VERMILLION, S.D. (Interstat) — Isaac Bruns scored 29 points and South Dakota used a dominant first half to defeat Prairie View 97-85 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Saturday at DakotaDome.

The Coyotes built an 18-point halftime lead, shooting 54 percent before the break. The Panthers cut the deficit to single digits in the second half but could not complete the comeback. Bruns led all scorers, while Cameron Fens added 22 points and three blocks for South Dakota.

Dontae Horne scored 20 points for Prairie View. The Coyotes attempted 44 free throws, making 34, while the Panthers shot 18. South Dakota improved to 6-6. Prairie View fell to 4-6. Attendance was 1,136.