The 2021–22 South Dakota State Jackrabbits women's basketball team represented

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in the

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. The Jackrabbits, led by 22nd-year head coach Aaron Johnston, compete in the

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. They played their home games in Frost Arena in

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Previous season

The

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went 21–4 overall and 14–0 in conference play, finishing first in the Summit League. South Dakota State lost in the quarterfinals in an upset to #8 seed

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, but still qualified for the

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as an at-large bid. In the 2021 NCAA tournament, the Jacks received a nine seed in the River Walk Regional and played

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, to whom they lost 55–72.

Departures

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Roster

Schedule

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Rankings

Honors

Summit League Player of the Week

* December 27, 2021 – Paige Meyer * February 14, 2022 – Myah Selland

Postseason awards

*Summit League Coach of the Year *: Aaron Johnston * All-Summit League Team *:Myah Selland, First team *:Paige Meyer, Second team *:Paiton Burckhard, Honorable Mention *:Tylee Irwin, Honorable Mention *:Tori Nelson, Honorable Mention *Summit League All-Defensive Team *:Tylee Irwin *Summit League All-Newcomer Team *:Paige Meyer * WNIT Most Valuable Player *:Myah Selland *WNIT All-Tournament Team *:Myah Selland *:Haleigh Timmer

References

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