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CSU Bakersfield takes on South Dakota following Higgins' 22-point showing

Dec. 08, 2023 04:13 AM EST

CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (4-4) at South Dakota Coyotes (6-3) Vermillion, South Dakota; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: CSU Bakersfield faces the South Dakota Coyotes after Kaleb Higgins scored 22 points in CSU Bakersfield's 106-58 victory against the Whittier...

FCS playoffs moving into quarterfinals with South Dakota State still the favorite to repeat

Dec. 07, 2023 13:26 PM EST

If there was any doubt that defending champion South Dakota State is still the team to beat in the Championship Subdivision playoffs, the Jackrabbits provided a resounding answer in their first game: A 41-0 rout of Mercer on Saturday. The second round went mostly as expected. The...

Editorial Roundup: South Dakota

Dec. 06, 2023 07:22 AM EST

Yankton Press & Dakotan. December 4, 2023. Editorial: SD Daycare Grants Promote New Ideas Many issues can impact the strength (or lack thereof) of an overall economy. This can range from broad supply-chain issues to more targeted matters which impact a local labor...

Manyawu scores 20 to lead Wyoming over South Dakota Mines 80-59

Dec. 05, 2023 22:58 PM EST

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Cam Manyawu's 20 points helped Wyoming defeat South Dakota Mines 80-59 on Tuesday night. Manyawu added 11 rebounds for the Cowboys (5-3). Sam Griffin added 17 points while shooting 5 for 12 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line, and...

No. 21 Washington State women end South Dakota State's 16-game home win streak

Dec. 05, 2023 21:30 PM EST

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Astera Tuhina scored 18 points, Bella Murekatete added 15 and No. 21 Washington State beat South Dakota State 69-64 on Tuesday night to end the Jackrabbits' 16-game home win streak. Washington State led 48-38 with 38 seconds left in the third quarter, but the...

South Dakota governor proposes tighter spending along with increases for K-12 education

Dec. 05, 2023 18:40 PM EST

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem outlined her budget vision on Tuesday, emphasizing tighter spending amid rising inflation, while also proposing funding increases for K-12 education, health care providers and state employees. The second-term Republican governor's budget plan through...

Pilots flying tourists over national parks face new rules. None are stricter than at Mount Rushmore

Dec. 04, 2023 17:11 PM EST

Fewer planes and helicopters will be flying tourists over Mount Rushmore and other national monuments and parks as new regulations take effect that are intended to protect the serenity of some of the most beloved natural areas in the United States. The air tours have pitted tour...

South Dakota defeats Western Illinois 70-68

Dec. 03, 2023 18:31 PM EST

MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Paul Bruns' 19 points helped South Dakota defeat Western Illinois 70-68 on Sunday. Bruns also contributed nine rebounds for the Coyotes (6-3). Bostyn Holt scored 14 points, going 6 of 8 and 2 of 4 from the free throw line. Lahat Thioune had 10 points and shot 5...

South Dakota visits Davis and Western Illinois

Dec. 03, 2023 03:48 AM EST

South Dakota Coyotes (5-3) at Western Illinois Leathernecks (3-5) Macomb, Illinois; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Coyotes -1; over/under is 145 BOTTOM LINE: Western Illinois plays the South Dakota Coyotes after Shay Davis scored 22 points...

South Dakota scores three touchdowns in second quarter, tops Sacramento State 34-24 in FCS playoffs

Dec. 02, 2023 18:34 PM EST

VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Aidan Bouman threw two touchdown passes, Charles Pierre rushed for 123 yards and No. 3-seed South Dakota defeated Sacramento State 34-24 on Saturday in the second round of the FCS playoffs. South Dakota had three quick-strike touchdowns in the second...