DePaul Triumphs Over South Dakota 72-60 in Basketball Clash

Long-Distance Shooting Proves Decisive as DePaul Overcomes Absence of Key Players

DePaul Blue Demons beat South Dakota Coyotes 72-60 in a game marked by DePaul's superior long-distance shooting.
Jeremiah Oden, a transfer from Wyoming, led DePaul with 16 points, while Caleb Murphy added 13 points.
DePaul shot 5-of-9 from 3-point range in the second half, while South Dakota was only 1-for-10.
Lahat Thioune paced South Dakota with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Kaleb Stewart added 15 points.
DePaul played without point guard Jalen Terry (ankle) and transfer forward Mac Etienne (illness) for the third straight game.