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South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newsource Since 1885

The Collegian

South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newsource Since 1885

The Collegian

SDSU’s bench celebrates during a basketball game against Mayville State on Oct. 29, 2025 at First Bank & Trust Arena.

A LOOK BACK AT THE PAST

Jacob Brende, Sports Editor April 28, 2026

FOOTBALL SDSU’s football team looked a lot different then it did the previous year. Quarterback Mark Grownowski, safety Tucker Large and head coach Jimmy Rogers among those that were no longer with...

Sylvie Zgonc and Rylee Martin celebrate during during their championship match against St. Thomas on Tuesday Nov. 25, 2025 at First Bank & Trust Arena.

Jacks back to the Dance

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor December 2, 2025

SDSU volleyball will play in the NCAA tournament this Friday, Dec. 5, at 6:30 p.m. in Stanford, California.  Even after the heartbreaking loss in the Summit League Championship game, SDSU's volleyball...

The South Dakota State volleyball team will play in their second-straight NCAA Tournament.

SDSU volleyball draws Arizona in NCAA Tournament

Brayden Byers, Digital & Breaking News November 30, 2025

The South Dakota State volleyball team will play in its second straight NCAA Tournament when the No. 7 seed Jackrabbits match up with Arizona in the first round. This will be the first time the Jackrabbits...

South Dakota State's right-side hitter Madison Burr (8) hits the ball past North Dakota State's Bailey Randall (1) during the third set of a Summit League semifinal match on Monday, Nov. 25, 2025, at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings.

Jacks face Tommies for Summit League title

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor November 25, 2025

The Jackrabbit volleyball team will play in their second Summit League Championship game in a row when they face St. Thomas Tuesday at 6 p.m. After a perfect 16-0 regular season record in conference...

Jackrabbit teammates celebrate after a point against the UND Fighting Hawks on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The Jackrabbits swept the Hawks 3-0 to complete a perfect 16-0 regular season in conference play.

SWEEPING THE SUMMIT

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor November 18, 2025

The Jackrabbit volleyball team is now undefeated in conference play after two 3-0 sweeps in a row move them to a perfect 16-0 finish to the regular season. This is the first time in six years that the...

Madison Burr, from Goodhue, Minnesota  has played volleyball "since second or third grade," she said.

The breakout blocker

Eden Durandt, Reporter November 14, 2025

When watching South Dakota State’s volleyball team, it’s hard to miss Madison Burr, the 6-foot-1 middle blocker whose energy, competitiveness and athletic ability make her a key player for the Jacks. From...

Junior Sylvie Zgonc prepares for her teammate to serve against the North Dakota State Bison on Thusday, Oct. 16, 2025 in Brookings. In the match, Zgonc had nine points in the Jackrabbits 3-0 sweep of the Bison.

KILLING THE GAME

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor November 11, 2025

Winning Summit League Freshman of the Year, followed by winning Summit League Player of the Year and helping lead a team to a Summit League Championship game is impressive. That’s what Jackrabbit...

Junior Sylvie Zgonc goes up for a kill against USD on Nov. 1. In this matchup SDSU got a 3-2 win and Zgonc recorded 28 points on 24 kills.

Volleyball clinches first place

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor November 11, 2025

The South Dakota State Volleyball team has clinched the Summit League regular season title with two matches left before the Summit League Tournament. After wins over North Dakota State and St. Thomas,...

Fifth year senior Annalee Ventling-Brown goes up for a kill over two Denver defenders. In the Jackrabbits 3-1 win over Denver, Ventling-Brown totaled three points  and three digs against the Pioneers.

Top of the Summit

Cordell Vitense, Sports Editor October 28, 2025

The Jackrabbits continued their Summit streak with a sweep of Oral Roberts last Thursday, Oct. 28 then followed it up with a 3-1 win against Denver on Saturday, Oct. 25. SDSU now moves to 16-3 and 10-0...

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