The South Dakota State women’s basketball team secured its first win of the season on Friday, Nov. 6, dismantling Northern Iowa 76-54 in a dominant performance that saw the Jackrabbits never trail. SDSU established control early, leading 22-15 after the first quarter and extending the advantage to 36-26 at halftime. The decisive momentum carried into the third quarter, where the Jackrabbits held a 52-40 lead before blowing the game open in the final frame to secure a comfortable 22-point victory.
Brooklyn Meyer’s 18-point performance powers Jackrabbits to season-opening victory
Brooklyn Meyer emerged as the offensive engine for SDSU, leading all scorers with 18 points on efficient 8-for-11 shooting from the field in just 25 minutes. The fifth-year forward also anchored the interior with eight rebounds, four assists, and two blocks. Support came from across the roster, as Katie Vasecka contributed 13 points and freshman Audrey Shindelar added 10 off the bench. Mahli Abdouch facilitated the offense with nine points and five assists, while Emilee Fox recorded a double-double in points and assists with eight of each, and Hadley Thul chipped in seven points.
Statistically, the Jackrabbits outplayed the Panthers in every major category, shooting 50.9% from the field and 41.7% from three-point range. SDSU controlled the glass, outrebounding Northern Iowa 42-32, while holding the visitors to a sluggish 33.3% field goal percentage and just 23.1% from deep. With this victory, South Dakota State improves to 1-1 on the season and prepares for a significant test, traveling to face No. 6 Texas at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Source: Yahoo Sports
