North Dakota Fighting Hawks @ South Dakota Coyotes
North Dakota knocks off South Dakota 86-72
VERMILLION, S.D. -- — Matt Norman scored 21 points as North Dakota beat South Dakota 86-72 on Saturday.
Norman also contributed six rebounds for the Fightin' Hawks (8-17, 2-10 Summit League). B.J. Omot added 17 points while shooting 4 for 10 (1 for 6 from 3-point range) and 8 of 8 from the free throw line, and he also had nine rebounds and five blocks. Tsotne Tsartsidze shot 6 for 13, including 2 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 16 points.
The Coyotes (11-14, 6-7) were led in scoring by Kruz Perrott-Hunt, who finished with 18 points and four assists. South Dakota also got 16 points and nine rebounds from Tasos Kamateros. In addition, Damani Hayes finished with eight points and seven rebounds.
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Game Information
Vermillion, SD
Referee:Steve Honacki
Referee:Kevin Raher
Referee:John Washo
2025-26 Standings
| Summit LeagueSummit 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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