Brookings Jacks Claim 4th Straight Summit League Crown

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — No. 2 seed South Dakota State pulled away late from top-seeded North Dakota State for a 64-51 victory in the Summit League Women's Basketball Championship on March 8 before 7,930 fans at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. Senior Brooklyn Meyer dominated with a game-high 26 points, nine rebounds and four blocks to claim tournament MVP honors. The Jackrabbits, hailing from Brookings, improved to 27-6 overall and 14-2 in league play, marking their 13th conference postseason title since 2009.

Two days earlier, on March 7, the Jackrabbits advanced with a 74-59 semifinal rout of in-state rival No. 3 South Dakota at the same Sioux Falls venue. Seniors shone with 20-point outings, propelling SDSU to 26-6 and a shot at the four-peat. This triumph extends South Dakota State's longest consecutive title run since five straight from 2009-13, fueling excitement across the state from Brookings to Rapid City.

The championship win earns the Jackrabbits their 14th NCAA Division I Tournament berth, a point of pride for South Dakota fans. Coach Aaron Roden's squad has defined Summit League dominance, with Meyer's performance underscoring the program's depth and resilience in the packed Denny Sanford PREMIER Center.