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Cody Johnson performing at the Dacotah Bank Center Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (Dacotah Bank Center/Ashley Biggar)
What the Dacotah Bank Center rebrand means for the Brookings community
China Night to make a comeback after gap of four years
China Night to make a comeback after gap of four years
George’s Pizza in downtown Brookings has new owners after more than 50 years.
George’s Pizza under new ownership
South Dakota State University’s men’s golf coach Parker Edens lines up a putt in this file photo from GoJacks.com. Edens made it to the quarterfinals of the US Mid-Am tournament held in Scarborough, New York earlier this month.
Men’s golf coach makes it to quarterfinals at U.S. Mid-Amateur tournament
Students commute to and from classes near Bailey Rotunda on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023. SDSU recorded highest enrollment rate since the last five years.
Retention and recruitment help boost SDSU’s enrollment numbers
Head Coach Jimmy Rogers and the Jackrabbit Football team look out at Target Field before their game against Drake in Minneapolis, Minn. Saturday, Sept. 16.
Jackrabbit football looks toward Missouri Valley Football Conference
Katelyn Beulke (9) dribbles between two Green Bay defenders in a soccer match at Fishback Soccer Park in Brookings Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023.
Conference play begins
Faith Saewert serves to the opponent at the Ole Miss Invitational in Oxford, Miss. (GoJacks.com/Reed Jones)
Jacks dropped in Boise tourney
Isaiah Davis carries the ball in the Jacks’ 70-7 win Saturday at Target Field in Minneapolis, MN. The game had 18,174 fans in attendance.
Jacks start season 3-0
South Dakota State University’s men’s golf coach Parker Edens lines up a putt in this file photo from GoJacks.com. Edens made it to the quarterfinals of the US Mid-Am tournament held in Scarborough, New York earlier this month.
Men’s golf coach makes it to quarterfinals at U.S. Mid-Amateur tournament
China Night to make a comeback after gap of four years
China Night to make a comeback after gap of four years
George’s Pizza in downtown Brookings has new owners after more than 50 years.
George’s Pizza under new ownership
Students (right to left) Sydney Huffman, Althena Bjorback and Emily Cole pretend veterinarians in the “Whiskers & Tails” room. The name of the stuffed dog went unknown, but the (pretend) vets are positive there will be a quick recovery for the pet.
Museum after dark leaves its mark
Kennedy Jaerger and Isabelle Hesse (middle two) visit Ho’omaluhia Botanical Gardens in Hawaii with friends they met in the exchange program.
National Student Exchange enchriches college experience
Aurora Venteicher (right) with a friend (left) on a Hamburg boat tour in Germany.
Studying Abroad: Info to Know
Country music artist Carly Pearce performs at the South Dakota State Fair grandstand on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Huron.
Area’s concert scene offers decent choices
Collegian seniors say goodbye
Collegian seniors say goodbye
Netflix show, “Extraordinary Attorney Woo,” raises awareness for autism in Asia
Netflix show, “Extraordinary Attorney Woo,” raises awareness for autism in Asia
Short story “The Yellow Wallpaper” provides insight into psychology and mental health care
Short story “The Yellow Wallpaper” provides insight into psychology and mental health care
Concert review: Parker McCollum brings Texas country music to Brookings
Concert review: Parker McCollum brings Texas country music to Brookings
Alex Thorson | Collegian Preview
International Relations Council | Collegian Preview
Collegian reviews the Naked Chicken Chalupa
Live From Brookings: It’s Capers | Capers 2017
Coach Brad Erickson reflects on 41 years | Collegian Preview
Day in the Life of SDSU
Day in the Life of SDSU
Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Brookings
Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Brookings
Kathy Heylens -Senior Associate AD-Compliance/SWA and Justin Sell -Director of Athletics posing with Marielle Golden - Jumping Seat Coach and Morgan DiGiulio - Western Coach during the athletics staff riding event at the DeHaan Equestrian Center on Friday, Nov. 15.
Athletic Staff Ride Day
SDSU vs. Illinois State
SDSU vs. Illinois State
2019 Womens Soccer Championship
2019 Women’s Soccer Championship
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Head Coach Jimmy Rogers and the Jackrabbit Football team look out at Target Field before their game against Drake in Minneapolis, Minn. Saturday, Sept. 16.

