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Category: South Dakota State

No. 2 South Dakota State 42-5 all-time in Conference Tournament with win over Kansas City

Posted on March 5, 2026 By Madison VanWalleghen

No. 2. South Dakota State took down No. 7 Kansas City Thursday at the 2026 Summit League Women’s Basketball Championships in Sioux Falls, 75-61. The win moves SDSU to 42-5 in Summit League Tournament history. No. took down No. in the quarterfinal round of the 2026 Summit League Women’s Basketball Championships at the Denny Sanford…

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Articles, Kansas City, South Dakota State, Women's Basketball

No. 1 SDSU Cruises past UND to reach Championship Game, 84-55

Posted on March 8, 2025 By Madison VanWalleghen

South Dakota State got the job done against North Dakota in the semifinal round of the 2025 Summit League Basketball Championships. The Jackrabbits opened the game with six points, but Kiera Pemberton tied it up for North Dakota in three possessions. SDSU led 13-9 at the first media break. The Fighting Hawks only scored once…

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Articles, North Dakota, South Dakota State, Women's Basketball

Reaching the Summit Players of the Week January 27 to February 2

Posted on February 5, 2025 By Todd Buckingham
Reaching the Summit Players of the Week January 27 to February 2

Senior of the week Marquel Sutton Omaha Photo by Mary Pritchard Sutton wins the Senior of the Week award for the second time this season—this time in a tightly contested race against Dre’ Bullock of South Dakota. Sutton continues to be the straw that stirs the drink for the Mavericks and is pushing for a…

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Denver, Men's Basketball, Omaha, South Dakota, South Dakota State, St. Thomas

Reaching the Summit Players of the Week January 13-19

Posted on January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 By Todd Buckingham
Reaching the Summit Players of the Week January 13-19

Senior of the Week Jacari White North Dakota State Photo by Zachary Lucy North Dakota State’s offense has been one of the best offenses in the Summit League all season. They are at their absolute best when White is running on all cylinders. This week the absolute best version of White was on the court…

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Kansas City, Men's Basketball, North Dakota, North Dakota State, South Dakota State

Two Down One to go: Jackrabbit Men and Women Look to Punch Their Ticket to the Dance

Posted on March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 By Jacob Von Bergen No Comments on Two Down One to go: Jackrabbit Men and Women Look to Punch Their Ticket to the Dance

The Jackrabbits charged into the semifinals of the Summit League Tournament determined to secure two victories. On the women’s front, the Jackrabbit squad showcased their prowess by toppling their in-state rivals with a commanding 76-63 triumph. Meanwhile, the men’s team engaged in a gritty battle against St. Thomas, emerging victorious with a hard-fought 59-49 win….

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Men's Basketball, South Dakota State, Women's Basketball

No. 1 South Dakota State Pulls Away from No. 4 South Dakota in Semifinals

Posted on March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 By Madison VanWalleghen No Comments on No. 1 South Dakota State Pulls Away from No. 4 South Dakota in Semifinals

No. 1 South Dakota State used a couple of steals and a handful of free throws to pull away from No. 4 South Dakota in the fourth quarter, grabbing a 76-63 win over its in-state rival. Nicole Avila-Ambrosi opened the scoring for USD with one off the glass on a short shot clock.  Madison Mathiowetz…

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Articles, South Dakota, South Dakota State, Women's Basketball

The Jackrabbits Secure Two Exciting Wins Night one of the Tournament

Posted on March 9, 2024 By Jacob Von Bergen No Comments on The Jackrabbits Secure Two Exciting Wins Night one of the Tournament

Night one is in the books for the South Dakota State men and womens teams at the Summit League Tournament. Both teams had Jackrabbit fans on the edge of their seats at times throughout the game. Between the Paige Meyer threes and the William Kyle III dunks, the Jackrabbits put on a show in Sioux…

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Men's Basketball, South Dakota State, Women's Basketball

South Dakota State Men Look to Make a Strong Second Half Push

Posted on January 31, 2024 By Jacob Von Bergen No Comments on South Dakota State Men Look to Make a Strong Second Half Push

As we approach  the halfway point of conference play, the Jackrabbit men find themselves at the top of the standings. In a wild Summit League season where nothing is predictable, the Jacks are in for an unpredictable end of the season. Several crucial factors will determine the Jacks’ success moving forward, and will lead to…

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Men's Basketball, South Dakota State

Week 10 Reaching the Summit Players of the Week

Posted on January 23, 2024 By Todd Buckingham No Comments on Week 10 Reaching the Summit Players of the Week
Week 10 Reaching the Summit Players of the Week

Senior of the Week Guard Tyree Ihenacho North Dakota North Dakota had a big home sweep this week and Ihenacho was a huge reason why. After having to sit about half the season Ihenacho was part of the ruling that all transfers could play immediately this season. For the first time this season, Ihenacho claims…

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Kansas City, North Dakota, South Dakota, South Dakota State

Week 8 Reaching the Summit Players of the Week

Posted on January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 By Todd Buckingham No Comments on Week 8 Reaching the Summit Players of the Week
Week 8 Reaching the Summit Players of the Week

Guard Tommy Bruner Denver When you are the scoring leader for all of NCAA basketball it should be no surprise when you win your 4th Senior of the Week award. Bruner continues to put up impressive numbers week in and week out. For the week Bruner averaged an eye-popping 30 points per game. He also…

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Denver, Men's Basketball, North Dakota State, South Dakota State, St. Thomas

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