BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State women’s basketball defeated Oral Roberts 58-44 on Thursday evening at Frost Arena to advance to 10-6 overall and 2-0 in Summit League play. Down 31-24 at the half, the Jackrabbits outscored Oral Roberts 22-4 in the third quarter to comeback and earn its 10th win of the season..The Jacks were led by Paiton Burckhard for the second consecutive game as she turned in 17 points and eight rebounds while Tagyn Larson pulled down eight rebounds and added 11 points. Megan Bultsma scored 10 points off the bench to tie her career high. SDSU shot 41.5 percent from the field, while holding the Golden Eagles to just 28.1 percent. ORU held a 41-33 advantage in rebounds. South Dakota State remains home as it hosts Western Illinois in the Lamb Bonanza on Saturday.
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BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State men’s basketball opened 2020 with a 96-79 victory over Oral Roberts Thursday at Frost Arena, shooting 62.5 percent from the field with four double-figure scorers. Douglas Wilson and Noah Freidel led the attack with 25 and 23 points, respectively. Matt Dentlinger added 18 points, seven rebounds and four assists while Alex Arians added 17 in the scoring column. The Jacks (10-7, 1-1 Summit League) were plus-five on the glass, holding Oral Roberts to a season-low 30 rebounds to go with a 60-28 advantage in points in the paint. South Dakota State hosts Western Illinois Saturday in the 2020 Lamb Bonanza.