[Photo] Jackrabbit football looks toward Missouri Valley Football Conference

September 19, 2023
Isaiah Davis carries the ball in the Jacks’ 70-7 win Saturday at Target Field in Minneapolis, MN. The game had 18,174 fans in attendance.

[Photo] Jacks start season 3-0

September 19, 2023
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[Photo] Running it Back

August 29, 2023
Jackrabbit tight end Tucker Kraft scores a touchdown against North Dakota State Nov. 6, 2021 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

[Photo] Packers select Tucker Kraft in third round of NFL Draft

April 28, 2023
South Dakota State tight end Tucker Kraft catches a pass during a receiving drill at SDSU Pro Day March 31 at the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex.

[Photo] Kraft impresses at SDSU Pro Day

April 4, 2023
South Dakota State forward Myah Selland drives on South Dakotas Cassidy Carson in a Summit League womens basketball game Jan. 14 at Frost Arena. Selland scored 19 points on an efficient 7-10 shooting in that game as the Jackrabbits blew out the Coyotes 118-59, the Jackrabbits highest margin of victory of the season.

[Photo] Myah Selland pursues pro basketball

April 4, 2023
Group Of Students Walking Campus

[Photo] Enrollment cliff still worries administrators

March 28, 2023
Kevin Kessler practices with the pep band before the Omaha v. SDSU

[Photo] Band director reflects on historic year

March 7, 2023
Jackrabbit guard Zeke Mayo backs down an Oral Roberts defender in a Summit League mens basketball game Feb. 25 at Frost Arena.

[Photo] Summit League Preview: Jackrabbits carry momentum into conference tournament

February 28, 2023
Jackrabbit guard Dru Gylten looks to pass the ball on Denvers Emma Smith in SDSUs 82-34 win over the Pioneers Feb. 16.

[Photo] Jackrabbits surge into tournament

February 28, 2023
Willam Kyle III passes the ball to Matt Mims in the Jacks 69-65 loss to Oral Roberts Saturday at Frost Arena.

[Photo] PAINT PROTECTOR

February 28, 2023
South Dakota States William Kyle III attempts a layup in a Summit League basketball game Feb. 11 against South Dakota at Frost Arena.

[Photo] Jacks set to finish regular season against Kansas City, Oral Roberts

February 21, 2023
Guard Zeke Mayo backs down on A.J. Plitzuweit Saturday in the Jacks’ 72-67 win over the Coyotes at Frost Arena. Mayo had 19 points in the win.

[Photo] SDSU beats USD for second time this season, looks ahead to final road games

February 14, 2023
Guard Paige Meyer passes the ball in the Jacks’ 81-58 win over Western Illinois Jan. 28 at Frost Arena. Meyer had 12 points and four assists in the win.

[Photo] South Dakota Showdown: Jacks face Coyotes in Vermillion

February 7, 2023
Zeke Mayo drives past Jacari White in the Jacks’ 90-85 win over the Bison Feb. 4. Mayo had a career-high 41 points, shooting 14-of-25 from the field, 6-of-9 from 3-point range and played all 40 minutes.

[Photo] Jacks beat rival Bison, prepare for Coyotes

February 7, 2023
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[Photo] Kraft prepares for draft: Former Jackrabbit tight end is projected top-50 NFL pick

January 31, 2023
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[Photo] Men struggle on the road

January 31, 2023
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[Photo] Jacks remain perfect: Women’s basketball team remains undefeated

January 31, 2023
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[Photo] 61st Twins Winter Caravan visits Brookings

January 25, 2023
South Dakota States Zeke Mayo attempts a layup in a Summit League basketball game against Omaha Jan. 19 at Frost Arena. Mayo scored 31 points against the Mavericks on his way to being named the Summit League Peak Performer of the Week.

[Photo] Turning the corner: Jackrabbits 6-2 in Summit League record after rough start

January 24, 2023
South Dakota State’s Madison Kizer jumps in the high jump event at the Jim Emmerich Invite Jan. 21 at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex. Kizer finished third in the high jump as the women’s team finished third at the meet, while the men’s team took the title.

