South Dakota State defeats Dakota State 88-62

Dec 4, 2014, 11:42 pm

BROOKINGS, S.D. -- Cody Larson scored a game-high 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as South Dakota State won easily over Dakota State of the NAIA, 88-62 Wednesday night.

Larson picks up his third double-double this season. South Dakota State (4-6) had 10 players score, including four in double figures. Jordan Dykstra also scored a game-high 17 points. Anders Broman and Chad White each hit three 3-pointers on their way to 11 points apiece.

South Dakota State broke a 19-all tie with an 11-2 run, then ended the first half with a 9-2 run to take a 45-29 lead at halftime. The Jackrabbits were 31 of 55 from the field, a season-best 56.4 percent.

Marcus Smith scored 16 points, including a game-high four 3-pointers to lead Dakota State. Dylan Hale added 13 points for the Trojans.