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 | 11-0 | - | 22-2 |
| South Dakota | 9-2 | 2 | 19-6 |
| South Dakota State | 8-2 | 2.5 | 18-6 |
| Oral Roberts | 5-5 | 5.5 | 12-11 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 4-6 | 6.5 | 11-13 |
| Kansas City | 4-7 | 7 | 7-17 |
| Denver | 3-8 | 8 | 9-15 |
| North Dakota | 3-8 | 8 | 7-18 |
| Omaha | 1-10 | 10 | 3-23 |
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