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Cain, South Dakota turn back Chicago State 77-73

Feb 28, 2010 - 2:14 AM CHICAGO(AP) -- Tyler Cain's double-double helped South Dakota defeat Chicago State 77-73 on Saturday.

Cain had 19 points and 13 rebounds for the Coyotes (17-9, 8-1 Great West Conference), who won their eighth in a row. Cain became the second player in South Dakota history with more than 1,000 rebounds. He has 1,013.

Roman Gentry scored a team-high 20 points, with Mitchell Bouie adding 16 and Jake Thomas 14.

Christian Wall led the Cougars (8-21, 3-8) with 20 points. Carl Montgomery added 17, Antonio Lofton 15 and Kabangu Kasamba 11.

The Coyotes led by double digits in the second half, but the Cougars clawed within 75-73 with 41 seconds left after a 10-1 run.

South Dakota ran the clock down to 5 seconds, then missed a shot. But Cain grabbed the offensive rebound, and Thomas hit two free throws to seal it.








  • NCAA BB
    SOUTH DAKOTA 77
    CHICAGO ST 73 FINAL

    Feb 27 7:33 PM
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    RUWTbot Added 41 roots (Close Finish)

    South Dakota 75, Chicago State 71  2nd - 0:40Feb 27 7:29 PM


  • NCAA BB
    SOUTH DAKOTA 41
    CHICAGO ST 30 HALFTIME

    Feb 27 6:22 PM