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Yahoo
20-05-2025
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SDSU women to play Gonzaga at Pentagon
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (SDSU) — The South Dakota State women's basketball team will take on the Gonzaga Bulldogs in a nonconference contest November 20 at the Sanford Pentagon. The on-sale date for tickets will be announced later. 'This is a resume-building matchup that is going to stand out on the schedule for both teams,' said Jesse Smith, vice president of operations for Sanford Sports. 'The energy in the Sanford Pentagon always rises when the Jackrabbits play here, and Gonzaga is a national brand with a passionate fan base.' The Jackrabbits won the Summit League Championship last season and received a No. 10 seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. SDSU defeated No. 7 seed Oklahoma State 74-68, before falling to eventual national champion Connecticut in the second round. The Jackrabbits are 1-2 all-time at the Sanford Pentagon. 'We are excited to return to the Pentagon next season. The Pentagon is a terrific facility, and the staff provides a first-class experience,' said South Dakota State Head Coach Aaron Johnston. 'Gonzaga has a strong tradition of success and will be a great early-season test for the Jackrabbits.' Gonzaga won the West Coast Conference regular season title for the 20th time last season, finishing with a 24-11 record. They advanced to the quarterfinals of the WBIT Tournament, where they fell to eventual champion Minnesota. The Bulldogs are 1-1 all-time at the Sanford Pentagon. They defeated South Dakota 54-50 and lost to No. 1 South Carolina 79-72 during the 2-day 2020 Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic. 'The Sanford Pentagon is a great facility and always puts on high level events,' said Gonzaga Head Coach Lisa Fortier. 'We have a ton of respect for the South Dakota State program and always look forward to playing quality teams in our non-conference schedule. This should be a very fun, early season game.' South Dakota State leads the all-time series 3-1. Their last meeting was on Dec. 17, 2023, an 83-58 victory by the No. 14 Bulldogs. In addition to this meeting with Gonzaga, the Jackrabbits have also announced plans to play at the Cancun Challenge over Thanksgiving. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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Day one complete of Summit League Track and Field
VERMILLION, S.D. (SUMMIT LEAGUE) — Four meet records, podium sweeps and repeat champions kicked off the opening day of the 2025 Summit League Outdoor Track and Field Championships Thursday at the Lillibridge Track Current Standings (through three events scored) Place School Score 1. North Dakota State 46 2. South Dakota State 33 3. North Dakota 15 4. Oral Roberts 10 5. South Dakota 7 6. St. Thomas 5 7. Kansas City 1 Women's Current Standings (through five events scored) Place School Score 1. South Dakota 54 2. North Dakota State 53 3. North Dakota 34 T-4. South Dakota State 27 T-4. St. Thomas 27 Multi-Event UpdateIn the men's decathlon, St. Thomas' Jack Rosner holds the overnight lead after five events. The junior leads all competitors with a score of 3,801 points, thanks in part to top finishes in four of the five. Through four events in the women's heptathlon, North Dakota's Malene Kollberg leads the field after finishing first in the 100m hurdles (14.19) and the high jump (5-06.50; 1.69m) Top PerformersNorth Dakota's Kenna Curry launched her way to the Summit League Championship record in the women's hammer throw. The senior unleashed a massive toss of 223-01 (68.01m) on her final attempt, surpassing the 2022 record and moving to No. 6 in the NCAA and No. 5 in the West Region this season. In the men's 200-meter prelims, Kansas City's Tory Lanham blazed to a new meet record of 20.52 seconds, eclipsing the previous mark of 20.57 set in 2021. He advanced to Saturday's final as the top seed. On the women's side, South Dakota's Sara Reifenrath broke her own meet record in the 200-meter prelims, clocking 23.12 seconds to advance to Saturday's final. Her time improves on the record she originally set in 2022. South Dakota delivered a sweep in the women's pole vault, occupying the top five positions. Marleen Mulla won the event with a personal-best clearance of 15-00.00 (4.57m), a mark that now ranks her No. 4 nationally. Teammates Anna Willis (14-10.00; 4.52m), Cassidy Mooneyhan (14-04.00; 4.37m) and Gennifer Hirata (14-04.00; 4.37m) all cleared heights above the previous meet record of 14-03. 