SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) Lahat Thioune had 24 points in South Dakota's 100-79 victory over UT Rio Grande Valley on Friday night.

Thioune also contributed 10 rebounds for the Coyotes (2-0). Kaleb Stewart scored 19 points while shooting 6 for 17 (3 for 8 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free throw line. Max Burchill had 13 points and went 5 of 6 from the field.

Elijah Elliott led the Vaqueros (1-1) in scoring, finishing with 30 points and seven steals. UT Rio Grande Valley also got 26 points and 11 rebounds from Ahren Freeman. In addition, Hasan Abdul-Hakim had seven points, seven assists and two blocks.

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