Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University football team will return home to take on Wisconsin-Stout at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 3 at Lyle Hare Stadium.  Tailgating will start at 4:30 p.m. in the Donald E. Young Center parking lot, with musical entertainment provided by The Ruckus Band presented by Little Caesar’s.

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Orange City, Iowa – The Black Hills State University volleyball team moved to 3-6 on the season after defeating Briar Cliff and Dakota Wesleyan on Saturday at the Red Raider Classic in Orange City, Iowa.

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Des Moines, Iowa – The Black Hills State University football team was defeated 28-0 by No. 20 Grand View in the season opener on Saturday in Des Moines, Iowa.  Black Hills State falls to 0-1 on the season and Grand View moves to 1-0.

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Orange City, Iowa – The Black Hills State University volleyball team went 1-1 on the first day of the Red Raider Classic in Orange City, Iowa.  Black Hills State is now 1-6 on the season.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University football team was picked to finish third in the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) by the conference football coaches in the poll released by the conference office earlier today.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University women’s cross country team is ranked tenth in the NAIA preseason poll released today.  The men’s cross country team is not in the top 25, but is receiving votes.

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Spearfish, S.D. – Black Hills State University Athletic Director Jhett Albers announced today that the athletic department will be holding Swarm Sessions in communities surrounding Spearfish as a way of reaching out and gathering Yellow Jacket fans together.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University athletic department has announced the dates and sites for the Green and Gold Luncheons.  The luncheons will begin at the Cedar House Restaurant in Spearfish on Aug. 31 at 12 noon.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University athletic department has announced the dates and sites for the Green and Gold Luncheons.  The luncheons will begin at the Cedar House Restaurant in Spearfish on Aug. 31 at 12 noon.

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Spearfish, S.D. – Black Hills State University will host a live weekly coaches’ radio show Monday nights at 6 p.m. MT.  The show will be held at the Stadium Sports Grill and rotate between the Spearfish and Belle Fourche locations each week and can be heard locally on KDSJ 980 AM or online at www.kdsj980.com.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University football team is making its final preparations before the season opener against Grand View on Aug. 28.

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Azusa, Calif. – The Black Hills State University volleyball team lost two matches Saturday at the Cougar Classic in California, dropping the team’s record to 0-5.

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Azusa, Calif. – The Black Hills State University volleyball team dropped two matches on Friday at the Cougar Classic in Azusa, Calif. falling to 0-3 on the season.

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Azusa, Calif. – The Black Hills State University volleyball team was defeated 3-1 Thursday night by Hope International at the Cougar Classic hosted by Azusa Pacific.

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Spearfish, S.D. – Black Hills State University Athletic Director Jhett Albers announced today that all home athletic contests and select away games, including all Dakota Athletic Conference games, will be streamed online at www.B2TV.com.

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Spearfish, S.D. –The Black Hills State University volleyball team was picked to finish second in the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) Preseason Poll released by the conference office earlier today.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University volleyball team held their annual pre-season scrimmage today at the Donald E. Young Center Gymnasium. The team featured the Yellow Jackets along with four other teams from around the region.

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Spearfish, S.D. –The Black Hills State University athletic department announced today that tryouts for a new public address announcer for home football games will be held on Saturday, August 21 at 12:30 p.m. at Lyle Hare Stadium.

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Spearfish, S.D. –The Black Hills State University volleyball team has returned to the court in search of a third consecutive Dakota Athletic Conference Title and third straight appearance in the NAIA National Volleyball Championships.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University athletic department is hosting a kick-off celebration on August 14 beginning at 11 a.m.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University athletic department is now selling all-sport season tickets.  Both reserved and general admission seating options are available.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University football team will host a “Midget Mania Football Camp” on Saturday, August 14 from 9-11 a.m. 

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Spearfish, S.D. - Black Hills State University Athletic Director Jhett Albers announced today that the University's application to NCAA Division II was accepted by the NCAA membership committee.

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Spearfish, S.D.- Black Hills State University women’s basketball Head Coach Mark Nore is pleased to announce the signing of Jordan Kent of Gillette, Wyo. Kent, a 6’1 forward/post, is a transfer from the University of Nebraska Kearney.  While a senior at Campbell County High School Jordan averaged 14 points, six rebounds, and two assists per game while posting 60% from the field and 85% from the line. Jordan also led her team to a Wyoming state championship.

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Marion, Ind. – Wendy O’Lexey defended her title from a year ago and won the marathon in 2:57:59.01 at the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in Marion, Ind.  O’Lexey won national title in the marathon in 2009.

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Marion, Ind. – Shannon Hellman won the 100-meter hurdles after running the event in 13.45 seconds at the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in Marion, Ind.  Hellman nearly broke the NAIA record of 13.33 set in 2004 by Davetta Shepherd from Lindenwood during Thursday’s prelims when she posted a time of 13.37.

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Marion, Ind. – The Black Hills State University track and field teams competed in the first day of the NAIA Outdoor National Track and Field Championships on Thursday in Marion, Ind.

