Jan. 23, 2010
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BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP)--Keith Benson had game highs of 23 points and 11 rebounds as Oakland became just the second team to win 16 consecutive Summit League games with an 85-82 victory over South Dakota State on Saturday night.
"This is the greatest accomplishment in my 26 years," said head coach Greg Kampe about the winning streak.
Johnathon Jones scored 17 points and Derick Nelson and Ledrick Eackles had 15 apiece as the Golden Grizzlies (15-7, 9-0) matched Cleveland State's feat from 1991-93.
Kai Williams led the Jackrabbits (10-10, 6-3) with 14 points. Clint Sargent added 13, Nate Wolters 12 and Anthony Cordova 10.
South Dakota State outshot Oakland 56.3 percent to 49.2 percent and held a 31-29 rebounding edge.
Oakland, which also tied a school record with its ninth straight win overall, didn't take the lead for good until Larry Wright scored with 2:05 left to make it 80-78.
The Golden Grizzlies weathered a 17-0 first-half run that helped the Jackrabbits to a 44-39 lead at the break.
