In a thrilling matchup on Thursday evening, the South Dakota Coyotes triumphed over the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles with a score of 92-82. Chase Forte was instrumental in the victory, contributing 18 points along with six assists and three steals for the Coyotes, whose record now stands at 11 wins and 8 losses with a conference record of 2-2 in the Summit League.

Paul Bruns also made a significant impact by scoring 15 points, showcasing his shooting accuracy as he hit 5 of 9 attempts, including 4 out of 6 from beyond the arc. Isaac Bruns matched his contribution with 15 points as well, excelling at the free-throw line where he made all five of his attempts while shooting 5 of 11 from the floor.

On the opposing side, the Golden Eagles, who now hold a record of 5-12 and 1-3 in conference play, saw their leading scorer, Issac McBride, net 22 points along with three steals. JoJo Moore had a noteworthy all-around performance, finishing with 14 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists, while Darius Robinson Jr. added 13 points to the team’s tally.

Both teams are set to return to action on Saturday, with South Dakota preparing to face North Dakota State on their home court, while Oral Roberts will be taking on South Dakota State in a challenging road game.