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South Dakota Downs Denver 71-70 - Match Report

South Dakota got 20 points from Triston Simpson en route to a 71-70 victory over Denver on Wednesday at Magness Arena.

The match was decisive in favor of South Dakota, but bettors saw the game push as the margin of victory was the same as the closing point spread.

Trey Burch-Manning had 18 points for South Dakota and Stanley Umude chipped in with 13 points. Cody Kelley had 4 assists for them, while Cody Kelley was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 5 boards.

Denver got 19 points from Joe Rosga in a losing cause and another 17 points from Ade Murkey. Ade Murkey contributed 5 assists for them, while Ronnie Harrell Jr. had 7 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed South Dakota were victorious, as the score was 42-34 at the break.

Denver had a 26-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

South Dakota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the South Dakota State. Denver will aim to get back on the winning track vs. North Dakota.