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South Dakota State Jackrabbits women's basketball

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Location
  
Brookings, SD

Colors
  
Blue and Yellow

Conference
  
Summit League

Nickname
  
Jackrabbits

Home
  
Away

Arena
  
Frost Arena

South Dakota State Jackrabbits women's basketball

University
  
South Dakota State University

Head coach
  
Aaron Johnston (10th year)

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits women's basketball team is part of the athletic program at South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota. The NCAA Division I team is a member of The Summit League. The Jackrabbits head coach is Aaron Johnston.

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The team has had great success throughout its history, compiling an 841–375 overall record through the 2012/2013 season. In 2003, they won a NCAA Division II national title when they defeated Northern Kentucky by a score of 65–50. The Jackrabbits played in the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 – each of their first five years of eligibility. The Jackrabbits have compiled a 2–7 record in NCAA Tournament play. The Jackrabbits have also played in the 2007, 2008, 2014, and 2017 Women's WNIT Tournaments. In their Division I history, the team has compiled four regular season titles and seven postseason titles. The 2008–2009 team was ranked #14 in ESPN/USA Today Division I Coaches Poll en route to a 32–3 record and received large amounts of national media coverage.

NCAA Division I Tournament results

The Jackrabbits have appeared in seven NCAA Division I Tournaments. Their record is 2–7.

WNIT Tournament Results

The Jackrabbits have appeared in four WNIT Tournaments. Their record is 7–4.

Arenas

  • Frost Arena 1973–present
  • Media coverage

    All home and road games are covered on the Jackrabbit Sports Network. The broadcast range of the Jackrabbit Sports Network covers eight states (South Dakota, Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, and Wyoming), and consists of the following stations:

  • WNAX 570AM (Flagship Station)
  • KJJQ 910AM
  • KRKI 99.1FM
  • KGFX 1060AM
  • KSDR 1480AM
  • The team does not have an official television partner, but Jackrabbit games have been televised on Midco Sports Net, ESPN2, ESPNU, and local television networks.

    References

    South Dakota State Jackrabbits women's basketball Wikipedia