South Dakota State University’s women’s basketball team will face off against Oral Roberts University for the second time this season in a highly anticipated matchup. The Jackrabbits currently hold a perfect 10-0 record in Summit League play, while the Golden Eagles are not far behind with an 8-2 record. Their first meeting ended in a close 81-76 victory for the Jackrabbits, with freshman Katie Vasecka leading the team with a career-high 21 points.
The Jackrabbits are currently ranked as the No. 1 team in the College Insider Mid-Major Poll and are receiving votes in the AP Poll. They have five players averaging at least 10.0 points per game in conference play, with Brooklyn Meyer being recognized as a top 10 candidate for the Lisa Leslie Award. Another standout player is Haleigh Timmer, who recently became the 44th member of SDSU’s 1,000 point club.
South Dakota State also boasts an impressive .476 overall field goal percentage, ranking 11th in the country. The team has consistently performed well, winning at least 20 games in 14 consecutive seasons. Their coach, Johnston, has a stellar record with only three seasons without reaching the 20-win mark in his 25-year career. Additionally, the Jackrabbits currently hold a remarkable 57-game winning streak in Summit League regular season games, placing them in the top 10 in NCAA history for consecutive regular season conference victories.
With such a strong track record and talented roster, the South Dakota State women’s basketball team is poised for success as they take on Oral Roberts once again. The upcoming game promises to be an exciting showdown between two top teams in the Summit League.
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