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Jacks Stay Unbeaten In Summit

Jacks Stay Unbeaten In Summit

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South Dakota State men and women’s basketball teams tallied wins over Western Illinois over the weekend.

South Dakota State women’s basketball coach Aaron Johnston set The Summit League records for wins as the Jackrabbits recorded an 84-48 win over Western Illinois Saturday afternoon in front of 2,129 fans at Frost Arena.

The win gives Johnston 144 victories in Summit League play and 261 overall wins since the Jackrabbits entered The Summit League in 2007-08.

Junior Macy Miller tied her career high with 31 points to lead South Dakota State, now 16-4 overall and 5-0 in league play.

South Dakota State rolled to its eighth straight win Saturday night with a 98-70 dismantling of Western Illinois behind double figure scoring efforts from seven Jackrabbits.

SDSU (17-5, 5-0 Summit League) kept its league record unblemished with the victory.

David Jenkins Jr. led all scorers with 27 points.

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