BROOKINGS, S.D. (Interstat) — Damon Wilkinson recorded a dominant double-double with 24 points and 19 rebounds Thursday night, powering South Dakota State to an 84-69 men’s basketball victory over Omaha at Frost Arena.

The Summit League opener was tied 36-36 at halftime, but the Jackrabbits surged with a 48-point second half. Wilkinson, a 6-foot-10 junior from De Smet, South Dakota, added three assists and three blocks for South Dakota State, which evened its record at 8-8.

Paul Djobet led Omaha (7-9) with 22 points. The Mavericks kept pace early but could not contain Wilkinson or match the Jackrabbits’ second-half efficiency in front of 3,542 fans. Kalen Garry added 13 points, nine rebounds and six assists for South Dakota State.