by VERMILLION, S.D. — South Dakota opened the 2026-27 season with a convincing win Monday night, beating Mount Marty 95-57 at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.
Freshman guard Marvin Richard III came off the bench in his collegiate debut, scoring 5 points in 8 minutes on 1-of-2 shooting, including 1-of-2 from three-point range and 2-of-2 at the free-throw line. He also recorded 2 steals and 1 foul.
The Coyotes led 44-29 at halftime and pulled away with a 51-point second half, outscoring the Lancers 51-28 after the break.
Jahni Summers led South Dakota with 17 points, while Vince Buzelis and Kajus Kublickas added 14 points apiece. Mande Wanlemvo led Mount Marty with 17 points.
South Dakota’s balanced attack and second-half surge turned the opener into a rout, giving the Coyotes a 1-0 start to the season.
South Dakota stays home to face Northern Kentucky on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. CT at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.
