Huskers Hit Road for Showdown at South Dakota State
The Nebraska women's basketball team takes to the road for the first time in 2012-13 when the Huskers clash with South Dakota State in Brookings on Sunday afternoon. Tip-off between the Huskers (3-0) and Jackrabbits (1-2) is set for 2 p.m.
Nebraska heads into Sunday's game after completing a perfect 3-0 home stand with a 77-55 win over Northern Arizona on Friday. South Dakota State comes into the Sunday showdown with a 1-2 record, following a 63-54 loss to Creighton in the Jackrabbits' home opener. Although the Jackrabbits are relatively new to the NCAA Division I ranks, they have become a perennial NCAA Tournament team out of the Summit League under Coach Aaron Johnston. The Jacks have made four straight NCAA Tournament appearances.
Sophomore Megan Waytashek has led SDSU with 12.3 points per game through three contests, while senior guard Ashley Eide has added 10.7 points and 2.7 assists per game. Senior center Katie Lingle ranks No. 3 on the team in scoring and second in rebounding with 9.0 points and 5.7 boards per game off the bench.
While the Jacks have struggled to hit their stride in the early going this season, Coach Aaron Johnston has proven over the past 13 years that he knows how to push the right buttons to produce winning teams in March.
Sunday's game will be the first-ever meeting between Nebraska and South Dakota State in Brookings. Nebraska leads the all-time series with South Dakota State 2-1, including an 80-71 victory over the Jackrabbits last season.
Probable Starters:
Nebraska Cornhuskers
3 - Hailie Sample - 6-1 - So. - F
23 - Emily Cady - 6-2 - So. - F
35 - Jordan Hooper - 6-2 - Jr. - F
00 - Lindsey Moore - 5-9 - Sr. - G
13 - Brandi Jeffery - 5-7 - So. - G
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
40 - Mariah Clarin - 6-1 - So. - F
21 - Leah Dietel - 6-1 - Sr. - F
24 - Megan Waytashek - 6-0 - So. - F
4 - Gabrielle Boever - 5-8 - So. - G
30 - Ashley Eide - 5-9 - Sr. - G
SDSU fansite: Jackrabbit Women's Basketball
Huskers Hit Road for Showdown at SDSU huskers.com
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