Rapid City, SD – This Saturday, The Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City will serve as the geographical neutral ground as South Dakota State University takes on the University of Montana in a women’s basketball matchup. The non-conference contest tips off at 6 p.m.
The game is a strategic midpoint meeting for both programs. South Dakota State, based in Brookings, South Dakota, sits nearly 400 miles east of Rapid City. Traveling from the opposite direction, the University of Montana Lady Griz hail from Missoula, approximately 650 miles west of the city.
The Jackrabbits enter the contest coming off a recent NCAA Tournament appearance and aim to secure a crucial early-season win. The Lady Griz, meanwhile, look to test themselves against a strong Summit League opponent far from their home court. Tonight’s game is a showcase event for high-level NCAA Division I basketball in western South Dakota.