South Dakota State men's basketball wins home opener vs Briar Cliff
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The South Dakota State men's basketball team moved to 2-0 after a 71-49 win over NAIA Briar Cliff in the Jackrabbits' home opener on Friday, Nov. 6.
The Jackrabbits followed up their season-opening win at Kansas State with a wire-to-wire win, with three SDSU players going into double figures.
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Jon Mekonnen led the way with 18 points on 8-for-11 shooting. Joe Sayler and Davis Kern each contributed 10 points. Freshman Cam Swearingen poured in nine points and EJ Ryans scored eight points. Ten Jackrabbits scored in the win.
South Dakota State outrebounded Briar Cliff 36-27, but the 23-13 advantage in turnovers proved to be the difference.
The Jacks shot 45.2% (28-for-62) from the field and 23.1% (6-for-26) from deep, while the Chargers shot 30.0% (12-for-40) from the field and 25.0% (5-for-20) from beyond the arc.
South Dakota State's next game is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at home against Valparaiso.
This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: South Dakota State men's basketball wins home opener vs Briar Cliff