Denver Pioneers Defeat South Dakota State Jackrabbits 79-61

Carson Johnson scores 23 points to lead Denver to victory

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Denver Pioneers defeated the South Dakota State Jackrabbits 79-61 in a college basketball game on Thursday. Denver's Carson Johnson led all scorers with 23 points as the Pioneers improved their record to 13-14 on the season, while South Dakota State fell to 11-15.

Why it matters

This victory helps the Denver Pioneers build momentum as they approach the end of the regular season, while the loss is a setback for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits who were hoping to improve their record.

The details

Carson Johnson scored a game-high 23 points to lead the Denver Pioneers to a 79-61 victory over the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. The Pioneers shot 47% from the field and outrebounded the Jackrabbits 38-30 in the win.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Carson Johnson

A player for the Denver Pioneers who scored a game-high 23 points in the victory.

Denver Pioneers

The college basketball team that defeated South Dakota State 79-61.

South Dakota State Jackrabbits

The college basketball team that lost to Denver 79-61, dropping their record to 11-15 on the season.

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The takeaway

This win helps the Denver Pioneers build momentum as they approach the end of the regular season, while the loss is a setback for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits who were hoping to improve their record.