Men’s Basketball Roundup: Summit league play begins




After weeks of non-conference play against small and large conference schools the SDSU men’s team started their Summit league play with two wins against the NDSU Bison and the Omaha Mavericks. The Jackrabbits are currently in second place in the Summit league standings after extending their winning streak to five games.

SDSU 87- NDSU 80

Rave- Mike Daum perfect from the free throw line

Despite only making one three-pointer the entire game forward Mike Daum managed to shoot 16 for 16 from the charity stripe as he picked up another double-double this season. In a close game that saw several lead changes SDSU needed every single one of those baskets.

Rant- Offensive rebounding

While the Jackrabbits held the advantage in shooting they lost to the Bison in the rebounding department, especially in offensive rebounding where NDSU held a 2 to 1 advantage. Allowing a team to outgain the Jack in such a category lets the opposition gain crucial second chance point. Not something one wants to see on defense.   

SDSU 101 – Omaha 88

Rave- Free throw shooting...again

The Jackrabbits went 18 for 20 at the free throw line as a team. Four players, Reed Tellinghuisen, Tevin King, and Mike Duam were all perfect. The last of the four also had a double-double for a second game in a row. Sometimes free-throw shooting is an overlooked statistic, but they can make a difference in a tight game, so it is reassuring to the see the team perform well in this aspect of the game.

Rant- Title Rematch?

This game was hardly a rematch of last season Summit league championship. The Mavericks lost many players to graduation and transfers. As a result, the game ended in a rout that resembled a showcase game like previous games against mismatched opponents. But why complain, a win is a win after all.

Up Next

The SDSU Jackrabbits host Oral Roberts this Thursday in Brookings in what will be the men’s home opener for Summit League play. Go Jacks.

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