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South Dakota State Defeats Denver 90-78 - Recap

Denver was victimized for 22 points and 1 assists by Matt Dentlinger as South Dakota State defeated them 90-78 in NCAA action on Friday.

South Dakota State won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -14.0-point spread.

Matt Dentlinger had 22 points for South Dakota State and Noah Freidel chipped in with 16 points. Noah Freidel had 8 assists for them, while Matt Dentlinger was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.

Denver got a 42-point performance from Ade Murkey, who was supported by 14 points from Jase Townsend. Robert Jones had 3 assists in a losing cause for Denver, while Ade Murkey grabbed 11 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Denver were victorious, as the score was 39-37 at the break.

The rebound battle favored South Dakota State as they grabbed 38 boards, while Denver only had 34

South Dakota State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the IPFW. Denver will aim to get back on the winning track at Nebraska-Omaha.