ncaab Game Recap
Recap - South Dakota Defeats VMI 85-81
South Dakota grabbed a 85-81 win over VMI on Friday, behind a 16-point effort from Kaleb Stewart at Desert Diamond Arena.
South Dakota won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -7.0-point spread.
Lahat Thioune had 13 points for South Dakota and Mayuom Buom chipped in with 11 points. Steven Kramer had 4 assists for them, while Lahat Thioune was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
VMI got 27 points from Brennan Watkins in a losing cause and another 16 points from Koree Cotton. Tyran Cook contributed 3 assists for them, while Taeshaud Jackson II had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed South Dakota were victorious, as the score was 39-38 at the break.
South Dakota won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-35.
South Dakota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Northland. VMI will aim to get back on the winning track at Air Force.