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EL PASO, Texas — Akuel Kot's 22 points helped Wyoming defeat South Dakota State 78-65 on Wednesday night.
Kot shot 8 for 14 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free throw line for the Cowboys (7-4). Mason Walters shot 4 of 12 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line to add 12 points.
Charlie Easley led the way for the Jackrabbits (6-6) with 17 points, four steals and two blocks. South Dakota State also got 16 points and two blocks from William Kyle III. In addition, Luke Appel finished with 13 points.
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Wyoming takes on BYU on the road on Saturday, and South Dakota State hosts North Dakota on Sunday.
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