Aspen Caldwell had 21 points, and the Idaho State Bengals beat the South Dakota Coyotes 71-66 on Sunday at Sanford Coyote Sports Center.
The Bengals came out fast, taking the first quarter 15-9. It was a back-and-forth game with 11 lead changes. It was 46-45 after three quarters, and 57-51 with six minutes left. A 12-0 run in the third quarter proved decisive.
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For Idaho State, Aspen Caldwell finished with 21 points, four rebounds and four assists, Skylie Barker had 13 points off the bench, while Krystal Arnason contributed 11 points and three steals off the bench.
For South Dakota, Molly Joyce had 19 points, and Tori Schlagel added 14 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double.
The Bengals improved to 4-1. The Coyotes dropped to 3-1.
The Bengals sit first in the Big Sky and have won four straight. Idaho State is 2-0 at home and 2-1 away from home. The Coyotes are first in the Summit.
The Bengals are back in action when they visit the UC Irvine Anteaters on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 9:00 p.m. ET. The Coyotes next visit the Chicago State Cougars on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 2:00 p.m. ET.
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