ST. GEORGE, Utah — In an exciting matchup on Thursday, Noa Gonsalves led Utah Tech to a narrow victory over South Dakota, securing a final score of 92-87. Gonsalves was instrumental in the win, contributing 22 points to his team’s effort.

Demonstrating impressive shooting skills, Gonsalves finished the game with a shooting percentage of 46% from the field, including a remarkable 54% from beyond the arc, netting 6 out of 11 three-point attempts. Additionally, he was a perfect 4 for 4 from the charity stripe. Beon Riley also made a significant impact for the Trailblazers with his 21 points, shooting 7 of 11 from the field, while capitalizing on 6 of 9 opportunities from the free-throw line, and pulling down 14 rebounds.

Samuel Ariyibi added to the Trailblazers’ success with a solid performance, scoring 11 points after hitting 5 of his 7 shots, in addition to recording 12 rebounds. This victory marks a significant moment for Utah Tech, improving their record to 4-10 for the season.

On the other side, the Coyotes of South Dakota, who now hold a record of 9-5, were led in scoring by Kaleb Stewart, who netted 26 points along with two steals. Chase Forte contributed strongly with 24 points, complemented by six rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Isaac Bruns rounded out the scoring for South Dakota with his 12 points and six rebounds, but their combined efforts ultimately fell short against the Trailblazers.