The Jackrabbit men’s basketball program claimed the Gulf Coast Showcase consolation championship Wednesday, shaking off a slow start on its way to a 78-65 victory over Colorado State.
David Jenkins led South Dakota State with a career-high 32 points, hitting 13-of-23 from the field to go alongside seven rebounds and three assists.
Ryan Krueger, who entered the game with only three career points, hit his first four 3-point attempts and finished with 16 in the win.
Mike Daum (11 points) and Skyler Flatten (10 points) rounded out the double-figure scorers for the Jackrabbits.
The Jackrabbits, now 5-2 on the year, buried 11-of-22 from deep in the win.
