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South Dakota State's Angel Johnson (21) celebrates a touchdown during a 41-10 win over Southern Illinois on Nov. 16, 2024.
South Dakota, NCAA settle NIL lawsuit
Jacks Bash returns to Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium
Jacks Bash returns to Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium
State A Thon fundraises over $160,000
State A Thon fundraises over $160,000
Children participating in the McCrory Gardens’ Eggstravaganza event were able to participate in many different activities, including an egg hunt.
McCrory Gardens’ Eggstravaganza brings community together
The Miller Wellness Center recently saw an attendance increase in their Group Fitness classes.
Wellness Center attendance up
South Dakota State's Angel Johnson (21) celebrates a touchdown during a 41-10 win over Southern Illinois on Nov. 16, 2024.
South Dakota, NCAA settle NIL lawsuit
Brielle Dixon hands off the baton to Jenna Johnson in the 4x100-meter relay. The relay team consisting of Dixon, Johnson, Madsen and O’Sullivan finished with a time of 46.39 seconds and took first in the event.
Jacks run away with five first-place victories at USD Challenge over the weekend
Quarterback Chase Mason (#7) in the shotgun formation last Saturday in the Spring Game. SDSU’s defense beat SDSU’s offense 24-16.
Jackson and football opens 2025 season with annual Spring Game
Jackrabbit Stampede Standings
Jackrabbit Stampede Standings
Graduate student Pierre Lear competes in hurdles for SDSU. Lear is the SDSU record holder in 60-meter hurdles and 110-meter hurdles. In Lear’s most recent competition he finished second in the 110-meter hurdles.
In a lane of his own
Jacks Bash returns to Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium
Jacks Bash returns to Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium
From left: Jack Black (Steve), Jason Momoa (The Garbage Man), and Sebastian Eugene Hansen (Henry) in “A Minecraft Movie.”
‘A Minecraft Movie’ is fun but disappointing
Spring dance concert features student led choreography
Spring dance concert features student led choreography
COJO to present Cinema Event featuring Midwest stories
COJO to present Cinema Event featuring Midwest stories
Lillian Hellickson has kept the tradition of creating Ukrainian Easter eggs for 56 years in Brookings, and shows attendees how to make them.
Event showcases artist creating Ukrainian Easter eggs
March 31, campus ministry group, Equip, presented a white board and asked students if they thought the slave trade was “Morally Evil.” Three of the votes for disagree were admittedly seeded by the group
Slavery: Not up for moral debate
Thursday, Feb. 27 is Student Press Freedom Day.
Student journalism is ‘at the forefront’ of SDSU
Using a notebook and pencil to objectively rank every NFL logo (NFC edition)
Using a notebook and pencil to objectively rank every NFL logo (NFC edition)
Larson in the main stage area of the CMA awards that was hosted in Nashville, Tennessee on Nov. 24
Behind the Scenes at the CMA’s
Lainey Wilson on stage during her performance in Sioux Falls.
Concert review: Lainey Wilson returns to Sioux Falls on first headlining arena tour
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Dylan Driessen throws a pitch during a game against Omaha. Driessen was named Kwik Star Summit League Peak Pitcher of the Week.

Baseball earns seventh win after 2-1 series victory against Omaha; Faces St. Thomas today

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
April 15, 2025
Luke Luskey readys for a pitch during an at-bat. Luskey leads the team in batting average, slugging percentage, runs scored, RBIs, home runs, total bases and walks.

Baseball drops two against Oral Roberts; hosts Omaha at Erv Huether Field

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
April 8, 2025
Freshman pitcher/outfielder Owen Siegert steals second base by succesfully sliding against Southwest Minnesota State during SDSU’s 12-10 victory over the Mustangs. Siegert has been successful this season with ten hits on 21 at-bats for a .476 average. Siegert has had one home run on the season.

Baseball slides down Summit League standings; Jacks hope to rebound against Golden Eagles

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
April 1, 2025
St. Thomas’ Joe Roder swings and misses at a pitch as Jackrabbit catcher Jess Bellows catches it during last Fridays matchup. Bellows recorded two hits and two RBI’s in his two games against the Tommies.

