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South Dakota State upsets Kansas State in basketball opener
South Dakota State opened its 2026-27 men’s basketball season with a 68-66 road victory over Kansas State at Bramlage Coliseum. The win marks the Jackrabbits’ first victory against a Power Four opponent since December 2020.
Redshirt freshman Davis Kern led South Dakota State with 24 points and eight rebounds, including five 3-pointers in his collegiate debut. Senior guard Kalen Garry contributed a crucial 3-pointer with 1:40 remaining to extend the lead. The Jackrabbits held a 35-28 halftime lead and overcame a second-half surge by the Wildcats, who briefly led 50-43 and 54-49.
Kansas State is entering its first season under head coach Casey Alexander. South Dakota State is in its second season under head coach Bryan Petersen.
Entities
Bramlage Coliseum · Casey Alexander · Davis Kern · Kalen Garry · Kansas State Wildcats · South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kansas State is in its first season under head coach Casey Alexander. www.brookingsregister.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Davis Kern scored 24 points and recorded eight rebounds. www.brookingsregister.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] South Dakota State shot 42% on 3-pointers. www.brookingsregister.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kansas State shot 29% on 3-pointers. www.brookingsregister.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The game was played at Bramlage Coliseum. kikn.com · kxrb.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] This was South Dakota State's first win over a Power Four opponent since December 2020. www.brookingsregister.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] South Dakota State held a 35-28 halftime lead. kikn.com · kxrb.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] South Dakota State defeated Kansas State 68-66. www.brookingsregister.com · kikn.com · kxrb.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kansas State shot 29 percent on 3-pointers. www.brookingsregister.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] South Dakota State led 35-28 at halftime. kikn.com · kxrb.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] South Dakota State shot 42 percent on 3-pointers. www.brookingsregister.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Davis Kern made five 3-point field goals. www.brookingsregister.com