[Photo] Track teams impress at Jim Emmerich Invite

January 24, 2023
South Dakota States Tucker Kraft scores a touchdown against North Dakota State in the Dakota Marker game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

[Photo] North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State rivalry to take center stage in FCS championship

January 6, 2023
Quarterback Mark Gronowski throws a pass in a Missouri Valley Conference game against Illinois State Nov. 12 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

[Photo] South Dakota State begins FCS playoff run against Delaware

December 2, 2022
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[Photo] Volleyball loses to Denver in Summit League tournament

November 25, 2022
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[Photo] Jackrabbits earn No. 1 seed in FCS playoffs

November 23, 2022
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[Photo] The Pride prepares for New York

November 16, 2022
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[Photo] Jacks finish conference 10-1, have two weeks off before playoffs

November 16, 2022
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[Photo] Jacks top Mississippi State, prepare for Bahamas tournament

November 16, 2022
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[Photo] Jackrabbits secure playoff spot

November 16, 2022
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[Photo] Jacks win back to back: Team looks ahead to No. 9 Arkansas after 2 straight wins

November 15, 2022
SDSUs Ben Olson in action at the SDSU Classic Sept. 9 at Edgebrook Golf Course in Brookings. Coming off an individual title in the Summit League Championships, Olson now attempts to qualify for the NCAA Division I Championships in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

[Photo] Cross country teams look ahead to Midwest Regionals

November 11, 2022
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[Photo] Football faces final opponent of regular-season play

November 9, 2022
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[Photo] Jacks are back

November 9, 2022
Nod app helps students expand social skills

Nod app helps students expand social skills

Joclyn Haven, Reporter/Photographer (She/Her)
November 8, 2022
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[Photo] MEN’S BASKETBALL SEASON PREVIEW:

November 8, 2022
Mayo goes for a layup at SDSU practice in the offseason. The 6-3 guard averaged 9.6 points and started in 21 of SDSUs 35 games last season. The Jacks did not lose a game until the NCAA Tournament game vs. Providence once Mayo was inserted into the starting lineup.

[Photo] Zeke Mayo ready to step up as a leader

November 8, 2022
Cornerback DyShawn Gales in the Jacks 49-7 Hobo Day win over Indiana State in front of 19,041 fans at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. The turnout was the third-most since the stadium opened in 2016.

[Photo] Jacks’ head into game with Northern Iowa with longest win streak since 2004

November 1, 2022
SDSUs Myah Selland drives the ball in a WNIT game against Drake March 24 at Frost Arena. Selland was selected as the preseason Summit League Player of the Year for the second-straight season.

[Photo] High expectations this season for women’s basketball

November 1, 2022
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[Photo] No. 1 Jackrabbits roll Indiana State on Hobo Day

October 30, 2022
The SDSU volleyball team huddles together during a Summit League volleyball game earlier this season.

[Photo] Jacks fall to Coyotes in four-set battle

October 29, 2022
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[Photo] Jacks suffer two more losses on road

October 25, 2022
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Flu shot clinic back at Miller Wellness Center

Joclyn Haven, Reporter
October 18, 2022
The volleyball team huddles together during their 1-3 loss to Kansas City Oct. 13 at Frost Arena.

[Photo] Volleyball looks to bounce back after tough home losses

October 18, 2022
The Jackrabbits celebrate with the Dakota Marker trophy after the Jacks defeated the Bison last season at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

[Photo] Jacks v. Bison

October 12, 2022
South Dakota State running back Isaiah Davis carries the ball in a Missouri Valley Football Conference Game against the USD Coyotes Oct. 8.

[Photo] Jacks dominate USD in front of sold out crowd

October 8, 2022
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[Photo] Newman Center puts on country street dance

October 4, 2022
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[Photo] Jacks v. ‘Yotes: SDSU looks to break two-game skid to rival USD

October 4, 2022
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.

[Photo] Jacks defeat winless Western Illinois 34-10

October 4, 2022
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.

