FORT COLLINS, Colo. — South Dakota State men’s basketball was dealt a heartbreaker Tuesday evening at Colorado State, falling 72-68 in a tightly-contest matchup at Moby Arena. The Jackrabbits and Rams traded punches throughout the game with 10 ties and 15 lead changes, including two inside the final minute of action. Douglas Wilson led the Jackrabbit offense with 15 points, going 7-of-10 from the field alongside five rebounds. Noah Freidel had 12 points and Alex Arians added 10 points and were in double-figure scoring as well. Brandon Key dished six assists in the game, as SDSU shot 43.3 percent from the field with a 7-of-23 effort from beyond the arc. South Dakota State returns to Brookings this weekend to open a three-game homestand. The Jackrabbits host Nebraska Kearney Friday at 7 p.m.
