North Dakota 89, S. Dakota St. 70

North Dakota 89, S. Dakota St. 70

Published Dec. 15, 2011 11:02 p.m. ET

Patrick Mitchell had 22 points to lead five North Dakota players scoring in double figures in an 89-70 victory against South Dakota State on Thursday night.

Mitchell had six 3-pointers. Jamal Webb added 17 points and Aaron Anderson, Troy Huff and Jordan Allard had 12 each for the Fighting Sioux (5-5).

Nate Wolters scored 24 points, Chad White 16 and Tony Fiegen 10 for the Jackrabbits (9-4).

Huff had four steals for North Dakota, which shot 58.6 percent (34 of 58) from the floor and never trailed.

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South Dakota State got within 70-59 midway through the second half. However, Allard had seven points during a 13-4 Fighting Sioux run over the next 3:48 that pushed their lead to 20 points.

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