FAYETTE, Iowa (USF ATHLETICS) – The University of Sioux Falls Men’s Basketball team opened its 2026–27 season with a hard-fought overtime battle Monday night, falling 94–91 to Upper Iowa inside Dorman Memorial Gymnasium. The Cougars carried a 12-point advantage into halftime and received standout performances from Brady Nick and Jacoby Mehrman, but a second-half surge from the Peacocks forced overtime, where Upper Iowa made the final push to secure the season-opening victory.
Game Summary
Sioux Falls put together a strong offensive showing in its first game of the season, shooting 47.6 percent (30-of-63) from the field and 47.4 percent (9-of-19) from three-point range. Brady Nick led the Cougars with 24 points, connecting on 8-of-17 shots and 3-of-4 attempts from beyond the arc. Jacoby Mehrman delivered a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds, adding four assists while converting 10-of-12 free throws. Kyle Ingwerson contributed 13 points, while Alex Mattes added 11 to give USF four players in double figures…