Main Story

No. 6 Black Hills State earned its first win of the season, rallying past Florida Southern 89-76 to close the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic. After trailing by nine at halftime, the Yellow Jackets took control with a dominant second half, fueled by efficient shooting and a stifling defense.

By the Numbers
  • Black Hills State shot 70.8% from the field in the second half (17-of-24).
  • Florida Southern shot 23.1% after halftime (9-of-39).
  • The Yellow Jackets’ second-half run was 35-10 over 12 minutes, 20 seconds.
  • Jackson Seale led BHSU with 22 points; Willie Patterson III added 18 points and 11 rebounds.
State of Play
  • Black Hills State is 1-1 overall and 0-0 in the RMAC.
  • Jaeton Hackley and Seale were named to the tournament’s all-tournament team.
What's Next

The Yellow Jackets make their home debut against Minot State on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. in Spearfish. The game will air on the RMAC Network and KDSJ Radio.

Bottom Line

After a slow first half, Black Hills State showed the shooting punch and defensive strength to turn a nine-point deficit into a convincing season-opening win.