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Recap - Dixie State Defeats South Dakota 92-87
Dixie State got a 21-point performance from Beon Riley, who added 4 assists as Dixie State ran past South Dakota 92-87 on Thursday at Burns Arena.
Bettors who backed Dixie State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.5 at sportsbooks.
Beon Riley had 21 points for Dixie State and Madiba Owona chipped in with 11 points. Hakim Byrd had 5 assists for them, while Beon Riley was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
South Dakota got a 26-point performance from Kaleb Stewart, who was supported by 24 points from Chase Forte. Chase Forte had 4 assists in a losing cause for South Dakota, while Isaac Bruns grabbed 6 rebounds.
Dixie State trailed at halftime, 42-40.
Dixie State had a 40-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Dixie State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Florida International. South Dakota will aim to get back on the winning track at Santa Clara.