SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The University of North Dakota women's basketball team saw its season come to an end in the Summit League Tournament, falling to No. 1 South Dakota State, 84-55, on Saturday afternoon at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. The Fighting Hawks finished the season with a 12-19 overall record.

South Dakota State set the tone early, jumping to a 22-11 lead after the first quarter while shooting 61.5% (8-of-13) from the field. UND shot 27.8% (5-of-18), led by Kiera Pemberton with six points that came in the first three minutes.

The Jackrabbits continued to control the pace in the second period, outscoring UND 12-10 to take a 34-21 advantage into halftime.

The Hawks put together a stronger offensive showing in the third quarter, scoring 19 points while shooting 42.9% (6-of-14) from the field, including 60% (3-of-5) from beyond the arc. However, SDSU countered with a 26-point frame to maintain its double-digit cushion.

The Jackrabbits sealed the game in the fourth quarter, outscoring North Dakota 24-15 while hitting key shots to close out the contest.

Postgame Notes:

• Kiera Pemberton led UND with 23 points, shooting 8-of-15 from the field and 5-of-6 from the free-throw line.
• Mikayla Aumer and Nevaeh Ferrara Horne each contributed six points.
• Fatima Ibrahim recorded nine rebounds and two points, while also adding two blocks.
• UND struggled offensively, shooting 29.3% (17-of-58) from the field and 29.6% (8-of-27) from three.
• SDSU shot 44.4% (32-of-72) from the floor and outrebounded UND 54-26.
• The Jackrabbits held a 42-12 advantage in points in the paint and a 22-4 edge in second-chance points.

How It Happened:
Q1: UND 11, SDSU 22
Q2: UND 10, SDSU 12
Q3: UND 19, SDSU 26
Q4: UND 15, SDSU 24

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