Ozark Christian at South Dakota Picks and Predictions for Sunday, November 9, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 11/09/2025, 12:00 AM ET

The Ozark Christian Ambassadors travel to face the South Dakota Coyotes on Sunday afternoon at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center in Vermillion. Ozark Christian began its season with a 105–49 loss at Oral Roberts, while South Dakota sits at 0–2 after falling 92–76 at Creighton and 81–79 in overtime against Utah Tech. Cash in with college basketball picks.

Game Information

Date & Time: Sunday, November 9, 2:00 PM ET

Where: Sanford Coyote Sports Center, Vermillion, South Dakota

TV: Summit League Network

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Ozark Christian Ambassadors Team Breakdown

Ozark Christian struggled to generate offense in its opener, shooting 41.7% from the field while committing over 20 turnovers. Guard Micah Colburn led with 12 points on 55.6% shooting, and forward Curtis Davenport added nine points and five rebounds. Guard Mark Hunter contributed three steals, but the Ambassadors allowed Oral Roberts to shoot 60% from the field and score 15 three-pointers.

The Ambassadors rely heavily on Colburn and Davenport to produce scoring inside, yet the lack of ball control and transition defense put them in difficult positions throughout the game. Perimeter shooting was poor at 34%, and free-throw shooting at 57%, hurt scoring. Facing South Dakota, more productive outcomes on offense and improved half-court defense will determine whether they can remain close or suffer another blowout loss.

South Dakota Coyotes Team Breakdown

South Dakota dropped its first two games but showed solid offense against higher-level opponents. Guard Isaac Bruns leads the team with an average of 19.5 points per game on 37.8% shooting and 76.9% from the free-throw line. Guard Jordan Crawford adds 11 points per contest, and forward Vince Buzelis provides 10 points and eight rebounds per game.

The Coyotes are shooting 40% overall and averaging 77 points through two games. The Coyotes have shown solid rebounding, with Buzelis and Jake Brack combining for 10 boards per game. South Dakota’s offense runs through Bruns, whose scoring ability and consistency at the line give the Coyotes an advantage in this matchup. Against an Ozark Christian team that struggled to defend the perimeter, South Dakota should control both pace and shot quality from the start.

Ozark Christian at South Dakota Prediction

South Dakota has a clear advantage in size, guard play, and overall shooting. Expect the Coyotes to take control early and extend the lead throughout the game. Final Score Prediction: South Dakota Coyotes win and cover ATS, 94–54.

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