South Dakota 19, at Indiana State 14

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (Interstat) — In a defensive struggle that defied pregame expectations, the South Dakota Coyotes leaned on a relentless rushing attack and a stingy defense to secure a 19-14 victory over the Indiana State Sycamores on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The game, projected to be a high-scoring affair with Indiana State installed as a 17.5-point favorite, instead became a grind-it-out contest dominated by field position and a workhorse performance from South Dakota running back L.J. Phillips Jr. Phillips was the engine of the Coyotes’ offense, carrying the ball 34 times for 187 yards and a touchdown. His consistent… Read more...