The University of Sioux Falls jumped on Dakota State University early Tuesday night at the Stewart Center (Sioux Falls, S.D.) ensuring they would not only avenge their blowout loss in Madison, S.D. last season, but return the favor. A season best 72% second half shooting performance was too much for the Trojans, as they were dismantled by Cougars, 83-57. With the win, USF extends its win streak to five and remains unbeaten (7-0) at home.

USF set the tone early; making five of their first seven shots to take go up, 10-6 with 15:34 to go in the first half. Their hot shooting would only continue.

After starting the game in the paint, the Cougars decided to show off their much improved range by knocking down three consecutive three's to help start a 12-2 run. Cutler's 3-pointer near the 11 minute mark gave USF a 22-10 lead.

Seconds later, six different players took park in a 13-2 USF run to give the Cougars their largest lead of the first half at 20 points (35-15). The Trojans chipped away at their deficit cutting it to as low as 14, but USF held a 44-25 advantage at the break.

The Cougars were the definition of balance in the first half, outscoring DSU 18-6 in the paint, 16-2 on the bench and 15-6 from behind the arc. Not to mention USF connected at a 57% rate, while holding the Trojans to just 28% shooting before intermission.

DSU chances only became worse in the second half, where USF went 18-25 to shoot a very impressive 72% from the floor.

USF hot shooting was contagious and everyone wanted to get involved. At one time the Cougars converted 12 consecutive field goals to stretch their lead to 30. Fans saw nine different USF players score in the second half, as the Cougars picked up another dominating win at home.

With extended minutes, USF's bench accounted for 33 points, while DSU's posted 16. The Cougars also owned the boards, as they outrebound the Trojans, 31-24. USF has now won the battle on the boards in nine of their last 10 contests.

The Cougars finished with three double-digit scorers in James Rader, Keith Cutler and A.J. Holland. Rader had a perfect night. He went 7-7 from the floor to lead USF with 14 points. Cutler's damage came in the first half, where he made five of his nine attempts to post 12 points. Holland nearly recorded the Cougars' third double-double this season, as he finished with 11 points and nine rebounds.

Up next, USF takes a two day break before returning to the court Friday when they host South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. Tip-off is scheduled for 8p.m.