BROOKINGS, S.D. – The South Dakota State women’s women’s opened its 2019 Summit League Championship, presented by U.S. Special Warfare run with a 1-0 victory over Oral Roberts Thursday night. The Jackrabbits (15-4-1), who clinched a spot in Saturday’s title game with the victory, blasted the Golden Eagles’ defense all evening with 15 total shots, firing 10 on target. Cecilia Limongi recorded her first-career score on the game’s only goal, while Maya Hansen notched her third assist of the campaign. Leah Manuleleua had a team-high five shots (and three shots on goal) in the game. Maggie Smither posted her 14th shutout of the season, recording two saves in goal. South Dakota State and Denver face off in the Summit League Championship Saturday at noon in Brookings with the winner advancing to the NCAA Post Season Tournament.
