIA and Frontier Conference with a 9-19 overall record.

How it happened

Dakota State used a fast start and sustained offensive pressure to take control early and never look back. DSU led wire-to-wire and finished with 20 made three-pointers while placing six players in double figures.

Dakota State opened the game on a quick run fueled by early three-point shooting and strong transition play. The Trojans jumped ahead 9-0 in the opening minutes and carried a 32-20 lead after the first quarter.

Bismarck State responded behind Kennedy Stormer's scoring surge, trimming the margin early in the second quarter, but DSU answered with another outside barrage. Hamtyn Heinz and Caitlin Dyer connected from deep while Tabor Teel orchestrated the offense, pushing the Trojans to a 58-40 halftime advantage.

The third quarter proved decisive as Dakota State exploded for 36 points, stretching the lead beyond 30 points midway through the period. The Trojans' defensive pressure forced key turnovers, which turned into transition baskets and open perimeter looks.
  Game Highlights

• Dakota State shot 46.8% from the field and 42.6% from three-point range (20-of-47).
• The Trojans dominated the glass, 52-34, and finished with 33 assists on 37 made field goals.
• DSU won points off turnovers (22-12) and bench scoring (51-39).
• The Trojans never trailed and led by as many as 34 points.

Dakota State Leaders

• Hamtyn Heinz – career-high 20 points, 6-of-10 from three
• Tabor Teel – 17 points, career-high 8 assists, 7 rebounds
• Caitlin Dyer – 17 points, four 3-pointers
• Bria Wasmund – 12 points, 7 assists
• Cierra Watkins – 11 points, 5 assists
• Angelina Chapple – 10 points, 5 rebounds
• Mackenzi Simmons – 10 points off the bench

Bismarck State Leaders

• Kennedy Stormer – 33 points, 11 assists, 7 rebounds
• Aleah McPherson – 14 points
• Alionna Lawrence – 12 points
• Harper Harris – 8 points, 5 rebounds

Team Statistics

Category	Bismarck State	Dakota State
Field Goals	29-78 (37.2%)	37-79 (46.8%)
3-Pointers	17-51 (33.3%)	20-47 (42.6%)
Free Throws	8-13 (61.5%)	19-24 (79.2%)
Rebounds	34	52
Assists	18	33
Turnovers	15	11
Points Off TO	12	22
Bench Points	39	51

Up Next

Dakota State continues their postseason action in the Frontier Conference semifinals round Sunday afternoon.  The Trojans wait for the winner of No. 5 seed MSU-Northern or No. 4 seed Rocky Mountain (Mont.), which is set for Saturday at 12 p.m. (Mountain Time).

DSU plays in the first semifinal game on Sunday at 12 p.m. (MT) at Butte Civic Center.