South Dakota State Jackrabbits women's basketball
| South Dakota State Jackrabbits | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Conference | Summit League | ||
| Location | Brookings, SD | ||
| Head coach | Aaron Johnston (10th year) | ||
| Arena |
Frost Arena (Capacity: 6,500[1]) | ||
| Nickname | Jackrabbits | ||
| Colors |
Blue and Yellow[2] | ||
| Uniforms | |||
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| NCAA/AIAW Tournament appearances | |||
| 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016 | |||
| Conference tournament champions | |||
| 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016 | |||
| Conference regular season champions | |||
| 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014 | |||
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits women's basketball team is part of the athletic program at South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota. The NCAA Division I team is a member of The Summit League. The Jackrabbits head coach is Aaron Johnston.
The team has had great success throughout its history, compiling an 841-375 overall record through the 2012/2013 season. In 2003, they won a NCAA Division II national title when they defeated Northern Kentucky by a score of 65-50. The Jackrabbits played in the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 - each of their first five years of eligibility. The Jackrabbits have compiled a 1-5 record in NCAA Tournament play. The Jackrabbits also played in the 2007 and 2008 Women's WNIT Tournament. In their Division I history, the team has compiled four regular season titles and seven postseason titles. The 2008-2009 team was ranked #14 in ESPN/USA Today Division I Coaches Poll en route to a 32-3 record and received large amounts of national media coverage.
NCAA Division I Tournament results
The Jackrabbits have appeared in seven NCAA Division I Tournaments. Their record is 2-7.
| Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result/Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | #7 | First Round Second Round |
TCU Baylor |
W 90-55 L 58-60 |
| 2010 | #14 | First Round | Oklahoma | L 57-68 |
| 2011 | #15 | First Round | Xavier | L 56-72 |
| 2012 | #13 | First Round | Purdue | L 68-83 |
| 2013 | #13 | First Round | South Carolina | L 53-74 |
| 2015 | #14 | First Round | Oregon State | L 62-74 |
| 2016 | #12 | First Round Second Round |
Miami Stanford |
W 74-71 L 65-66 |
Arenas
- Frost Arena 1973–present
Head coaches
| # | Name | Term |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norma Boetel | 1966–1969 |
| 2 | Ruth Marske | 1970-71 |
| 3 | Norma Boetel | 1972 |
| 4 | Jenny Johnson | 1973 |
| 5 | Norma Boetel | 1974–1975 |
| 6 | Cindy Davis | 1976-77 |
| 7 | Mary Ingram | 1978–1983 |
| 8 | Nancy Neiber | 1984–1998 |
| 9 | Nancy Neiber and Aaron Johnston | 1999–2000 |
| 10 | Aaron Johnston | 2000–present |
Media coverage
All home and road games are covered on the Jackrabbit Sports Network. The broadcast range of the Jackrabbit Sports Network covers eight states (South Dakota, Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, and Wyoming), and consists of the following stations:
The team does not have an official television partner, but Jackrabbit games have been televised on Midco Sports Net, ESPN2, ESPNU, and local television networks.