South Dakota State men’s basketball took care of business Sunday at Frost Arena, downing the University of Mary, 78-54, in front of 1,248 fans.
The Jackrabbits (2-0) shot 42.9 percent from the field and got to the line 32 times, hitting 22 free throws as a team.
SDSU’s defense forced 14 turnovers and limited Mary to 28.3 percent shooting from the field. The Marauders did not hit a field goal in the final 5:46 of the game.
State went plus-14 on the boards and scored 18 second-chance points off of 13 offensive rebounds.
Mike Daum led the way with a 22-point, 13-rebound double-double, adding a career-high three blocks in the effort. It was his 12th career double-double and 33rd game with 20 or more points.
