Articles by Travis Kriens
SDHSAA Football Advisory Committee Set to Weigh Major Rule and Playoff Changes
The South Dakota High School Activities Association’s Football Advisory Committee will meet Monday, Dec. 1, at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom, where members will review statewide rule changes and consider a long list of new proposals [Read More…]
Friday Sports: November 28, 2025
FRIDAY SPORTS, NOVEMBER 28, 2025 DAKOTA WESLEYAN — Dakota Wesleyan women’s basketball has climbed to No. 14 in the latest NAIA coaches poll, moving up two spots after three straight GPAC wins, including a road [Read More…]
No. 12 North Carolina Knocks Off South Dakota State
PUERTO AVENTURAS, Mexico – The South Dakota State women’s basketball team fell 83-48 to No. 12 North Carolina Thursday afternoon in the teams’ first contest of the Cancun Challenge. The Jackrabbits dropped their first contest of [Read More…]
Yotes Commence 2025 FCS Playoffs Hosting Drake
VERMILLION, S.D. — Winners of six of their last seven to secure second-place in the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC), the No. 11 national seed South Dakota football team opens the 2025 FCS Playoffs with a [Read More…]
Jackrabbits Host New Hampshire in FCS Opening Round
GAME 13: New Hampshire (8-4) at #14 South Dakota State (8-4) When Saturday, Nov. 29 | noon Where Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium | Brookings, S.D. | ORDER TICKETS TV ESPN+ Radio Jackrabbits All Access (free audio) [Read More…]
Phillips Jr. Named a Walter Payton Award Finalist
VERMILLION, S.D. — Redshirt sophomore running back L.J. Phillips Jr. has made himself a national name this season, stepping into the starting role back in week three, being named a finalist for the 2025 Walter Payton Award. Phillips [Read More…]
Cold Spell Dooms Jacks Against UC-Irvine
CANCUN, Mexico – South Dakota State fell to tough-minded UC Irvine, 64-52, in the finale of the Cancun Challenge on Wednesday at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. SDSU held a 10-6 lead with 14 minutes, [Read More…]
Wednesday Sports: November 26, 2025
WEDNESDAY SPORTS, NOVEMBER 26, 2025 DAKOTA WESLEYAN — No. 16 Dakota Wesleyan women’s basketball defeated No. 9 Briar Cliff 79-70 on Tuesday at the Corn Palace. The Tigers outscored Briar Cliff 19-11 in the fourth [Read More…]
No. 16 South Dakota State Wins at No. 7 Minnesota, First Win Over the Gophers Since 1974
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Jackrabbits went into the Arena, Tuesday night and came away with a dual victory, highlighted by multiple ranked upsets. Brady Roark started the show at 125 pounds taking on the No. [Read More…]
Jackrabbits Fall to St. Thomas in Summit League Volleyball Final
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The No. 1 South Dakota State volleyball team fell in four sets to third-seeded St. Thomas Tuesday night in the Summit League championship match at First Bank & Trust Arena. Set scores went [Read More…]
Five Coyotes score in double figures in 73-41 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff
VERMILLION, S.D. – It took a team effort for the South Dakota women’s basketball team, and five Coyotes scored in double figures leading to a 73-41 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff Tuesday night inside the Sanford [Read More…]
Utah Valley Tops SDSU in Cancun Opener
CANCUN, Mexico – Utah Valley led from start to finish en route to a 75-52 victory over South Dakota State on Tuesday, Nov. 25, on the opening day of the men’s portion of the Cancun Challenge [Read More…]
Tuesday Sports: November 25, 2025
TUESDAY SPORTS, NOVEMBER 25, 2025 DAKOTA WESLEYAN — The No. 16 Dakota Wesleyan women’s basketball heads on the road to No. 9 Briar Cliff on Tuesday at 6 pm. The Tigers are 4-2 overall on [Read More…]
Kings take advantage of Timberwolves’ 2nd straight collapse in 117-112 OT win
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points and the Sacramento Kings took advantage of Minnesota’s second straight stunning collapse, rallying late in regulation and outlasting the Timberwolves 117-112 in overtime. On Friday night [Read More…]
SDSU Set for Two-Game Visit at Cancun Challenge
South Dakota State at Cancun Challenge Game 1: South Dakota State vs. Utah Valley Date and Time Tuesday, Nov. 24 – 5 p.m. CT Game 2: South Dakota State vs. UC Irvine Date and Time [Read More…]
South Dakota to host Arkansas-Pine Bluff Tuesday night
VERMILLION, S.D. – The South Dakota women’s basketball team is off to its best start in its Division I era at 6-0, and will look to improve to 7-0 Tuesday against Arkansas-Pine Bluff in Vermillion [Read More…]
Jackrabbits Roll Into Title Match With Sweep of North Dakota State
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The No. 1 South Dakota State volleyball team was surgical in its dismantling of No. 4 North Dakota State Monday night in the semifinal match of the Summit Leagu Championship. The Jackrabbits swept [Read More…]
USD falls 3-2 to St. Thomas in Summit League Championship Semifinals
BROOKINGS, S.D. — South Dakota volleyball battled but ultimately fell in five sets to St. Thomas Monday night in the semifinals round of the Summit League Championships at First Bank & Trust Arena. Freshman Ava Ball put away [Read More…]
Monument could lose millions due to Sanford Health expansion
Bart Pfankuch, South Dakota News Watch RAPID CITY, S.D. – Monument Health could lose $40 million a year in federal revenue, be forced to reduce some medical services and have to cut back on construction [Read More…]
Monday Sports: November 24, 2025
MONDAY SPORTS, NOVEMBER 24, 2025 DAKOTA WESLEYAN — Dakota Wesleyan volleyball defeated No. 23 Park University in five-sets on Saturday, winning 3-2 in the NAIA national tournament first round. Karly VanDerWerff led the Tigers with [Read More…]
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