Earn over 1,000 points and played most games in Jack Rabbit’s history
Wahpeton, North Dakota — From program records of matches played in South Dakota to earning 1379 points, Wahpeton’s Tylie Irwin resume is already highly decorated.
However, there is another praise to add as a candidate for this year’s NCAA Women’s Summit League.
“It’s great for me to be nominated by the people who made my career special. It made me feel really good about my time at SDSU,” Irwin said.
Tyrie Irwin led South Dakota women’s basketball to 127-37 records and five summit league titles. The best memories I made during that time were the beginning of the program.
“I was able to reach Sweet 16 when I was a senior student, which set a very high standard. SDSU already has a high standard. Making history that way is really special and this year’s WNIT Championship It was great to be able to finish it with. “
It was the people she dressed in that made Irwin successful at Brookings.
“A lot of people worked hard there. Every day. Teammates. Coaches. Teachers,” Irwin said. “They really aimed to make us as successful as athletes and students. It was really special for the family to be so close to the backyard, so the family supported me. It was important for me to give me. “
Irwin is one of many student athletes pursuing a non-sports profession. She will attend a chiropractic school in the northwest in the fall, stimulating her interest in having to fight a back injury. These experiences will help create future success.
“Things don’t always go your way, even after you work for them, but there will always be people who support you,” Irwin said. “I learned a lot of responsibilities. Being in time. It’s time management and not everything is based on your schedule. You can’t make your own plans and people can’t make your own plans. You will be influenced by your actions. “
What advice does Irwin give to people with bad backs?
“Honestly, I’m working to stay healthy. I’m still active. Ice and heat will probably be your friends and ibuprofen,” Irwin said.
The list of candidates will be narrowed down to nine finalists and the winners will be announced at the NCAA competition in January.
