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Tabor Teel - 12/6/25
Aston Carder
59
Valley City State (N.D.) VCSU 5-4, 2-3 Frontier
70
Winner #4 Dakota State (S.D.) DSU 10-1, 5-0 Frontier
Valley City State (N.D.) VCSU
5-4, 2-3 Frontier
59
Final
70
#4 Dakota State (S.D.) DSU
10-1, 5-0 Frontier
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Valley City State (N.D.) VCSU 19 14 12 14 59
#4 Dakota State (S.D.) DSU 21 11 19 19 70

Game Recap: #4 Women's Basketball | | Nick Huntimer, Dakota State University Sports Information Director

WBK: #4 Dakota State completes six-game homestand undefeated, pulls away past Valley City State (N.D.)

Dakota State (S.D.) stays undefeated in Frontier Conference play and at home this season

December 6, 2025

MADISON, S.D. – No. 4 ranked Dakota State (S.D.) used a decisive second half surge to secure a 70–59 Frontier Conference victory over Valley City State (N.D.) Saturday evening at the DSU Fieldhouse. The Trojans improve to 10–1 overall and 5–0 in Frontier play, while VCSU drops to 5–4 (2–3 Frontier).

Dakota State completed their season-high six-game home stand undefeated, improving their home record to 7-0 this season (1-0 record at the Madison High School).  The Trojans also earned their double-digit wins for the seventh consecutive season.

DSU earned their seventh straight victory.
 
First Quarter Highlights
Dakota State and Valley City State traded early leads, combining for six lead changes and two ties in the opening period.
  • Bria Wasmund buried three first-quarter triples, sparking DSU to 21 points.
  • VCSU matched with 19, led by Ellie Braaten, who hit two threes and scored six early points.
    DSU held a 21–19 lead after one.
Second Quarter Highlights
Both teams cooled offensively, combining for 25 total points.
  • Teel added six more in the period, continuing to dominate the paint.
  • Teel and Wasmund each scored 12 points in the first half.
VCSU led 33-32 by halftime. 
Third Quarter Highlights
Dakota State built momentum behind its rebounding and physicality.
  • Teel scored seven in the third and continued to control the glass.
  • Mackenzi Simmons knocked down two threes in a quick burst to extend the lead.
DSU outscored VCSU 19–12 in the frame to enter the fourth ahead 51–45.
Fourth Quarter Highlights
The Vikings cut into the lead multiple times behind Braaten's sixth three of the night, but DSU's frontcourt put the game away.
  • Teel added eight more points in the fourth period.
  • Cassidy Shute delivered six fourth-quarter points, including key free throws (6-of-8 FT overall).
    DSU won the quarter 19–14 to seal the 11-point win.
Dakota State Leaders
Tabor Teel – 27 points (season-high), season-high 15 rebounds (5 offensive), 4 assists, 2 blocks (double-double; 10-of-16 field goals, 7-of-8 free-throws
Bria Wasmund – 12 points, 4-of-10 3-point field goals
Caitlin Dyer – 6 points, 4 steals, 1 block
Cierra Watkins – 7 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists
Angelina Chapple: 4 points, 4 rebounds, block, steal
Brooke Gunderson: 2 points, 3 offensive rebounds

Team Notes
  • Dakota State shot 37.7 percent overall (26-of-69 field goals), 6-of-29 3-pointers, and 12-of-18 free-throws.
  • The Trojans outrebounded the Vikings 48-37 (20-13 on offensive and 28-24 on defensive).
  • DSU outscored VCSU 26-13 in points off turnovers, 40-18 inside the paint, and 16-10 in second chance points.
Valley City State Leaders
Ellie Braaten – 18 points, 6-of-11 from three
Abby Aslesen – 8 points, 7 rebounds
Cassidy Shute – 10 points

Team Notes
  • VCSU committed 24 turnovers, leading to 26 DSU points off turnovers.
  • Vikings shot 32.8 percent overall (19-of-58 field goals), 6-of-19 3-point field goals and 15-of-25 free-throws.
Up Next
Dakota State begins their six-game road stretch in the Frontier Conference action, starting Friday at (RV) Montana State University-Northern.  The game is set for 6 p.m. (Central Time)/5 p.m. (Mountain Time) tip-off at Armory Gymnasium in Havre, Mont.
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