11/26/12 briefs

USD women top Seton Hall 71-55

By The Daily Republic

MALIBU, Calif. — The University of South Dakota women’s basketball team recorded its first win over a Big East Conference program after defeating the Seton Hall Pirates 71-55 Saturday to finish in third place at the Pepperdine Holiday tournament.

USD sophomore guard Nicole Seekamp led all scorers with a game high 20 points. Freshman guard Heidi Hoff came off the bench to add 16 points for the Coyotes, who now sit at 2-4 on the season.

The Pirates, also 2-4, were led by senior forward Alexandra Maseko, who recorded a double-double with 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting and 10 rebounds.

The Coyotes take the court again Thursday, when they face Idaho State in Vermillion in the first of a three-game home stand.

USD men cruise to 84-59 victory over Waldorf College

VERMILLION (AP) — Karim Rowson scored 15 points to lead five South Dakota players in double figures in an 84-59 victory against Waldorf College on Saturday night.

Tyler Flack added 14 points, Brandon Bos and Juevol Myles 12 each and Jordan Boots 11 for the Coyotes (3-3). Flack had seven rebounds and eight blocked shots.

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