Pierre and Bryant each score in the 4th to help South Dakota beat Southern Illinois 31-10
ran for 138 yards and scored one of South Dakota's two fourth-quarter touchdowns as the Coyotes pulled away to beat Southern Illinois 31-10 on Saturday. Wide receiver Tennel Bryant broke loose on a 44-yard touchdown run inside the first minute of the fourth quarter to stretch the South Dakota lead to 24-10.
In a 31-10 victory over Southern Illinois, South Dakota's Charles Pierre Jr. powered through with 138 rushing yards and scored both of the team's fourth-quarter touchdowns. Early in the fourth quarter, wide receiver Tennel Bryant extended the Coyotes' lead to 24-10 with a blazing 44-yard touchdown run. Closing out the game with just 8:31 remaining, Pierre sprinted 12 yards for the decisive touchdown.
Quarterback Austyn Modrzewski delivered a solid 268-yard passing performance, including a 56-yard touchdown pass to Bryant in the second quarter. Quarterback Jackson Proctor also rushed for a touchdown, contributing to South Dakota's (5-2, 2-1 Missouri Valley Football Conference) ninth-ranked team in the Stats Perform poll. Southern Illinois' DJ Williams connected for a touchdown pass despite a 18-of-29, 179-yard completion.
Davis Chapman led the Salukis' ground attack with 21 carries for 86 yards. Up next for Southern Illinois: a matchup against Illinois State. South Dakota will travel to face Murray State on Saturday.
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