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Denver Falls 92-86 Against South Dakota - Game Recap

Denver was burned for 27 points by Bostyn Holt on Thursday as South Dakota picked up a 92-86 win at Sanford Coyote Sports Center.

South Dakota won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.0-point spread as underdogs.

Lahat Thioune had 19 points for South Dakota and Paul Bruns chipped in with 18 points. Max Burchill had 3 assists for them, while Paul Bruns was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Denver got a 30-point performance from Tommy Bruner, who was supported by 21 points from Touko Tainamo. Tommy Bruner had 7 assists in a losing cause for Denver, while Touko Tainamo grabbed 11 rebounds.

South Dakota was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Denver won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-33.

Next game, South Dakota takes its act on the road to face Nebraska-Omaha looking for another win. For Denver, they head home to face St. Thomas (MN).