SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

South Dakota State's women's basketball program, based in Brookings at First Bank & Trust Arena, operates one of the smallest rosters in Division I with just 13 players under third-year head coach Aaron Johnston. The Jackrabbits' 20-6 record demonstrates efficiency on both ends of the floor, with the team averaging 77.2 points while holding opponents to 61.9 per game. Their conference record of 6-2 in the Summit League reflects strong early-season performance, while their 12-3 home mark contrasts with an 8-3 away record.

Built at a university established in 1881 and serving 12,139 students, the program competes in a competitive mid-major landscape where depth becomes a strategic factor. Johnston's squad achieved that scoring average while maintaining defensive discipline that keeps opponents well under 62 points nightly. With success in both home contests and road games, South Dakota State has positioned itself as a contender in conference play despite managing operations with minimal roster depth.

KEY FACTS

SchoolSouth Dakota State University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceSummit League
DivisionD1-FCS
LocationBrookings, South Dakota
VenueFirst Bank & Trust Arena
Head CoachAaron Johnston

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
15Mahli AbdouchG
10Hilary BehrensG
5Ellie ColbeckG
45Jaidyn DunnF
34Brooklynn FelchleF
4Emilee FoxG
24Maggie HartwigF
25Abby HoseltonG
3Madison MathiowetzG
31Brooklyn MeyerF
32Claire SheppardG
11Hadley ThulG
23Katie VaseckaG

SEASON RECORD

27-7

Overall

15-3

Home

12-4

Away

12-2

Conference

75.9 PPG / 61.6 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 4Creighton BluejaysW 78-62
Nov 8Rice OwlsW 79-65
Nov 12Murray State RacersW 91-60
Nov 16Montana Lady GrizW 95-71
Nov 21Gonzaga BulldogsW 72-63
Nov 27North Carolina Tar HeelsL 48-83
Nov 28Columbia LionsL 67-80
Nov 29Kansas State WildcatsW 82-70
Dec 4Weber State WildcatsW 87-56
Dec 6Northern Arizona LumberjacksW 88-72
Dec 11Northern Iowa PanthersW 59-57
Dec 14Ball State CardinalsW 78-59
Dec 19Duke Blue DevilsL 54-97
Dec 21Texas LonghornsL 51-70
Jan 1St. Thomas-Minnesota TommiesW 67-49
Jan 3Omaha MavericksW 65-36
Jan 10Oral Roberts Golden EaglesW 103-76
Jan 16Denver PioneersW 90-44
Jan 17North Dakota State BisonL 68-76
Jan 22North Dakota Fighting HawksW 99-47
Jan 24Kansas City RoosW 76-63
Jan 29Omaha MavericksW 85-41
Jan 31South Dakota CoyotesL 54-73
Feb 5St. Thomas-Minnesota TommiesW 84-51
Feb 13North Dakota Fighting HawksW 94-48
Feb 14Kansas City RoosW 93-40
Feb 20Oral Roberts Golden EaglesW 95-93
Feb 21Denver PioneersW 71-55
Feb 26North Dakota State BisonW 59-44
Mar 1South Dakota CoyotesW 82-49
Mar 5Kansas City RoosW 75-61
Mar 7South Dakota CoyotesW 74-59
Mar 8North Dakota State BisonW 64-51
Mar 20Washington HuskiesL 54-72

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does South Dakota State Women's Basketball compete in?
South Dakota State Jackrabbits Women's Basketball competes in the The Summit League conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does South Dakota State play women's basketball home games?
South Dakota State Women's Basketball plays home games at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings, SD.
Who is the head coach of South Dakota State Women's Basketball?
The head coach of South Dakota State Jackrabbits Women's Basketball is Aaron Johnston.
When was South Dakota State Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for South Dakota State Women's Basketball is not currently available.