Smith’s 16 lead Northern Iowa past South Dakota State 65-58

By Canadian Press on November 9, 2025.

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Tristan Smith scored 16 points as Northern Iowa beat South Dakota State 65-58 on Sunday.

Smith shot 5 of 6 from the field and 6 for 8 from the line for the Panthers (2-0). Will Hornseth scored 12 points, going 6 of 9 and 0 of 3 from the free-throw line. Leon Bond III shot 4 of 6 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 1 for 3 from the line to finish with 11 points.

Damon Wilkinson led the way for the Jackrabbits (2-1) with 16 points and 10 rebounds. South Dakota State also got 16 points from Joe Sayler. Kalen Garry also had 12 points, six rebounds and two steals.

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Northern Iowa plays Friday against Furman at home, and South Dakota State visits Oregon on Wednesday.

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