The South Dakota State women’s basketball team dominated the semifinal round of the Summit League Tournament, defeating North Dakota 84-55. The Jackrabbits led wire-to-wire and will advance to the championship game for the fourth consecutive season. Brooklyn Meyer and Haleigh Timmer both recorded double-doubles in the victory, with Meyer scoring 22 points and grabbing 10 boards, while Timmer added 14 points and 10 rebounds. Paige Meyer contributed 17 points, and Mesa Byom finished with 11 points. The Jackrabbits outrebounded North Dakota 54-26, with 18 offensive rebounds leading to 22 second chance points.
South Dakota State, with a 28-3 record this season, will face No. 2 Oral Roberts in the championship game on Sunday at 3 p.m. The Jackrabbits carry a 18-game winning streak into the title game and are seeking their third consecutive Summit League title. They have a strong history in the tournament, with a 40-5 overall record and 11-2 record in championship games. The last time they had two players with a double-double was in a game against Omaha in February 2024. The team’s dominant performance in the semifinal round, where they have won by double digits in their last 12 victories, sets them up as strong contenders for the championship title.
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