ST. PAUL, Minn. (Interstat) — South Dakota State led wire-to-wire in an 84-51 rout of Saint Thomas (Minn.) in a women’s basketball game Wednesday at Schoenecker Arena.

The Jackrabbits (18-6, 8-1 Summit) opened a 38-23 halftime lead and cruised behind 21 points from Madison Mathiowetz and 19 from Brooklyn Meyer. The Tommies (10-12, 4-6) were paced by Alyssa Sand’s 12 points.

South Dakota State shot 52.4% from the floor, dominated points in the paint 46-24 and forced 16 turnovers. Saint Thomas shot 44.2% and was out-rebounded 35-22. Attendance was 501.