Wilson leads South Dakota State past W. Illinois 91-56

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BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Douglas Wilson scored 19 points, all five starters reached double figures and South Dakota State won its 18th straight home game, rolling past Western Illinois 91-56 on Saturday.

David Wingett added a career-high 15 points for the Jackrabbits (11-7, 2-1 Summit League). Matt Dentlinger chipped in 14, Alex Arians scored 12 with 11 rebounds for his first double-double of the season. Noah Freidel scored 10 and Wingett also had seven rebounds.

Kobe Webster scored 13 points for the Leathernecks (4-9, 1-2). Zion Young added 12 points. James Claar had 10 rebounds with six points.

South Dakota State shot 57% (35-for-61), dominated the boards 48-32, and broke 90 points for the second straight game.

South Dakota State plays Denver on the road on Wednesday. Western Illinois takes on Purdue Fort Wayne at home on Wednesday.