BROOKINGS, S.D. — South Dakota State returns to Frost Arena for the first time in nearly three weeks on Monday when the Jackrabbits take on Mount Marty at 7 p.m.Â
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The Jackrabbits close out the month of November against the Lancers and head into the matchup with a 2-4 overall record. SDSU avoided a second consecutive year with a four-game losing streak by defeating Southern Miss in Hattiesburg, 65-54, this past Wednesday. The Jacks won the contest by holding the Golden Eagles to under 30% from the floor while shooting a season-high  47.8% (11-23) from 3-point range.Â
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SDSU and Mount Marty face off for the sixth all-time meeting between the two squads, but competed just a season ago in Brookings. SDSU came away with an 85-56 decision in Frost Arena on Dec. 12 of last year.Â
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The Lancers are 1-5 overall with their lone victory a 122-63 margin over Union College on Oct. 30. Mount Marty has played two of SDSU's Summit League foes this season in North Dakota State and South Dakota. The Lancers fell to the Coyotes 85-53 on Nov. 6 and to the Bison 93-66 on Nov. 8.
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Recent SDSU 1,000-point club member
Zeke Mayo paces the Jackrabbits in per game averages including points (19.5), rebounds (7.8) and assists (3.7) through six contests. Mayo ranks among the best in Division I men's basketball in several categories. He currently stands among the top 10 individuals in points, field goals (42), field goal attempts (84), double-doubles (2), minutes per game (34:58) and defensive rebounds (6.3) per contest.
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Charlie Easley has been a standout through six games as well. Along with his 11.8 points per game, Easley ranks 29th in the country in steals per contest (2.5) and 30th in minutes per showing (35:59).Â
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Joining the two Jackrabbits in double digit scoring is
Luke Appel (13.0) and
William Kyle III (11.8). Appel had his double-digit scoring streak end at Southern Miss, but played a career-high 32 minutes.
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SDSU's next three games take place in the state of South Dakota. The Jacks play Towson in Sioux Falls at the Sanford Pentagon on Friday at 7 p.m., then host Kent State on Dec. 5 as part of a doubleheader with the Jackrabbit women's basketball team.
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How to Keep up
Tickets for the game are available prior to the contest atÂ
JackrabbitTickets.com. The matchup between the Jackrabbits and Lancers will be streamed onÂ
The Summit League Network Powered by Midco Sports. Fans can watch on summitleaguenetwork.tv or on The Midco Sports Plus app with a subscription. Every SDSU men's basketball game can be heard on theÂ
Jackrabbit Sports Network, atÂ
GoJacks.com.watch or on the Varsity App. To keep up with the Jackrabbits, follow along with the program on their social media accounts @GoJacksMBB or visit GoJacks.com.Â
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