11/11/12: Briefs

Alabama tops Jackrabbits

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Trevor Lacey nailed a 3-point shot at the buzzer to give Alabama a hard-fought, come-from-behind 70-67 victory over South Dakota State in the opener for both teams.

With the contest tied at 46 with 9:41 left, Alabama built a 60-53 lead, but the Jackrabbits fought back to tie the game at 67 with 28 seconds left, setting up Lacey’s shot.

South Dakota State led 29-16 after a 3-pointer by Brayden Carlson with 4:14 left in the first half, but Alabama scored the half’s final 11 points to trail 29-27 at intermission.

Releford finished with 18 points for Alabama.

Nate Wolters’ 30 points, including 5 of 6 3-pointers, led South Dakota State in the game.

USD women drop season opener to Cleveland State

By The Daily Republic

CLEVELAND — The University of South Dakota fell 60-46 to Cleveland State University in its season opener Friday.

The Coyotes (0-1) were led by Nicole Seekamp with 19 points and Polly Harrington added eight rebounds and 15 points in the loss.

USD had 17 offensive rebounds in the game and outrebounded Cleveland 38-29.

Shalonda Winton had 22 points and 10 rebounds to give CSU a win in its home opener.

USD’s next action is against Drake University at 2 p.m. Sunday in Des Moines, Iowa.

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