South Dakota dumps Youngstown St. 81-53
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Brandon Armstrong scored 16 points and Matt Mooney had 14 and South Dakota pummeled Youngstown State 81-53 on Sunday on the third day of the Stanford Pentagon Showcase.
Tyler Peterson made a 3-pointer with 6:20 before halftime and South Dakota led 26-14. The Coyotes -- who never trailed -- built a 45-24 halftime lead. Youngstown State (2-5) never threatened in the second half, and Peterson's layup with 12:13 to play extended the lead to 60-35. Peterson was perfect shooting, making all four of his field goals -- and a pair of free throws -- to contribute 10 points.
South Dakota (6-2) was 31 for 57 from the field and made 10 of 19 3-pointers.
Cameron Morse led Youngstown State (2-5) with 12 points and Jeremiah Ferguson added 10. The Penguins shot 37.7 percent and just 3 of 19 from 3-point range.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Todd Williams
- Frank Spencer
- Gerald Williams
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State | 11-1 | - | 17-6 |
| Milwaukee | 8-3 | 2.5 | 15-7 |
| Robert Morris | 8-4 | 3 | 16-7 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 8-4 | 3 | 15-8 |
| Youngstown State | 8-5 | 3.5 | 14-10 |
| Oakland | 7-6 | 4.5 | 10-14 |
| Wright State | 5-7 | 6 | 11-12 |
| Northern Kentucky | 5-7 | 6 | 10-13 |
| IU Indianapolis | 4-9 | 7.5 | 8-16 |
| Detroit Mercy | 4-9 | 7.5 | 8-16 |
| Green Bay | 0-13 | 11.5 | 2-22 |
2024-25 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 8-1 | - | 14-10 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 7-1 | 0.5 | 17-6 |
| South Dakota State | 6-3 | 2 | 15-9 |
| North Dakota State | 5-3 | 2.5 | 16-7 |
| South Dakota | 4-4 | 3.5 | 13-10 |
| North Dakota | 3-6 | 5 | 9-15 |
| Kansas City | 2-7 | 6 | 10-14 |
| Denver | 2-7 | 6 | 8-16 |
| Oral Roberts | 2-7 | 6 | 6-16 |
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