Northern Arizona University women's basketball will face South Dakota in the WNIT second round on March 26 at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center in Vermillion, S.D. The game will be broadcast on The Summit League Network. South Dakota, led by Grace Larkin, won its first-round game, and the winner between NAU and South Dakota will move on to face the winner of Wyoming/UTSA in the Super 16.

The Big Picture

The matchup highlights Northern Arizona's second consecutive WNIT appearance and the program's record-breaking season with 25 wins. South Dakota poses a tough challenge, having a successful postseason history and led by standout player Grace Larkin.

By the Numbers
  • South Dakota defeated UC Riverside 72-57 in the first round.
  • NAU finished the season with a 25-9 record and 15-3 in conference play.
State of Play
  • NAU faces South Dakota in the WNIT second round on March 26.
  • The winner will advance to the Super 16 to play the winner of Wyoming/UTSA.
  • Northern Arizona had a record-breaking season with 25 wins, the most in program history.
  • The Lumberjacks have established themselves as a competitive force, with multiple players receiving All-Big Sky honors.
Bottom Line

The WNIT matchup between Northern Arizona and South Dakota presents a significant opportunity for NAU to showcase its success this season. With a record-breaking number of wins, the Lumberjacks are poised for a competitive game against a seasoned opponent in South Dakota, setting the stage for a thrilling battle on the court.