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South Dakota State Defeats North Dakota State 90-85 - Recap
Zeke Mayo poured in 41 points for South Dakota State on Saturday, as they defeated North Dakota State 90-85 at Frost Arena.
South Dakota State won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -6.5-point spread.
Matt Dentlinger had 17 points for South Dakota State and Alex Arians chipped in with 15 points. Zeke Mayo had 5 assists for them, while William Kyle III was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
North Dakota State got a 27-point performance from Grant Nelson, who was supported by 18 points from Jacari White. Damari Wheeler-Thomas had 4 assists in a losing cause for North Dakota State, while Grant Nelson grabbed 15 rebounds.
South Dakota State trailed at halftime, 43-42.
North Dakota State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-25.
South Dakota State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the South Dakota. North Dakota State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Nebraska-Omaha.