BROOKINGS, S.D. (Interstat) — Brooklyn Meyer recorded a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead South Dakota State to a 79-65 victory over Rice in a non-conference women’s basketball game Friday night at Frost Arena.

The Jackrabbits used a strong second quarter to pull away for good, improving to 2-0 on the young season before a crowd of 2,151. The Owls, in their season opener, fell to 0-1.

The game was tightly contested through the first quarter, which ended in a 16-16 tie. South Dakota State seized control in the second period, outscoring Rice 22-18 to take a 38-34 lead into halftime. The Jackrabbits extended their advantage by outscoring the Owls 19-16 in the third quarter and 22-15 in the fourth to secure the win.

Meyer, a 6-foot-2 sophomore from Larchwood, Iowa, was efficient from the field and added four blocks in 34 minutes of action. She was complemented by a dominant performance on the glass from Maggie Hartwig, who hauled in 14 rebounds to go with four points and two blocks.

The Jackrabbits’ backcourt also made significant contributions. Emilee Fox scored 13 points, while Mahli Abdouch came off the bench to add 12 points. Katie Vasecka also chipped in 14 points for South Dakota State.

Rice was led by Dominique Ennis, who scored 17 points, and Victoria Flores, who added 16 points. Hailey Adams pulled down 11 rebounds for the Owls.

South Dakota State’s offense proved more effective, scoring 79 points on 76 possessions for an offensive rating of 103.7. Rice managed 65 points on 85 possessions, an offensive rating of 76.4. The Jackrabbits capitalized on their opportunities at the free-throw line, making 25 of 34 attempts, while Rice went 13 for 15.

Defensively, South Dakota State forced 11 Rice turnovers while committing only eight and also blocked six shots.

The Jackrabbits entered the game as heavy favorites, with statistical models giving them a 96.8 percent probability to win, and they delivered with a balanced effort to remain undefeated. Rice will look to rebound in its next contest.