SDSU COMPLETES SEASON SWEEP OF USD

Saturday, February 5

Vermillion, S.D.

7 p.m.

South Dakota State University

21-4,12-0Summit

South Dakota

13-9,6-5Summit

South Dakota St.

South Dakota

Photo by: Dave Eggen/Inertia

2/5/2022 11:18:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Box Score

VERMILLION, S.D. – South Dakota State took over the Sanford Coyote Sports Center on Saturday night and grabbed an 89-79 conference victory over South Dakota.

SDSU has now won 12 games in a row, which is the third longest active streak in the nation.

Despite attempting only nine 3-point shots all night, SDSU (21-4,12-0 Summit League) had a terrific night from the free throw line and the field, shooting 83.3 percent and 60 percent, respectively.

Four Jackrabbits scored in double figures, led by a season-high 25 points and two blocks from Douglas Wilson. Baylor Scheierman dropped in 15 points, pulled down 10 rebounds and dished out four assists.

Luke Appel scored 13 points and Alex Arians finished with 11.

The first half started with a tight matchup featuring four ties and four lead changes, preventing either team from building a substantial lead. That was until the 12:31 mark, when SDSU then went on a solid 8-0 run to take the 22-13 advantage.

USD was able to cut it down to a 28-25 game with 4:46 left in the half, but it would not get any closer. Buckets from Scheierman, Wilson and Luke Appel extended the Jackrabbit lead, helping SDSU take a 40-35 advantage into the locker room.

Second half action returned with a fiery Jackrabbit streak, as the team hit three 3-pointers on three straight possessions. The Jackrabbit success continued throughout the period, eventually leading to the largest lead of the night (76-57 with 8:13 remaining).

The Coyotes were able to cut the lead down to single digits with 58 seconds left, making it an 88-79 game, but a free throw from Matt Mims solidified the double digit Jackrabbit victory.

USD was led by Kruz Perrott-Hunt's 15 points.

Game Notes

Wilson has posted 21 games in his career with 20+ points
Scheierman tallied his 23^rd double double of his career
Zeke Mayo scored all eight of his points from the free throw line
4,224 were in attendance at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center
All eight Jackrabbits who played also scored
The Jacks are now on a 12 game winning streak, which is the 3^rd longest streak in Division I basketball

Up Next: SDSU travels to Denver, CO to take on the Pioneers in Hamilton Gymnasium. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m.

-GoJacks.com-