ncaab Game Recap
South Dakota Downs Western Illinois 75-72 - Match Report
South Dakota earned a 75-72 victory over Western Illinois on Monday, getting 17 points from Tasos Kamateros at Western Hall.
South Dakota won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +5.5-point spread as underdogs.
Mason Archambault had 15 points for South Dakota and Boogie Anderson chipped in with 14 points. Boogie Anderson had 6 assists for them, while Tasos Kamateros was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Western Illinois got a 18-point performance from Luka Barisic, who was supported by 17 points from Trenton Massner. Colton Sandage had 6 assists in a losing cause for Western Illinois, while Colton Sandage grabbed 8 rebounds.
South Dakota was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Western Illinois as they grabbed 35 boards, while South Dakota only had 32
South Dakota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the North Dakota State. Western Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track vs. St. Thomas (MN).