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The Collegian

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

The Collegian

Damon Wilkinson shoots the basketball during a game against the University of South Dakota on  Feb. 7, 2026 in First Bank & Trust Arena. Wilkinson scored 18 points and had nine rebounds.

SUMMIT LEAGUE LOOMS

Jacob Brende, Sports Editor March 3, 2026

The SDSU men’s basketball team dropped their final game of the regular season in a 75-70 loss to USD. With the regular season officially over, the Jacks will head to Sioux Falls for the Summit League...

Jaden Jackson holds onto the basketball during a basketball game on Feb. 21, 2026 in First Bank & Trust Arena. Jackson had 13 points on 4-12 shooting while goin 4-11 from three.

Regular season nears end

Jacob Brende and Brayden Mackenzie February 24, 2026

SDSU’s men’s basketball team will finish the season this week trying to build momentum going into the Summit League Tournament. The Jacks play the University of Missouri Kansas City on Thursday...

Sophomore center Damon Wilkinson drives for a contested left-hadned layup during an 18-point performance against USD Feb. 7. The Coyotes would outlast the Jacks, however, winning 68-67.

Rivalry game ends with a miss

Jacob Brende, Sports Editor February 10, 2026

SDSU was beat 68-67 by USD in a game that was nothing short of electric. It was a back-and-forth game that saw almost 4300 people attend. And for those who attended they saw plenty of drama.  The Jackrabbits...

SDSU’s Bubz Alvarez dribbles the ball during a basketball game against Oral Roberts on Jan. 31, 2026 in First Bank & Trust Arena. Alvarez scored 11 points on 4-6 shooting from the field and gathered eight rebounds.

JACKS BEST ORU 95-72

Jacob Brende, Sports Editor February 3, 2026

Joe Sayler and Jaden Jackson both scored 24 points in SDSU’s 95-72 win over Oral Roberts. Today, they face off against St. Thomas for a chance to get to 12-12 on the season.  SDSU took an early lead...

SDSU’s Joe Sayler dribbles the ball past St. Thomas’ Nick Janowski in a basketball game in Omaha, Neb. on Jan. 22, 2026. Sayler had a game high 24 points on 10-15 shooting, going 3-6 from three.

JACKS FALL TO UNDER .500

Jacob Brende, Sports Editor January 27, 2026

Jackrabbit basketball lost 69-74 to St. Thomas last Thursday Jan. 22 and are under .500 on the season. They have alternated between wins and losses the past seven games in a row.  Nolan Minessale is...

Center Alec Squires rises up with the ball over Roo defenders. He was 6-6 from the field for 14 points while adding on five rebounds.

CONFERENCE PLAY IN SWING

Jacob Brende, Sports Editor January 20, 2026

Each of SDSU’s last three losses have been responded with a Jackrabbit win, Saturday’s matchup against Kansas City was no different. Following a 65-72 loss on the road against North Dakota State, the...

Sophomore Jaden Jackson fights his way to the basket during a basketball game against Peru State on Nov. 17, 2025. Jackson had seven points in 3-7 shooting in the 94-46 win.

Men’s basketball over .500

Jacob Brende, Sports Editor November 18, 2025

After riding a two-game losing streak, SDSU Men’s Basketball got back into the win column after beating Peru State 94-46 to get to a 3-2 record. What were some of the contributing factors towards the...

Guard Luke Haertle fights through Ollie Fell on his way to the basket in a basketball game against Mayville State on Oct. 29, 2025. SDSU won the exhibition match 109-61, shooting over 50% from the field and outrebounding Mayville State 40-27.

JACKS FIGHT OFF RALLY

Jacob Brende, Sports Editor November 4, 2025

SDSU Men’s Basketball started its season with a win that was not as close as the box score would show. After being down most of the game, Merrimack would have an 11-1 point run to take a 52-47 point...

The South Wall has 250 squares total and include 47 historical and important  photos in Frost Arena.

If this wall could talk…

Natalie Dean, Managing Editor November 5, 2024

With the opening of the newly remodeled First Bank & Trust Arena, one wall became a standout amongst Jackrabbit alumni, fans, faculty and students. Fans are first introduced to the South Wall exhibit...

Mayo and Kyle III both announced on Social media that they are leaving the Jackrabbit basketball program.

Mayo and Kyle III leave for portal

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor March 26, 2024

South Dakota State has lost their starting five as three graduate and two transfer out for a different path. Zeke Mayo, the Summit League Player of the Year and William Kyle III, the Summit League tournament...

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