Cluff scores 22 as South Dakota State beats Oral Roberts 77-69

Feb 28, 2026, 11:55 am

TULSA, Okla. -- — Oscar Cluff had 22 points, 12 rebounds and five assists to lead South Dakota State over Oral Roberts 77-69 on Thursday night.

Kalen Garry's 3-pointer stretched South Dakota State's lead to 72-67 with 2:18 left before the Jackrabbits sealed it from the foul line.

Joe Sayler added 12 points and Jaden Jackson had 11 for the Jackrabbits (20-10, 11-4 Summit League), who remains tied with St. Thomas-Minnesota and a game back of league leading Omaha.

Issac McBride led the way for the Golden Eagles (7-21, 3-12) with 23 points. Sam Alajiki added 18 points and eight rebounds for Oral Roberts. Jalen Miller had 11 points.

There were 14 lead changes and nine ties.

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South Dakota State visits Denver and Oral Roberts visits Omaha on Saturday in regular-season finales.

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