North Dakota State Bison @ South Dakota Coyotes
Thioune's 31 lead South Dakota past North Dakota State 88-68
VERMILLION, S.D. -- — Lahat Thioune's 31 points led South Dakota over North Dakota State 88-68 on Thursday night.
Thioune added 11 rebounds for the Coyotes (12-18, 5-10 Summit League). Max Burchill scored 17 points, going 5 of 9 (5 for 6 from 3-point range). Bostyn Holt was 5 of 9 shooting and 1 of 3 from the free throw line to finish with 11 points, while adding nine assists.
Andrew Morgan led the way for the Bison (15-15, 8-7) with 16 points and six rebounds. North Dakota State also got 16 points from Jacari White. In addition, Damari Wheeler-Thomas had 10 points.
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Game Information
Vermillion, SD
Referee:Chad Barlow
Referee:John Floyd
Referee:Robert Felder
2025-26 Standings
| Summit LeagueSummit League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 14-2 | - | 27-8 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 12-4 | 2 | 24-10 |
| North Dakota | 10-6 | 4 | 18-17 |
| South Dakota | 8-8 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Omaha | 8-8 | 6 | 16-17 |
| Denver | 8-8 | 6 | 15-17 |
| South Dakota State | 7-9 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Oral Roberts | 4-12 | 10 | 10-23 |
| Kansas City | 1-15 | 13 | 4-27 |
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