GRAND FORKS, N.D. (USD) — The Coyotes' lone game of the week didn't go in their favor as North Dakota pulled away with an 80-54 win over South Dakota Wednesday night inside the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center in Grand Forks. The Coyotes and Fighting Hawks were tied at five early in the first quarter, and it was all North Dakota from there. The Fighting Hawks, entering play Wednesday shooting 42% from the field and 28% from three, shot well above their season average in the first half. North Dakota shot 54.5% from the field and 41.2% from beyond the arc to open up a 44-28 halftime advantage. The Coyotes hung around for a majority of the third quarter, staying within striking distance of North Dakota, but ultimately it was North Dakota who grew the lead by three in the quarter. North Dakota outrebounded the Coyotes 52-27 and were able to score 19 second chance points to USD's six. The 52 rebounds are the most given up by USD this season. UND finished the game at 45.1% shooting, but 40% from beyond the arc. Grace Larkins had her fifth straight double-double in the loss, recording 14 points and 13 rebounds. Carley Duffney joined Larkins in double figures with 10 points. Cassidy Carson had three triples for nine points on the evening. The Coyotes are the Summit League team with the off-day Saturday and return to action Wednesday at home against North Dakota State. Notables• South Dakota is now 9-10 on the season, 3-2 in Summit League play, and 1-5 in road games.• Grace Larkins recorded her fifth straight double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds.• Carley Duffney scored in double figures, totaling 10 points.• Cassidy Carson hit three three-pointers for nine points.• The Coyotes are now 2-4 in games decided by 20-plus points and are 0-4 when scoring less than 60 points in a game.