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

The Collegian

South Dakota State softball's Shannon Lasey and Emma Osmundson were recognized as the TicketSmarter Peak Pitcher of the Week and Peak Performer of the Week by the Summit League Monday.

Lasey, Osmundson receive Summit League weekly awards

Collegian staff reports April 29, 2024

Jackrabbit softball players Shannon Lasey and Emma Osmundson were named winners of The Summit League’s weekly awards announced Monday. Lasey, a senior pitcher for SDSU, compiled two complete-game shutouts...

Rozelyn Carrillo throws the ball to Mia Jarecki, standing on first base, to throw out a runner. This season, Carrillo has collected 72 putouts which is the third highest on the team behind Brooke Dumont (240) and Alli Boyle (143).

SDSU continues their Summit League season undefeated after three games in Fargo

Jordan Raddatz, Sports Reporter April 16, 2024

South Dakota State swept another Summit League opponent in North Dakota State in a three-game series in Fargo and put focus on their next series out of conference before returning to Summit League play. Game...

This season, Kniesche has pitched a total of 99 innings where she has amounted to 142 strikeouts, a batting average against of .161 and an ERA of 1.98. This season, Kniesche has completed six shutout games.

SPECIAL DELIVERY

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor April 9, 2024

Every time Tori Kniesche steps onto a softball field this season, she is adding to an already impressive legacy. Kniesche, the star pitcher on the Jackrabbit softball team is the record holder for wins,...

Mia Jarecki swings for a pitch. In two plate appearances in game three, Jarecki went 2-3.

SDSU takes three against Kansas City

Jordan Raddatz, Sports Reporter April 9, 2024

South Dakota State swept Kansas City in a three-game series at the Jackrabbit Softball Stadium in Brookings and look forward to their next contests at North Dakota State.   Games One A doubleheader...

Catcher Brooke Dumont stands ready at the plate. This season, Dumont has a .258 batting average with 66 at bats.

Softball set for Summit League conference play this weekend

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor March 19, 2024

The Jacks have finished their non-conference schedule at 16-18 and look onto Summit League play starting on the road with a doubleheader on Saturday and a final game on Sunday against South Dakota. Their...

Tori Kiesche pitches the ball to an Oklahoma Sonner batter in their matchup from the 2023 softball season.

Jacks finish 3-2 after weekend tournament

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor February 27, 2024

The SDSU softball team finished 3-2 in the Michelle Short Memorial Classic over the weekend with a win over Purdue, a loss to Southern Illinois and trading games with Central Arkansas. The Jackrabbits...

Tori Kiesche pitches the ball to an Oklahoma Sonner batter in their matchup from the 2023 softball season.

Jackrabbits softball opens season 3-2 after California tournament; Texas trip is up next

Marshall Minihan, Sports Editor February 13, 2024

The South Dakota State softball team opened up their season in California over the weekend going 3-2 in the Fresno State Kickoff Classic. The Jackrabbits traded wins with both Fresno State and Santa...

Centerfield Jocelyn Carrillo diving for a ball in the outfield. In 2023, Jocelyn had 164 at bats where she amounted to 52 hits, 37 runs, 7 homeruns, 36 RBIs and batting a .317 average.

JACKRABBIT SISTER ACT

Hannah Dutton, Reporter February 13, 2024

South Dakota State’s softball team includes three sisters from California- two of whom are established stars and a younger sibling who hopes to someday match her sisters’ accomplishments on the field. Jocelyn,...

Summit League, CBS Sports, Midco Ink Multi-Year Media Rights Deal

Summit League, CBS Sports, Midco Ink Multi-Year Media Rights Deal

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor August 10, 2023

The Summit League, CBS Sports and Midco have announced a new three-year media rights agreement aimed at expanding national distribution of Summit League athletics. The new deal will act as a direct-to-consumer...

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...

South Dakota State pitcher Tori Kniesche throws a pitch in a softball game against South Dakota in Brookings on Friday, May 12, 2023

Jacks Will Play for Summit Championship

Brayden Byers, Managing Editor May 12, 2023

The top-seeded South Dakota State softball team will play in the Summit League championship game against the Omaha Mavericks. SDSU (37-16, 17-0) earned the right to take on the Mavericks (31-15, 15-5)...

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