Brooklyn Meyer powers SDSU women past South Carolina State
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Powered by a 29-point performance from Brooklyn Meyer, the South Dakota State women's basketball team picked up a 72-42 win over South Carolina State Friday night at Frost Arena.
The Jackrabbits improve to 3-2 on the season and remain unbeaten at home at 2-0.
Brooklyn Meyer's career-high scoring night came on an 11-for-15 effort from the floor and 7-for-8 showing from the free throw line. She has matched or set a new personal best in four of five contests this year. The sophomore's stat line also included nine rebounds and a pair of assists.
Paige Meyer returned to the lineup after missing the previous three contests with injury. She put up 10 points (4-for-5) and three assists in only 15 minutes of action.
The Jackrabbits shot 46 percent from the floor and put up 40 points in the paint. They connected on six 3-point buckets but were just 25 percent from beyond the arc.
As a team, SDSU grabbed 40 total rebounds, including 15 offensive boards that resulted in 12 second-chance points. The Jacks tallied 19 assists in 29 field goals.
The Bulldogs (0-5) were led by 10 points and five rebounds from Jordan Releford. They were 31 percent from the field and 17 percent from beyond the arc. SCSU plays South Dakota on Saturday afternoon in Sioux Falls to compete its South Dakota road trip.
The Jacks will host Division II Washburn on Tuesday night at Frost Arena.
