In a thrilling matchup on Wednesday night, Chase Forte’s outstanding performance with 30 points propelled the South Dakota Coyotes to a narrow 85-80 victory over St. Thomas.
Forte not only shined as the top scorer but also made significant contributions with nine rebounds and three steals, helping his team improve to a record of 17 wins and 11 losses, including 8 wins and 5 losses in the Summit League.

Supporting Forte’s efforts, Quandre Bullock added 15 points, displaying efficiency with a shooting performance of 5 of 10 from the field. He also excelled at the free-throw line, sinking all four of his attempts.
Max Burchill was another key player for the Coyotes, contributing 13 points while hitting 3 of his 8 shots—3 for 6 of which were from beyond the arc—and successfully converting all four of his free throws.

On the other side, Miles Barnstable led the scoring for the St. Thomas Tommies with 16 points as they fell to a season record of 20-8 and 10-3 in the league.
Teammates Carter Bjerke and Kendall Blue also made notable contributions, each adding 14 points to the team’s efforts.
Overall, it was an intense contest that showcased the skills of both teams, with South Dakota edging out the victory.