South Dakota State Jackrabbits @ Denver Pioneers
Akins scores 17, Denver takes down South Dakota State 78-62 in Summit League finale
DENVER -- — Sebastian Akins scored 17 points as Denver upset South Dakota State 78-62 on Saturday in a Summit League finale..
Akins shot 6 of 13 from the field and 5 for 5 from the line for the Pioneers (11-20, 5-11 Summit League). DeAndre Craig scored 16 points while going 6 of 8 and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line. Isaiah Addo-Ankrah went 4 of 8 from the field (4 for 7 from 3-point range) to finish with 12 points.
The Jackrabbits (20-11, 11-5), who entered the game tied for second, were led by Kalen Garry, who recorded 18 points. Oscar Cluff added 13 points for South Dakota State.
The league tournament starts Wednesday in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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Game Information
Denver, CO
Referee:Brian McAnally
Referee:Brian Shore
Referee:Mason Siler
2025-26 Standings
| Summit LeagueSummit League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 14-2 | - | 27-8 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 12-4 | 2 | 24-10 |
| North Dakota | 10-6 | 4 | 18-17 |
| South Dakota | 8-8 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Omaha | 8-8 | 6 | 16-17 |
| Denver | 8-8 | 6 | 15-17 |
| South Dakota State | 7-9 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Oral Roberts | 4-12 | 10 | 10-23 |
| Kansas City | 1-15 | 13 | 4-27 |
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