SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Drew Valentine recorded a double-double and Oakland, Mich., scored a season high in a 110-90 victory over South Dakota State in the Summit League tournament semifinals Monday night.
Valentine finished with a career-high 24 points to go with 11 rebounds for the Golden Grizzlies (24-9), who advanced to their third straight conference championship game. Reggie Hamilton added 20 points, Keith Benson had 18 and Travis Bader 16.
Nate Wolters led the Jackrabbits (19-12) with 23 points, Chad White had 21 and Jordan Dykstra 19.
South Dakota State took its only lead at 2-0 before Oakland grabbed control with a 25-7 run. The Grizzlies took a 59-43 advantage into halftime and led by at least 15 the entire second half, when they shot 66.7 percent.
Oakland has won seven straight and 17 of 18.
