South Dakota earns 100-79 victory against UT Rio Grande Valley
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- — Lahat Thioune had 24 points in South Dakota's 100-79 victory over UT Rio Grande Valley on Friday night.
Thioune also contributed 10 rebounds for the Coyotes (2-0). Kaleb Stewart scored 19 points while shooting 6 for 17 (3 for 8 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free throw line. Max Burchill had 13 points and went 5 of 6 from the field.
Elijah Elliott led the Vaqueros (1-1) in scoring, finishing with 30 points and seven steals. UT Rio Grande Valley also got 26 points and 11 rebounds from Ahren Freeman. In addition, Hasan Abdul-Hakim had seven points, seven assists and two blocks.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bryan Anslinger
- Luke Schumer
- Mason Siler
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 19-1 | - | 27-6 |
| Lamar | 14-6 | 5 | 20-13 |
| Nicholls | 13-7 | 6 | 20-13 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 12-8 | 7 | 20-14 |
| SE Louisiana | 12-8 | 7 | 18-14 |
| Northwestern State | 12-8 | 7 | 16-16 |
| Incarnate Word | 9-11 | 10 | 17-16 |
| Houston Christian | 9-11 | 10 | 12-20 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 8-12 | 11 | 16-15 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 7-13 | 12 | 14-17 |
| East Texas A&M | 3-17 | 16 | 5-26 |
| New Orleans | 2-18 | 17 | 4-27 |
2024-25 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 13-3 | - | 22-12 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 12-4 | 1 | 24-10 |
| South Dakota State | 11-5 | 2 | 20-12 |
| North Dakota State | 10-6 | 3 | 21-11 |
| South Dakota | 9-7 | 4 | 19-14 |
| North Dakota | 5-11 | 8 | 12-21 |
| Denver | 5-11 | 8 | 11-21 |
| Kansas City | 4-12 | 9 | 13-20 |
| Oral Roberts | 3-13 | 10 | 7-23 |
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