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

Pitcher Tori Kniesche pitching in a game earlier this season. Kniesche had a big weekend against St. Thomas last weekend, only allowing two hits and 19 strikeouts in 12 innings pitched in the Jacks series sweep over the Tommies. 
Photo by Kylie Macziewski from GoJacks.com

Softball team set for big Summit matchup with Omaha

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor April 4, 2023

After a sweep over St. Thomas last weekend, the SDSU softball team was meant to have its home opener this weekend but instead will be playing their games in Sioux Falls at Bowden Field due to weather.  The...

South Dakota State tight end Tucker Kraft catches a pass during a receiving drill at SDSU Pro Day March 31 at the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex.

Kraft impresses at SDSU Pro Day

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) April 4, 2023

With the NFL Draft approaching, South Dakota State tight end Tucker Kraft got another chance to showcase his skills in front of NFL scouts. Kraft was back in Brookings for the SDSU Pro Day March 31...

South Dakota State forward Myah Selland drives on South Dakotas Cassidy Carson in a Summit League womens basketball game Jan. 14 at Frost Arena. Selland scored 19 points on an efficient 7-10 shooting in that game as the Jackrabbits blew out the Coyotes 118-59, the Jackrabbits highest margin of victory of the season.

Myah Selland pursues pro basketball

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor April 4, 2023

South Dakota State forward Myah Selland saw her Jackrabbit career end a couple of weeks ago when her team fell to top-seeded Virginia Tech in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Now after her successful...

Jacks face Bison: After losing 2 of 3, Jackrabbits look ahead to NDSU

Jacks face Bison: After losing 2 of 3, Jackrabbits look ahead to NDSU

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) March 28, 2023

After dropping two of its last three games, the South Dakota State baseball team looks ahead to a three-game series against rival North Dakota State this weekend. The series against NDSU was originally...

Jackrabbit outfielder Jocelyn Carrillo swings the bat in a NCAA softball game against Kansas March 12 at the Jayhawk Invitational. The Jacks faced Kansas in a doubleheader and the teams split the two games. SDSU won the first 2-1 and Kansas won the second 5-3.

Softball prepares for Summit schedule

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

The South Dakota State softball team is past its halfway point of the season and is now getting ready for Summit League play this weekend. The Jackrabbits were originally supposed to begin conference...

Football players Jason Freeman and Adam Bock are some of the many athletes that have found yoga routines to be very effective.

Student athletes incorporate yoga into their weekly routines

Oakley Jandreau, Reporter March 28, 2023

South Dakota State University athletes are incorporating more yoga into their training regimens, and they are liking the results they’re seeing.  B|Well Company, a workout studio in Brookings and...

Volleyball transfer comes home: Sydni Schetnan comes to Brookings after a season at Louisville

Volleyball transfer comes home: Sydni Schetnan comes to Brookings after a season at Louisville

Natalie Dean, Reporter March 21, 2023

After playing basketball and volleyball for the University of Louisville, freshman Sydni Schetnan has returned to her home state to join the Jackrabbit volleyball team.    “I have a lot of family...

South Dakota States Paiton Burckhard looks to pass the ball in the first round of the NCAA tournament womens basketball game, March 17 against Southern California.

Jacks season ends: women’s basketball falls to No. 1 VA Tech in NCAA Tournament

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor March 21, 2023

The South Dakota State women’s basketball team saw one of its best seasons ever come to an end Sunday in the NCAA Tournament. The No. 9 seed Jackrabbits were defeated by the 4th-ranked and No. 1 seed...

Tanner Sloan at the Division I NCAA Wrestling Championships in Tulsa, OK. Sloan finished as a national runner-up after losing to Nino Bonaccorsi in the championship round for the 197-pound weight class.

Sloan a national runner-up: Eight Jacks compete at NCAA Wrestling Championships

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor March 21, 2023

A national runner-up finish from Tanner Sloan in the NCAA Wrestling Championships highlighted the SDSU wrestling team’s trip to Tulsa.  Sloan was the No. 7 seed in the 197-pound weight class and...

Tourney bound: Record eight Jacks qualify for NCAA tournament

Tourney bound: Record eight Jacks qualify for NCAA tournament

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter March 7, 2023

After finishing the Big 12 Conference tournament, SDSU will be sending eight wrestlers to the NCAA Division 1 National Wrestling Championship. After marching his way to the finals to make himself South...

Myah Selland and Haleigh Timmer celebrate SDSUs Summit League title win at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls.

Jackrabbit women capture Summit League title

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) March 7, 2023

SIOUX FALLS - It was never a doubt. The South Dakota State women’s basketball team capped off a dominant regular season with a complete performance in Tuesday's Summit League Tournament championship...

The SDSU mens basketball team during its 89-79 loss to NDSU Monday night at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls. The Jacks are eliminated from the Summit League Tournament with the loss, ending their season.

Jackrabbit men’s season ends in semifinals to rival NDSU

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor March 7, 2023

Monday night ended in heartbreak for the Jacks as the men’s basketball team’s comeback attempt vs. their rival NDSU fell short in the semifinals of the Summit League Tournament. The Bison controlled...

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