Clutch 3-pointers Lift SDSU Past K-State, 68-66

Nov 03, 2026 | Men's Basketball

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The Wildcats lost a home season opener for the first time since 2020.

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Clutch 3-pointers from redshirt freshman forward Davis Kern and senior guard Kalen Garry lifted South Dakota State past Kansas State, 68-66, in the season opener for both teams on Tuesday night before 7,047 fans at Bramlage Coliseum.

Kern and Garry converted on the back-to-back 3-pointers after Kern broke a 60-all tie with pair of free throws with 2:51 to play. Kern's fifth triple of the night gave the Jackrabbits (1-0) a 65-60 lead with 2:31…