VERMILLION, S.D. –Drake women’s basketball earned their fifth win of the 2022-23 season with an 83-54 blowout win on the road at South Dakota. The Bulldogs improved to 5-2 and continued their streak of scoring 80+ points in each game this year.

Megan Meyer, the game’s leading scorer with 16 points, scored the first five of the game with a triple and a driving layup. Grace Berg broke Meyer’s hot start with a lefty hook shot of her own. South Dakota eventually made two-straight threes to start their scoring efforts.

Katie Dinnebier dished out four assists in the first quarter on her way to a game-high six assists. Four Bulldogs netted double-digit points led by Megan Meyer’s 16. Maggie followed with 14 points and was just one rebounds away from her 10th career double-double, and second of the year, with nine boards. Grace Berg added a dozen points while Katie Dinnebier chipped in with 11.

Drake will remain on the road for their next matchup when they visit 18th-ranked Creighton on Saturday, Dec. 10. This weekend’s tilt with the Bluejays will be Drake’s third contest against a ranked opponent this season.