Kalen Garry scores 21 as South Dakota State defeats Valparaiso 81-69

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Kalen Garry scores 21 as South Dakota State defeats Valparaiso 81-69
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Kalen Garry led South Dakota State with 21 points in an 81-69 victory over Valparaiso on November 11. The Jackrabbits, now 3-0, established control by taking the lead with 9:30 left in the first half and never trailed again, leading 49-32 at halftime. Joe Sayler added 20 points, while Carter Hopoi contributed 16 points and nine rebounds for Valparaiso, which fell to 2-1. South Dakota State extended their lead significantly with a 12-2 run in the second half. The Jackrabbits will face Northern Colorado next on Saturday, while Valparaiso is scheduled to host Calumet on Monday.

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  • •South Dakota State improves to 3-0 this season.
  • •Joe Sayler scored 20 points for the Jackrabbits.
  • •Valparaiso's Carter Hopoi tallied 16 points and nine rebounds.
  • •South Dakota State led 49-32 at halftime.
  • •Next games: South Dakota State hosts Northern Colorado; Valparaiso faces Calumet.
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  • 3:40 AMYahoo Sports — Garry’s 21 lead South Dakota State over Valparaiso 81-69
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(AP) — Kalen Garry had 21 points in South Dakota State’s 81-69 win over Valparaiso on Wednesday.Garry had six rebounds for the Jackrabbits (3-0).

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