10-seed South Dakota State is gearing up to face off against 7-seed Oklahoma State in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament in Storrs, Conn. This matchup between the No. 17 Cowgirls and No. 24 Jackrabbits is the only ranked game in the First Round. The two teams have only met once before, with the Jackrabbits coming out on top.
South Dakota State, with a 29-3 record and a 19-game win streak, is led by the Meyer-Meyer duo of Brooklyn and Paige. Brooklyn averages 17.4 points per game and shoots at a 64% clip, while Paige contributes a team-high 5.3 assists and 12.0 points per game. Head Coach Aaron Johnston is making his 13th appearance in the NCAA Tournament and looks to lead the Jackrabbits to success.
The Jackrabbits are known for their strong scoring ability, with four players averaging over 10 points in their last five games. They excel in field goal percentage and 3-point shooting, ranking sixth and 15th in the country, respectively. Despite losses to top-ranked teams like Texas and Duke, the Jackrabbits have proven themselves to be a formidable opponent.
SDSU has dominated the Summit League, winning 63 straight regular-season conference games and securing three consecutive Summit League tournament titles. They are a force to be reckoned with in the NCAA Tournament and are aiming to reach 30 wins in a season for the third time in program history. The Jackrabbits are ready to make their mark in March Madness with their talented lineup and impressive track record.
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