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SDSU's Rachel Walters battles NDSU's Abby Plucker (left) and Jennifer Lopez in the Jacks' 88-52 win over the Bison Feb. 18 / Collegian Photo by Aaron Stoneberger

Jackrabbits double up rival NDSU

It’s still raining in Brookings. SDSU nearly tied a school-record for three pointers with 15 and dominated rival NDSU for the second time this season in a 88-43 win at Frost Arena Saturday. The win guaranteed the Jackrabbits at least a share of the regular season conference championship in the Summit League. “Obviously, we haven’t [...]

A large crowd of 5,389 enjoyed an SDSU victory over Buffalo during the BracketBusters game Feb. 18. / Collegian Photo by Aaron Stoneberger

No stage fright in Jacks’ win over Buffalo

Jackrabbit fans got their faces ready for national television Saturday. SDSU put a little makeup on their game, too. Not known for their defense or rebounding, the Jacks stepped it up in both departments for a program-first win over Buffalo, 86-65 in front of 5,378 fans at Frost Arena Saturday. Behind a stellar 22 points, [...]

Live Blog: SDSU basketball: BracketBusters doubleheader

Live Blog: SDSU basketball: BracketBusters doubleheader

Join The Collegian’s Marcus Traxler as he live blogs from Frost Arena for Saturday’s BracketBusters doubleheader. The men tip-off first against Buffalo at noon and the women follow with a rivalry showdown with NDSU at 3 p.m. Our live coverage starts at 11:30 a.m. and feel free to chime in with a comment. Live Blog: [...]

Nate Wolters drives to the basket in the second half of the Jackrabbits' 80-57 win over NDSU on Feb. 15. / Collegian Photo by Aaron Stoneberger

Wolters leads Jacks in Bison blowout

After SDSU edged NDSU in an overtime win in Fargo earlier this year, SDSU could breathe easy, knowing they could beat the Bison. Wednesday night, they took “beating the Bison” to a whole new level. Powered by a 30-point performance by Nate Wolters, the Jacks obliterated NDSU in convincing fashion, 80-57 in front of 3,303 [...]

Live Blog: SDSU men vs. NDSU

Live Blog: SDSU men vs. NDSU

The Collegian’s Marcus Traxler and Spencer Chase will provide live coverage from Frost Arena as the Jackrabbits host the Bison from NDSU tonight. Our live blog starts at 6:30 p.m. Live Blog: SDSU men vs. NDSU

Tara Heiser toes the baseline in the first half of the Jackrabbits' 59-53 loss to USD on Feb. 13. / Collegian Photo by Aaron Stoneberger

USD rallies to stun Jackrabbits in overtime

A rematch between two of the top three teams in the Summit League required more than 40 minutes as USD prevailed 59-53 in overtime Monday night at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. USD (18-6, 9-5 Summit) opened to an early lead, but SDSU went on a 9-0 run to take control of the first half. Although [...]

SDSU's Jill Young brings the ball up for the Jackrabbits during the Jackrabbits' 59-51 win over USD on Jan. 16. / Collegian Photo by Aaron Stoneberger

Live Blog: SDSU women at USD

Join Marcus Traxler and Spencer Chase from the DakotaDome in Vermillion as SDSU and USD face off in a battle between a pair of The Summit League’s top teams. Our live coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. Live Blog: SDSU women at USD

Nate Wolters dribbles the ball in front of USD's Louie Krogman in the second half of the Jackrabbits' 72-68 loss to the Coyotes. / Collegian Photo by Andrew Turner

Coyotes hang on to upset Jacks

Rivalry renewed. The University of South Dakota avenged its 30-point loss earlier this season in Brookings by holding off SDSU for a 72-68 win in front of 5,189 raucous fans at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. USD (9-14, 4-10 Summit) opened the first half in red-hot fashion. Louie Krogman, who was held in check during the [...]

SDSU beats ORU, controls Summit race

SDSU beats ORU, controls Summit race

The first half was less than impressive, but the Jackrabbits proved they are the top team in the Summit League by going on a 19-2 run and never looking back, en route to a 70-51 win over Oral Roberts Monday night at Frost Arena. “That was a big win for us. We haven’t beat them [...]

SDSU's Ashley Eide drives past NDSU's Abby Plucker during the first half of the Jacks' 88-52 win over the Bison. / Collegian Photo by Nick Lowrey

Live Blog: SDSU women vs. Oral Roberts

Live Blog: SDSU women vs. Oral Roberts