South Dakota State men's basketball achieves 71-49 victory over Briar Cliff

The South Dakota State men's basketball team improved to 2-0 with a 71-49 win against NAIA Briar Cliff on November 6. The Jackrabbits dominated throughout, featuring three players scoring in double figures, led by Jon Mekonnen with 18 points. The team secured a significant advantage on turnovers, committing 13 compared to Briar Cliff's 23. South Dakota State shot 45.2% from the field and controlled the boards with a 36-27 rebounding edge. The Jackrabbits' next game is at home against Valparaiso on November 11.

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