Kalen Garry scored 21 points as the South Dakota State Jackrabbits beat the Valparaiso Beacons 81-69 on Wednesday night at First Bank & Trust Arena.
The Jackrabbits set the tone early, taking the first half 49-32. They led by as many as 20 points.
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For South Dakota State, Kalen Garry finished with 21 points and six rebounds, Joe Sayler had 20 points and four rebounds, while Jon Mekonnen contributed 12 points and four rebounds.
For Valparaiso, Carter Hopoi finished with 16 points, nine rebounds and three blocks, and JT Pettigrew added 15 points and five rebounds. Rakim Chaney had a rough shooting night, going 4 of 12 from the field and finishing with 12 points.
The Jackrabbits moved to 3-0. The Beacons dropped to 2-1.
The Jackrabbits are first in the Summit and have won three straight. South Dakota State is 2-0 at home and 1-0 away from home. The Beacons sit first in the MVC. Valparaiso is 1-0 at home and 1-1 away from home.
The Jackrabbits next visit the Northern Colorado Bears on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 4:00 p.m. ET. The Beacons are back in action when they host the Calumet St. Joseph Crimson Wave on Monday, Nov. 16, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
