BROOKINGS, South Dakota -- The Drake University women's basketball team fell to South Dakota State, 84-66, in the Women's National Invite Tournament in the round of 16 Thursday evening.
SDSU opened the game with a shot beyond the arc, to which junior forward Maggie Bair retaliated with a layup to start the first half battle.
Freshman guard Katie Dinnebier tied the game with 7:37 left in the first quarter, 7-7. The Jackrabbits quickly responded with after a pair of free throws made by Myah Selland.
The Bulldogs went on an 8-0 run to finish off the first quarter and lead 22-19.