Simpkins and Shelstad combine for 42 points, Oregon beats South Dakota State 83-69

EUGENE Ore AP Jackson Shelstad scored points Takai Simpkins added and Oregon made -pointers in an - conquest over South Dakota State on Wednesday night Nate Bittle also had a double-double with points and rebounds for Oregon - which never trailed in the second half The Ducks shot of overall and of from beyong the arc Luke Haertle scored seven points that included a -pointer and Caleb Delzel and Jaden Jackson each hit s during a - run to pull South Dakota State to - with remaining Kwame Evans Jr Shelstad and Simpkins each answered with a to make it - and Oregon cruised from there Shelstad was of from the floor of from long range and had eight assists Simpkins was -of- shooting and made of of his -point shots Haertle and Joe Sayler scored points apiece to lead South Dakota State - Kalen Garry made three s and finished with points Oregon took the lead for good about seven minutes in and led - at the break Simpkins made three s and scored points to pace the Ducks Sayler and Gary each scored eight first-half points for the Jackrabbits On Monday the Ducks conclude their four-game homestand against Oregon State while South Dakota State hosts Peru State Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top throughout the season Sign up here and here AP News mobile app AP college football https apnews com hub ap-top- -college-football-poll and https apnews com hub college-football Source