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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls | 2-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Lamar | 2-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Northwestern State | 2-0 | - | 5-6 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 1-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Incarnate Word | 1-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 1-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Houston Christian | 1-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| McNeese | 0-0 | 1 | 5-5 |
| SE Louisiana | 0-1 | 1.5 | 6-6 |
| New Orleans | 0-1 | 1.5 | 2-8 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 0-2 | 2 | 6-6 |
| East Texas A&M | 0-2 | 2 | 2-11 |
2024-25 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 10-4 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 0-0 | - | 10-4 |
| South Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 9-5 |
| South Dakota | 0-0 | - | 9-6 |
| Kansas City | 0-0 | - | 8-7 |
| Denver | 0-0 | - | 6-9 |
| North Dakota | 0-0 | - | 5-9 |
| Omaha | 0-0 | - | 5-9 |
| Oral Roberts | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
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