South Dakota State improves to 3-0 with 81-69 win over Valparaiso

South Dakota State improved to 3-0 with an 81-69 home win over Valparaiso, taking control in the first half and leading 49-32 at the break. Kalen Garry scored 21 points and Joe Sayler added 20 for the Jackrabbits, who never trailed after taking the lead midway through the first half. Valparaiso’s Carter Hopoi led the Beacons with 16 points and nine rebounds, but the team shot 37.7% from the field. South Dakota State next faces Northern Colorado, while Valparaiso is scheduled to host Calumet.