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South Dakota State University Athletics
VOLLEYBALL ANNOUNCES WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA MATCHUPS AT THE PENTAGON
4/29/2026 1:00:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – In conjunction with the Sanford Pentagon, South Dakota State volleyball has announced plans to matchup against Big Ten opponents in Washington and Minnesota at the Sanford Pentagon next fall. The Jackrabbits will participate in the two-day, four-team South Dakota Lottery College Volleyball Classic alongside Washington, Minnesota and South Dakota September 18-19.
On Friday the 18th, South Dakota State will face Washington followed by South Dakota vs. Minnesota. On Saturday the 19th, South Dakota will square off with Washington, with South Dakota State taking on Minnesota afterwards. Game times, broadcast information and ticket sales will be announced at a later date.
"The popularity of college volleyball is at an all-time high and we can't wait to showcase some of the best athletes from the Big Ten and Summit League this fall," said Jesse Smith, vice president of Sanford Sports. "From the AVCA First Serve in 2025 to a Nebraska spring game earlier this month, some of our most popular events at the Sanford Pentagon have centered around college volleyball. We're grateful to the South Dakota Lottery for sponsoring this event and a special thanks to these four schools for committing to play meaningful neutral site games. We know they'll put on a tremendous show."
South Dakota State has seen its greatest run of success over the past two seasons, winning the Summit League regular season championship and reaching the NCAA Tournament in 2024 and 2025. SDSU returns to the Pentagon for the first time since hosting the Jackrabbit Invitational at the facility during the 2024 season in the midst of the Jacks' historic 22-0 start to the year. The Jackrabbits last faced off against the Gophers at Minnesota last season, a 3-1 loss for SDSU. This will be the first meeting for SDSU and Washington.
"Our program is very excited to return to the Pentagon to play in front of our Sioux Falls fanbase this fall," said Dan Georgalas, South Dakota State head coach. "We are grateful for Sanford and South Dakota for agreeing to host this tournament which helps promote and grow the sport of volleyball in our home state. Playing two Big Ten teams in a terrific facility like the Pentagon will be an event you won't want to miss."
Washington has been a perennial contender since the turn of the century, reaching 22 of the last 24 NCAA Tournaments and winning the 2005 NCAA Championship. Minnesota is one of the most storied volleyball programs in the Big Ten, reaching the NCAA Tournament each of the past 11 seasons.
Washington and Minnesota are the second and third Big Ten teams on SDSU's non-conference schedule for the 2026 season, joining Nebraska (September 2 at First Bank & Trust Arena). The full 2026 schedule is still to be announced.
-GoJacks.com-
On Friday the 18th, South Dakota State will face Washington followed by South Dakota vs. Minnesota. On Saturday the 19th, South Dakota will square off with Washington, with South Dakota State taking on Minnesota afterwards. Game times, broadcast information and ticket sales will be announced at a later date.
"The popularity of college volleyball is at an all-time high and we can't wait to showcase some of the best athletes from the Big Ten and Summit League this fall," said Jesse Smith, vice president of Sanford Sports. "From the AVCA First Serve in 2025 to a Nebraska spring game earlier this month, some of our most popular events at the Sanford Pentagon have centered around college volleyball. We're grateful to the South Dakota Lottery for sponsoring this event and a special thanks to these four schools for committing to play meaningful neutral site games. We know they'll put on a tremendous show."
South Dakota State has seen its greatest run of success over the past two seasons, winning the Summit League regular season championship and reaching the NCAA Tournament in 2024 and 2025. SDSU returns to the Pentagon for the first time since hosting the Jackrabbit Invitational at the facility during the 2024 season in the midst of the Jacks' historic 22-0 start to the year. The Jackrabbits last faced off against the Gophers at Minnesota last season, a 3-1 loss for SDSU. This will be the first meeting for SDSU and Washington.
"Our program is very excited to return to the Pentagon to play in front of our Sioux Falls fanbase this fall," said Dan Georgalas, South Dakota State head coach. "We are grateful for Sanford and South Dakota for agreeing to host this tournament which helps promote and grow the sport of volleyball in our home state. Playing two Big Ten teams in a terrific facility like the Pentagon will be an event you won't want to miss."
Washington has been a perennial contender since the turn of the century, reaching 22 of the last 24 NCAA Tournaments and winning the 2005 NCAA Championship. Minnesota is one of the most storied volleyball programs in the Big Ten, reaching the NCAA Tournament each of the past 11 seasons.
Washington and Minnesota are the second and third Big Ten teams on SDSU's non-conference schedule for the 2026 season, joining Nebraska (September 2 at First Bank & Trust Arena). The full 2026 schedule is still to be announced.
-GoJacks.com-
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