SPEARFISH, S.D. – The Black Hills State University football team saw their streak of four consecutive home opener wins come to an end on a night celebrating 75 seasons at Lyle Hare Stadium, falling 27-21 to the University of Sioux Falls.
The Cougars were able to jump out to a quick 13-0 advantage in the first quarter and were able to escape with a non-conference win as they held off the duo of Luke Duby and TJ Chukwurah that connected to match each of their career-highs of three passing and receiving touchdowns to outscore USF 21-14 in the second and third quarters.
Meanwhile, the South Dakota School of Mines opened the season with a 43=0 loss to #6 CSU Pueblo.
The Hardrockers will try to rebound next Thursday in the home opener against Michigan Tech.