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Davis Kern Scores 24 to Help South Dakota State Upset Kansas State 68-66 in Season Opener
Kern hit five 3-pointers and scored 24 points as the Jackrabbits held off a late Kansas State rally.
- On Tuesday, South Dakota State defeated Kansas State 68-66 in Manhattan, Kansas, in the season opener. Davis Kern led the Jackrabbits with 24 points, including five 3-pointers.
- Wildcats coach Casey Alexander made his debut with 13 new players on the roster, led by Pape N'Diaye's 18 points. The Jackrabbits sought to revitalize their program after a losing season last year.
- SDSU shot 44 percent for the game, with Jon Mekonnen and Kalen Garry each scoring 14 points. The visitors built a 35-28 halftime lead to withstand Kansas State's second-half offensive surge.
- This victory marks the Jackrabbits' first win over a Big 12 team since 2020. Second-year coach Bryan Petersen said, "Our will to win was great, and we just stayed together."
- South Dakota State hosts Briar Cliff on Friday as part of a double header. Kansas State will look to rebound when they host Cal State Northridge the same day.
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In first game following first losing season since 2010, Jackrabbits knock off Big 12's Wildcats
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South Dakota State spoils Kansas State coach Casey Alexander’s debut
Davis Kern erupted for a game-high 24 points on 7-of-15 shooting as South Dakota State defeated Kansas State 68-66 in Wildcats coach Casey Alexander's debut in the teams' season opener Tuesday in Manhattan, Kan.Kern buried five 3-pointers, while Jon Me...
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