The South Dakota State soccer team will open play in the first round of the 2021 Women's College Cup against No. 4 seed Pepperdine, the team learned during a selection show watch party Monday afternoon. The Jackrabbits earned their sixth NCAA postseason berth, and second in the last three seasons, after defeating Denver for the Summit League Title.
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South Dakota State (17-3-1) and Pepperdine (15-3-1) will square off Saturday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. (CT) in Malibu, Calif. at Tari Frahm Rokus Field with the winner advancing to play either South Florida or North Carolina State in the second round.
E-tickets will cost $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for children. Patrons must purchase tickets prior to arriving on campus through the
Pepperdine ticket office.
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The Jackrabbits are 1-4-1 all-time in NCAA postseason contests with the lone win coming against Colorado in 2008, the Jacks' first-ever appearance.
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This will mark the first-ever meeting between South Dakota State and Pepperdine.
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The Jacks' Summit League tournament title marked South Dakota State's fourth championship, and second tournament crown, in five seasons under
Brock Thompson. South Dakota State has amassed a program-record 17 wins during the 2021 season.
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Pepperdine finished third in the West Coast Conference behind co-champions BYU and defending national champions Santa Clara. The Waves have allowed just .567 goals per game this season, the 12
th-best mark nationally, and average 2.37 goals per game.
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Stay tuned to GoJacks.com and Jackrabbit Soccer social media channels for additional tournament coverage in the coming days.
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