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Air Force vs South Dakota Final: 58-57 - Recap

Air Force grabbed a 58-57 win over South Dakota on Sunday, behind a 18-point effort from Rytis Petraitis at Sanford Coyote Sports Center.

Air Force earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -3.0-point spread.

Air Force got 10 points from Beau Becker and another 9 points from Jeffrey Mills. Kellan Boylan contributed 5 assists, while Beau Becker cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

South Dakota got a 16-point performance from Paul Bruns, who was supported by 15 points from Bostyn Holt. Bostyn Holt had 3 assists in a losing cause for South Dakota, while Lahat Thioune grabbed 15 rebounds.

Air Force was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Air Force as they grabbed 35 boards, while South Dakota only had 32

Air Force looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Portland. South Dakota will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Waldorf College.