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

SDSUs Jaiden Boomsma (5) and Brielle Dixon (4) run a race during a track and field meeting in Brookings at the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex.

Men and shine at Iowa Classic and Bison Open

Zak Olafson, Sports Reporter February 6, 2024

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits attended two track and field meets this past weekend at the Bison Open and the Iowa State Classic. Iowa State Classic Jared Wipf matched his school record time...

Paige Meyer dives for a the ball against a USD player in the game against the two teams. Meyer led the Jackrabbits in assists during the victory against USD.

Jackrabbits advance to 9-0 in conference; look onto Golden Eagles matchup in Tulsa

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor February 6, 2024

South Dakota State University jumped to 17-5 on the season and 10-0 for Summit League conference games as the Jackrabbits topple both the North Dakota State Bison and the University of South Dakota Coyotes. The...

Sports Brief: football, basketball and swimming and diving

Sports Brief: football, basketball and swimming and diving

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor February 6, 2024

Seven SDSU football players competed in the major all-star games which had college athletes competing in games before the NFL draft. South Dakota State had players in the Hula Bowl, East-West Shrine Bowl...

SDSU’s Zeke Mayo weaves through Bison defenders during game against NDSU in Frost Arena Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. Mayo finished with 35 points in SDSU’s loss to North Dakota State.

Jacks split against rivals; look forward to rematch with ORU

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter February 6, 2024

South Dakota State men’s basketball head coach Eric Henderson picked up his 100th career victory on Sunday as the Jacks split the rivalry matchups with NDSU and USD. The Jacks (13-1 and 6-3 Summit)...

Paige Meyer works to set up the Jacks’ offense in their 96-80 victory over Oral Roberts in Frost Arena Jan. 28, 2024. Meyer had the most assists in a game by a Jackrabbit since around the 2009-2010 season with 11.

Women extend streak to nine, prepare to visit Bison and Coyotes

Jordan Raddatz, Sports Reporter January 30, 2024

South Dakota State extend their win streak to nine games after a crushing win over Kansas City and Oral Roberts as they look ahead to their next two contests on the road at North Dakota State and South...

South Dakota State’s Alek Martin raises his headgear after winning his match against his opponent from Northern Colorado during the dual between the two teams Jan. 19, 2024.

Jacks wrestling beats Air Force, hits the road for two weeks

Bosten Morehart, Assistant Sports Editor January 30, 2024

The Jacks finished the stretch of home duals with a win over Air Force, evening the all-time dual record between the two. South Dakota State handled Air Force in the matchup, winning all but two of the...

Assistant AD, Jason Hove

Sports Briefs

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor January 30, 2024

Equestrian South Dakota State’s equestrian team lost to Delaware State and SMU in Texas over the weekend. Against Delaware State, SDSU barely inched behind as the girls came short by a single point,...

SDSUs Charlie Easley drives down the lane during a mens basketball game against USD at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center in Vermillion, S.D. Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.

Jacks win in Frost; Lose in Tulsa

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter January 30, 2024

The SDSU men’s basketball team returns home this week for back-to-back rivalry games against South Dakota and North Dakota State. “Super excited to be back in Frost Arena,” head coach Eric Henderson...

South Dakota State Jackrabbit wrestling against the Northern Colorado Bears on January 19 at Frost Arena in Brookings, South Dakota. (South Dakota State Jackrabbit wrestling against the Northern Colorado Bears on January 19 at Frost Arena in Brookings

Jacks win two duals at home, prepare for match with Air Force

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor January 24, 2024

Friday and Sunday, the Jacks saw two home matchups at Frost Arena where they took down Big 12 conference opponents Northern Colorado and California Baptist. “Anytime we can wrestle in front of our home...

Jenna Hopp runs down the court during SDSUs 73-55 win over South Dakota at Frost Arena.

Same old story: Jacks take control of Summit League

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter January 23, 2024

The South Dakota State women’s basketball team remains unbeaten in conference play and increases their winning streak to seven following home victories over the Omaha Mavericks and South Dakota Coyotes. “We...

South Dakota States Jaiden Boomsma and Maggie Madsen compete in the 200-meter dash during the Jim Emmerich Alumni meet, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.

SDSU men finish first, women take second at Jim Emmerich Alumni Meet Saturday

Ben Anderson, Reporter January 23, 2024

Ben Anderson 1/20/2024 Jacks Back on Track: dominate in first meet back from winter break The SDSU Men’s Track team placed first out of 11 on Saturday's Jim Emmerich Alumni meet, with a combined team...

South Dakota State will be hosting Oral Roberts for the annual Pink Game on Sunday at Frost Arena. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m.

The color of money

Natalie Nielsen, Reporter January 23, 2024

The Jackrabbit women’s basketball team is set to host Oral Roberts in its annual pink game Jan. 28 at Frost Arena. The Jackrabbits will wear special jerseys featuring elements of pink. Right after the...

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