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Volleyball travels to Illinois, Minnesota

Volleyball travels to Illinois, Minnesota

Chloe Risse, Sports Reporter October 4, 2022

After a tough loss to their in-state rivals, the Jackrabbit volleyball team looks ahead to two more Summit League road games this weekend against Western Illinois and St. Thomas. The Jacks will first...

SDSU pitcher Grace Glanzer pitches the ball in a softball exhibition game against St. Cloud state Sept. 25. Glanzer returns to a changed roster with aspirations of making the Womens College World Series.

New coach hopes to keep softball team on a roll

Bosten Morehart, Reporter October 4, 2022

The Jackrabbit softball program has a new coach this year, but one thing the team hopes doesn’t change is its winning ways in recent years. Former head coach Krista Wood took a job with Creighton...

Jacks v. ‘Yotes: SDSU looks to break two-game skid to rival USD

Jacks v. ‘Yotes: SDSU looks to break two-game skid to rival USD

Cooper Kanthak, Sports Reporter October 4, 2022

It’s rivalry week for the South Dakota State football team as they welcome the University of South Dakota Coyotes Saturday at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium at 2 p.m. for the South Dakota Showdown Series.  The...

South Dakota State running back Isaiah Davis carries the ball in a Missouri Valley Football Conference game against Western Illinois Oct. 1. Davis rushed for 199 yards and two touchdowns and was named conference player of the week.

Jacks defeat winless Western Illinois 34-10

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter October 4, 2022

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits took down the 0-5 Western Illinois Leathernecks 34-10 in an uneven contest at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium and move to 4-1 (2-0 Missouri Valley Football Conference) on the...

South Dakota State outside hitter Crystal Burk in a Summit League volleyball game against Denver Sept. 22 at Frost Arena. In that game, the Jackrabbits would lose in four sets. Burk is a fifth-year senior from Newman, Georgia. Before becoming an all-Summit League volleyball player, Burk had been in numerous other sports, such as gymnastics and cheerleading.

Crystal Burk impacting team’s newfound success

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter September 27, 2022

If you’ve been to a Jackrabbit volleyball game recently, you’ll see it’s hard to find a play that does not feature Crystal Burk. Not only is she an animated and vocal leader of the team, but her...

Quarterback Mark Gronowski before a game against Butler Sept. 17 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. Gronowski had his best game of the season Saturday in the Jacks 28-14 over Missouri State. Gronowski was 22-for-29 passing for 319 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also added 20 rushing yards.

Jacks Return Home

Cooper Kanthak, Sports Reporter September 27, 2022

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are back home this week as they take on the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. SDSU is coming off with a 28-14 road...

Bouncing Back

Bouncing Back

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) September 27, 2022

Fresh off a five-set win over the defending Summit League champion Omaha Mavericks Saturday afternoon, the Jackrabbit volleyball team faces two unbeaten conference opponents this week. South Dakota...

South Dakota State forward Cece Limongi dribbles the ball on USD defender Maliah Atkins (24) in a Summit League soccer game against the  South Dakota Coyotes Saturday night at Fishback Soccer Park. The Jackrabbits and the Coyotes went scoreless for the entire game, ending in a 0-0 tie.

Jacks face tough tests against Denver, Omaha

Jake Weber, Sports Reporter September 27, 2022

The Jackrabbits look to continue their undefeated season against Summit League leader Denver Friday and third-placed Omaha Sunday at Fishback Soccer Park in two highly-anticipated conference matchups. The...

Jacks earn road win against No. 4 Missouri State

Jacks earn road win against No. 4 Missouri State

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter September 24, 2022

Two fourth-quarter touchdowns and a strong defensive effort led to South Dakota State's win Saturday against No. 4 Missouri State, a 28-14 victory at Robert W. Plaster Stadium in Springfield, Missouri. After...

Volleyball returns home for matches with Omaha, Denver

Volleyball returns home for matches with Omaha, Denver

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter September 20, 2022

​​The South Dakota State volleyball team starts Summit League play this week against two of the best teams in the conference, hosting Denver Sept. 22 and Omaha Sept. 24. The Jackrabbits are off...

Midfielder Laney Murdzek dribbles the ball in the Jackrabbits’ 2-0 win over Kansas State Sunday afternoon at the Fishback Soccer Park in Brookings. Murdzek had the assist on the second goal of the game as she found Maya Hansen in the 50th minute.

Soccer set to face USD to start Summit slate

Tristen Hanna, Sports Reporter September 20, 2022

Following two shutout wins to close out non-conference play, the South Dakota State soccer team begins its Summit League schedule Saturday against South Dakota at Fishback Soccer Park. Saturday’s...

Tough Test Ahead: Jacks face No. 4-ranked Missouri State on the road

Tough Test Ahead: Jacks face No. 4-ranked Missouri State on the road

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter September 20, 2022

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits will travel to Robert W. Plaster Stadium in Springfield, Missouri to take on the Missouri State Bears Saturday Sept. 24 in their Missouri Valley Football Conference opener. The...

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