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Recap - South Dakota State Defeats Denver 80-62

Alex Arians scored 19 points leading South Dakota State to a 80-62 victory over Denver at Frost Arena on Saturday.

South Dakota State earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -19.0-point spread.

South Dakota State got 12 points from Luke Appel and another 11 points from Baylor Scheierman. Luke Appel contributed 4 assists, while Baylor Scheierman cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

Denver got 18 points from KJ Hunt in a losing cause and another 16 points from Coban Porter. KJ Hunt contributed 5 assists for them, while Michael Henn had 6 rebounds.

South Dakota State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored South Dakota State as they grabbed 38 boards, while Denver only had 31

South Dakota State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the St. Thomas (MN). Denver will aim to get back on the winning track at UMKC.