25 (4.35m). Defending long jump champion Grace Emineth led North Dakota State's sweep of the women's long jump podium, reclaiming her crown with a leap of 19-06.75 (5.96m). She was joined on the podium by teammates Ella Gardner and Nyariek Kur, who placed second and third, respectively. In the men's 10,000 meters, Oral Roberts' Abraham Chelangam claimed back-to-back titles with a time of 30:00.89, holding off South Dakota State's Carson Noecker (30:13.58) and Cashton Johnson (30:37.15) to defend his crown from a year ago. South Dakota State's Hunter Wallster defended his men's hammer title with a season-best throw of 200-08 (61.17m). In the women's javelin, St. Thomas senior Anna Swanson claimed her second consecutive title, launching a winning throw of 160-05 (48.89m), which was nearly two meters farther than the silver medalist. Men's Champions CrownedJavelin: Sam Roller, North Dakota State | 228-0 (69.50m)Hammer: Hunter Wallster, South Dakota State | 200-08 (61.17m)10,000m: Abraham Chelangam, Oral Roberts | 30:00.89Women's Champions CrownedJavelin: Anna Swanson, St. Thomas | 160-04 (48.89m)Pole Vault: Marleen Mulla, South Dakota | 15-00.00 (4.57m) – meet recordHammer: Kenna Curry, North Dakota | 223-01 (68.01m) – meet recordLong Jump: Grace Emineth, North Dakota State | 19-06.75 (5.96m)10,000m: Jadyn Keeler, North Dakota | 35:32.01 Up NextThe championships continue Friday at the Lillibridge Track Complex with the final events of the decathlon and heptathlon beginning at 9:45 a.m. CT. Field events start at 4 p.m., followed by track events at 6 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
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DWU promotes Sam Nicholson to Head Men's Basketball Coach
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– Dakota Wesleyan University (DWU) announces the promotion of Sam Nicholson as the next Head Coach of the DWU Men's Basketball program. Nicholson becomes the 22nd head coach in program history, following two seasons as the team's assistant coach. DCI: April 1 officer-involved shooting justified A native of Blair, Nebraska, Nicholson joined the DWU staff in the summer of 2023, after gaining coaching experience throughout the region. Before DWU, he served as an assistant coach at non-conference rival Dakota State under veteran coach Gary Garner, contributing to recruiting, scouting, and player development. He also spent time at NCAA Division II Concordia University, St. Paul, as a graduate assistant. He began his coaching journey as a student assistant at the University of South Dakota (USD). During his four-year stint at USD, he was part of the staff during the Coyotes' 2017 Summit League Championship run. DWU Director of Athletics Ross Cimpl shared his excitement about Nicholson's promotion: 'I am so grateful to be able to fill this position with Coach Sam Nicholson. I am so excited for Sam and the DWU Men's Basketball program. Sam has earned this opportunity with his work ethic and his ability to build meaningful relationships with players and recruits. The future of DWU Men's Basketball is very bright. I look forward to watching Coach Nicholson and our program grow. We have very high expectations and goals, and I'm confident we have the right leader in place to achieve them.' Dakota Wesleyan Athletics will host a press conference on Wednesday, April 30, at 4 p.m. in the Sherman Center. The event is open to the public and will also be streamed, with details to come. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
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Nicholson promoted to Dakota Wesleyan head coach
MITCHELL, S.D. (DWU) — Dakota Wesleyan University promotes Sam Nicholson to head men's basketball coach. Dakota Wesleyan University is proud to announce the promotion of Sam Nicholson as the next Head Coach of the DWU Men's Basketball program. Nicholson becomes the 22nd head coach in program history, following two impactful seasons as the team's Assistant Coach. Dakota Wesleyan Athletics will host a press conference on Wednesday, April 30, at 4:00 p.m. in the Sherman Center. The event is open to the public and all media members and will also be streamed, with details to come. Nicholson's elevation to head coach comes after a successful tenure as an assistant, where he played a pivotal role in developing talent and advancing the program. During his two seasons on staff, the Tigers made a National Tournament appearance and produced seven All-Conference selections, as well as one Freshman of the Year. A Look at Coach Nicholson's Journey: A native of Blair, Neb., Nicholson joined the DWU staff in the summer of 2023 after gaining coaching experience throughout the region. Before DWU, he served as an assistant coach at non-conference rival Dakota State under veteran coach Gary Garner, contributing to recruiting, scouting, and player development. He also spent time at NCAA Division II Concordia University, St. Paul as a graduate assistant, and began his coaching journey as a student assistant at the University of South Dakota. During his four-year stint at USD, he was part of the staff during the Coyotes' 2017 Summit League Championship run. Nicholson earned his bachelor's degree in Elementary and Special Education from the University of South Dakota in 2020, and later completed his Master's degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia-St. Paul in 2022. DWU Director of Athletics Ross Cimpl shared his excitement about Nicholson's promotion: 'I am so grateful to be able to fill this position with Coach Sam Nicholson. I am so excited for Sam and the DWU Men's Basketball program. Sam has earned this opportunity with his work ethic and his ability to build meaningful relationships with players and recruits. The future of DWU Men's Basketball is very bright. I look forward to watching Coach Nicholson and our program grow. We have very high expectations and goals, and I'm confident we have the right leader in place to achieve them.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
