Souix Falls Stampede beat Lincoln Stars 6:2 in the USHL on 13 October 2026. The hosts ended a run of three defeats in four games, having lost their last two matches against Fargo Force 0:5 and 2:3. The result confirmed the forecast that the home side would come out on top.
Sioux Falls had not won since their 5:2 victory over Sioux City Musketeers on 3 October, and their last outing had been a heavy defeat. They needed to respond, and the margin of victory suggests they did. The Stampede have hit a wall in recent days, and this performance offered relief.
Lincoln Stars arrived with momentum, having beaten Des Moines Buccaneers twice in a row on 10 October, 1:0 and 4:3. They seemed to have found their rhythm, but could not sustain it against a Stampede side determined to turn things around. The visitors let the tie slip in the second period, when the game opened up.
Both teams sat in the lower half of the standings with zero points accumulated so far this season. The Stampede occupied fifth place after eight games, while the Stars were sixth following six matches. The table told little story at this stage, but the gap between the sides was closing.
Sioux Falls extended their unbeaten run to eight games across all competitions, though that figure includes draws from earlier fixtures. The Stars had won three of six, but this result ended their streak of positive outcomes. They cannot afford another slip if they want to climb.
The final scoreline of 6:2 reflected a match where the hosts took control and did not look back. The Stampede showed resilience after their recent setbacks, while the Stars struggled to impose themselves after an encouraging start to their campaign. What matters now is whether this is a turning point or merely a blip.
