BROOKINGS, S.D.
— Oscar Cluff shone brightly in the game against Denver on Thursday night, cementing his position as a key player for South Dakota State with an impressive 30 points.
Cluff’s performance was further complemented by an incredible 19 rebounds, contributing significantly to the Jackrabbits’ success as they triumphed with a final score of 91-70.
Other notable contributors to the team’s performance included Owen Larson, who scored 12 points along with five rebounds, and Matthew Mors, who finished with 11 points after shooting 5 for 9 from the field.

On the other side, the Pioneers, who now hold a record of 6-10 and are 0-1 in the Summit League, saw their scoring led by Nicholas Shogbonyo, who registered 18 points.
Sebastian Akins supported with 17 points, six rebounds, and two steals for Denver, while DeAndre Craig added eight points and contributed two steals to the Pioneers’ efforts.

The momentum of the game shifted early, with South Dakota State taking the lead at 17:14 in the first half and maintaining control throughout the match.
By halftime, the Jackrabbits had established a commanding lead of 46-19, with Cluff contributing 13 points during the first half.
He continued to lead his team in the second half, scoring an additional 17 points, despite the Pioneers outpacing the Jackrabbits in the second half by six points.
In the end, South Dakota State emerged victorious, demonstrating a strong overall performance.