Nared leads No. 12 Tennessee women over South Dakota State
CANCUN, Mexico -- Tournament MVP Jaime Nared had 11 points, nine rebounds, three assists and two blocks as No. 12 Tennessee won the Cancun Challenge on Saturday with a 69-49 win over South Dakota.
Rennia Davis and Anastasia Hayes had 12 points apiece and Mercedes Russell 10 for the Lady Vols (6-0), who went 3-0 in the tourney, starting with a 101-99 win over No. 20 Marquette in overtime.
Tennessee scored the first seven points of the game and the last 10 of the first quarter, making 9 of 11 shots, to lead 24-9. The Lady Vols added an 8-0 run in the second half and closed with the last seven to lead 41-18 at the half. They shot 56 percent (14 of 25), making 4 of 6 3s and 9 of 10 free throws. South Dakota shot 26 percent and had 10 turnovers.
Monica Arens led the Coyotes (3-3) with 10 points.
Nared finished the tournament with 58 points, 34 rebounds, 12 assists, six blocks and five steals.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Tim Daley
- Eric Koch
- Teresa Turner
2023-24 Southeastern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 16-0 | - | 38-0 |
| LSU | 13-3 | 3 | 31-6 |
| Ole Miss | 12-4 | 4 | 24-9 |
| Alabama | 10-6 | 6 | 24-10 |
| Tennessee | 10-6 | 6 | 20-13 |
| Vanderbilt | 9-7 | 7 | 23-10 |
| Mississippi State | 8-8 | 8 | 23-12 |
| Auburn | 8-8 | 8 | 20-12 |
| Texas A&M | 6-10 | 10 | 19-13 |
| Arkansas | 6-10 | 10 | 18-15 |
| Florida | 5-11 | 11 | 16-16 |
| Kentucky | 4-12 | 12 | 12-20 |
| Georgia | 3-13 | 13 | 12-18 |
| Missouri | 2-14 | 14 | 11-19 |
2023-24 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State | 16-0 | - | 27-6 |
| North Dakota State | 13-3 | 3 | 22-12 |
| Oral Roberts | 11-5 | 5 | 21-11 |
| South Dakota | 9-7 | 7 | 23-13 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 7-9 | 9 | 15-16 |
| North Dakota | 5-11 | 11 | 9-21 |
| Denver | 5-11 | 11 | 8-22 |
| Kansas City | 3-13 | 13 | 12-20 |
| Omaha | 3-13 | 13 | 8-23 |
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