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UC Irvine Beats South Dakota State 64-52 to Close Cancun Challenge

A prolonged second-half drought by the Jackrabbits let the Big West favorite pull away.

UCI Irvine’s Andre Henry handles the ball during their Cancun Challenge game against South Dakota State on Wednesday night in Cancun, Mexico. Henry had 11 points as part of a balanced effort in the Anteaters’ 64-52 win. (Photo courtesy of UC Irvine Athletics)

Overview

  • UC Irvine spread the scoring with five players in double figures, led by Jurian Dixon’s 13 points and Kyle Evans’ 10-point, 10-rebound double-double.
  • The Anteaters won despite 20 turnovers by outshooting the Jackrabbits 38.8% to 31.7% and controlling the glass.
  • Free throws proved decisive as UC Irvine went 21-for-28 overall, including 20-for-24 after halftime.
  • South Dakota State managed only two points in the first 10 minutes of the second half and finished 4-for-23 from 3-point range.
  • Both teams are 4-4 after the result, UCI leads the series 3-1, SDSU visits Northern Arizona on Dec. 3, and UCI travels to San Jose State on Sunday.