November 1, 2025
RIVER FALLS, Wis. – Dakota State (S.D.) locked down defensively and used a strong second-half surge to pull away for a 55-43 road victory over NCAA Division III Wisconsin–River Falls in the men's basketball non-conference action at Don Page Arena on Saturday evening. The Trojans held the Falcons to just 14 points after halftime and won the rebounding battle decisively in improving to 2–0 on the season.
It was an exhibition contest for Wisconsin-River Falls.
The game was tight early, with DSU leading 30-29 at halftime. But the Trojans clamped down defensively after the break—UWRF shot just 4-of-26 from the field and 0-for-11 from beyond the arc in the second half. Dakota State also used timely interior scoring to stretch the lead to as many as 12 points late.
Key Performers – Dakota State
- Lukas Morgan – 13 points (5-11 field goals, 1-2 3-point field goals), 2 rebounds
- Taine Mitchell – 11 points (5-5 field goals), 7 rebounds
- Nathan Ojukwu – 11 points, 12 rebounds (double-double), 4 steals, 3 assists, 1 block
- Aiden Jensen – 6 points, 3 rebounds
- Kaleel Sutton-White – 4 points, 2 assists, 1 steal
Dakota State shot 44.9% overall and scored 32 points in the paint, while limiting River Falls to 32% shooting and just 3-of-22 from three-point range. The Trojans also forced 12 turnovers and converted 9 steals on the night.
Key Performers – Wisconsin–River Falls
- Micah Thompson – 8 points, 2 rebounds
- Reggie Postel – 9 points (4-7 field goals), 3 assists
- Jack Leifker – 9 points, 8 rebounds
- Jeremy Wanguhu – 6 points, 4 rebounds
The Falcons went 0-for-11 from deep in the second half while scoring just 14 total points, including only four field goals over the final 20 minutes.
DSU returns home Tuesday evening for another non-conference contest versus Trinity Bible (N.D.). Tip-off from the DSU Fieldhouse is set for 6 p.m. in Madison, S.D.
