GAME 17: South Dakota (11-5, 2-1 Summit) at  North Dakota State (5-12, 0-4 Summit)
When	Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 | 7 p.m. CT
Where	Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse | Fargo, N.D.
TV	None
Watch Online	GoBison.com (Subscription Required)
Radio	Coyote Sports Network: KVHT 106.3 (John Thayer)
Live Stats	GoBison.com
South Dakota Links	Game Notes | Roster | Schedule | Stats
NDSU Links	Game Notes | Roster | Schedule | Stats
Summit League Links	Summit League Notes | Website
Social Media	@SDCoyotesWBB | #FeaRed | #GoYotes

The Series
Thursday is the 65th meeting between the Bison and the Coyotes. Although NDSU leads the all-time series 41-23, USD has a 7-2 edge at the NCAA Division I level. South Dakota has won five straight, dating back to the 2012-13 season.

The Game
South Dakota head coach Amy Williams earned her 75th Coyote win on Saturday against Omaha. A win tonight will tie her with Ryun Williams (2008-12) as the third-winningest coach in program history.

On the court, the Coyotes are led by senior guard Nicole Seekamp. Seekamp is the only player in the nation averaging above 15 points, six assists and three steals per game. Senior guard Tia Hemiller recorded a 12-game streak of scoring in double-doubles this season to boost her average to 12.0 points per game. Hemiller also leads the team in rebounding with 6.3 a contest. Senior center Margaret McCloud and sophomore center Kate Liveringhouse have split time in the post with each averaging above seven points. The pair are sharp shooters as McCloud's 56.5 field-goal percentage ranks second and Liveringhouse's 54.3 percent ranks third in the Summit League this season.

With the graduation of first-team all-league guard Brooke LeMar and her 19.5 points per game, the Bison are off to an 0-4 start in Summit League play and hold an RPI of 337. Sophomore Taylor Thundstedt has sank 50 3-point field goals for third in the nation. Marena Whittle leads the battle of the boards for the Bison as her 169 rebounds ranks 13th in the nation and her seven double-doubles ranks 28th. Whittle leads the Bison in scoring at 17.8 points per game and Thunstedt contributes 16.1.

Last Time Out
South Dakota gritted out an 82-76 home win over Omaha last Saturday. Seekamp had a season-best 26-point performance in the win. Additionally, the Coyotes made their mark in the post with both McCloud and Liveringhouse scoring 11 points. South Dakota outscored Omaha 40-34 in the paint. Senior guard Kelly Stewart added 12 points as the fourth Coyote in double digits.

Leading the League
South Dakota leads the Summit League in points per game (79.0), field-goal percentage (44.4), rebounds (668), rebounds per game (41.8) and assists (285).

#MarchToTheSummit
South Dakota finished 2014-15 with a 13-3 Summit League record and regular season title. The Coyotes only dropped road contests to Oral Roberts, IUPUI, and South Dakota State. The title defense continues Thursday at North Dakota State.