VERMILLION, S.D. (Interstat) — A surging South Dakota women’s basketball team looks to continue its dominant start when it hosts an up-and-down Eastern Washington squad on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the DakotaDome. The Coyotes (8-1) have won seven of their last eight, including a commanding 75-51 road victory at Portland State on Wednesday. Angelina Robles, a key player for South Dakota, led the way with 23 points and has scored 20 or more in three of her last four games. Her versatility was on full display in a 20-point, 14-rebound performance in the team’s lone loss at Wyoming on Nov. 29. Eastern Washington (4-4) arrives after a dramatic 66-65 home win over Denver on Wednesday, secured by a standout 26-point effort from Jaecy Eggers. The Eagles have struggled for consistency, alternating wins and losses over their past six games. Eggers has been a bellwether; in Eastern Washington’s four wins, she averages 17.3 points, but just 9.8 points in their four losses. The matchup pits South Dakota’s stout defense, which has held four opponents under 45 points, against an Eastern Washington offense that has been volatile. The Eagles are 0-3 on the road this season, with losses at Arizona State, Gonzaga and Portland by an average of 17.3 points. South Dakota has protected its home court, winning all four games in Vermillion by an average margin of 48.5 points. The Coyotes’ early schedule has included a notable 72-71 road win at Kansas State. For Eastern Washington, containing Robles will be a primary concern, while the Coyotes’ defense will focus on disrupting Eggers’ rhythm. The Eagles will need contributions from players like Ella Gallatin and Kourtney Grossman, who combined for 29 points in the win over Denver, to challenge South Dakota’s depth and home-court advantage. The game is the final home non-conference contest for South Dakota before a two-game road trip. Eastern Washington continues a tough stretch of road games before returning home later this month.