BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State men’s basketball opened its season with a 70-57 victory over Texas-Rio Grande Valley Thursday night at Frost Arena, ringing in a new era of Jackrabbit basketball in successful fashion. Three Jackrabbits reached double figures in the win, led by Douglas Wilson’s 24 points on 10-of-13 shooting. Matt Dentlinger turned in a 17-point, 14-rebound effort for his first-career double-double, and Brandon Key added 15 points alongside six assists. Alex Arians added 10 rebounds for a team that was plus-12 on the boards, converting 10 offensive rebounds into 16 second-chance points. Javon Levi led the way for Rio Grande Valley with 18 points while Chris Freeman added 10. South Dakota State wraps up a two-game homestand Thursday against Peru State.
