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ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (AP) Joe Trapani scored 21 points and Biko Paris added 16 to help Boston College beat South Dakota State 75-58 in the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam on Saturday night.

Boston College (3-1) jumped out to a 17-6 lead in the first 6 minutes and led by 15 with 6:29 left in the first half before the Jackrabbits (2-2) closed to nine at the half.

South Dakota State came within six points three times early in the second half, but Trapani hit consecutive 3-pointers to make it 52-40 and the Jackrabbits couldn't get within single digits the rest of the game.

Boston College shot 53.7 percent from the field, including going 11-for-20 (55 percent) from behind the arc.

Anthony Cordova scored 18 points to lead the Jackrabbits.

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