ncaab Game Recap
South Dakota Downs Denver 91-84 - Match Report
South Dakota grabbed a 91-84 win over Denver on Saturday, behind a 22-point effort from Chase Forte at Sanford Coyote Sports Center.
Bettors who backed South Dakota were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -9.5.
South Dakota got 21 points from Isaac Bruns and another 10 points from Cameron Fens. Dre Bullock contributed 3 assists, while Chase Forte cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Denver got 15 points from DeAndre Craig in a losing cause and another 13 points from Nicholas Shogbonyo. Sebastian Akins contributed 8 assists for them, while Nicholas Shogbonyo had 12 rebounds.
South Dakota was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
South Dakota had a 36-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
South Dakota heads into a battle against St. Thomas (MN). Denver, meanwhile, will have their next action against North Dakota.