[Photo] Crystal Burk impacting team’s newfound success

September 27, 2022
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[Photo] Bouncing Back

September 27, 2022
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[Photo] Festival of plays brings exciting opportunities to students

September 27, 2022
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[Photo] Jackrabbits offense on full display in win over Butler

September 18, 2022
South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski running with the ball in a football game against the Iowa Hawkeyes Saturday, Sept. 3. Prior to this season, Gronowski had not played a game since he suffered a torn ACL in the Football Championship Subdivision Championship Game May 8, 2021. Now, nearly 500 days later, Gronowski is back on the field.

[Photo] Gronowski ready for his comeback season

September 13, 2022
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[Photo] Cross country teams dominate in only home meet

September 13, 2022
Running back Isaiah Davis carries the ball in SDSUs 24-22 win over UC Davis Saturday at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. Davis ran for 115 yards in the win.

[Photo] Jacks pick up first win of year over UC Davis

September 11, 2022
South Dakota State running back Isaiah Davis carries the ball in a NCAA football game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium. The Jackrabbits fell to the Hawkeyes 7-3 in an game that included more combined punts (21) than first downs (16).

[Photo] Jackrabbits fall 7-3 to Iowa in offensive struggle

September 4, 2022
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[Photo] BSA to hold second Open Mic Night

August 30, 2022
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[Photo] Jacks open season by winning 2 of 3

August 30, 2022
South Dakota State’s Grace Glanzer pitching in a Summit League softball game Saturday against Western Illinois at Jackrabbit Softball Stadium. Glanzer pitched in game one of Saturday’s doubleheader and posted six strikeouts.

[Photo] Nothing but ‘goose eggs’ for Leathernecks

April 12, 2022
South Dakota State infielder Dawson Parry swings for the ball in a Summit League baseball game Saturday against Western Illinois. In Sunday’s game against the Leathernecks, Parry was one of four Jackrabbits to homer in the game, a grand slam in the seventh inning, as the Jacks exploded for 12 runs.

[Photo] Jacks win two of three at Huether, team trending upwards

April 12, 2022
South Dakota State’s Myah Selland (44) celebrates after a play with teammate Haleigh Timmer (13) in the Jacks’ WNIT game against Alabama Mar. 27 at Frost Arena. Both Selland and Timmer were named to the WNIT All-Tournament team. The duo will be back next season.

[Photo] Jackrabbits look ahead after WNIT success

April 5, 2022
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[Photo] What’s next for Wilson?

April 5, 2022
Haleigh Timmer (13) and Tylee Irwin (21) celebrate after a play in the Jacks wire-to-wire 82-50 victory over Seton Hall in the WNIT championship game.

[Photo] Jacks win WNIT championship

April 3, 2022
The Jackrabbit womens basketball team celebrates their hard-fought win over UCLA in the WNIT semifinal Thursday night at Frost Arena. This marks the second time the Jacks have beaten UCLA this season, having defeated the then-No.15 Bruins 76-66 in November.

[Photo] Jacks outlast UCLA, advance to WNIT title game

April 1, 2022
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[Photo] Making a difference

March 29, 2022
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[Photo] Jacks advance to WNIT semifinals

March 29, 2022
The Jackrabbits cheer after a hard-fought victory over Alabama Sunday night in the quarterfinal round of the WNIT. The Jacks won in front of 4,268 fans at Frost Arena. This crowd was the largest for a womens game in six years.

[Photo] SDSU wins thriller over Alabama in WNIT quarterfinals

March 28, 2022
SDSU guard Matt Mims looks to pass the ball on North Dakota State’s Jarius Cook in the Summit League Championship Game at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. After winning the Summit League Tournament title and putting up historic number along the way, SDSU’s season came to an end against Providence in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

[Photo] Jackrabbit men’s basketball season by the numbers

March 22, 2022
Mens basketball won the Summit League Championship Tuesday night and are now headed to the NCAA tournament.

[Photo] Jacks overpower Bison in championship

March 9, 2022
Paiton Burkhard fights for the ball with Kyah Watson in the Summit League Tournament championship game Tuesday afternoon at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. Burckhard had 15 points in the Jacks loss.

[Photo] Jacks fall in championship game

March 8, 2022
SDSUs Zeke Mayo drives against USDs Damani Hayes in their 83-60 win at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls Monday night. Mayo had an 13 points in the victory.

