Category: Women’s Basketball

Two Down One to go: Jackrabbit Men and Women Look to Punch Their Ticket to the Dance

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 Jacob Von Bergen No Comments

The Jackrabbits charged into the semifinals of the Summit League Tournament determined to secure two victories. On the women’s front, the Jackrabbit squad showcased their prowess by toppling their in-state rivals with a commanding 76-63 triumph. Meanwhile, the men’s team engaged in a gritty battle against St. Thomas, emerging victorious with a hard-fought 59-49 win….

No. 1 South Dakota State Pulls Away from No. 4 South Dakota in Semifinals

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 Madison VanWalleghen No Comments

No. 1 South Dakota State used a couple of steals and a handful of free throws to pull away from No. 4 South Dakota in the fourth quarter, grabbing a 76-63 win over its in-state rival. Nicole Avila-Ambrosi opened the scoring for USD with one off the glass on a short shot clock. Madison Mathiowetz…

Articles, South Dakota, South Dakota State, Women's Basketball

No. 3 Oral Roberts Cruises Past No. 6 North Dakota in Quarterfinal Round

March 10, 2024March 11, 2024 Madison VanWalleghen No Comments

No. 3 Oral Roberts notched a 91-68 victory over No. 6 North Dakota in the second game of Sunday’s quarterfinals at the 2024 Summit League Women’s Basketball Championships in Sioux Falls. The first quarter was basket-for-basket for awhile, but ORU established a three possession lead near the end of the frame. Taleyah Jones wasted no…

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No. 4 South Dakota holds off No. 5 St. Thomas in Quarterfinal Round

March 10, 2024March 10, 2024 Madison VanWalleghen No Comments

No. 4 South Dakota fought off a late rally to defeat No. 5 St. Thomas 70-57 in Sunday’s quarterfinal round of the 2024 Summit League Women’s Basketball Championships in Sioux Falls. Walker Demers and Grace Larkins tallied the first points for the Yotes. A few possessions later, Larkins launched and buried a triple, putting USD…

Articles, South Dakota, St. Thomas, Women's Basketball

The Jackrabbits Secure Two Exciting Wins Night one of the Tournament

March 9, 2024 Jacob Von Bergen No Comments

Night one is in the books for the South Dakota State men and womens teams at the Summit League Tournament. Both teams had Jackrabbit fans on the edge of their seats at times throughout the game. Between the Paige Meyer threes and the William Kyle III dunks, the Jackrabbits put on a show in Sioux…

Men's Basketball, South Dakota State, Women's Basketball

No. 9 Omaha Scrapes Past No. 8 Kansas City in 2024 League Tournament Opener

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Madison VanWalleghen No Comments

No. 9 Omaha defeated No. 8 Kansas City in the first round of the 2024 Summit League Basketball Championships Friday evening, 61-55. The first quarter scoring was plentiful for the Mavericks who posted 21 points to Kansas City’s 15. The Roos went scoreless in the final three minutes of the first frame. Kansas City…

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South Dakota State Women Look to Stay on Top

January 31, 2024 Jacob Von Bergen No Comments

The upcoming stretch of the season for the Jackrabbit women will be intriguing. With a 1.5 game lead in the standings, they are poised to go against the teams in 2nd, 3rd and 4th place behind them in the standings. It will be either give them a stranglehold on the conference or make the final…

Women's Basketball

11/6 Omaha Women’s Basketball Struggles vs Illinois State

November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 Michael Sharp No Comments

The Omaha Mavericks started their new season after being runner ups in the postseason losing to South Dakota State in the Summit League Championship game last season. Their first game was at home to last seasons Missouri Valley Regular Season champs the Illinois State Redbirds. Omaha struggled early and let Illinois State go on an…

Omaha, Women's Basketball

North Dakota Women’s Basketball Preview: Is it their time?

November 6, 2023 Garrett Bruce No Comments

Today starts a brand new basketball season for the North Dakota women’s basketball and the expecations can’t be higher for this squad. Could this be the year of the breakthrough and the continued upward trajectory of the program? Answers will start to appear with the opening game against Wyoming. Recap of Last Year: Just like…

North Dakota, Women's Basketball

2024 South Dakota State Women’s Basketball Preview

November 5, 2023 Jacob Von Bergen No Comments

The Jackrabbit women’s team is gearing up for the 2024 season, but they will be missing two key players, Haleigh Timmer and Kallie Theisen, due to off season injuries. Both players will be medically redshirting this season. Despite these setbacks, the Jacks were still voted to be the number one team coming into this season….

South Dakota State, Women's Basketball