BROOKINGS, S.D. (Interstat) — South Dakota State overcame a halftime deficit with a dominant second half to defeat Denver 87-79 in a Summit League men’s basketball game Thursday night at Frost Arena.

The Jackrabbits, trailing 35-33 at the break, erupted for 54 second-half points. Denver’s Carson Johnson scored a game-high 27 points, but South Dakota State’s balanced attack proved decisive. Damon Wilkinson led the Jackrabbits with 19 points, supported by Jaden Jackson’s 17 and Joe Sayler’s 18.

South Dakota State improved to 9-9 overall. Denver, which got 20 points from Jeremiah Burke, fell to 8-10. The Jackrabbits sealed the win at the free-throw line, making 19 of 25 attempts.