VERMILLION, S.D. — The South Dakota women's basketball program, coming off a 77-60 victory over St. Thomas Thursday, plays host to Omaha Saturday for the annual Alumni Game at 1 p.m. inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.
 
HOW TO FOLLOW ALONG
South Dakota and Omaha will tip at 1 p.m. on Abbott Court inside the SCSC. The game is being broadcasted on Midco Sports and can also be found on the Summit League Network powered by Midco Sports Plus. Fans can also tune into the game on KVHT 106.3 FM or the Varsity Network App with the voice of Coyote Women's Basketball Jerry Palleschi on the call.
 
ABOUT THE COYOTES
• South Dakota has started to heat up as the weather gets colder, winning four of the last five outings, including a 2-1 start to Summit League play.
• So far this season, Grace Larkins leads South Dakota and the Summit League in points (23.5), rebounds (9.2), assists (5.6), and minutes (36.8) per game.
• Four of the five Coyote starters have started in all 16 games this season. Five Coyotes have made starts as the fifth starter.
 
SCOUTING THE MAVERICKS
• Omaha makes the trip to Vermillion Saturday coming off a loss at South Dakota State Thursday night.
• The Mavericks gave South Dakota State a fight in the first half, only trailing by eight, 43-35, at the break. The Jacks ran away in the second half to defeat the Mavericks 93-55.
• Two Omaha athletes average double figures: Grace Cave(12.9) and Ja Harvey (12.8 ppg).
• The Mavericks are 1-1 in Summit League play. Omaha's first four games of the conference slate are against the four Dakota schools
 
LAST TIME OUT
• South Dakota earned a 77-60 win over St. Thomas on the home floor Thursday night.
• Larkins recorded her third straight double-double with 34 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists.
• Two other Coyotes scored in double figures as Adara Groman put in 11 points and Cassidy Carson added 10.
• The Coyotes have now won four straight games against St. Thomas and three straight on the home court.
 
INSIDE THE OMAHA SERIES
• The Coyotes and Mavericks meet for the 92nd time in series history.
• Last season, the Coyotes and Mavericks split the season series with each team winning their road game.
• Last season's Omaha victory in Vermillion was the first time the Mavericks won in Vermillion since 2006.
• In the game in Vermillion last season, Carley Duffney totaled 12 points and eight rebounds while Grace Larkins added nine points and 12 boards.
• The only opponent South Dakota has faced more than Omaha (92nd meeting Saturday) is South Dakota State (101).
 
SUMMIT LEAGUE SUCCESS
• The Coyotes have nine total Summit League titles, five regular season and four tournament titles.
• South Dakota is 185-60 against Summit League (previously Mid-Continent) opponents all-time.
• The Coyotes have a winning record against 13 of the 14 opponents.
• South Dakota has more wins against Omaha (23) than any other Summit League opponent.
• The Coyotes haven't had a losing record in conference play since joining the Summit League during the 2011-12 season.