Baseball finishes first home series; eyes Summit League rival NDSU

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
March 25, 2025
Freshman pitcher Caleb Duerr in his March 16 matchup against Northern Colorado. Duerr pitched five innings, tallying four strikeouts, two walks and allowed two runs.

Baseball falls 1-2 against Northern Colorado; first home game tomorrow

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
March 18, 2025
SDSU's Oscar Cluff (45) hangs on the hoop after a dunk during the Jackrabbits' 85-69 loss in the Summit League Championships quarterfinals to North Dakota on Friday at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls.

Eaglestaff, Hawks stun Jackrabbits in Summit League quarterfinals

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
March 8, 2025
Damon Wilkenson shoots over Kansas City defender Blake Ammons. The Freshman averages just under five points per game on ten minutes a game.

Jacks to take on Fighting Hawks in first round of conference tournament

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
March 4, 2025
SDSU's Matthew Mors (11) jumps for a hot during the Jackrabbits' 70-69 win over Kansas City on Sunday at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings.

Jacks clip Golden Eagles 77-69

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2025
Oscar Cluff shoots over a Kansas City defender on Sunday during a Summit League basketball game at First Bank and Trust Arena. Cluff recorded his 20th double-double of the season with 17 points and 10 rebounds.

Jacks bounce Roos

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 25, 2025
SDSU's Oscar Cluff (45) battles in the post while North Dakota State's Masen Miller, left, Tajavis Miller, center, and Jacksen Moni defend on Thursday at First Bank & Trust Arena.

Jackrabbit men’s hoops come back to win on Senior Day

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 23, 2025
SDSU's Stoney Hadnot (4) puts the ball in for a score during a game against North Dakota State on Thursday at First Bank & Trust Arena.

Jackrabbits fall to Bison 68-77 at home

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 19, 2025
SDSU's Jaden Jackson (14) drives down the lane during a game against South Dakota on Sunday at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center in Vermillion. Jackson had a career-high 19 points in the 94-91 win over the Coyotes.

Jackrabbits earn road win over Coyotes

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 16, 2025
South Dakota State's Damon Wilkinson (34) fights against Omaha's Ja'Sean Glover (5) and Joshua Streit (23) during a game in First Bank & Trust arena on Thursday.

Jacks shoot the lights out on top-seeded Omaha Mavericks

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 14, 2025
Kalen Garry shooting over Kendall Blue in SDSU’s 102-86 win. Garry played over 36 minutes in the game.

Men earn upset win over No. 2 Tommies; get ready to host No. 1 Mavericks of Omaha

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 11, 2025
In SDSU's win over St. Thomas, Joe Sayler recorded 16 points.

Second-half surge propelled men to victory over St. Thomas

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2025
Kalen Garry dropped 19 points and nine rebounds in SDSU’s victory over USD on Jan. 25. Garry has appeared in all of South Dakota State’s games this season and is averaging 11.6 points, 3.9 boards and 2.6 rebounds a game. Garry has stolen the ball 21 times this season.

Men dropped by Fighting Hawks after comeback victory over Bison; focus attention to Tommies

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 4, 2025
Jaden Jackson shooting over a North Dakota defender in SDSU’s dominant 107-73 win. Jackson is a freshman guard from Bellevue, Nebraska and was the 2024 Nebraska Gatorade Player of the Year.

Jackrabbits take two against UND and ORU; prepare for Interstate Series

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
January 21, 2025
SDSU fell to the Bison 28-21 in Fargo, North Dakota for the second time this season.

Jacks fall 28-21 to Bison in FCS Semifinal

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
December 21, 2024
Griffin Wilde catching a pass in the endzone. Wilde scored two touchdowns in the SDSU 55-14 victory.

Jacks take down the Cardinals 55-14

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
December 14, 2024
Santa Photo Festival of LIghts JON AKRE

[Photo] Festival of Lights ‘kickoff for Christmas’

Tate Peterson, Reporter
December 11, 2024
Adam Bock Returning a 40-yard interception for a touchdown. It was Bock's second pick six of his college career, his first being against UC Davis in 2021.

