Upcoming Event: Softball versus SMSU on September 14, 2025 at 1 p.m.
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1 p.m.
Softball
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South Dakota State University Athletics
Friday, February 14
Stephenville, Texas
12:15 p.m.
South Dakota State University
vs
Akron
Photo by: Mario Terrana
BACK TO LONE STAR STATE FOR WHATABURGER INVITE
2/13/2025 12:46:00 PM | Softball
| Week 2: South Dakota State at Whataburger Invitaitonal | |
| When | Friday, Feb. 14 - Sunday, Feb. 16 |
| Location | Stephenville, Texas (Tarleton Softball Complex) |
| Stream | WAC International |
| Live Stats | GoJacksLive.com |
| South Dakota State | Game Notes |
South Dakota State returns to the Lone Star State for the second straight week as the Jackrabbits prepare to take part in Tarleton State's Whataburger Invitational. The Jacks are slated to play in five games at the Texans' Softball Complex. Â
SDSU begins its tournament stay by taking on Akron at 12:15 p.m. on Friday in Stephenville. The Jackrabbits are also scheduled to play Houston Christian and Tarleton State once, while they are set to be pitted against Austin Peay twice including in the tournament finale at noon on Sunday. SDSU has previously faced Akron and Austin Peay once apiece. The Jacks have never played Houston Christian. South Dakota State and Tarleton State have recent history. The two foes played four times during the 2023 season, with two meetings coming at the National Invitational Softball Championship. SDSU won all four games.
The Jacks are coming off a 4-0 stay in Commerce at the East Texas A&M Leadoff. SDSU earned run-rule victories against East Texas A&M and Texas Southern. The Yellow and Blue took on Stephen F. Austin two times over a two-day span, earning 9-4 and 6-3 wins over the Lumberjacks.Â
Several Jackrabbits got off to strong starts at the plate. The standout was 2024 Summit League Player of the Year and Preseason Player to Watch selection in Mia Jarecki. The senior second baseman went 9-for-13 (.692) at the plate as SDSU's leadoff hitter last week. She holds team highs in hits (9) and RBIs (7).Â
Returners, that made their first career starts in the field, included Emma Christensen and Alivya Bollen. Christensen started in left field and hit .667 (6-9) while scoring a team-high nine runs. Bollen, who is playing first base, in the outfield and as a designated player, hit .375 and had two home runs. Two other returners are hitting over .300 through four games in Abby Gentry (.417) and Alli Boyle (.300).Â
The pitching staff registered a 2.24 ERA at the East Texas A&M Leadoff last week. Tayler Baker and Akayla Barnard each started two games and recorded a victory in the circle. Freshmen Sylvia Shromoff and Amanda Vacanti each made their collegiate debuts, throwing two innings apiece, as the duo were credited with wins. Hailey Herman and Madi Mangulis also worked in relief for the Jackrabbits, with both sporting under 2.00 ERAs and Mangulis picking up her first save as a Jackrabbit.
Coverage Information
South Dakota State's games at the Whataburger Invitational will stream on WAC International. WAC International broadcasts are free to stream, but a login must be created first. Live stats for all five  games the Jackrabbits play in are available on GoJacksLive.com. For more information about Jackrabbit softball, you can follow the team social media accounts (@GoJacksSB) or visit the team page at GoJacks.com.
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