Forte leads South Dakota against North Dakota after 21-point outing
North Dakota Fightin' Hawks (11-19, 5-10 Summit League) at South Dakota Coyotes (17-13, 8-7 Summit League)
Vermillion, South Dakota; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Coyotes -4.5; over/under is 176.5
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