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Becoming a resident of South Dakota is easy. Some say too easy

Dec. 24, 2024 12:11 PM EST

All you have to do to become a South Dakota resident is spend one night. Stay in a campground or hotel and then stop by one of the businesses that specialize in helping people become South Dakotans, and they’ll help you do the paperwork to gain residency in a state with no income...

Bal's 20 lead Santa Clara past South Dakota 98-81

Dec. 21, 2024 20:01 PM EST

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Adama Bal's 20 points helped Santa Clara defeat South Dakota 98-81 on Saturday night. Bal also added five rebounds and five assists for the Broncos (8-5). Tyeree Bryan scored 16 points while shooting 7 for 16, including 1 for 6 from beyond the arc. Johnny...

Mellott leads Montana State over South Dakota 31-17 to reach FCS championship game

Dec. 21, 2024 19:05 PM EST

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Tommy Mellott rushed for two touchdowns and passed for another to lead Montana State to a 31-17 victory over South Dakota on Saturday and a berth in the FCS championship game. The top-seeded Bobcats (15-0) will play No. 2 seed North Dakota State in the title...

Lance and Miller team to send North Dakota State to FCS title game with 28-21 win over Jackrabbits

Dec. 21, 2024 18:50 PM EST

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Bryce Lance caught three touchdown passes from Cam Miller, including a one-handed game-winner, to give North Dakota State a 28-21 win over two-time defending national champion South Dakota State on Saturday and a berth in the FCS title game. The second-seeded...

Santa Clara hosts Stewart and South Dakota

Dec. 21, 2024 03:49 AM EST

South Dakota Coyotes (9-5) at Santa Clara Broncos (7-5) Santa Clara, California; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Broncos -18; over/under is 168.5 BOTTOM LINE: South Dakota faces Santa Clara after Kaleb Stewart scored 26 points in South...

Eaglestaff scores 19 as North Dakota knocks off South Dakota Mines 80-48

Dec. 20, 2024 22:10 PM EST

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Treysen Eaglestaff had 19 points in North Dakota's 80-48 victory against South Dakota Mines on Friday night. Eaglestaff shot 9 for 15, including 0 for 4 from beyond the arc for the Fightin' Hawks (5-9). Mier Panoam went 4 of 5 from the field to add 10...

Bal and Santa Clara host South Dakota

Dec. 20, 2024 04:33 AM EST

South Dakota Coyotes (9-5) at Santa Clara Broncos (7-5) Santa Clara, California; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Santa Clara faces South Dakota after Adama Bal scored 27 points in Santa Clara's 94-74 win over the Kennesaw State Owls. The Broncos are...

Gonsalves' 22 lead Utah Tech over South Dakota 92-87

Dec. 20, 2024 00:23 AM EST

ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Noa Gonsalves' 22 points helped Utah Tech defeat South Dakota 92-87 on Thursday. Gonsalves shot 6 for 13 (6 for 11 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Trailblazers (4-10). Beon Riley scored 21 points while going 7 of 11 and 6 of 9...

South Dakota State beats Chadron State 87-72

Dec. 19, 2024 23:15 PM EST

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Kalen Garry's 16 points helped South Dakota State defeat Chadron State 87-72 on Thursday night. Garry went 5 of 9 from the field (4 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Jackrabbits (9-5). Joe Sayler scored 16 points, going 6 of 8 (4 for 6 from 3-point range). ...

Forte leads South Dakota against Utah Tech after 21-point game

Dec. 19, 2024 04:23 AM EST

South Dakota Coyotes (9-4) at Utah Tech Trailblazers (3-10) Saint George, Utah; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Coyotes -2.5; over/under is 163.5 BOTTOM LINE: South Dakota takes on Utah Tech after Chase Forte scored 21 points in South...