7 double-digit scorers pace South Dakota State in 96-48 beat-down of District of Columbia
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Taevaunn Prince scored 13 points, and six of his South Dakota State teammates scored in double figures as the Jackrabbits beat up the University of the District of Columbia 96-48 Saturday.
Jordan Dykstra, Marcus Heemstra, Zach Horstman, Chad White and Nate Wolters all had 12 points for South Dakota State (3-2), and Tony Flegen chipped in 10 with a team-high nine rebounds in the 2K Sports Classic subregional game.
Wolters also had six assists and two steals, while Prince and Heemstra each grabbed seven rebounds.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Jackrabbits shot 55.7 percent (39 of 70) from the field and 36.8 percent (7 of 19) on 3-pointers. They finished with a 27-8 turnover-to-assist ratio.
The Division II Firebirds (1-4) shot 20 percent (6 of 30) from the field in the first half as South Dakota State opened a 45-16 halftime advantage.
Quasim Jones led the District of Columbia with 13 points.