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.[1][3][5] Senior Brooklyn Meyer dominated with a game-high 26 points, nine rebounds and four blocks to claim tournament MVP honors.[1][3][5] The Jackrabbits, hailing from Brookings, improved to 27-6 overall and 14-2 in league play, marking their 13th conference postseason title since 2009.[3][5] 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.[2] Seniors shone with 20-point outings, propelling SDSU to 26-6 and a shot at the four-peat.[2] 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.[4][5] The championship win earns the Jackrabbits their 14th NCAA Division I Tournament berth, a point of pride for South Dakota fans.[5] 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.