South Dakota State men’s basketball won its first game of the T.J. Otzelberger era on Wednesday night at Frost Arena, taking down Wayne State 80-72.

SDSU (1-2) shot a season-best 42.6 percent from the field and hit 12 three-pointers while using a strong showing from the free throw line (28-of-33) to claim the win. WSC (1-1) hit 13-of-26 from long range as part of a 46.7 percent effort from the field.

As a team, SDSU outrebounded WSC, 41-24 to win the rebounding battle for the first time this season and used 12 offensive boards to help the team carry a 16-5 advantage in second half points.

MIke Daum posted a game-high 24 points and 12 rebounds for his third career double-double while Skyler Flatten had a career-high 15 points, reaching double figures for the second consecutive game. Tevin King (six rebounds) and Cole Gentry (three assists) added nine points apiece.

Three Wildcats were in double digits as Jordan Cornelius and Matt Thomas had 17 points and Austin Esters added 14.