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
2024-25 Southeastern Conference Standings
2024-25 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State | 3-0 | - | 13-3 |
| North Dakota State | 2-0 | 0.5 | 10-5 |
| Oral Roberts | 2-1 | 1 | 12-4 |
| South Dakota | 2-1 | 1 | 8-9 |
| Omaha | 1-1 | 1.5 | 9-6 |
| Kansas City | 1-1 | 1.5 | 5-12 |
| North Dakota | 1-2 | 2 | 6-10 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 0-3 | 3 | 8-8 |
| Denver | 0-3 | 3 | 7-9 |
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