VERMILLION, S.D. (Interstat) — South Dakota edged rival South Dakota State 75-70 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at DakotaDome. The Coyotes used a decisive advantage at the free-throw line to secure the victory.

South Dakota State led 42-38 at halftime, but South Dakota surged ahead in the second half. The Coyotes made 25 of 31 free throws, while the Jackrabbits attempted only 13, making nine. South Dakota’s Cameron Fens scored 17 points, and Jordan Crawford added 17 points and five assists. Joe Sayler led all scorers with 24 points for South Dakota State.

South Dakota improved to 16-15 overall. South Dakota State fell to 14-17. Attendance was 3,569.