It was a strong display on both sides of the football for No. 15 South Dakota football with a 42-21 victory over the Drake Bulldogs on Sept. 20.

South Dakota improved to 2-2 (0-0 MVFC) on the season with their second-straight win and 10 th -straight inside the DakotaDome.

“I’m excited about getting a win. I’m really pleased in particular with how we started the football game and ended the first half,” said coach Travis Johansen. “I think we took a step forward with what we did in the first half offensively.”

It proved to be another stellar offensive showing for L.J. Phillips Jr. who averaged 7.5 yards per carry on the day with 19 carries for 143 yards and a career-best four touchdown rushes. He became the first Coyote to rush for four or more scores in a game since 2009.

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