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

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...

The SDSU Dance Team poses for a group photo at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando, Florida. The team runs concessions at various sporting events and cleans up after converts or basketball games to make as much as possible for nationals.

SDSU Dance Team sees success at first United Dance Association National Competition

Allex Murray and Layna Tuchtenhagen January 23, 2024

The SDSU dance team made history after placing fifth in the nation for their pom routine in Orlando, Florida Jan. 12. For the first time ever the dance team competed at the United Dance Association National...

Zeke Mayo defends Omaha shooter as he pulls up from three. This season, the junior guard is averaging 18.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 47.7% on field goals and 39% from the arc.

JACKS BOUNCE YOTES

Jordan Raddatz, Sports Reporter January 23, 2024

South Dakota State heads back to Brookings after beating the University of South Dakota. The Jacks are set to take on Kansas City next before traveling down to Tulsa, Oklahoma to take on the Oral Roberts...

From Frisco to Frozen

From Frisco to Frozen

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor January 16, 2024

Turns out, beating Montana for a football National Championship wasn’t the only challenge for South Dakota State and their fans. Getting home from Texas in the teeth of a nasty blizzard turned out to...

Jenna Hopp drives to the basket against Denver defender in their win. Hopp shot 5-8 on the night and finished with 12 points, two assists and two rebounds.

Jacks win two against St. Thomas and Denver; look to Omaha and USD

Jordan Raddatz, Sports Reporter January 16, 2024

After three home games in a row, the women’s basketball team hits the road to take on Omaha and USD. St. Thomas The South Dakota State Jackrabbits women’s basketball team took another victory over...

SDSU’s Derrick Cardinal works to improve position against Navy’s Garrett Totten at the Virginia Duals at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, VA on  Friday, Jan. 12, 2024.

Jackrabbits win two in Virginia, return home for next three duals

Bosten Morehart, Assistant Sports Editor January 16, 2024

The SDSU wrestling team added two more wins to its dual record after beating Kent State and the No. 16 ranked Navy at the Virginia Duals. The Jacks traveled to Hampton, Virginia after upsetting Michigan...

South Dakota State’s Jaxon Janke holds the National Championship trophy after the team beat Montana 23-3 in the championship game in Frisco, TX Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.

After back-to-back championships, the Jacks look to reload for 2024

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor January 16, 2024

While the Jackrabbit football team wrapped up its playing season just over a week ago defeating the Montana Grizzlies 23-3 in the FCS title game, the FCS football news cycle hasn’t closed just yet. Much...

SDSUs Zeke Mayo dribbles the basketball between his legs during a game against St. Thomas at Schoenecker Arena in St. Paul, Minn. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024.

Jacks split road trip; look towards I-29 foes

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor January 16, 2024

During a frigid couple of days in Brookings, the Jackrabbit men’s basketball team kept the pot only lukewarm during their first Summit League road trip of the season. South Dakota State split their...

Jackrabbit Head Coach Jimmy Rogers lifts the national championship trophy after beating Montana 23-3 in the FCS title game at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. Rogers just finished his first year at SDSU with an undefeated season.

Back-2-Back

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter January 7, 2024

Exactly 364 days ago, the Jacks won their first FCS national championship. Nearly one year later the Jacks are back atop the mountain top as the best team in the Football Championship Subdivision. In...

Mark Gronowski runs the ball in for a touchdown during a game against the Missouri State Bears on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Gronowski becomes the first Jackrabbit to win the Walter Payton award as the FCS offensive player of the year.

Gronowski named Walter Payton Award winner

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor January 6, 2024

South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski has been named the winner of the Walter Payton award as the FCS offensive player of the year. This was announced at the Stats Perform FCS national awards...

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