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

The Collegian

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

The Collegian

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

The Collegian

Jackrabbit track and field compete in third weekend of outdoor season

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor April 16, 2024

Over the weekend, The South Dakota State track and field teams competed in four different meets across the United States. Three of the four meets took place in California while the last meet was hosted...

Red-shirt freshman Brendan Begeman runs the ball during the Spring game inside the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex Saturday, April 13, 2024. Begeman ran the ball six times totaling 80 yards in the game amongst the team at the end of Spring camp.

Jackrabbits’ spring game scrimmage previews 2024 football roster

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter April 16, 2024

The South Dakota State football team ended their spring camp last Saturday with the annual spring game inside the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex (SJAC). The spring game not only gives the fans an...

Rozelyn Carrillo throws the ball to Mia Jarecki, standing on first base, to throw out a runner. This season, Carrillo has collected 72 putouts which is the third highest on the team behind Brooke Dumont (240) and Alli Boyle (143).

SDSU continues their Summit League season undefeated after three games in Fargo

Jordan Raddatz, Sports Reporter April 16, 2024

South Dakota State swept another Summit League opponent in North Dakota State in a three-game series in Fargo and put focus on their next series out of conference before returning to Summit League play. Game...

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WEATHER OFTEN WINS

Jack Amer, Reporter April 16, 2024

The Jackrabbit baseball team will play a home series this weekend. Finally. After having their first two home series relocated to Omaha, the Jackrabbits are preparing to open their Summit League home...

SDSU’s Jordan Sagedahl swings at a pitch during the series against Omaha  in Omaha, Neb. Friday April 12, 2024. Sagedahl had four hits on the weekend and two home runs in the series.

Jacks go 1-2 down in Omaha, return for series at home city

Bosten Morehart, Assistant Sports Editor April 16, 2024

The Jackrabbit baseball team traveled down to Omaha this past weekend, going 1-2 against the Mavericks. Game 1 In the first game, the Jackrabbits defeated the Mavericks 7-2 winning their third game in...

This season, Kniesche has pitched a total of 99 innings where she has amounted to 142 strikeouts, a batting average against of .161 and an ERA of 1.98. This season, Kniesche has completed six shutout games.

SPECIAL DELIVERY

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor April 9, 2024

Every time Tori Kniesche steps onto a softball field this season, she is adding to an already impressive legacy. Kniesche, the star pitcher on the Jackrabbit softball team is the record holder for wins,...

Mia Jarecki swings for a pitch. In two plate appearances in game three, Jarecki went 2-3.

SDSU takes three against Kansas City

Jordan Raddatz, Sports Reporter April 9, 2024

South Dakota State swept Kansas City in a three-game series at the Jackrabbit Softball Stadium in Brookings and look forward to their next contests at North Dakota State.   Games One A doubleheader...

Cael Frost watches the ball fly after swinging during his at bat in the Jackrabbits game against NDSU in Fargo, N.D. Friday, April 5,2024. Frost started the scoring with a home run in the top of the first.

Jacks baseball go 2-1 in Fargo, set to face Mavericks of Omaha

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter April 9, 2024

South Dakota State head coach Rob Bishop reached career coaching milestones this past weekend as South Dakota State took a 2-1 series victory over rival North Dakota State. Bishop earned his 150th win...

Ellie Colbeck and Mesa Byom fight off a screen to defend the Utes from scoring. In the contest, Byom had six points, two assists, two blocks and 12 rebounds.

Utes send the Jacks home after 68-54 loss in the first round of March Madness

Jordan Raddatz, Sports Reporter March 26, 2024

After a strong performance in Summit League play, South Dakota State concluded their 2023-24 season with a loss to the Utah Utes Saturday at the McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Washington. The Jacks...

Bennett Berge works to finish a deep shot against Jaden Bullock of Michigan in the dual between SDSU and Michigan at the Pentagon in Sioux Falls, SD Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. Berge won by major decision 14-5 in the Jacks’ 22-17 win over the Wolverines.

Jacks place 13th at nationals, bring home four All-Americans

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor March 26, 2024

South Dakota State finished in 13th place in the NCAA Wrestling Championships in Kansas City over the weekend with notable performances from multiple different wrestlers. The 48.5 total points scored...

Mayo and Kyle III both announced on Social media that they are leaving the Jackrabbit basketball program.

Mayo and Kyle III leave for portal

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor March 26, 2024

South Dakota State has lost their starting five as three graduate and two transfer out for a different path. Zeke Mayo, the Summit League Player of the Year and William Kyle III, the Summit League tournament...

Tori Nelson leads the Jackrabbits with 11 points at halftime of their first round game of the NCAA Tournament against (5) Utah.

LIVE BLOG: SDSU takes on Utah in the NCAA Tournament

Staff Report March 23, 2024

Details Watch: ESPNU with Ann Schatz (PxP) and Mike Thibault (Analyst) Listen: Jackrabbit Sports Network with Brad Peterson (PxP) Live Stats: NCAA.com 4th Quarter End 4th Quarter: SDSU - 54, Utah...

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