South Dakota State’s Larson garners weekly accolades
South Dakota State’s Larson garners weekly accolades
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota State forward Tagyn Larson captured the second Summit League Women's Basketball Player of the Week accolade of her career, league officials released Monday. The senior averaged 20.5 points per game against Big East foe Marquette and Green Bay.
The Sioux Falls, S.D., native started off the week strong leading all scorers with a season-best 22 points in the Jackrabbits 65-58 loss to Marquette. She went 7-for-9 from the field and a perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line while chipping in a team-high six boards.
Larson followed up her season-best performance with a team-leading 19 points in South Dakota State's 60-55 victory over Green Bay. She went 6-for-9 from the field and 4-for-5 from behind the arc against Green Bay. To go along with her 19 points, Larson notched two rebounds, four assists and a game-high three blocks.
Tagyn Larson, South Dakota State
Sr | F | Sioux Falls, S.D.
- Earned the second athlete of the week accolade of her career
- Scored a season-best 22 points against Marquette going 7-for-9 from the field
- Led the Jackrabbits in both contests on the week
- Averaged 20.5 points, 4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 blocks on the week
- Has reached double figures in the last four contests
Also nominated: Olivia Kaufmann (Western Illinois), Michelle Gaislerova (North Dakota State), Alaina Jarnot (North Dakota), Ciara Duffy (South Dakota), Anna Lappenkuper (Purdue Fort Wayne), Lauren Loven (Denver)
Previous Player of the Week
November 11
Ciara Duffy, South Dakota
November 18
Madison Nelson, Denver / Ciara Duffy, South Dakota
November 25
Jaclyn Jarnot, North Dakota
December 2
Madison Nelson, Denver
December 9
Hannah Sjerven, South Dakota
December 16
Hannah Albrecht, Purdue Fort Wayne
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