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FORT WAYNE, Ind. | South Dakota wrapped up its second straight Summit League women's basketball title after downing Fort Wayne 90-63 in a conference game at Gates Sports Center here Thursday.

The Coyotes jumped to a 23-5 lead after one quarter and never trailed, shooting 61.2 percent from the field (30 of 49) and 50 percent from beyond the three-point arc (6 of 12).

Tia Hemiller scored 14 points to lead South Dakota while Nicole Seekamp had 11 and Kate Liveringhouse 10.

The Coyotes (23-5 overall, 14-1 Summit) have one more loop game at IUPUI on Saturday before competing in the Summit League tournament and an automatic NCAA tournament berth starting March 5.

Kamilah Carter scored a game-high 21 points for the Mastadons (6-22 overall, 2-13 Summit).

SOUTH DAKOTA (90)

Tia Hemiller 6-6 0-0 14, Kelly Stewart 1-4 2-2 5, Margaret McCloud 3-5 0-0 6, Caitlin Duffy 2-3 4-4 9, Nicole Seekamp 4-9 3-4 11, Jasmine Trimboli 1-2 2-4 4, Allison Arens 0-0 0-0 0, Jaycee Bradley 2-4 0-0 5, Bridget Arens 2-2 5-6 9, Madeline Homoly 1-3 2-2 4, Kate Liveringhouse 4-5 2-3 10, Heidi Hoff 2-4 0-0 5, Abigail Fogg 2-3 4-4 8. Totals 30-49 24-29 90

FORT WAYNE (63)