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

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South Dakota State’s Grace Glanzer pitches the ball in a softball exhibition game against St. Cloud State Sept. 25 at Jackrabbit Softball Stadium.

Softball faces high expectations this year

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor February 7, 2023

​​Expectations are once again high this season for the South Dakota State softball team. After winning the Summit League tournament and making the NCAA Regionals the last two years, the Jackrabbits...

Zeke Mayo drives past Jacari White in the Jacks’ 90-85 win over the Bison Feb. 4. Mayo had a career-high 41 points, shooting 14-of-25 from the field, 6-of-9 from 3-point range and played all 40 minutes.

Jacks beat rival Bison, prepare for Coyotes

Marshall Minihan, Sports Reporter February 7, 2023

​​After going 2-0 at home last week, the South Dakota State men’s basketball team looks to finish its three-game home stint against in-state rival South Dakota. “Our guys are getting more comfortable...

South Dakota States Zeke Mayo attempts a layup in a Summit League basketball game against Omaha Jan. 19 at Frost Arena. Mayo scored 31 points against the Mavericks on his way to being named the Summit League Peak Performer of the Week.

Turning the corner: Jackrabbits 6-2 in Summit League record after rough start

Evan Patzwald, Sports editor January 24, 2023

After a rough start to the season that included four consecutive losses, the Jackrabbit men’s basketball team have turned their season around in Summit League play.  Zeke Mayo was named the Summit...

Volleyball loses to Denver in Summit League tournament

Volleyball loses to Denver in Summit League tournament

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter November 25, 2022

The South Dakota State volleyball team saw its conference title hopes end Thursday after a hard-fought loss to fourth-seeded Denver in the quarterfinals of the Summit League tournament. SDSU and Denver...

Jackrabbits secure playoff spot

Jackrabbits secure playoff spot

Chloe Risse, Sports Reporter November 16, 2022

ntly sit fifth in the Summit League standings, tied with North Dakota. SDSU will be hosting both North Dakota teams in the upcoming week and are looking to add a couple more wins to better its seed...

Jacks win back to back: Team looks ahead to No. 9 Arkansas after 2 straight wins

Jacks win back to back: Team looks ahead to No. 9 Arkansas after 2 straight wins

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) November 15, 2022

After two exciting games to start the season, SDSU men’s basketball team has a packed week ahead as they head to Arkansas Nov. 16 before returning home to face Stephen F. Austin Nov. 19. On the back...

Jacks are back

Jacks are back

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter November 9, 2022

The Jackrabbit volleyball team came into last week needing a win, and that’s what they got.  The Jacks were coming off a five-game losing streak, putting them back in the standings with a 10-13 record.  Facing...

Guard Zeke Mayo celebrates after winning the Summit League Tournament in a 75-69 win over North Dakota State March 8 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. May had 12 points in the win.

Zeke Mayo ready to step up as a leader

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor November 8, 2022

The Jackrabbit men’s basketball team’s season tipped off Monday, and with some key departures after last season, no one is ready to step into a leadership role more than sophomore Zeke Mayo. Mayo...

SDSUs Myah Selland drives the ball in a WNIT game against Drake March 24 at Frost Arena. Selland was selected as the preseason Summit League Player of the Year for the second-straight season.

High expectations this season for women’s basketball

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter November 1, 2022

There hasn’t been hype surrounding a Summit League basketball team quite like this for some time.  South Dakota State’s women’s team is predicted to be a dominant force. They return four of their...

The SDSU volleyball team huddles together during a Summit League volleyball game earlier this season.

Jacks fall to Coyotes in four-set battle

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter October 29, 2022

The South Dakota State volleyball team matched up with in-state rival South Dakota Friday night in the South Dakota Showdown Series, eventually losing in four sets to the Coyotes. In a fierce atmosphere...

Jacks suffer two more losses on road

Jacks suffer two more losses on road

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter October 25, 2022

The SDSU volleyball team has been running through the gauntlet lately. And it doesn’t get much easier. The Jacks are currently on a four-game losing streak, but their two most recent opponents...

Cross country teams hope to keep lock on conference titles

Cross country teams hope to keep lock on conference titles

Skyler Jackson, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) October 25, 2022

With the regular season over, the SDSU cross country teams prepare for the Summit League Cross Country Championships Saturday at 11 a.m. in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The women’s team is aiming to...

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