USD Leads Summit League Commissioners Cup Standings After Winter Sports

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.— Second-place finishes in four of six Summit League winter sports helped South Dakota maintain its lead in the Commissioner’s Cup standings released Friday by the conference office. The Coyotes and South Dakota State lead the field with 56.5 points each. North Dakota State is 10 points behind in third place. In addition to the overall count, the Summit League recognizes a women’s all-sport award and men’s all-sport award. The Coyotes, who have won the last two Dr. Helen Smiley Women’s All-Sport Awards, extended their lead during the winter season. USD has 40 points while SDSU has 32.5 and North Dakota State and Denver have 29 points each. South Dakota State leads the Dr. William Steinbrecher men’s all-sport standings with 24 points, North Dakota State is second with 17.5 points and South Dakota is in third place with 16.5 points.
Commissioner’s Cup (Winter Standings)
1. South Dakota 56.5
1. South Dakota State 56.5
3. North Dakota State 46.5
4. Denver 39.0
5. Omaha 33.0
6. Oral Roberts 30.0
7. Purdue Fort Wayne 29.5
8. North Dakota 28.5
9. Western Illinois 21.5
Dr. Helen Smiley Women’s All-Sport Award Standings
1. South Dakota 40.0
2. South Dakota State 32.5
3. North Dakota State 29.0
3. Denver 29.0
5. Omaha 21.0
5. North Dakota 21.0
7. Oral Roberts 20.5
8. Purdue Fort Wayne 16.0
9. Western Illinois 13.0
Dr. William Steinbrecher Men’s All-Sport Award Standings
1. South Dakota State 24.0
2. North Dakota State 17.5
3. South Dakota 16.5
4. Purdue Fort Wayne 13.5
5. Omaha 12.0
6. Denver 10.0
7. Oral Roberts 9.5
8. Western Illinois 8.5
9. North Dakota 7.5