South Dakota 68, at South Dakota State 67

BROOKINGS, S.D. (Interstat) — In a rivalry game defined by grit over grace, the South Dakota Coyotes withstood a furious second-half rally and a last-second defensive stand to edge the South Dakota State Jackrabbits 68-67 in a Summit League men’s basketball thriller Saturday night at a packed Frost Arena. A crowd of 4,291 saw the visiting Coyotes (14-12, 5-6 Summit) build a commanding 11-point halftime lead only to watch it evaporate completely in the face of a relentless Jackrabbits comeback, setting up a final minute where every possession carried the weight of the season series. The game’s decisive sequence unfolded… Read more...