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

Jacks Bow out, Omaha Advances

Jacks Bow out, Omaha Advances

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor May 14, 2023

South Dakota State will not repeat as Summit League Softball Champions. SDSU lost the Summit League softball championship game to Omaha 1-0 Sunday after a host of obstacles and detours throughout the...

South Dakota State pitcher Tori Kniesche throws a pitch in a softball game against South Dakota in Brookings on Friday, May 12, 2023

Jacks Will Play for Summit Championship

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor May 12, 2023

The top-seeded South Dakota State softball team will play in the Summit League championship game against the Omaha Mavericks. SDSU (37-16, 17-0) earned the right to take on the Mavericks (31-15, 15-5)...

Jacks Survive and Advance in Summit Tourney

Jacks Survive and Advance in Summit Tourney

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor May 11, 2023

Top-seeded South Dakota State advanced to the semifinals of the Summit League Softball Championships after splitting two games Thursday. SDSU met up with the University of South Dakota Thursday in a...

The South Dakota State softball team gathers around to celebrate at a game on Friday, May 5 in Brookings.

Summit League Softball Tournament: Everything You Need to Know

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor May 9, 2023

The road to the NCAA Division I Softball Championships, once again, goes through Brookings. Because the South Dakota State softball team was the regular season champions last year, the 2023 Summit League...

Softball team closes regular season against USD

Softball team closes regular season against USD

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter May 5, 2023

The South Dakota State softball team has clinched their third consecutive Summit League regular season title. This doesn’t mean their job is finished.“Yes, we're the number one seed. Yes, we won...

Jackrabbit tight end Tucker Kraft scores a touchdown against North Dakota State Nov. 6, 2021 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

Packers select Tucker Kraft in third round of NFL Draft

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) April 28, 2023

Former South Dakota State tight end Tucker Kraft is heading to the Green Bay Packers. The Packers selected the Timber Lake native with the 15th pick in the third round, and 78th overall, in the NFL...

Tough road ahead: 10-game win streak on the line for baseball team

Tough road ahead: 10-game win streak on the line for baseball team

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter April 25, 2023

The gauntlet begins. The South Dakota State Baseball team is heading into its toughest stretch of the season, matching up against two Big Ten opponents and the top team in the Summit League, all on...

Softball’s two wins bring in two Summit Peak Performers

Softball’s two wins bring in two Summit Peak Performers

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) April 25, 2023

After two wins at a neutral site in Fargo against UND, the South Dakota State softball team had two players named Summit League Peak Performers of the week for their performances. Infielder Rozelyn...

Springing Forward: With spring season over, Jacks look ahead to summer

Springing Forward: With spring season over, Jacks look ahead to summer

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) April 25, 2023

After 15 practices over the last month, South Dakota State football culminated its spring season Saturday with its annual Spring Game.  Jackrabbit fans packed the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex...

Reece Arbogast pitches in the Jacks’ 8-4 win over Omaha last Friday at Erv Huether field in Brookings, SD, picking up his first win of the season.

Jacks carry seven-game winning streak

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor April 18, 2023

SDSU’s baseball team has won seven straight games and will look to carry that momentum into its matchup with Waldorf  on Wednesday and its series with St. Thomas this weekend. The Jacks swept their...

Track sets multiple school, personal records last weekend

Track sets multiple school, personal records last weekend

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor April 18, 2023

COMPILED FROM GOJACKS.COM South Dakota State’s track teams capped off an active weekend that saw multiple school and personal records broken. Various athletes competed in three different events,...

Softball extends Summit mark to 9-0

Softball extends Summit mark to 9-0

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) April 18, 2023

After multiple schedule and location changes over the past few weeks, the South Dakota State softball team finally played its first series in Brookings last weekend. The Jackrabbits faced their rivals...

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