South Dakota State, as the No. 12 seed, will face off against No. 5 Utah in the NCAA Tournament First Round in Spokane, Washington. SDSU rides a 21-game winning streak, with a program record of 27-5 this season. Utah, at 22-10, is making its 20th NCAA Tournament appearance.

The Big Picture

SDSU enters the tournament with an impressive winning streak, while Utah aims to make an impact in their 20th NCAA Tournament appearance under Coach Lynne Roberts.

By the Numbers
  • SDSU has won 21 consecutive games, with a 27-5 season record.
  • Utah is making its 20th NCAA Tournament appearance, holding a 2-1 series edge against SDSU.
State of Play
  • SDSU is 11-5 all-time in the NCAA Tournament.
  • Utah holds a 2-1 series edge against SDSU.
  • Brooklyn Meyer leads SDSU in scoring with 17.0 PPG, while Paige Meyer is eight points shy of 1,000 in her career.
  • SDSU ranks 5th in the country in 3-point percentage and 10th in overall field goal percentage.
  • Tori Nelson has started 145 games in her career, the most in program history.
Bottom Line

South Dakota State faces Utah in the NCAA Tournament with a remarkable 21-game win streak, reflecting a program of consistent success and a potent offense led by key players like Brooklyn and Paige Meyer.