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South Dakota State University Athletics
Sunday, April 16
Brookings, S.D.
3 p.m.
South Dakota State University
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North Dakota State
Alli Boyle
Photo by: Andrew Pedersen
SDSU, NDSU MEET IN BROOKINGS FOR SUMMIT SERIES
4/13/2023 1:14:00 PM | Softball
*Series game schedule was updated at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, following initial story preview.Â
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BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State is slated to play its first games at Jackrabbit Softball Stadium of the 2023 season this weekend when the Jacks host North Dakota State. The current top two teams in The Summit League standings are scheduled for a 3 p.m. game to open the series on Saturday, followed by a doubleheader beginning at 12 p.m. on Sunday.
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The Jackrabbits had a seven-game winning streak snapped Tuesday at Iowa State, but have won six consecutive games in Summit League play. The 24-15 Jacks will take on a 23-13 NDSU squad that is off to a 7-2 start in conference action. The matchup between the Jackrabbits and Bison feature the top two teams in the conference standings and in the NCAA's RPI rankings as well with SDSU ranked 51st and NDSU at 117th. South Dakota State has won the last eight meetings versus NDSU, however the Bison hold a 75-55 edge in the all-time series.
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The Jackrabbits split a doubleheader at Iowa State on Tuesday. SDSU held on for a 4-3 victory highlighted by a seven-inning performance by Shannon Lasey in the circle in the opener. SDSU then dropped the finale, 8-1, to the Cyclones. The Jackrabbits' victory ended a nine-game skid to Iowa State that spanned since 2008. It was SDSU's third win over a Big 12 opponent this season, previously defeating Kansas (March 12) and No. 20 Baylor (March 15).
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Tori Kniesche and Jocelyn Carrillo were named The Summit League's Peak Pitcher and Performer of the Week on Monday. Kniesche pitched a combined 23.2 innings against the Mavs without allowing a run. She combined to throw 34 strikeouts while allowing just eight hits and seven walks. Her 14 innings pitched in the series finale set a new program record. Carrillo was the Jackrabbits' standout at the plate as she went 5-for-10 with three doubles. She had a walk-off single in the series opener against Omaha and had an outfield assist in the series finale on Sunday.Â
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Kniesche added a national honor on Tuesday when she was named D1 Softball's Pitcher of the Week. Her honor included five no-hit innings in an 8-0 win to close out a series sweep of St. Thomas on April 3.Â
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Carrillo has been SDSU's top hitter in six Summit League games as she's recorded a .455 batting average and team-high 10 hits and four RBIs. Her younger sister, Rozelyn Carrillo, is also hitting .304 in six Summit League contests. Mia Jarecki has a team-high .331 average overall on the season.Â
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Promotional Schedule
The weekend softball series in Brookings will feature multiple promotions featured. Saturday's action will be 'Autism Awareness' Day at Jackrabbit Softball Stadium. SDSU's team members will be wearing Autism Speaks puzzle piece pins to help increase understanding and inclusion of people with autism. To learn more about Autism Speaks, visit autismspeaks.org.Â
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Sunday's slate is Youth Day. Children aged eighth grade and under will have free Admission to softball at Jackrabbit Softball Stadium.Â
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How to Keep up
The series between SDSU and NDSU will be streamed on Jackrabbit All-Access. Live stats will also be available via GoJacksLive.com. Links for live streams and stats to upcoming games are available on the softball team's schedule page on GoJacks.com. To keep up with the Jackrabbits, follow along with the program on their social media accounts @GoJacksMBB or visit GoJacks.com.Â
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| Week 10: South Dakota State vs. North Dakota State | |
| Game 1 | Saturday, April 15 - 3 p.m. CT |
| Games 2 & 3 (DH) | Sunday, April 16Â - 12 p.m. CT |
| Location | Brookings, S.D. (Jackrabbit Softball Stadium) |
| Stream | Jackrabbit All-Access ($) |
| Audio | Jackrabbit All-Access |
| Live Stats | GoJacksLive.com |
| South Dakota State | Game Notes |
| North Dakota State | Game Notes |
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State is slated to play its first games at Jackrabbit Softball Stadium of the 2023 season this weekend when the Jacks host North Dakota State. The current top two teams in The Summit League standings are scheduled for a 3 p.m. game to open the series on Saturday, followed by a doubleheader beginning at 12 p.m. on Sunday.
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The Jackrabbits had a seven-game winning streak snapped Tuesday at Iowa State, but have won six consecutive games in Summit League play. The 24-15 Jacks will take on a 23-13 NDSU squad that is off to a 7-2 start in conference action. The matchup between the Jackrabbits and Bison feature the top two teams in the conference standings and in the NCAA's RPI rankings as well with SDSU ranked 51st and NDSU at 117th. South Dakota State has won the last eight meetings versus NDSU, however the Bison hold a 75-55 edge in the all-time series.
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The Jackrabbits split a doubleheader at Iowa State on Tuesday. SDSU held on for a 4-3 victory highlighted by a seven-inning performance by Shannon Lasey in the circle in the opener. SDSU then dropped the finale, 8-1, to the Cyclones. The Jackrabbits' victory ended a nine-game skid to Iowa State that spanned since 2008. It was SDSU's third win over a Big 12 opponent this season, previously defeating Kansas (March 12) and No. 20 Baylor (March 15).
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Tori Kniesche and Jocelyn Carrillo were named The Summit League's Peak Pitcher and Performer of the Week on Monday. Kniesche pitched a combined 23.2 innings against the Mavs without allowing a run. She combined to throw 34 strikeouts while allowing just eight hits and seven walks. Her 14 innings pitched in the series finale set a new program record. Carrillo was the Jackrabbits' standout at the plate as she went 5-for-10 with three doubles. She had a walk-off single in the series opener against Omaha and had an outfield assist in the series finale on Sunday.Â
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Kniesche added a national honor on Tuesday when she was named D1 Softball's Pitcher of the Week. Her honor included five no-hit innings in an 8-0 win to close out a series sweep of St. Thomas on April 3.Â
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Carrillo has been SDSU's top hitter in six Summit League games as she's recorded a .455 batting average and team-high 10 hits and four RBIs. Her younger sister, Rozelyn Carrillo, is also hitting .304 in six Summit League contests. Mia Jarecki has a team-high .331 average overall on the season.Â
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Promotional Schedule
The weekend softball series in Brookings will feature multiple promotions featured. Saturday's action will be 'Autism Awareness' Day at Jackrabbit Softball Stadium. SDSU's team members will be wearing Autism Speaks puzzle piece pins to help increase understanding and inclusion of people with autism. To learn more about Autism Speaks, visit autismspeaks.org.Â
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Sunday's slate is Youth Day. Children aged eighth grade and under will have free Admission to softball at Jackrabbit Softball Stadium.Â
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How to Keep up
The series between SDSU and NDSU will be streamed on Jackrabbit All-Access. Live stats will also be available via GoJacksLive.com. Links for live streams and stats to upcoming games are available on the softball team's schedule page on GoJacks.com. To keep up with the Jackrabbits, follow along with the program on their social media accounts @GoJacksMBB or visit GoJacks.com.Â
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