SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota senior guard Grace Larkins averaged 31.0 ppg, 7.0 rpg and 6.5 apg in a pair of games at the Music City Classic to pick up an all-tournament team nod and the latest Summit League Women’s Basketball Peak Performer of the Week award.
In the 79-69 victory over Dayton, Larkins poured in a game-high 32 points to pace the Coyotes. She shot 50 percent from the floor (12-for-24), pulled down seven rebounds and dished out a pair of assists in 39 minutes of play.
Larkins turned in another 30-plus point game in the 95-88 loss to Arizona State to close off the Classic. She went 12-for-21 from the floor, good for 30 points and dished out a career-high 11 assists. The Altoona, Iowa native also pulled down a team-best seven rebounds and stole the ball once in the loss.
Grace Larkins, South Dakota
Sr | G | Altoona, Iowa
- Collected the third weekly award of her career, first of the season
- Averaged 31.0 ppg, 7.0 rpg and 6.5 apg to earn Music City Classic all-tournament team honors
- Poured in 32 points on 12-for-24 shooting from the field and added seven rebounds in the win over Dayton
- Recorded a double-double of 30 points and a career-high 11 assists with seven rebounds in the loss to Arizona State
- Now has the second most 30-plus point games in USD history with six
Also nominated: Jordan Jones (Denver), Emani Bennett (Kansas City), Walker Demers (North Dakota), Molly Lenz (North Dakota State), Ja Harvey (Omaha), Emily Robinson (Oral Roberts), Brooklyn Meyer (South Dakota State), Jo Langbehn (St. Thomas)
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Grace Larkins, South Dakota
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