Selland named Player of the Week
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (GoJacks.com) — Myah Selland was named the Summit League Women’s Basketball Player of the Week announced Monday by the league office.
Selland averaged 17.5 points per game as she led the Jackrabbits in wins over Creighton, 66-47, and in overtime over No. 18 Gonzaga , 75-72. The redshirt junior posted the third double-double of her career with 17 points and 11 rebounds while adding four assists against Creighton.
Selland posted 18 points to lead the Jackrabbits to an upset over No. 18 Gonzaga as she shot 50 percent (7-of-14) from the field. She was responsible for sending the game into overtime with an and-one. Additionally, as the Jacks were down 70-69, Selland sank a 3-pointer from the top of the key with 30 second remaining in overtime to give SDSU the lead. Gonzaga tied up the game, 72-72, but the Letcher native executed a perfect assist to Lindsey Theuninck who hit the game-winning 3-pointer.
The Jackrabbits, 3-0 overall, are scheduled to play Thursday at Kansas State. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m., with coverage on ESPN+(subscription required) and the Jackrabbit Sports Network.
