South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs North Carolina Tar Heels
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 83 | |
SDST | 9 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 48 |
Nivar secures 2nd triple-double in program history and No. 12 UNC women top South Dakota State 83-48
CANCUN, Mexico -- — Elina Aarnisalo and freshman Nyla Brooks each scored 14 points, Indya Nivar secured the second triple-double in program history and No. 12 North Carolina beat South Dakota State 83-48 on Thursday to begin the Cancun Challenge.
Nivar had 13 points, 12 rebounds and 10 steals to join her former teammate Alyssa Ustby in the program record book for triple-doubles. Nivar made her 10th steal with just over three minutes to go and her teammates on the bench celebrated the triple-double.
Nyla Harris, who missed the last game, added 12 points in nine minutes off the bench for North Carolina (6-1). Brooks was coming off a career-high 18-point performance while shooting 7 of 7 from the field and 3 of 3 from beyond the arc against UNCG to earn ACC freshman of the week honors.
Brooklyn Meyer scored 16 points for South Dakota State (5-1). The Jackrabbits were selected to take the Summit League crown in the preseason poll after going 16-0 in conference action last year and reaching the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
North Carolina scored the opening nine points of the game and led 41-23 at halftime.
South Dakota State was just 18 of 54 from the field (33%), including 2 of 19 from 3-point range. The Jackrabbits became the fourth team this season North Carolina has held below 50 points.
North Carolina: Continues tournament play against Kansas State on Friday and Columbia on Saturday.
South Dakota State: Faces the Lions on Friday and the Wildcats on Saturday.
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Game Information
Cancun, Mexico
Referee:Zac Brost
Referee:Rochelle Bennett
Referee:Courtney Robinson
2025-26 Standings
| Atlantic Coast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 7-0 | - | 17-3 |
| Duke | 7-0 | - | 12-6 |
| NC State | 6-1 | 1 | 13-5 |
| Syracuse | 5-2 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Virginia | 5-2 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Stanford | 4-2 | 2.5 | 15-4 |
| Virginia Tech | 4-3 | 3 | 14-5 |
| Notre Dame | 4-3 | 3 | 12-5 |
| North Carolina | 3-3 | 3.5 | 14-5 |
| Clemson | 3-3 | 3.5 | 12-6 |
| Georgia Tech | 3-3 | 3.5 | 8-10 |
| Miami | 3-4 | 4 | 11-7 |
| Wake Forest | 2-5 | 5 | 12-7 |
| California | 1-5 | 5.5 | 10-9 |
| Pittsburgh | 1-5 | 5.5 | 8-11 |
| Florida State | 1-5 | 5.5 | 6-12 |
| SMU | 0-6 | 6.5 | 7-11 |
| Boston College | 0-7 | 7 | 4-16 |
| Summit League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 4-0 | - | 15-2 |
| South Dakota State | 4-0 | - | 14-4 |
| South Dakota | 3-1 | 1 | 13-5 |
| Oral Roberts | 3-2 | 1.5 | 10-8 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 2-2 | 2 | 9-9 |
| Kansas City | 2-3 | 2.5 | 5-13 |
| Denver | 1-3 | 3 | 7-10 |
| North Dakota | 1-4 | 3.5 | 4-14 |
| Omaha | 0-5 | 4.5 | 2-18 |
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