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Mike Daum nets 30 in South Dakota State’s win over Denver

In this March 18, 2016 file photo, South Dakota State forward Mike Daum (24) looks to shoot during the first half of a first-round men’s college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Spokane. (Young Kwak / Associated Press)
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BROOKINGS, S.D. – Mike Daum scored 30 points on 11-of-19 shooting and made three 3-pointers to help South Dakota State beat Denver 88-64 on Saturday.

A.J. Hess added 14 points. Chris Howell and Skyler Flatten added 11 each for the Jackrabbits (15-16, 8-8 Summit).

South Dakota State had a 25-8 run to build a 41-24 lead late in the first half and led by at least 17 throughout the second.

Joe Rosga had 15 points and C.J. Bobbitt had 13 for the Pioneers (16-13, 8-8). Denver’s bench outscored the Jackrabbits 64-21.

South Dakota State made 14 of 28 from 3-point range and 33 of 58 (56.9 percent) overall. Denver made 41.7 percent from both the arc and the field.