Pierre's 81-yard touchdown run helped South Dakota beat Indiana State 17-3
South Dakota Coyotes vs. Indiana State Sycamores: Full Highlights
South Dakota Coyotes vs. Indiana State Sycamores: Full Highlights
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- — Charles Pierre Jr. rushed for 107 yards on just four carries, Travis Theis added 106 yards rushing and South Dakota beat winless Indiana State 17-3 on Saturday.
Pierre raced up the middle for an 81-yard touchdown run — South Dakota's longest play of the season — with 12:04 remaining. Theis sealed it by breaking several tackles on a 24-yard run with 59 seconds left.
Both of South Dakota's touchdown drives in the second half were from 90-plus yards. Nate Thomas' 5-yard run capped a 98-yard drive.
Aidan Bouman was 11 of 17 for 180 yards passing for South Dakota (6-1, 4-0 Missouri Valley Conference). JJ Galbreath's only catch of the day went for 59 yards to set up the game's first touchdown.
Cade Chambers and Elijah Owens combined for 15-of-27 passing for 152 yards with no interceptions for Indiana State (0-6, 0-4).
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Game Information
2023 Missouri Valley Football Conference Standings
Team | CONF | OVR |
---|---|---|
South Dakota State | 8-0 | 15-0 |
South Dakota | 7-1 | 10-3 |
Northern Iowa | 5-3 | 6-5 |
North Dakota | 5-3 | 7-5 |
North Dakota State | 5-3 | 11-4 |
Youngstown State | 5-3 | 8-5 |
Southern Illinois | 4-4 | 8-5 |
Illinois State | 4-4 | 6-5 |
Missouri State | 3-5 | 4-7 |
Murray State | 1-7 | 2-9 |
Indiana State | 1-7 | 1-10 |
Western Illinois | 0-8 | 0-11 |