No. 20 Marquette 80, S. Dakota St. 63

12/31/2006 4:59 PM

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) -Krystal Ellis scored 26 of her career-high 33 points in the first half to help No. 20 Marquette win its 12th straight game, 80-63 over South Dakota State on Sunday.

Ellis was 9-of-16 from the field, 10-of-10 from the line and had seven assists and five steals. Christina Quaye added 16 points and eight rebounds for Marquette (13-1), which ended South Dakota State's home winning streak at 15.

Megan Vogel led the Jackrabbits (10-4) with 20 points.