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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...

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

The Jackrabbits closed out their last ever games inside Frost Arena with victories over Denver and St. Thomas, reclaiming sole possession of the No. 1 seed heading into the final week of Summit League...

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

The Jacks reclaim sole possession of first place in the Summit League standings after taking down Oral Roberts 83-72 on Saturday. South Dakota State(14-11, 7-3 Summit) is now just 0.5 games ahead of...

SDSUs Charlie Easley drives down the lane during a mens 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

The SDSU men’s basketball team returns home this week for back-to-back rivalry games against South Dakota and North Dakota State. “Super excited to be back in Frost Arena,” head coach Eric Henderson...

SDSUs Zeke Mayo dribbles the basketball between his legs during a game against St. Thomas at Schoenecker Arena in St. Paul, Minn. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024.

Jacks split road trip; look towards I-29 foes

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor January 16, 2024

During a frigid couple of days in Brookings, the Jackrabbit men’s basketball team kept the pot only lukewarm during their first Summit League road trip of the season. South Dakota State split their...

SDSUs Luke Appel holds the basketball during a game at the Jacksonville Classic in St. Augustine, Fla. at Flagler College on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. Appel  had a season-high 19 points shooting 3-of-5 from three.

Jacks drop Jacksonville Classic Opener

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor November 20, 2023

With a one-point lead with 4 seconds left on the clock, Central Florida’s Omar Payne stood at the free-throw line. He knocked down two free throws to push the Knights’ lead to three, 83-80. SDSU...

South Dakota State’s Zeke Mayo drives past a DWU defender in the Jacks’ 83-55 win over the Tigers Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. Mayo scored 28 of the Jacks’ 83 points contributing in the win.

Wiped by Wildcats; Jacks hit the coast for UCF matchup at Jacksonville Classic

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor November 14, 2023

South Dakota State wrapped up their last two games before their first in season tournament of the year. Currently, South Dakota state is 1-2, suffering losses to Akron and most recently, Kansas State. This...

South Dakota State’s Zeke Mayo handles the ball against an Akron defender Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

Jackrabbits fall to Zips 81-75; prepare for Tigers and Wildcats

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor November 7, 2023

The Jackrabbits weren’t able to take their first nonconference game of the season against the Zips. With the 81-75 score, the University of Akron walked out of Frost Arena with the win Monday night. Though...

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