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South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newsource Since 1885

The Collegian

South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newsource Since 1885

The Collegian

MVFC hires new commissioner, announces partnership with Summit League

MVFC hires new commissioner, announces partnership with Summit League

Brayden Byers, Editor-in-Chief May 5, 2025

The Missouri Valley Football Conference and the Summit League announced a partnership Tuesday to strengthen ties between the two leagues, which share several member universities. The announcement...

SDSU team named to USA Basketball 3X Nationals

Collegian Staff April 29, 2025

Four Jackrabbits from the women’s basketball will compete in the 2025 USA Basketball 3X Nationals from May 2-4. Brooklyn Meyer, Madison Mathiowetz, Mahli Abdouch and Claire Sheppard will represent...

Three Jacks work towards NFL rosters

Jacob Brende, Assistant Sports Editor April 29, 2025

Two former SDSU football players joined the ranks of the NFL this past week, with Dalys Beanum and Amar Johnson signing undrafted free agent contracts following the 2025 NFL Draft. Johnson, who is just...

Jackrabbit Athletic  Auction sets record

Jackrabbit Athletic Auction sets record

Collegian Staff April 29, 2025

The 2025 Jackrabbit Athletic Scholarship Auction set a record for the fourth consecutive year, raising more than $2.55 million this past weekend. The Jackrabbit Athletic Scholarship auction raised $2.55...

Angel Johnson and Aaron Kusler celebrating after a big play in their win against Incarnate Word 45-28 on Sept. 7 2024. SDSU beat Incarnate Word twice in the 2024 season.

SDSU Season Recaps

Marshall Minihan, Cordell Vitense, and Jacob Brende April 29, 2025

Cross Country Cross Country ended the season strong with a Summit League Championship victory before participating in the NCAA Midwest Regionals and NCAA Championship. The victory marked SDSU’s ninth...

Tyler Seeling lining up for a put. Seeling tied Kevin An and Willis Panz for first. Seeling is a junior from Breezy Point Minnesota. Seeling was a four-time All-Conference golfer during his time at Pequot Lakes High School. Last year, Seeling competed in nine seperate events for the Jacks,

Jacks feature two top four finishes at the Summit League Conference Golf Championships

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor April 29, 2025

Both SDSU teams finished in the top four of the Summit League Golf Championships. The SDSU women’s golf time finished second in the Summit League Championship last week while the men took fourth on...

Nolan Grawe swings at a pitch in a 12-2 loss agianst the Creighton Bluejays. Grawe was just awarded the Kwik Star Summit League Baseball Peak Performer of the Week. The freshman is batting .368 on the year with six RBIs.

Baseball takes three of four against NDSU; Prepares to host Northern Colorado

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter April 29, 2025

The Jackrabbit baseball team remains a late riser in the Summit League after winning three of four games against North Dakota State this past weekend. The Jacks moved into the fifth seed with the series...

Tayler Baker throws a pitch during  Saturdays game against Omaha. Baker had six strikeouts in her win.

SDSU wraps up regular season against North Dakota following series loss to Omaha

Jordan Raddatz, Sports Reporter April 29, 2025

South Dakota State softball took a 2-1 series loss in their penultimate series last Friday and Saturday as they look toward their final series before the Summit League Softball Championship. Game one...

South Dakota State's Angel Johnson (21) celebrates a touchdown during a 41-10 win over Southern Illinois on Nov. 16, 2024.

South Dakota, NCAA settle NIL lawsuit

Brayden Byers, Editor-in-chief April 23, 2025

South Dakota and the NCAA have reached a settlement in a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) lawsuit filed last year, Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Wednesday. The lawsuit, filed in 2024, challenged...

Brielle Dixon hands off the baton to Jenna Johnson in the 4x100-meter relay. The relay team consisting of Dixon, Johnson, Madsen and O’Sullivan finished with a time of 46.39 seconds and took first in the event.

Jacks run away with five first-place victories at USD Challenge over the weekend

Jacob, Brende April 15, 2025

South Dakota State had a strong showing in the USD Challenge, featuring an impressive and historical performance in the discus throw. The Jackrabbits tallied five first-place finishes in the meet last...

Quarterback Chase Mason (#7) in the shotgun formation  last Saturday in the Spring Game. SDSU’s defense beat SDSU’s offense 24-16.

Jackson and football opens 2025 season with annual Spring Game

Cordell Vitense, Assistant Sports Editor April 15, 2025

SDSU opened their 2025 football season with the annual Spring Game at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex. The scrimmage was Dan Jackson’s first time at the helm of the team after being appointed...

Jackrabbit Stampede Standings

Jackrabbit Stampede Standings

Faren Bebeau, Reporter April 15, 2025

The South Dakota State rodeo team brought the heat to the arena Saturday night at the 69th annual SDSU Jackrabbit Stampede Rodeo.  Both men and women's teams performed well, sending 12 members into...

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