The University of Sioux Falls men’s basketball team opened its 2026–27 season with a 94–91 overtime loss to Upper Iowa on Monday, Nov. 9, at Dorman Memorial Gymnasium in Fayette, Iowa, according to University of Sioux Falls Athletics. The Cougars led 45–33 at halftime, but Upper Iowa rallied to tie the game at 83 and outscored Sioux Falls 11–8 in overtime, the university said.
Brady Nick led Sioux Falls with 24 points, while Jacoby Mehrman recorded 22 points and 10 rebounds, according to the athletics recap. Kyle Ingwerson scored 13 points and Alex Mattes added 11. The Cougars shot 47.6% from the field and made 9 of 19 three-point attempts, the university reported.