[Photo] SDSU blows out rival USD, advances to championship game

March 7, 2022
Haleigh Timmer fights for the ball in South Dakota States semifinal win over Oral Roberts in the Summit League Tournament Monday. Timmer played well off the bench, scoring 12 points and chipped in two steals.

[Photo] All around effort propels Jackrabbit women past Oral Roberts

March 7, 2022
Baylor Scheierman with the ball against Omaha in Sioux Falls at the Summit League Tournament. He finished with 20 points in the Jacks eight-point win.

[Photo] Jackrabbit men hold off Omaha

March 5, 2022
Myah Selland goes up for a shot Saturday afternoon in SDSUs quarterfinal win over Denver at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. Selland finished with a game-high 26 points in the win.

[Photo] Women move on to semifinals

March 5, 2022
Baylor Scheierman was named the Summit League Player of the Year Thursday. Scheierman was third in league play in points, averaging 18.2 per game. He led the team in rebounding and assists as well.

[Photo] Summit League honors announced

March 4, 2022
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[Photo] BSA hosts successful Open Mic Night

March 1, 2022
This puppy and his siblings were born at the Brookings Regional Humane Society when their mother was picked up as a stray. They are not ready to be adopted yet, but will be soon.

[Photo] Humane society still lending helping hand to furry friends

March 1, 2022
South Dakota States Charlie Easley drives on a St. Thomas defender in a Summit League game.

[Photo] PERFECT SEASON

March 1, 2022
South Dakota State’s Paiton Burckhard drives on Oral Roberts’ Trinity Moore in a Summit League game last Saturday. The Jacks open Summit League tournament play this Saturday at 12:30 pm at the Denny Sanford Premier Center.

[Photo] DAKOTA DOMINANCE

March 1, 2022
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits became the first team in Summit League history to go undefeated in conference play. They now set their sights on the conference tournament, where theyll face Omaha in the quarterfinals.

[Photo] Jacks end Summit League season undefeated

February 27, 2022
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[Photo] Jacks clinch share of regular season title

February 26, 2022
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[Photo] Jacks top Oral Roberts 84-48

February 25, 2022
Jackrabbit Luke Appel grabs a rebound in a Summit League game against St. Thomas last Saturday. Against Oral Roberts on Thursday, Appel scored 41 points, more than doubling his previous career high of 20 points.

[Photo] Jacks narrowly escape Oral Roberts, winning streak reaches 17

February 25, 2022
Jacks forward Douglas Wilson goes for a dunk in a game against Omaha last week. SDSUs only senior scored 16 points and grabbed eight rebounds Saturday in his final game at Frost Arena, a 79-60 win over St. Thomas.

[Photo] Jacks beat St. Thomas, finish home season unbeaten

February 20, 2022
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[Photo] Jacks win by 41, earn 11th straight win

February 19, 2022
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[Photo] Women pick up 10th straight win

February 19, 2022
SDSUs Charlie Easley on defense in the Jackrabbits game against Omaha last Saturday. On Thursday, Easley had a career night as the Jacks won 91-66 to clinch the Summit League title.

[Photo] Jackrabbits clinch Summit League title

February 18, 2022
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[Photo] Baseball team ready to kick off season

February 15, 2022
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[Photo] Frost updates to include student club room

February 15, 2022
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[Photo] Jacks take 9-game win streak on road

February 15, 2022
Senior Douglas Wilson and freshman Zeke Mayo celebrate after their win over Omaha Saturday afternoon. Mayo had a career high 21 points, shooting 5-8 from three-point range. Wilson had 19 points in the victory. Wilson will play his final two games at Frost Arena this week.

[Photo] Men look to clinch regular season title

February 15, 2022
SDSU guard Baylor Scheierman drives the ball during Saturdays Summit League game against Omaha. Scheierman finished with nine points and the Jacks won 82-61.

[Photo] Jacks rout Omaha, remain perfect in Summit League

February 12, 2022
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[Photo] Women top Omaha, win ninth straight game

February 12, 2022
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[Photo] Selland leads Jacks past Denver at Pink Game

February 11, 2022
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