DURHAM, N.C. (Interstat) — Duke dominated South Dakota State from the start for a 97-54 women’s basketball victory Thursday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

The Blue Devils built a 55-28 halftime lead and never relented, improving to 5-6. The Jackrabbits fell to 10-3. Taina Mair led all scorers with 22 points for Duke, while Toby Fournier added 20. Riley Nelson contributed 15 points and seven assists. Duke shot efficiently from the floor, while South Dakota State struggled offensively. Claire Sheppard dished one assist for the Jackrabbits. Attendance was 1,329.