South Dakota State University Athletics
Jackrabbits gear up for Summit League Food Fight
1/15/2020 9:18:00 AM | General
The 13th annual Summit League Food Fight begins this month, with South Dakota State Athletics looking to defend its title.
The friendly competition between league schools focuses on supporting local organizations in the fight against hunger and food insecurity through the donation of non-perishable food items. Besides food donations, cash and Hobo Dough are accepted. A $5 donation equals 13 pounds of food.
Beginning Friday, SDSU's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will be collecting donations at a variety of events, including all home athletic competitions inside Frost Arena. SAAC members will also be collecting at the University Student Union Jan. 23 and Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days, and at various community events.
Local law enforcement, schools and business are joining the Jackrabbits in the Food Fight. Jackrabbit student-athletes will serve customers and bus tables at the Brookings Culver's Jan. 21 (5-9 p.m.), and Cubby's will host SDSU SAAC and a Food Fight event in conjunction with the Jackrabbits Basketball Coaches Show Feb. 17.
Additionally, Jackrabbit student-athletes will collect donations with local law enforcement at Hy-Vee Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
SAAC will be hosting its annual "Pie in the Face" contest as well, encouraging Jackrabbit fans to donate money in collection jars for:
The winner will be "pie'd" Feb. 23 at the men's basketball game against South Dakota.
In addition to the Food Fight events, cash donations or checks made payable to the Brookings Food Pantry can be dropped off at the Jackrabbit Ticket Office inside the Stanley J. Marshall Center during weekday business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and at the Dykhouse Student-Athlete Center (Room 114). Jackrabbits fans can also donate online.
SDSU has won six of the last seven Summit League Food Fight titles, including five consecutive from 2013 and 2017. The Jackrabbits collected 40,607.43 pounds of food during last year's competition, claiming the top prize for the seventh time overall. The Jacks have set a goal of 45,000 pounds for this year's competition.
SUMMIT LEAGUE FOOD FIGHT COLLECTION DATES AND EVENTS
Jan. 17 – Wrestling vs. Iowa State (7 p.m.)
Jan. 21 – Jackrabbits on Brookings Radio (Taylor Compton and Sydney Bormann)
Jan. 21 – Culver's Night (5-9 p.m.)
Jan. 22 – Men's Basketball vs. North Dakota State (7 p.m.)
Jan. 24 – Women's Basketball vs. North Dakota State (7 p.m.)
Feb. 2 – Hy-Vee All-Sport Clinic (1 p.m.)
Feb. 16 – Men's Basketball vs. Purdue Fort Wayne (2 p.m.)
Feb. 16 – Wrestling vs. Stanford (6 p.m.)
Feb. 17 – Cubby's Night (6 p.m.)
Feb. 19 – Jackrabbits on Brookings Radio (Taylor Compton and Sydney Bormann)
Feb. 21 – Hy-Vee with local law enforcement (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
Feb. 21 – Wrestling vs. North Dakota State (7 p.m.)
Feb. 22 – Women's Basketball vs. South Dakota (2 p.m.)
Feb. 23 – Men's Basketball vs. South Dakota (2 p.m.)
The friendly competition between league schools focuses on supporting local organizations in the fight against hunger and food insecurity through the donation of non-perishable food items. Besides food donations, cash and Hobo Dough are accepted. A $5 donation equals 13 pounds of food.
Beginning Friday, SDSU's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will be collecting donations at a variety of events, including all home athletic competitions inside Frost Arena. SAAC members will also be collecting at the University Student Union Jan. 23 and Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days, and at various community events.
Local law enforcement, schools and business are joining the Jackrabbits in the Food Fight. Jackrabbit student-athletes will serve customers and bus tables at the Brookings Culver's Jan. 21 (5-9 p.m.), and Cubby's will host SDSU SAAC and a Food Fight event in conjunction with the Jackrabbits Basketball Coaches Show Feb. 17.
Additionally, Jackrabbit student-athletes will collect donations with local law enforcement at Hy-Vee Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
SAAC will be hosting its annual "Pie in the Face" contest as well, encouraging Jackrabbit fans to donate money in collection jars for:
- Jeff Holm, senior associate athletic director - facilities and operations
- Jason Eck, football offensive coordinator and offensive line coach
- Mike Jewett, women's basketball associate head coach
- Nate Moe, assistant athletic director - strength and conditioning
The winner will be "pie'd" Feb. 23 at the men's basketball game against South Dakota.
In addition to the Food Fight events, cash donations or checks made payable to the Brookings Food Pantry can be dropped off at the Jackrabbit Ticket Office inside the Stanley J. Marshall Center during weekday business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and at the Dykhouse Student-Athlete Center (Room 114). Jackrabbits fans can also donate online.
SDSU has won six of the last seven Summit League Food Fight titles, including five consecutive from 2013 and 2017. The Jackrabbits collected 40,607.43 pounds of food during last year's competition, claiming the top prize for the seventh time overall. The Jacks have set a goal of 45,000 pounds for this year's competition.
SUMMIT LEAGUE FOOD FIGHT COLLECTION DATES AND EVENTS
Jan. 17 – Wrestling vs. Iowa State (7 p.m.)
Jan. 21 – Jackrabbits on Brookings Radio (Taylor Compton and Sydney Bormann)
Jan. 21 – Culver's Night (5-9 p.m.)
Jan. 22 – Men's Basketball vs. North Dakota State (7 p.m.)
Jan. 24 – Women's Basketball vs. North Dakota State (7 p.m.)
Feb. 2 – Hy-Vee All-Sport Clinic (1 p.m.)
Feb. 16 – Men's Basketball vs. Purdue Fort Wayne (2 p.m.)
Feb. 16 – Wrestling vs. Stanford (6 p.m.)
Feb. 17 – Cubby's Night (6 p.m.)
Feb. 19 – Jackrabbits on Brookings Radio (Taylor Compton and Sydney Bormann)
Feb. 21 – Hy-Vee with local law enforcement (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
Feb. 21 – Wrestling vs. North Dakota State (7 p.m.)
Feb. 22 – Women's Basketball vs. South Dakota (2 p.m.)
Feb. 23 – Men's Basketball vs. South Dakota (2 p.m.)
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