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Sun Bowl Tournament - Wyoming vs South Dakota State Final: 78-65 - Recap
Akuel Kot scored 22 points leading Wyoming to a 78-65 victory over South Dakota State at Don Haskins Center on Wednesday.
Wyoming won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +4.0-point spread as underdogs.
Wyoming got 12 points from Mason Walters and another 9 points from Sam Griffin. Sam Griffin contributed 3 assists, while Sam Griffin cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
South Dakota State got 17 points from Charlie Easley in a losing cause and another 16 points from William Kyle III. Kalen Garry contributed 3 assists for them, while Kalen Garry had 6 rebounds.
Wyoming was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Wyoming had a 39-24 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Wyoming heads into a battle against BYU. South Dakota State, meanwhile, will have their next action against North Dakota.