Dakota State tops Dordt in men’s NAIA basketball
MADISON, S.D. (Interstat) — Dakota State beat visiting Dordt 79-71 in men’s NAIA basketball Tuesday at DSU Memorial Field House. Lukas Morgan led the Trojans with 17 points, five rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Tyler Beckwith added 13 points, five rebounds, four assists and one block for Dakota State. The Trojans improved to 2-0. Aiden Jensen contributed 14 points, four rebounds and two blocks. Brayden Pankonen added nine points, four rebounds and three assists, while Na’Kylan Starks had four points, three rebounds and six assists. Connor Millikan paced Dordt with 18 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Steven Poulicek scored 14 points, Landon De Stigter had 14 points and two rebounds, and Judson Henkel added 12 points and seven rebounds for the Defenders. The Defenders fell to 3-2. Dakota State next plays at Briar Cliff on Saturday. Dordt will host Mount Marty on Saturday.