Southern Jaguars @ South Dakota Coyotes
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
SOU | 30 | 49 | 79 |
SDAK | 40 | 53 | 93 |
Paul Bruns' 14 points lead South Dakota past Southern 93-79
VERMILLION, S.D. -- — Paul Bruns' 14 points helped South Dakota defeat Southern 93-79 on Monday night in a season opener.
Bruns shot 4 of 8 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line for the Coyotes. Chase Forte scored 13 points while shooting 5 of 7 from the field and 2 for 7 from the line and added six assists and four steals. Isaac Bruns shot 5 for 11, including 0 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.
The Jaguars were led by Tidjiane Dioumassi, who posted 30 points. Southern also got 11 points and nine rebounds from Damariee Jones. Brentay Noel finished with 11 points, six rebounds and two blocks.
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Game Information
Vermillion, SD
Referee:Jon Campbell
Referee:Brian McAnally
Referee:Tim Stewart
2025-26 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 14-4 | - | 17-15 |
| Southern | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Florida A&M | 11-7 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Alabama A&M | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 10-8 | 4 | 13-19 |
| Texas Southern | 10-8 | 4 | 12-18 |
| Jackson State | 10-8 | 4 | 12-21 |
| Prairie View A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 19-18 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Alabama State | 7-11 | 7 | 10-22 |
| Alcorn State | 7-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-16 | 12 | 3-30 |
| Summit 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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