DSU women fall in second round of NAIA national tournament
The Trojans trailed by one at halftime and were tied at 53 entering the fourth quarter. They shot 53.9% in the second and third quarters.
Tabor Teel led DSU with 19 points. Angela Slattery added 15, and Bria Wasmund chipped in 12.
Dakota State ends season with a 25-5 record.
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