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SDSU Routs Leathernecks

SDSU Routs Leathernecks

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South Dakota State saw five players reach double figures and cruised to a 98-65 win over Western Illinois in front of 2,017 fans Wednesday evening at Frost Arena.

The Jackrabbits (10-14, 3-6 Summit League) outscored the Leathernecks, 62-20, in the paint and shot 57.6 percent from the field. SDSU hit 15 of 17 from the charity stripe as well.

WIU (7-13, 4-5 Summit League) shot 42.3 percent in the game and was led by C.J. Duff’s 16 points. The Leathernecks hit eight 3-pointers on the night with three from Duff.

SDSU won the rebounding battle as well, 39-23, and used 11 offensive rebounds to help with a 20-2 advantage in second half points.

Michael Orris led the team with 18 points on the night, dishing out eight assists while commiting zero turnovers at the point. Reed Tellinghuisen dropped 17 with three 3-pointers and Mike Daum and Skyler Flatten both had 16 points. Tellinghuisen, Daum and Flatten all had five rebounds for the Jacks.  Chris Howell was in double figures as well with 15 points.