RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Jon Mekonnen had 14 points in South Dakota State’s 71-46 win against Northern Colorado on Saturday.

Mekonnen also added 11 rebounds for the Jackrabbits (4-0). E.J. Ryans scored 13 points while going 3 of 8 and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line, and added five rebounds. Joe Sayler went 4 of 11 from the field (2 for 5 from 3-point range) to finish with 10 points.

Andrew Crawford led the way for the Bears (2-2) with 16 points and three steals. Northern Colorado also got 13 points from Hunter Caldwell. Langston Reynolds also had four points.

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