Jacks topple Griz 35-18 in playoff victory

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
December 7, 2024
Mark Gronowski hands the ball off to Amar Johnson in SDSU's home victory over Southern Illinois.

Jacks finish conference play strong with 45-9 victory over Missouri State

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
November 23, 2024
Mathew Durrance intercepting his second pass of the night. Durrance is now tied with Steven Arrell and Tucker Large with the most interception on the season.

Jacks win blowout victory over Salukis 41-10

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
November 16, 2024
Griffin Wilde catches the football in SDSU's dominant victory over UND. Wilde's 140-yard performance was the sophomore's best game since Oklahoma State where he racked up 150 yards.

Jackrabbits soar over Fighting Hawks 38-7

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
November 9, 2024
Quinten Christensen celebrates after a play in SDSU's overtime win against USD on Oct. 26.

Jacks overpower Racers 52-6 at home

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
November 2, 2024
SDSU scores in overtime to vault the Jackrabbits over the Coyotes in the Interstate Series.

SDSU pulls out victory over USD in overtime

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
October 27, 2024
South Dakota State's Colby Humphrey (22) defends a pass intended for North Dakota State's Bryce Lance (5) during the Dakota Marker game at the FARGODOME in Fargo on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.

Bison hold off Jackrabbits in defensive battle

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
October 20, 2024
Chase Mason runs into the endzone for one of his two touchdowns during a 63-13 Hobo Day win over Youngstown State on Saturday, October 12. Mason racked up 161 yards on the ground to lead the Jackrabbits.

HOBO DAY BLOWOUT

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
October 12, 2024
True freshman Kentrell Prejean racked up the first touchdown of his collegiate career in SDSU's victory over UNI 41-3 to start conference play.

SDSU takes dominant win over UNI 41-3 on the road

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
October 5, 2024
SDSU's Kirby Vorhees flexes after a run against Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at Strawberry Stadium in Hammond, La. Vorhees had 5 carries totaling 179 and 3 touchdowns against the Lions.

Freshman leads Jacks to 41-0 victory over Lions

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
September 22, 2024
Amar Johnson breaking a tackle to extend the play. Johnson finished with 126 rushing yards in SDSU's 24-3 victory over Augustana.

Jacks drop Augustana 24-3 at home

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
September 15, 2024
South Dakota State focuses their sight on an old conference foe in their second straight sellout to start the year.

Jackrabbit gameday vs. Augustana

Brayden Byers and Jon Akre
September 13, 2024
Angel Johnson (21) and Aaron Kusler posing in celebration after a kick return during the game against Incarnate Word at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Johnson finished with 42 yards on six carries.

Jacks earn first win of the season against UIW 45-24

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
September 8, 2024
Cornerback Cody Cotton, a junior from Wisconsin covers redshirt-freshman Joe Randle in practice last week. Randle is a 6’3 wide reciever and Cotton stands at 6’0.

Jacks open season against FBS opponent

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
August 28, 2024
Jacks Jordan Sagedahl swings at a pitch during the series against St. Thomas at Erv Huether Field Sat. April, 20, 2024. Sagedahl hit his eighth home run of the season in the final game of the series.

Jacks baseball defeat the Tommies, host Golden Eagles this weekend

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
April 23, 2024
Red-shirt freshman Brendan Begeman runs the ball during the Spring game inside the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex Saturday, April 13, 2024. Begeman ran the ball six times totaling 80 yards in the game amongst the team at the end of Spring camp.

Jackrabbits’ spring game scrimmage previews 2024 football roster

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
April 16, 2024
Cael Frost watches the ball fly after swinging during his at bat in the Jackrabbits game against NDSU in Fargo, N.D. Friday, April 5,2024. Frost started the scoring with a home run in the top of the first.

Jacks baseball go 2-1 in Fargo, set to face Mavericks of Omaha

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
April 9, 2024
Luke Appel, who scored nine points with seven rebounds, gets defended by Iowa State's Curtis Jones (5) and Robert Jones (12) during an NCAA Tournament first round game in Omaha, Nebraska.

