South Dakota Coyotes @ Denver Pioneers
Forte scores 25, South Dakota downs Denver 86-79
DENVER -- — Chase Forte scored 25 points as South Dakota beat Denver 86-79 on Thursday night.
Forte also contributed six rebounds and three steals for the Coyotes (14-10, 5-4 Summit League). Quandre Bullock added 20 points while shooting 7 for 11 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 8 from the free-throw line while they also had five rebounds. Isaac Bruns had 18 points and shot 6 of 13 from the field, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 6 from the foul line.
The Pioneers (8-17, 2-8) were led in scoring by DeAndre Craig, who finished with 19 points and six rebounds. Pedro Lopez-Sanvicente added 12 points, six rebounds and two steals for Denver. Isaiah Addo-Ankrah finished with 10 points.
NEXT UP
Both teams next play Saturday. South Dakota visits Oral Roberts and Denver plays St. Thomas (MN) at home.
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Game Information
Denver, CO
Referee:Jeff Spedoske
Referee:Edwin Young
Referee:Michael Griffith
2025-26 Standings
| Summit LeagueSummit League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 6-0 | - | 16-5 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 4-1 | 1.5 | 15-5 |
| North Dakota | 4-2 | 2 | 10-12 |
| South Dakota State | 3-2 | 2.5 | 10-10 |
| South Dakota | 2-3 | 3.5 | 10-10 |
| Denver | 2-3 | 3.5 | 9-11 |
| Omaha | 2-3 | 3.5 | 9-11 |
| Kansas City | 1-5 | 5 | 4-16 |
| Oral Roberts | 0-5 | 5.5 | 5-15 |
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