Tabor Teel, a senior forward for Dakota State, has been named to the 2025-26 CSC Women鈥檚 Basketball Academic All-America庐 First Team, marking her second consecutive year on the list. Teel guided Dakota State to the NAIA national semifinals while also achieving numerous accolades, including NAIA Women鈥檚 Basketball All-America First Team and Frontier Conference Player-of-the-Year. This season, she set remarkable records, scoring 606 points and grabbing 379 rebounds, contributing to the team's 30-6 overall record, the best in school history.

By the Numbers
  • 606 points scored, setting a new single-season record.
  • Averaged 16.8 points and 10.5 rebounds per game, with 21 double-doubles.
  • Tied for 10th in free throws made (99) and second for field goals made (235).
State of Play
  • Teel is currently ranked eighth on the DSU women's basketball scoring list with 1,396 career points.
  • She has also accumulated 893 rebounds, ranking third all-time and 174 career blocks, placing her fifth all-time.
What's Next

Looking forward, Teel's impressive collegiate performance may open doors for opportunities in professional basketball or coaching roles, especially given her strong academic background in business marketing.

Bottom Line

Tabor Teel's achievements are not just a testament to her athletic talent but also highlight the significance of balancing academics with sports, setting a standard for future athletes at Dakota State.