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

Wrestling team on 10-dual winning streak

Wrestling team on 10-dual winning streak

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor January 31, 2023

The South Dakota State wrestling season is winding down with three duals left this season, two of them against nationally ranked opponents before the Big 12 Wrestling Championship. Despite competing...

‘The future of Jackrabbit wrestling’

‘The future of Jackrabbit wrestling’

Brynn Lozinski, Reporter August 30, 2022

Although construction is still ongoing, the South Dakota State wrestling team is excited to move into its brand-new facility later this year. In late 2020, the South Dakota Board of Regents approved...

Four wrestlers qualify for NCAA Championships

Four wrestlers qualify for NCAA Championships

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him) March 8, 2022

After compiling a 13-4 dual record this season, the South Dakota State wrestling team headed to Tulsa, Oklahoma last weekend for the Big 12 Wrestling Championships. In total, six of nine Jackrabbits...

141-pounder Clay Carlson in a meet from earlier this season. In SDSU’s latest dual against West Virginia, Carlson, ranked seventh in his weight class, defeated WVU’s Caleb Rea by a 13-4 major decision.

Jackrabbits turn the Mountaineers in Frost

Jordon Shoenrock, Sports Reporter February 1, 2022

The No. 23 South Dakota State Jackrabbits rallied past the West Virginia Mountaineers at Frost Arena last Friday. The Jacks would win the final five matchups and six out of 10 overall, and rally to win...

Wrestlers earn first top-10 win

Wrestlers earn first top-10 win

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor (He/Him) January 26, 2022

The South Dakota State wrestlers were back in action this weekend and went 2-1 in duals, including a signature win over No. 9 Missouri, giving the Jacks their first-ever dual win over a top-10 opponent. “It...

Jackrabbits take down No. 22 UNI

Jackrabbits take down No. 22 UNI

Jordon Shoenrock, Reporter January 11, 2022

The South Dakota State wrestling team opened its Big 12 conference schedule Sunday with a 27-13 win in a dual against 22nd-ranked Northern Iowa. In what was initially scheduled to be a Triangular event...

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Wrestling falls in Minnesota

Skyler Jackson, Sports Editor November 30, 2021

The South Dakota State wrestling team was back in action Sunday against 12th - ranked Minnesota, falling to the Golden Gophers at the Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis. In their second college wrestling...

Carlsons bring brotherly bond to the mat

Carlsons bring brotherly bond to the mat

Emily Matejka, Sports Reporter February 23, 2021

For Colten and Clay Carlson, wrestling holds a deeper meaning than playing the sport. So, what’s this deeper meaning all about? Family, of course. The Carlson brothers from Willmar, Minnesota have...

Jackrabbit athletics back in full swing

Jackrabbit athletics back in full swing

Sydney Smith, Sports Reporter (She/Her) January 13, 2021

While students are just returning to campus for the beginning of the spring semester, the men’s and women’s basketball teams and wrestling squad have been busy starting off their seasons. Here’s...

Pohlmeyer falls at NCAAs

Pohlmeyer falls at NCAAs

Trenton Abrego, Sports Editor March 23, 2019

PITTSBURGH – Henry Pohlmeyer fell twice at the NCAA Championships, marking the end of his junior year. Pohlmeyer fell to Joshua Heil in the first round by pinfall and was then put into the consolation...

Gross enters transfer portal

Gross enters transfer portal

Trenton Abrego, Sports Editor March 13, 2019

One year after winning the school’s first NCAA Division I National Championship in wrestling, Seth Gross has entered the transfer portal. The transfer portal serves as a pipeline for both athletes and...

Wrestling takes down Big 12 school Utah Valley

Trenton Abrego, Sports Editor February 1, 2019

Head wrestling coach Damion Hahn notched his first Big 12 Conference win as South Dakota State downed Utah Valley 26-16. In the first five matches, the Jackrabbits ran out to an 18-0 lead and would...

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