Thursday’s matchup between the top two Summit League offenses lived up to its billing inside Frost Arena, as South Dakota State men’s basketball claimed a 92-83 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne in comeback fashion.
The Jackrabbits shot 47.1 percent from the field and hit 13 3-pointers, outscoring the Mastodons by six in the paint and eight in second-chance buckets.
SDSU improved to 22-7 (12-2 Summit League) with the win and maintained its place atop the Summit League standings.
Mike Daum, who is now 10th on the NCAA’s all-time scoring chart with 2,981 career points, posted his second 30-20 double-double of the season, finishing with 38 points and 20 rebounds. Additionally, the Kimball, Nebraska native led the team with three steals and blocked a career-best five shots.
David Jenkins sank six 3-pointers and finished with 22 points, adding four assists.
