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Dykstra hit a 3-pointer with 17 seconds left to bring the Jackrabbits within 71-69. After a Cody Larson steal, Dykstra hit another 3 with 14 seconds remaining to give the Jackrabbits a 72-71 lead.
• Following a Denver turnover, Dykstra made two free throws with 3 seconds left to open a 74-71 advantage.
• Bryant Rucker's basket for Denver (10-11, 3-3) was good with a second remaining, but the basket counted for two points because Rucker attempted the shot with his foot on the 3-point line.
• Larson had 17 points and nine boards for the Jackrabbits. Chad White added 13 points.
• Chris Udofia led Denver with 20 points. Brett Olson added 16.
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• VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) -- Taylor Braun's three-point play with 33 seconds left and TrayVonn Wright's two free throws with 8 seconds left lifted North Dakota State over South Dakota 66-63 on Thursday night.
• Wright had 20 points and eight rebounds to lead NDSU (16-5, 5-1 Summit) and Braun added 11 points.
• Lawrence Alexander was 3 of 3 from 3-point range and finished with 12 points for the Bison who shot 6 of 13 as a team from long distance. NDSU trailed 61-56 before going on a 10-2 run to close out the game.
• South Dakota (8-12, 3-3) had been trailing for 25 minutes when Trey Norris' layup pulled the Coyotes even at 52. They took their first lead since the early minutes at 57-56 on Brandon Bos' jumper with 5:28 left which sparked a 6-0 run.
• Trevor Gruis led the Coyotes with 16 points. Brandon Bos added 14 points and Adam Thoseby scored 11.
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• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- South Dakota public officials will not be allowed to carry guns in the state Capitol.
• On Thursday, the state House voted down a bill that would have allowed state and local officials with concealed weapons permits to bring firearms into public buildings. The vote count was 49-18.
• Main sponsor Rep. Betty Olson, R-Prairie City, said lawmakers are "sitting ducks" and need to be able to protect themselves.

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