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

The Collegian

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

The Collegian

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

The Collegian

Volleyball travels to Illinois, Minnesota

Volleyball travels to Illinois, Minnesota

Chloe Risse, Sports Reporter October 4, 2022

After a tough loss to their in-state rivals, the Jackrabbit volleyball team looks ahead to two more Summit League road games this weekend against Western Illinois and St. Thomas. The Jacks will first...

South Dakota State outside hitter Crystal Burk in a Summit League volleyball game against Denver Sept. 22 at Frost Arena. In that game, the Jackrabbits would lose in four sets. Burk is a fifth-year senior from Newman, Georgia. Before becoming an all-Summit League volleyball player, Burk had been in numerous other sports, such as gymnastics and cheerleading.

Crystal Burk impacting team’s newfound success

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter September 27, 2022

If you’ve been to a Jackrabbit volleyball game recently, you’ll see it’s hard to find a play that does not feature Crystal Burk. Not only is she an animated and vocal leader of the team, but her...

Bouncing Back

Bouncing Back

Evan Patzwald, Co-Sports Editor (He/Him) September 27, 2022

Fresh off a five-set win over the defending Summit League champion Omaha Mavericks Saturday afternoon, the Jackrabbit volleyball team faces two unbeaten conference opponents this week. South Dakota...

Volleyball returns home for matches with Omaha, Denver

Volleyball returns home for matches with Omaha, Denver

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter September 20, 2022

​​The South Dakota State volleyball team starts Summit League play this week against two of the best teams in the conference, hosting Denver Sept. 22 and Omaha Sept. 24. The Jackrabbits are off...

Crystal Burk winds up to spike the ball during the Eastern Washington game on Sept. 3. Picuted from left to right: Akeela Jefferson (10), Crystal Burke, Raegen Reilly (1) and Sydney Andrews (15).

Volleyball team travels to Iowa City for Invitational

Brayden Byers, Sports Reporter September 13, 2022

The South Dakota State Volleyball team is on the road again this weekend as they participate in the Hawkeye Invitational in Iowa City Friday and Saturday. The Jackrabbits (6-3) are continuing to get...

Volleyball hopes to build on last season’s success

Volleyball hopes to build on last season’s success

Chloe Risse, Reporter August 23, 2022

The Jackrabbit volleyball team is excited to play with new players, new goals and a new amount of motivation this fall.   Over the weekend, the Jacks hosted an exhibition match against Augustana and...

Officials break ground on the First Bank & Trust Arena project, June 2, 2022.

Groundbreaking ceremony marks transition to new arena

Brina Sturm and Mara Wheaton June 2, 2022

Today at 4 p.m., a new era for Jackrabbit athletics was marked by the groundbreaking ceremony of First Bank & Trust Arena, taking the place of what is currently Frost Arena. The project was first...

Defensive specialist Tatum Pickar hits the ball during the USD game Friday.

Jacks lose in semifinal round, ends season

Chloe Risse, Reporter December 1, 2021

The Jackrabbit volleyball finished their season this weekend with the program’s first winning record in nine years, achieving an overall record of 19-12.  Being the first appearance in the Summit...

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...

Volleyball impresses on the road

Volleyball impresses on the road

Chloe Risse, Sports Reporter November 9, 2021

The Jackrabbit volleyball team will return home this week after winning two games on the road this past week – their first wins of the season as the visiting team. The Jacks beat St. Thomas Friday...

Senior Tatum Pickar dives for a dig in their win over ORU. Pickar is the team-leader in digs with 242 this season.

Jacks bounce back with impressive wins

Chloe Risse, Sports Reporter (She/her) November 2, 2021

​​The Jackrabbits volleyball team is looking to extend its two-game winning streak after a successful homestand at Frost Arena. The Jacks lost on the road to Oral Roberts and Kansas City earlier...

Jacks fall to Coyotes

Jacks fall to Coyotes

Chloe Risse, Sports Reporter October 26, 2021

The Jackrabbits plan to change the pace at Frost Arena after falling to the University of South Dakota Coyotes. The Jackrabbits (12-9) lost to USD Friday (11-8) in four sets (25-14, 14-25, 25-15, 25-22). Frost...

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