| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSU | 35 | 44 | 79 |
| SDST | 55 | 28 | 83 |
South Dakota St. upsets No. 12 Penn St. despite blowing 20-point lead
BROOKINGS, S.D. -- Megan Waytashek and Steph Paluch scored 18 points apiece as South Dakota State defeated No. 12 Penn State 83-79 despite squandering a 20-point halftime lead Wednesday night.
The Jackrabbits (7-4) had a 23-point lead when Paluch opened the second half with a 3 and were up 21 with 14:39 left when a Dara Tayler three-point play started a 10-0 run for Penn State. The lead was still in double figures at the 5-minute mark before the Nittany Lions stormed back.
Ariel Edwards, who scored five straight points to pull Penn State within 78-77 with 1:19 left, finished with 24 points, seven rebounds, five blocks, four steals and three assists. Maggie Lucas added 20, and Taylor had a career-high 19.
Mariah Clarin had 13 points for SDSU and helped the Jackrabbits, now 3-13 versus ranked teams, outrebound Penn State 53-42. This is the highest-ranked team SDSU has beaten.
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Georgia Lady Bulldogs land basketball transfer Audrey Warren from Texas Longhorns
Georgia has landed transfer Audrey Warren, who helped Texas reach back-to-back regional finals in the women's NCAA tournament.
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Knight Commission urges NCAA to immediately implement gender, racial equality measures
The Knight Commission on Monday urged the NCAA to act immediately on two proposals to correct racial and gender inequities in NCAA athletics revenue distribution.
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Chuck Love, Nebraska assistant women's basketball coach, resigns after 3-month suspension
Nebraska Cornhuskers assistant women's basketball Chuck Love, who was suspended with pay three months ago, has left the program, the school confirmed Friday.
2021-22 Big Ten Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 14-4 | - | 23-6 |
| Iowa | 14-4 | - | 23-7 |
| Michigan | 13-4 | 0.5 | 22-6 |
| Maryland | 13-4 | 0.5 | 21-8 |
| Indiana | 11-5 | 2 | 22-8 |
| Nebraska | 11-7 | 3 | 24-8 |
| Northwestern | 8-8 | 5 | 17-12 |
| Michigan State | 8-9 | 5.5 | 15-15 |
| Purdue | 7-11 | 7 | 16-14 |
| Minnesota | 7-11 | 7 | 14-17 |
| Penn State | 5-13 | 9 | 11-18 |
| Wisconsin | 5-13 | 9 | 8-21 |
| Rutgers | 3-14 | 10.5 | 11-20 |
| Illinois | 1-13 | 11 | 7-20 |
2021-22 Summit League Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 17-1 | - | 27-5 |
| South Dakota State | 17-1 | - | 23-9 |
| Kansas City | 12-6 | 5 | 23-8 |
| Oral Roberts | 10-8 | 7 | 16-15 |
| North Dakota | 9-9 | 8 | 15-15 |
| North Dakota State | 7-11 | 10 | 11-18 |
| Western Illinois | 5-12 | 11.5 | 14-15 |
| Denver | 5-13 | 12 | 10-20 |
| St. Thomas - Minnesota | 4-14 | 13 | 7-21 |
| Omaha | 3-14 | 13.5 | 7-19 |