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Jacks Prep for NISC Tournament

Jacks Prep for NISC Tournament

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor May 17, 2023

“Not over yet … one more weekend!” That’s what Jackrabbit softball coach Kristina McSweeney wrote on Twitter Sunday after South Dakota State earned a bid into the Postseason National Invitational...

Jacks Bow out, Omaha Advances

Jacks Bow out, Omaha Advances

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor May 14, 2023

South Dakota State will not repeat as Summit League Softball Champions. SDSU lost the Summit League softball championship game to Omaha 1-0 Sunday after a host of obstacles and detours throughout the...

Jacks Survive and Advance in Summit Tourney

Jacks Survive and Advance in Summit Tourney

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor May 11, 2023

Top-seeded South Dakota State advanced to the semifinals of the Summit League Softball Championships after splitting two games Thursday. SDSU met up with the University of South Dakota Thursday in a...

The South Dakota State softball team gathers around to celebrate at a game on Friday, May 5 in Brookings.

Summit League Softball Tournament: Everything You Need to Know

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor May 9, 2023

The road to the NCAA Division I Softball Championships, once again, goes through Brookings. Because the South Dakota State softball team was the regular season champions last year, the 2023 Summit League...

Softball team closes regular season against USD

Softball team closes regular season against USD

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter May 5, 2023

The South Dakota State softball team has clinched their third consecutive Summit League regular season title. This doesn’t mean their job is finished.“Yes, we're the number one seed. Yes, we won...

Softball’s two wins bring in two Summit Peak Performers

Softball’s two wins bring in two Summit Peak Performers

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) April 25, 2023

After two wins at a neutral site in Fargo against UND, the South Dakota State softball team had two players named Summit League Peak Performers of the week for their performances. Infielder Rozelyn...

South Dakota State players celebrate with the Football Championship Subdivision trophy Jan. 8 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.

FINALLY: South Dakota State emerges victorious in Frisco

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) January 8, 2023

FRISCO - Finally, South Dakota State is the national champion. After years of playoff disappointment and a narrow runner-up finish in the championship game two seasons ago, the Jackrabbits have finally...

Keith Jensen with his wife Cherie at the SDSU alumni pep rally Jan. 7 at Frisco Hall.

Jackrabbit superfan follows his alma mater into national title game

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) January 8, 2023

Keith Jensen has been an avid follower of South Dakota State athletics for over 70 years. The self-proclaimed “Jacks number 1 fan” arrived in Frisco, Texas Thursday with his wife Cherie to watch...

SDSU fans gather at the Jackrabbit pep rally Jan. 7 at Frisco Hall in Frisco, Texas.

Jackrabbit fans gather in Frisco for pregame pep rally

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter January 7, 2023

Jackrabbit nation has made it to Frisco, Texas. Fans, alumni, and former players traveled from across the country to see South Dakota State take on rival North Dakota State in the FCS National Championship...

Baylor Scheierman runs the ball up the court against the Bison in a game earlier this year. The 6-foot-6 sophomore leads the Jackrabbits in scoring with an average of 15.5 points per game.

Win streak hits 11 as SDSU heads to Vermillion to take on Coyotes

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor February 1, 2022

The South Dakota State men’s basketball team is on the road this weekend as they take on in-state rival South Dakota Saturday in Vermillion. The Jackrabbits (20-4, 11-0 Summit League) are coming off...

Senior Tylee Irwin drives past a defender in a win earlier in the season agasint Western Illinois. Irwin scored 10 points in the Jacks’ 16-point win over the Bison last Saturday. She is averaging 9.3 ppg on the year.

Crucial showdown looms

Evan Patzwald, Assistant Sports Editor February 1, 2022

The South Dakota Showdown Series between USD and SDSU takes place for the second game this season Saturday, this time at Frost Arena. Both teams are dominating the Summit League just past the midway...

Jacks looking to finish strong after losses

Jacks looking to finish strong after losses

Chloe Risse, Reporter November 16, 2021

The Jackrabbit volleyball team is looking to finish the season strong after losing its final two home games of the season last week. Omaha and Denver, two of the top Summit League teams, traveled to...

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