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Nebraska-Omaha Falls 97-93 to South Dakota - Recap

Nebraska-Omaha was victimized by A.J. Plitzuweit for 37 points as South Dakota defeated them 97-93 in NCAA action on Saturday.

South Dakota earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -10.5-point spread.

Stanley Umude had 24 points for South Dakota and Xavier Fuller chipped in with 15 points. A.J. Plitzuweit had 8 assists for them, while Stanley Umude was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Nebraska-Omaha got a 23-point performance from La'Mel Robinson, who was supported by 19 points from Marlon Ruffin. Ayo Akinwole had 5 assists in a losing cause for Nebraska-Omaha, while Matt Pile grabbed 13 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Nebraska-Omaha were victorious, as the score was 45-41 at the break.

The rebound battle favored Nebraska-Omaha as they grabbed 30 boards, while South Dakota only had 28

South Dakota heads into a battle against South Dakota State. Nebraska-Omaha, meanwhile, will have their next action against Western Illinois.