Stellar second half helps USD men hand Omaha first conference loss
VERMILLION, S.D. (KELO) — The USD men scored 54 second half points on Wednesday as the Coyotes handed Omaha their first conference loss, 91-87.
The Coyotes are now 4-4 in Summit League play, while Omaha fell to 7-1.
The first half was close until the Mavericks finished the half strong. Omaha built a 50-37 halftime lead.
However, the Coyotes came out determined to close the gap. USD shot 63% in the second half from the field and 71% from beyond the arch to race back into the game.
USD took the lead with a few minutes to play and they found a way to hold off Omaha.
The Mavericks had a chance in the final minute to tie the game, but they missed three straight triples. Omaha shot 2-13 (15%) from three point land in the second half.
Four players scored the majority of USD's points. Dre Bullock, Isaac Bruns, Chase Forte and Ashton Smith combined for 81 of the Coyotes' 91 points.
Bullock posted a game high 31 points, while Isaac Bruns added 23.
USD will now have an eight day break. They'll play at Denver on Thursday, February 6.
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