BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State men’s basketball opened the game with eight unanswered and never looked back Sunday afternoon in Frost Arena, rolling to an 84-54 victory over Mississippi Valley State on Epilepsy Awareness Day. The Jackrabbits improved to 5-3 with the win, shooting 56.9 percent for the game with four double-figure scorers. Matt Dentlinger led the offensive attack, going 8-for-8 from the field on his way to a 16-point finish. Noah Freidel (two 3-pointers), Baylor Scheierman and David Wingett all had 10 points. Freidel dished a career-high five assists, matching teammate Brandon Key for the team-lead. Alex Arians pulled down eight rebounds to go with seven points, as Scheierman added six boards and Wingett five. South Dakota State hosts Samford to wrap up a two-game homestand before Thanksgiving on Wednesday night.
