SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A second half collapse saw the South Dakota State men fall to North Dakota, 85-69 in the quarterfinal round of the Summit League Tournament.
SDSU would take the lead early and maintain a near ten point gap for the majority of the first half.
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The Jacks would have trouble keeping down the Fighting Hawks leading scorer, Treysen Eaglestaff who notched a Division I season high 51 points.
The Jacks would open up the first ten minutes of the second half in front until, leading by double digits in the early minutes.
However, Eaglestaff converted on three free throws to pull the Fighting Hawks ahead, for good.
Eaglestaff would surpass 40 points after going those free throws. SDSU would fall behind as much as 16 late in the second half.
SDSU struggled from three, shooting 10% from beyond the perimeter, making 3-29.
South Dakota State was led by Oscar Cluff, who logged a double-double 27 points and 17 rebounds. Including Cluff, three players scored in double figures for the Jacks. Kalen Garry put up 12 points and Matthew Mors would put up ten points.