Brookings, SD (Sports Network) - A three-pointer by Chad White with two
seconds remaining in regulation was just what South Dakota State needed as the
Jackrabbits captured a thrilling 71-70 win over North Dakota in non-conference
action at Frost Arena.
White, who made 3-of-7 shots on the perimeter, finished with nine points for
the Jackrabbits (5-2) as they won their fourth straight outing. Jordan Dykstra
and Nate Wolters both tallied 21 points, the former pulling down a team-best
eight rebounds and the latter accounting for six assists, five boards and five
steals. Tony Fiegen tacked on 14 points as well.
North Dakota (1-4) was paced by Josh Schuler with 13 points, followed by
reserve Doug Archer with 12 and starters Mitch Wilmer and Jamal Webb with 11
points apiece.
UND erupted for 56.0 percent accuracy from the floor in the first half,
including 5-of-9 behind the three-point line, yet the visitors led by just six
points at the break, 38-32.
In the second half the momentum swung in favor of the 'Jacks as they converted
6-of-11 beyond the arc but still had to wait on White to save the day in the
final moments.
In a game that saw eight ties and 14 lead changes, North Dakota came up short
despite shooting 51.0 percent from the field and 7-of-14 on the perimeter.
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