Strong start lifts Iowa State past Jackrabbits

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
March 21, 2024
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
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
Kalen Gary drives passed St. Thomas guard Brooks Allen. This season, Gary averages 7.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists and .8 steals on 27.3 minutes of action per game. The freshman’s field goal percentage is 38.7%, his three point percentage is 32.8% and his free throw percentage is 77.5%.

Jacks look onto North Dakota opponents to end Summit play

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2024
SDSU’s Zeke Mayo drives down the right side of the lane into double coverage from Oral Robert’s IsaacMcBride (10) and Jalen Miller (12) during a basketball game Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Frost Arena inBrookings.

Men’s basketball hits road for two

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 13, 2024
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
SDSU's Charlie Easley drives down the lane during a men's 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
Jenna Hopp runs down the court during SDSU's 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
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
The South Dakota State offense huddles during the Hobo Day football game at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, S.D. against Northern Iowa on Saturday October 14, 2023

The stage is set

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
January 6, 2024
South Dakota State head coach Jimmy Rogers leads his team out of the locker room before a football game against Missouri State at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.

‘I’m not nervous about the moment’

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
January 5, 2024
SDSU offensive lineman Garret Greenfield hoists the national championship trophy after beating Montana 23-3 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2023.

The FCS Championship Game

Marshall Minihan, Jon Akre, Brayden Byers, and Evan Patzwald
January 5, 2024
BROOKINGS, SD: DECEMBER 2: Jaxon Janke #10 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits gets extra yards against the Mercer Bears at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, SD.

Jacks advance in playoffs after 41-point shutout against Mercer

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
December 2, 2023
Jaxon (10) and Jadon (1) walk with their parents during a celebration honoring the seniors on the football team before their game against Missouri State at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.

DOUBLE TROUBLE

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
November 28, 2023
VERMILLION, SD: OCTOBER 28: The South Dakota State Jackrabbits defense celebrates an interception against the South Dakota Coyotes during their game at the DakotaDome in Vermilion, SD.

Jacks pulverize Penguins 34-0 to clinch MVFC title

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
November 11, 2023
Dalys Beanum lifts the Dakota Marker trophy after the Jackrabbits beat the Bison 33-16.

Bison beat down in Brookings

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
November 4, 2023
South Dakota State running back Amar Johnson (3) looks to make a move past South Dakota's Shahid Barros (4) during their game at the DakotaDome Saturday, October 28, 2023 in Vermillion, S.D.

No. 1 SDSU stuns USD 37-3

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
October 28, 2023
Southern Illinois safety PJ Jules tackles South Dakota State's Jadon Janke during a game at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Ill. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

Jacks remain undefeated after close one against Southern Illinois

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
October 22, 2023
Mark Gronowski rushing the football in their win against Illinois State.

Jacks earn Hobo Day victory against Northern Iowa

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
October 15, 2023
Isaiah Davis jukes out defenders in the SDSU win against UND.

Jacks survive No. 22 Redbirds 40-21

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
October 8, 2023
Running back Isaiah Davis scores a touchdown on the ground against UND. Davis finished the game with three rushing touchdowns.

SDSU starts conference play 1-0

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
October 1, 2023
Football prepares for No. 11 North Dakota

Football prepares for No. 11 North Dakota

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
September 26, 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.

Jacks start season 3-0

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
September 19, 2023
The SDSU football team celebrates after its 20-16 win over the Montana State Bobcats at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. The Jackrabbits keep their No. 1 overall rank in the Football Subdivision Conference.

Jacks Comeback

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
September 12, 2023
Volleyball Team reloads, adds seven new players

Volleyball Team reloads, adds seven new players

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
August 22, 2023
Jackrabbit guard Dru Gylten looks to pass the ball on Denver's Emma Smith in SDSU's 82-34 win over the Pioneers Feb. 16.

Jackrabbits surge into tournament

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2023
Kraft prepares for draft: Former Jackrabbit tight end is projected top-50 NFL pick

Kraft prepares for draft: Former Jackrabbit tight end is projected top-50 NFL pick

Jon Akre, Sports Reporter
January 31, 2023
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