Local Sports 1-16-25

Mount Marty Men’s Basketball fell to 7-10 on the season last night, as they were defeated by the Concordia Bulldogs, 89-62.

Tash Lunday posted a double-double in the loss, scoring 21 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Damon Opdahl added 12 points for the Lancers.

Mount Marty returns home on Saturday for a men’s and women’s doubleheader against in-state rivals Dakota Wesleyan.

Mount Marty Women’s Basketball suffered a road loss at the hands of the Concordia Bulldogs last night, 74-55 in Seward, Nebraska.

Kaela Martinez tied with Concordia’s Megan Belt for a game-high 18 points. Sidney Thue added 11 points and 3 assists for MMU.

Mount Marty returns home on Saturday for a men’s and women’s doubleheader against in-state rivals Dakota Wesleyan.

Yankton Bucks Basketball is on the road in Watertown tomorrow night for a Class AA matchup with the Arrows.

Yankton is currently 18th in the class with a 1-6 record. Watertown sits 14th at 2-5 so far this season.

Tip-off from Watertown Arena is scheduled for 7:00 PM tomorrow. Pregame coverage on KYNT and KYNTV begins at 6:30. Brayden Butler will be on the call.

Yankton Gazelles Basketball returns to the hardwood tomorrow night, hosting the Watertown Arrows inside the Summit Activities Center.

The Gazelles are currently ranked 18th in Class AA, looking for their first win of the season. Watertown is 11th with a 1-5 record.

Tip-off from Yankton is scheduled for 7:00 PM tomorrow. Pregame coverage on KYNTV begins at 6:30. Bryce Ladwig will be on the call.

Yankton Bucks and Gazelles Wrestling makes the trip to Aberdeen this afternoon for a triangular with Aberdeen Central and Brandon Valley.

Yankton will take on Brandon Valley first at 5:00 PM followed by a dual with Aberdeen Central. A rolling schedule will be used.

Yankton Gazelles Gymnastics is on the road in Huron tomorrow night for an invitational at Huron Arena. Events are scheduled to begin at 5:00 PM Friday.

South Dakota Coyotes Men’s Basketball returns home tonight to host Oral Roberts inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.

The Coyotes are 10-8 on the year, but are undefeated on their home court with a 9-0 record.

Tip-off from Vermillion is scheduled for 7:00 PM this evening.

South Dakota Women’s Basketball fell to 9-10 on the year last night, as they were beaten by North Dakota, 80-54 in Grand Forks.

Larkins led the Coyotes with 14 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists in the loss. The performance came on the same day Larkins was named to the Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Midseason Watchlist.

The Coyotes are off until next Wednesday when they host North Dakota State in Vermillion.

South Dakota State Men’s Basketball hits the hardwood tonight, hosting North Dakota inside First Bank & Trust Arena.

The Jackrabbits have fallen in their last two games, only losing by a combined 8 points. SDSU holds a 7-0 home record this season.

Tip-off from Brookings is scheduled for 7:00 PM tonight.

Area High School Basketball Schedule (1-16-25):

Boys Basketball: