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

Safety Tucker Large and the Jackrabbit defense celebrate after forcing a turnover against the Coyotes Saturday at the Dakota Dome in Vermillion. Large had 4 total tackles in the win and an interception.

DAKOTA MARKER

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor October 31, 2023

To many, a 75-pound quartzite replica of a boarder marker isn’t considered valuable, but to NDSU and SDSU, it’s one of the most important things they can get their hands on. The Dakota Marker game...

South Dakota State running back Amar Johnson (3) looks to make a move past South Dakotas Shahid Barros (4) during their game at the DakotaDome Saturday, October 28, 2023 in Vermillion, S.D.

No. 1 SDSU stuns USD 37-3

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter October 28, 2023

The Jackrabbits concluded their two-weeklong road trip with a dominating 37-3 victory against the No. 9 South Dakota Coyotes.  It was the 116th meeting between the two teams, with this time around...

Carson Noecker leading the pack at the SDSU Classic in Brookings, South Dakota on Sept. 8. The freshman finished the race with a time of 24:28.4, winning the mens 8k.

SDSU men finish first, women take second at Summit League Cross Country Championships

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor October 28, 2023

With winter flurries and a high of 31 degrees, both South Dakota State cross country teams excelled at the Summit League Cross Country Championship as the men finished first and the women in second. SDSU...

The South Dakota State volleyball team celebrates afer a point is scored during a volleyball match Thursday, Oct. 6, 2023 at Frost Arena in Brookings. The Jackrabbits will travel up I-29 Thursday for an intra-state showdown against UND.

Jackrabbits to travel to UND

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor October 24, 2023

The Jackrabbit volleyball team only has one game this week, and it’s against regional rival North Dakota in Grand Forks. South Dakota State has had a rough season up to this point, sitting at a 4-15...

Birna Bjornsdottir handles the ball for the Jacks during their match against St. Thomas at the Fishback Soccer Park.

Jacks earn No. 2 seed after draw against Omaha

Jordan Raddatz, Spoirts Reporter October 24, 2023

The Jackrabbits and the Mavericks ended their respective regular seasons with a 1-1 tie at Fishback Park in Brookings, South Dakota. The game, which was originally scheduled for Oct. 12 and postponed due...

Ex-Olympian uses experience to help his athletes succeed on track, in life

Ex-Olympian uses experience to help his athletes succeed on track, in life

Ruthann Holmes, Reporter October 24, 2023

SDSU Cross Country and Track & Field coach Rod DeHaven has experienced a challenging and rewarding running career and is showing students not to give up.   The men’s and women’s cross-country...

Isaiah Davis fights off five Coyote defenders. Davis finished the game with 108 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries.

SoDak Showdown

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor October 24, 2023

The battle for South Dakota comes back once again this year as the No.1 ranked South Dakota State Jackrabbits travel to Vermillion, SD to take on the No. 8 University of South Dakota Coyotes on Oct. 28...

Southern Illinois safety PJ Jules tackles South Dakota States Jadon Janke during a game at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Ill. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

Jacks remain undefeated after close one against Southern Illinois

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter October 22, 2023

The Jackrabbits leave Carbondale, IL with a 17-10-win, spoiling homecoming for Southern Illinois. This game was a true road test for SDSU, as Southern Illinois came into the game ranked No. 12 in the...

Sylvie Zgonc (#10), Elyse Winter (#18) and Katie Van Egdom (#16) celebrite a point scored in their home match against NDSU.

Jacks lose to Yotes in 5, look towards St. Thomas and Kansas City

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor October 17, 2023

The Jackrabbit volleyball team lost to in-state rival USD in reverse sweep fashion Tuesday night and at the Sanford Coyote Sports in Vermillion in front of South Dakota State (4-16) got off to a hot start...

Running Back Amar Johnson carries the ball during the Jack’s 41-6 Hobo Day win over the University of Northern Iowa Oct. 14, 2023.

NO. 1 SDSU travels for ranked play against No. 12 Southern Illinois

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor October 17, 2023

After an impressive 41-6 homecoming victory against Northern Iowa, South Dakota State will travel to Carbondale, Illinois to take on the Southern Illinois Salukis for their own homecoming.   The last...

Kayla Anderson shakes off a Tommie defender for the ball in their match against St. Thomas on Oct. 15 which ended in a SDSU victory.

Jacks hit the road for two matches after Tommie takedown

Bosten Morehart, Assistant Sports Editor October 17, 2023

The women’s soccer team secured a 3-0 win over St. Thomas on Senior Day at Fishback Soccer Park, improving their overall record to 11-3. It was Senior Day for seven seniors on Sunday, Oct. 15 at Fishback...

Mark Gronowski rushing the football in their win against Illinois State.

Jacks earn Hobo Day victory against Northern Iowa

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter October 15, 2023

South Dakota State extended their win streak to 20 straight on Saturday against Northern Iowa, coming away with a 41-6 victory.  The Jackrabbits have now won 63 games on Hobo Day since it was first...

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