SDSU’S KNIESCHE PICKS UP ANOTHER LEAGUE HONOR

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota State starter Tori Kniesche earned two victories in the circle this past weekend and for her efforts was named the TicketSmarter Summit League Peak Pitcher of the Week the conference announced on Monday.

Kniesche helped lead SDSU to two wins at the Jayhawk Invitational in Lawrence. Kniesche completed a shutout and gave up one run in victories over Central Arkansas and Kansas, respectively.

In the 3-0 win over the Sugar Bears Friday, Kniesche threw seven innings and gave up just three hits and two walks. She struck out a season-high 10 batters. She followed that effort on Sunday by leading the Jackrabbits to a 2-1 win over the Jayhawks. Kniesche threw another complete game. She allowed one run on three hits and five walks to go along with eight strikeouts. She lowered her ERA on the season to 1.94 in the process.

Kniesche was named the league's pitcher of the week for the third time this season.

The Jackrabbits take on No. 1 Oklahoma in Norman tonight at 6 p.m. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.

-GoJacks.com-

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Upcoming Event: Softball versus #3 North Dakota State on May 6, 2026 at 4 p.m.

Completed Event: Softball at North Dakota State on May 2, 2026 , Loss , 2, to, 15 , 5 Inn.

Completed Event: Softball at North Dakota State on May 1, 2026 , Loss , 4, to, 13 , 5 Inn.

Completed Event: Softball at North Dakota State on April 30, 2026 , Loss , 12, to, 13 , 8 Inn.

Cancelled Event: Softball versus St. Thomas

Completed Event: Softball versus St. Thomas on April 24, 2026 , Loss , 1, to, 6

Completed Event: Softball versus St. Thomas on April 24, 2026 , Loss , 5, to, 11

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