ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands—The brackets have been set for the 2021 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam and South Dakota will face Northwestern, Texas A&M and Pitt on three consecutive days in the Reef Tournament from Nov. 25-27 at the University of the Virgin Islands Sports and Fitness Center.
 
South Dakota returns 98 percent of its scoring from last year's 19-6 NCAA Tournament squad. The Coyotes captured their second-straight Summit League Tournament title and advanced the program's third-straight NCAA Tournament under head coach Dawn Plitzuweit. The three-time Summit Coach of the Year boasts a 129-30 overall record in five seasons, topping the league record books for winning percentage (.811).
 
The Coyotes three all-Summit picks in 2020 – Hannah Sjerven, Chloe Lamb and Liv Korngable – all return for the bonus year of eligibility granted by the NCAA. Sjerven is the two-time Summit League Defensive Player of the Year, three-time all-tournament team and two-time all-Summit first team. Lamb was the 2021 Summit Tournament MVP, two-time all-league and two-time all-tournament. Korngable earned both all-Summit second team and all-tournament team this past season.
 
South Dakota's path through the Reef Tournament begins with NCAA Tournament qualifier Northwestern at 4:45 p.m. (CT) on Thanksgiving Day. NCAA Sweet 16 team Texas A&M will be South Dakota's second opponent at 7 p.m. (CT) on Friday, Nov. 26. The Coyotes will wrap up the tournament with Pitt at 4:45 p.m. (CT) on Saturday, Nov. 27.

This marks South Dakota's first meeting with all three programs.

The champion of each division will be determined by best record. Each game will air live on ESPN3 or ESPN+.
 
More information on fan packages and tickets will come later this year.
 
For updates on the tournament visit paradisejam.com.
 
South Dakota Reef Tournament Schedule

Opponent	Tip-Off (CT)	Date
Northwestern	4:45 p.m.	Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021
Texas A&M	7 p.m.	Friday, Nov. 26, 2021
Pitt	4:45 p.m.	Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021