Omaha Mavericks @ South Dakota Coyotes
Duffy, Sjerven lead No. 22 South Dakota women to 77-44 win
VERMILLION, S.D. -- Ciarra Duffy and Hannah Sjerven combined for 14 points in a pivotal third quarter and No. 22 South Dakota beat Omaha 77-44 on Saturday for the Coyotes' fourth straight win
The Coyotes (15-2, 4-0 Summit League) extended a two-point first-quarter lead to 13 at halftime and then outscored the Mavericks (6-11, 1-3) 21-4 in the third quarter. Duffy had eight points and Sjerven six. Omaha was only 2-of-11 shooting in the third quarter with six turnovers.
Duffy finished with 16 points, a career-high 10 assists and six rebounds. Sjerven had 12 points, nine rebounds and three blocks, Taylor Frederick added 11 points and Chloe Lamb 10.
The Mavericks didn't have a player in double figures, going 3 of 15 from the arc and giving up 20 points off 21 turnovers.
The Coyotes re-entered the Top 25 this week. They have won 20 of the last 22 games in their series with Omaha.
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Game Information
Vermillion, SD
Referee:Ann Schroeder
Referee:Zac Brost
Referee:Marlin Schoonhoven
2025-26 Standings
| Summit LeagueSummit League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 3-0 | - | 14-2 |
| South Dakota State | 2-0 | 0.5 | 12-4 |
| Oral Roberts | 2-1 | 1 | 9-7 |
| South Dakota | 1-1 | 1.5 | 11-5 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 1-1 | 1.5 | 8-8 |
| Denver | 1-2 | 2 | 7-9 |
| Kansas City | 1-2 | 2 | 4-12 |
| North Dakota | 1-2 | 2 | 4-12 |
| Omaha | 0-3 | 3 | 2-16 |
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