South Dakota State handed Northern Iowa its first loss of the season, pulling away for a 76-54 win in Brookings. The Panthers never led and couldn’t match the Jackrabbits’ shooting, especially in the second half. Jenna Twedt scored 18 points, while Elise Jaeger added 12 points and 16 rebounds.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: South Dakota State 76, UNI 54.
  • SDSU shot 50.9% from the field and 41.7% from 3-point range.
  • UNI was outscored 40-28 in the second half.
  • Jaeger finished with 12 points, 16 rebounds and 3 steals.
Yes, But

UNI had stretches of resistance, including a 7-5 edge to open the second quarter, but SDSU’s late first-half run restored a double-digit lead. Jaeger’s rebounding and Twedt’s scoring were bright spots in a game where the Panthers struggled to find an offensive rhythm after halftime.

State of Play
  • UNI is 1-1 overall and 5-15 all time against South Dakota State.
  • Jaeger recorded her first double-double of the season, tying her career high with 16 rebounds.
What's Next

The Panthers visit Iowa on Thursday, Nov. 12, with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT.

Bottom Line

UNI’s first road test exposed the challenge of keeping pace with a hot-shooting opponent; the Panthers will look to reset against Iowa and build around Twedt’s scoring and Jaeger’s presence on the boards.