TULSA, Okla. (Interstat) — In a Summit League women’s basketball thriller defined by a relentless offensive duel, Brooklyn Meyer’s dominant 44-point performance propelled South Dakota State to a narrow 95-93 victory over Oral Roberts on Thursday night at the Mabee Center.

The game, witnessed by 1,274 fans, was a tense affair that featured 14 ties and 15 lead changes, with neither team ever leading by more than eight points. The final sequence provided the night’s defining drama. Trailing 93-91 with under 10 seconds to play, Oral Roberts’ Gentry Baldwin, a 5-foot-5 guard from Bixby, Oklahoma, sank a deep 3-pointer to put the Golden Eagles ahead 93-92 with just seven seconds remaining.

South Dakota State, without a timeout to advance the ball, inbounded to Meyer. The 6-foot-2 junior from Larchwood, Iowa, drove the length of the court, drew the defense, and dished to a cutting Madison Mathiowetz. The guard from Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, converted the layup while being fouled with one second on the clock. Mathiowetz calmly sank the ensuing free throw to complete the three-point play and secure the Jackrabbits’ heart-stopping win.

Meyer’s outing was a masterpiece of efficiency and power, scoring her 44 points on 17-of-24 shooting from the field while adding four assists and three blocks in 35 minutes. Her performance anchored a South Dakota State offense that shot 56% for the game. Mathiowetz provided critical support with 23 points, and Hadley Thul added 14.

Oral Roberts, which fell to 13-13 overall and in league play, was led by a balanced and determined attack. Jalei Oglesby scored 19 points, Anna Trusty had 18, and Gentry Baldwin finished with 15. Ari Gordon contributed 14 points and three blocks for the Golden Eagles, who shot 51% as a team but were ultimately undone by South Dakota State’s final possession.

The contest was a stark contrast to the teams’ first meeting on Jan. 10, a 103-76 rout by South Dakota State in Brookings. This time, Oral Roberts matched the Jackrabbits basket for basket throughout. The first quarter ended tied at 26, and South Dakota State took a slim 42-41 lead into halftime. The third quarter saw Oral Roberts edge ahead 64-62, setting the stage for a frantic fourth period where the lead changed hands nine times.

The Golden Eagles seemed to seize momentum when Baldwin’s late 3-pointer silenced the traveling Jackrabbit faithful, but Meyer and Mathiowetz had the final answer. The victory improved South Dakota State to 21-6 overall and strengthened its position atop the Summit League standings.

South Dakota State, which entered the game as a heavy favorite according to statistical projections, now looks ahead to a road contest at Denver on Saturday. Oral Roberts will aim to rebound on the same day at Missouri-Kansas City.