Perrott-Hunt has 30, South Dakota defeats W. Illinois 80-63

Published Dec. 31, 2022 5:29 p.m. ET

Associated Press

VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Kruz Perrott-Hunt scored 30 points as South Dakota beat Western Illinois 80-63 on Saturday.

Perrott-Hunt added seven rebounds for the Coyotes (7-8, 2-1 Summit League). Tasos Kamateros scored 15 points while going 6 of 8 (3 for 3 from distance). A.J. Plitzuweit was 5 of 9 shooting (2 for 5 from distance) to finish with 14 points.

Alec Rosner led the Leathernecks (8-6, 1-2) in scoring, finishing with 16 points. Vuk Stevanic added 14 points for Western Illinois. In addition, Jesiah West had nine points, six rebounds, four assists and two blocks.

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Both teams next play Thursday. South Dakota visits North Dakota while Western Illinois hosts Omaha.

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