OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha women's basketball program takes on South Dakota State tomorrow, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. in Brookings, S.D.
The Mavericks meet the Jackrabbits for the second time this season and hit the road after four-straight conference home games. Fans can follow the action via 1180 Zone 2, as Jon Schriner will be on the call.
OPENING TIP
• Omaha and South Dakota State meet for the 75th time in the series history, with the Jackrabbits holding a 41-33 advantage.
• Mariah Murdie leads the team with 9.9 points per game and 5.9 rebounds per contest.
• In league play, the sophomore averages 13.4 points per game.
• Recently, Omaha fell 74-65 against North Dakota State inside Baxter Arena two nights ago.
• In that game, Rayanna Carter posted a career-high 20 points on 8-for-11 shooting.
• Murdie is coming off a 13-point performance, which marked her 11th double-digit scoring effort this season.
• The Mavericks look to erase a seven-game skid in league play.
SCOUTING SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
The Jackrabbits sit at 17-7 overall and 9-1 in league play. South Dakota State is coming off a 75-61 win over Oral Roberts on the road Feb. 1. Since the team's 83-48 defeat at South Dakota, the Jackrabbits have won three-straight league games.
Paiton Burckhard leads the team and ranks fifth in the league with 14.7 points per game. Tagyn Larson follows with 11.4 points per game as the other Jackrabbit averaging double figures.
LAST MEETING WITH SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
Omaha fell 68-51 in its Summit League opener to the Jackrabbits Dec. 29, 2019, in Baxter Arena. The trio of Claire Killian, Josie Filer and Ella Ogier combined for 36 of the team's 51 points. Killian led the way with 14, while Filer and Ogier notched 11 apiece. Filer also recorded a team-high six boards in the game. Paiton Burckhard nearly had a double-double with a game-high 21 points and nine rebounds on 10-of-16 shooting. Rylie Cascio Jensen was the only other Jackrabbit in double figures with 14 points.
LOOKING AHEAD
Omaha's next game is on the road with a Thursday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. against Oral Roberts. For more information, visit OMavs.com.