20-03-2025
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- USA Today
March Madness: Omaha vs. St. John's odds, picks and predictions
The 15th-seeded Omaha Mavericks (22-12) meet the second-seeded St. John's Red Storm (30-4) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament's West Region. Tip from Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island, is set for 9:45 p.m. ET (CBS). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Omaha vs. St. John's odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions. The Mavericks earned an automatic NCAA Tournament bid after beating the St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies 85-75 in the Summit League Championship March 9, covering as 4-point neutral-court underdogs with the Over (152.5) hitting. Omaha is on a 6-0 against-the-spread (ATS) run — twice as 'dogs — including covers in 3 consecutive conference tournament games. The Mavs are 23-9 ATS on the season, the fifth-best ATS record in Division-I, per F Marquel Sutton leads Omaha in points (19.1 per game) and rebounds (8.0 per game). The Red Storm, No. 5 in the USA TODAY Sports Men's Basketball Coaches Poll, beat the Creighton Bluejays 82-66 in the Big East Championship Saturday at Madison Square Garden. G RJ Luis Jr. scored 27 of his 29 points in the second-half, helping St. John's cover as 6.5-point favorites with the Over (143.5) cashing. The Red Storm have ripped off 9 straight wins — including 3 in the Big East Tourney — closing as favorites in each and covering in 6 of those. St. John's, 22-11-1 ATS on the season, is deep with 6 players averaging at least 8 points per game. THE BRACKETS ARE BACK! The USA TODAY Sports Bracket Challenge is back! $1 MILLION grand prize for a perfect bracket, $25,000 prize for top bracket. Free to enter, 21+. Terms apply, void where prohibited by law. See Official Rules. Play now! Omaha vs. St. John's odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:51 a.m. ET. Moneyline (ML) : Omaha +1200 (bet $100 to win $1,200) | St. John's -3000 (bet $3,000 to win $100) : Omaha +1200 (bet $100 to win $1,200) | St. John's -3000 (bet $3,000 to win $100) Against the spread : Omaha +18.5 (-110) | St. John's -18.5 (-110) : Omaha +18.5 (-110) | St. John's -18.5 (-110) Over/Under (O/U): 148.5 (O: -105 | U: -115) Can you survive? USA TODAY Sports' Men and Women's Basketball Tournament Survivor Pools are here with a $2,500 prize for each contest! Free to enter, 21+. Terms apply, void where prohibited by law. See Official Rules. Play now! Omaha vs. St. John's picks and predictions Prediction St. John's 84, Omaha 62 PASS. There's no playable wager here. St. John's (-3000) should win with ease but is far too expensive to play. BET ST. JOHN'S -18.5 (-110). The Red Storm are 8-6 ATS the 14 times they've been double-digit favorites this season. They have been on fire offensively, scoring 78 or more points in 4 straight games, so they should have the capability of pulling away and covering this number. The Mavericks only played one ranked team this season, and that was an 83-51 road loss to the Iowa State Cyclones Dec. 15. While the Mavs covered as 35.5-point underdogs, they'll be seeing a significantly tighter spread here. They are 0-2 ATS the last 2 times they were 'dogs of 7 or more points. BACK ST. JOHN'S -18.5 (-110). BET UNDER 148.5 (-115). While St. John's has been efficient offensively, it has thrived defensively. The Red Storm have held opponents to 66 or fewer points in 4 of their last 5 and they are 15-18-1 O/U on the season. The Under is also 10-5 in their neutral and road games this season, including 6-2 in their last 8 on the road. So, they defend well away from home. Omaha has gone Under in 3 of its last 6 games and has defended well too, holding its opponent to 61 or fewer in 2 of those. It is 1-2 O/U in games in which it has been an underdog of 15 or more. Considering the trends, BACK UNDER 148.5 (-115). Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow @nathanbeighle_ on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook. College sports coverage from USA TODAY Sports Media Group: Alabama / Auburn / Clemson / Colorado / Duke / Florida / Florida State / Georgia / Iowa / Kentucky / LSU / Michigan / Michigan State / Nebraska / North Carolina / Notre Dame / Ohio State / Oklahoma / Oregon / Penn State / Tennessee / Texas / Texas A&M / UCLA / USC / Washington / Wisconsin / College Sports Wire / High School / Recruiting
