VERMILLION, S.D. — In an exciting regular-season finale on Saturday, the South Dakota Coyotes emerged victorious over the North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks with a final score of 92-79. Leading the charge for the Coyotes was Chase Forte, who delivered an impressive performance, scoring 31 points and securing seven rebounds. This victory brought the Coyotes’ season record to 18-13 and 9-7 in the Summit League.
Adding to South Dakota’s triumph, Isaac Bruns contributed significantly with 19 points. Bruns demonstrated precision in his gameplay, shooting 6 for 13 from the field, including 1 for 4 from the three-point range. His contribution was further solidified by his successful 6 out of 8 free-throw attempts. Additionally, he matched Forte with seven rebounds. Quandre Bullock also played a vital role, amassing 15 points. Bullock shot 4 for 9 from the field and exhibited perfect accuracy from the free-throw line, sinking 7 out of 7 attempts.
On the opposing side, the North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks finished the season with a record of 11-20, including 5-11 in the summit league. The team’s efforts were led by Mier Panoam, who managed to score 16 points and contribute four assists. Dariyus Woodson provided additional support with 15 points to his credit. Treysen Eaglestaff also made a notable impact with 14 points. He complemented his score with seven rebounds and effectively distributed the ball to his teammates, resulting in five assists.
