Northern Arizona University women's basketball team's season ended with a 79-65 loss to South Dakota in the second round of the WNIT at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center in Vermillion, S.D. Northern Arizona led 37-31 at halftime but was outscored 48-28 in the second half. Leia Beattie led with 19 points, while South Dakota's free throws and turnovers were crucial factors in the game.

By the Numbers
  • NAU's record-setting season ends at 25-10.
  • South Dakota advances to the Super 16 with a 23-12 record.
  • Leia Beattie scored 19 points and made 5-of-12 from three-point range.
  • NAU shot 32.5% from the field with 10 three-pointers.
  • South Dakota outscored NAU 48-28 in the second half.
Yes, But

Despite a strong first half, Northern Arizona couldn't maintain the lead and struggled with free throws and turnovers, leading to South Dakota's comeback victory.

State of Play
  • NAU ended its season with a 25-10 record.
  • South Dakota advanced to the Super 16 with a 23-12 record.
  • Leia Beattie led NAU with 19 points and 7 rebounds.
  • South Dakota excelled in free throws, making 27-of-28.
What's Next

After the loss, Northern Arizona will look to build on its success for the upcoming seasons and continue improving the program.

Bottom Line

Despite a hard-fought effort, Northern Arizona fell short against South Dakota in the second round of the WNIT, ending a record-setting season at 25-10.