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

Matt Mims passing the ball in the Summit League Championship game on March 13. Mims scored 11 points, three rebounds and one assist in the game while going 6-6 from the charity stripe.

Veteran SDSU basketball player overcomes injury in final season for a run in the National Tournament

Esther Cory, Reporter March 20, 2024

Freshman Bubz Alvarez seems to speak for a lot of his Jackrabbit teammates when he talks about why senior guard Matt Mims is a key leader on the South Dakota State men’s basketball team. “The way...

SDSU men’s basketball team beat the Univeristy of Denver 76-68 on Tuesday, March 13 for the Summit League Championship. South Dakota State is set to take on Iowa State on Thursday at 6:35 p.m.

SDSU men’s basketball face off against NCAA power Iowa State in NCAA March Madness

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter March 19, 2024

The Jackrabbits are going dancing for the seventh time in program history and enter the NCAA “March Madness” tournament as a No. 15 seed, taking on the No. 2 seed Iowa State Cyclones. This will be...

SDSU mens basketball team celebrate with the the trophy after defeating Denver 76-68.

SDSU takes out Denver 76-68 to advance to the National Tournament

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor March 12, 2024

A last-minute comeback for Denver was unsuccessful as SDSU beat Denver in the Summit League Championship 76-68. In this battle, five South Dakota State basketball players scored at least ten points: Zeke...

Charlie Easley celebrates around St. Thomas defenders.

SDSU outlasts St. Thomas; advance to Summit League Championship

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor March 11, 2024

SDSU returns to the conference championship after a 59-49 battle with the Tommies of St. Thomas. Throughout the game, both sides racked up 30 total fouls (14 for SDSU and 16 for St. Thomas) which ties...

Luke Appel pushes through to paint against an Oral Roberts defender.

SDSU takes out Oral Roberts in Summit League Tournament

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor March 9, 2024

SDSU drops Oral Roberts 79-63 in their conference opener. A 24-0 run to end the first half gave the Jackrabbits the jump over Oral Roberts in the quarterfinals of the Summit League Men’s Basketball Tournament. “I...

Zeke Mayo averaged 21.1 points in conference play leading the Jackrabbits to the top seed in the Summit League Championships.

Mayo, Kyle III earn Summit League individual honors

Staff Report March 7, 2024

SDSU junior Zeke Mayo and sophomore William Kyle III were named Summit League Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year League officials announced Thursday. Mayo was the top scorer on a South...

Matt Mims handles the ball in the 77-72 victory over St. Thomas on Senior Day Feb. 24, 2024. Mims had 11 points, three steals and six rebounds in the final game in Frost Arena.

Men’s basketball earns No. 1 seed; look to extend win streak

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter March 5, 2024

The Summit League Tournament kicks off this weekend and is expected to be one of the most highly anticipated conference tournaments in recent history. The South Dakota State Men’s basketball team...

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