Thioune scores 18 as South Dakota downs St. Thomas 74-73 in OT

Published Jan. 18, 2024 11:15 p.m. ET

Associated Press

VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Lahat Thioune had 18 points in South Dakota's 74-73 overtime victory over St. Thomas on Thursday night.

South Dakota's Jevon Hill made a jumper with five seconds left in regulation that forced overtime tied 68-all. Hill then made a 3-pointer with 1:10 left in the extra period before Bostyn Holt's layup capped the scoring with 31 seconds left.

Thioune added 10 rebounds for the Coyotes (9-10, 2-2 Summit League). Max Burchill scored 17 points, going 6 of 8 (5 for 7 from 3-point range). Holt added 15 points and Hill finished with 12.

The Tommies (13-7, 3-2) were led by Parker Bjorklund, who recorded 17 points and seven rebounds. Raheem Anthony added 14 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals for St. Thomas. In addition, Kendall Blue had 13 points.

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