BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Oscar Cluff's 25 points helped South Dakota State defeat Omaha 98-85 on Thursday night.

Cluff also contributed 15 rebounds and six assists for the Jackrabbits (17-9, 8-3 Summit League). Joe Sayler scored 19 points while going 5 of 10 from the floor, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and 6 for 6 from the line. Owen Larson went 7 of 11 from the field (4 for 6 from 3-point range) to finish with 18 points.

Marquel Sutton finished with 20 points for the Mavericks (16-11, 10-2). Tony Osburn added 20 points for Omaha. JJ White also recorded 12 points and eight assists.

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Up next for South Dakota State is a Sunday matchup with South Dakota on the road, and Omaha visits St. Thomas on Saturday.

Akins scores 16, Denver knocks off North Dakota 68-64

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Sebastian Akins had 16 points in Denver's 68-64 victory over North Dakota on Thursday night.

Akins added three steals for the Pioneers (9-18, 3-9 Summit League). Nicholas Shogbonyo added 14 points and six rebounds. DeAndre Craig had 11 points.

Treysen Eaglestaff finished with 29 points for the Fightin' Hawks (9-18, 3-9). Amar Kuljuhovic added 17 points and eight rebounds for North Dakota. Eli King had six points, seven rebounds and three steals.

Shogbonyo put up 10 points in the first half for Denver, who led 35-19 at the break. Craig led Denver with nine points in the second half.

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Both teams next play Saturday. Denver visits North Dakota State and North Dakota plays Oral Roberts at home.