Jackrabbits power past Wildcats

BROOKINGS, S.D. (SDSU) — The South Dakota State women’s basketball team took control early and beat Weber State 87-56 Wednesday night at First Bank & Trust Arena.

The Jackrabbits jumped out to an 11-2 lead early on and stretched their advantage to 30 by halftime behind 52% shooting and a 15-for-15 effort from the free throw line for the first half. SDSU led by as many as 43 points on its way to a 31-point victory in the first game of the Big Sky-Summit League Challenge this year.

Brooklyn Meyer put up 19 points in 21 minutes and was one of seven Jackrabbit players to finish with at least eight points. Brooklynn Felchle, a freshman, posted a career high with 11 points in 13 minutes off the bench. Maggie Hartwig posted her first double-double as a Jackrabbit, finishing with 10 points and 12 rebounds.

Madison Mathiowetz and Ellie Colbeck also contributed 10 points apiece. Emilee Fox and Abby Hoselton had eight points each, a career-high mark for Hoselton.

After Hartwig, Meyer and Mahli Abdouch grabbed six rebounds each as the Jackrabbits’ second leading rebounders. Colbeck dished a team-high four assists.

All 13 Jackrabbits played at least eight  minutes in the contest, with all making an appearance in the first half.

SDSU finished the game 47% from the floor and 23-of-30 from the free throw line. The Jackrabbits out-rebounded the Wildcats 53-30.

Weber State was led by 13 points from Lance Billy. The Wildcats shot 30% for the game.

South Dakota State improves to 7-2 on the season. Weber State falls to 2-6.

NOTES

• South Dakota State is 5-0 all-time in the Big Sky-Summit League Challenge.

• South Dakota State is 1-0 all-time against Weber State.

• With Brooklynn Felchle and Maggie Hartwig reaching double figures, South Dakota State now has nine players that have scored at least 10 points at least once this season.

UP NEXTSouth Dakota State goes on the road to take on Northern Arizona Saturday afternoon in Flagstaff, Ariz. Tip against the Lumberjacks is set for 3 p.m. CT.

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