South Dakota State women blow out Dakota State – Brookings Register

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BROOKINGS – The South Dakota State women improved their win streak to six games on Tuesday night as the Jackrabbits blew out Dakota State 84-47.

SDSU (10-2) shot 47.2% from the field and was 7-of-21 from three. Brooklyn Meyer led the way with 16 points. Emilee Fox had 12 points and Katie Vasecka had 11 points. Haleigh Timmer had a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Kallie Theisen had eight points and eight rebounds. Paige Meyer had eight points and seven assists.

SDSU led 20-16 at the end of the first quarter. The Jacks then pulled away before halftime as they outscored the Trojans 14-4 and led 34-20 at halftime.

The Jacks would then take a 54-35 lead into the fourth. They made seven of their last eight field goals, while the Trojans made one of their final 10 shots. SDSU outscored DSU 30-12 in the final frame.

DSU shot 26.6% from the field and was 6-of-26 from three. The Trojans were led by Lilli Mackley who had 14 points. Angela Slattery had nine points and five rebounds.

SDSU dominated the glass, out rebounding DSU 57-35. The Jacks forced 11 turnovers and scored 15 points off of them. SDSU was 9-of-17 at the free throw line and DSU was 7-of-10 at the charity stripe.

SDSU will close out the non-conference portion of its schedule on Sunday at No. 6 ranked Texas. Tip off between the Jacks and Longhorns is scheduled for 2 p.m. You can watch the game on SEC Network+ or listen to the game on AM 570 WNAX.