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Spearfish, S.D. – Black Hills State University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Mark Nore announced today the 2010-2011 regular season schedule for the Yellow Jackets.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State men’s and women’s track and field teams will send 20 student-athletes to compete at the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships hosted by Indiana Wesleyan on May 27-29 in Marion, Ind.
 

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Spearfish, S.D. – Despite being tied for most conference championships and totaling the most second place finishes, Black Hills State University finished second in the Dakota Athletic Conference Commissioner’s Cup for the 2009-10 school year.
 

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Crete, Neb. – The Black Hills State University track and field team competed in the Last Chance Meet at Doane College in Crete, Neb. on Friday. The Yellow Jackets had a stellar performance with two individual champions, five automatic qualifiers, and four provisional qualifiers.

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Spearfish, S.D. – Black Hills State University will host the 21st Annual Yellow Jacket Golf Classic and Auction on June 26 at the Spearfish Canyon Country Club in Spearfish, S.D

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Tenth Annual Mark Larscheid Memorial Golf Tournament will take place on July 3 at the Spearfish Canyon Country Club in Spearfish, S.D.

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Spearfish, S.D. – Senior Outfielder Heidi Kwilinski was named to the all-conference team today by the Dakota Athletic Conference.  Kwilinski was the only member of the Black Hills State University softball team to earn all-conference honors.
 

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Spearfish, S.D. – Black Hills State Director of Athletics Jhett Albers hosted a public forum on Tuesday evening to discuss the status of a potential move by Black Hills State from the NAIA to NCAA Division II.
 

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Valley City, N.D. – The Black Hills State softball team was eliminated from the Dakota Athletic Conference Tournament today after falling 12-7 to Jamestown.
 

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Valley City, N.D. – The Black Hills State softball team fell 3-2 to Mayville State in the first round of the Dakota Athletic Conference Tournament on Saturday in Valley City, N.D.
 

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Rapid City, S.D. – The Black Hills State women’s track and field team won the Dakota Athletic Conference outdoor title on Friday in Rapid City.  The men’s team placed second behind Dickinson State.

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Spearfish, S.D. – Black Hills State University officially announced the hiring of men’s assistant basketball coach Tim Collins. Collins has been a part of several college coaching staffs over the past nine seasons. Collins will assist alongside first-year head coach Bradd Schafer in all phases of the program.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The weather has once again forced the Black Hills State softball team to make changes to its schedule.  The Dakota Athletic Conference has moved the softball tournament in Valley City, N.D. to Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State softball will have an awards luncheon in the Hall of Fame Room on Monday, May 10 at 12:30 p.m.  The event is open to the public.  The cost of the event is $5 and can be paid at the door.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Dakota Athletic Conference softball tournament bracket was released Monday. Black Hills State is the fifth seed in the tournament and will take on the number four seed, Mayville State.  The tournament will start on May 7 in Valley City, N.D.  Black Hills State will open the DAC tournament at 10 a.m. CT/9 a.m. MT.

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Spearfish, S.D. –Black Hills State President Kay Schallenkamp and the athletic department recently hosted Football 101 for Women, a class designed to expose women to the Yellow Jacket football program.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Yellow Jackets softball game dropped the final two games of the regular season to the WNCC Cougars nine to three and seven to four respectively.

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Jordan Rockwell has recently signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Black Hills State University beginning in the fall of 2010.  Jordan is currently a senior a Greeley West High School in Greeley, Colorado. 

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Kearney, Neb. – Black Hills State Track and field team competed at the University of Nebraska Kearney Twilight Meet and were led by Cody Milbourn in the Hammer Throw who placed a new meet record of 52.45 Meters.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State athletic department is hosting a forum for the public to discuss a potential move from the NAIA to NCAA Division II.  The forum will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11 in the Hall of Fame Room of the Donald E. Young Center and is open to everyone.  There is no charge to attend the informational meeting.
 

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Spearfish, S.D. -  Rebecca Green, a senior at Rapid City Stevens High School, has signed with the Yellow Jackets to play softball.  Becky’s parents are Susan and Jim Green. She plans to major in Education at Black Hills State.

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Spearfish, S.D. – Black Hills State signs Douglas County High School senior Katherine Drake. Drake averaged 10 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals a game for the Huskies. Drake will join the Jackets for the 2010-2011 season.
  
 

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Spearfish, S.D. – Black Hills State golf team strived for improvement this year and they accomplished that and have two all-conference golfers to show for it. Freshmen Brandi Holmes and Jenessa Rantapaa each earned the honor for the Jackets.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University Softball Team went one and one in a double header against Western Nebraska Community College at the BHSU Softball Complex. The Yellow Jackets looked good early in the afternoon defeating the Cougars 8-0. However, the Yellow Jackets were not able to keep the fire alive in the second game as they fell 1-10.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State softball team dropped two games to conference rival Dickinson State Tuesday afternoon.  The Yellow Jackets lost the first game 6-0 and  then fell in the second game 8-0 in six innings.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The annual spring football scrimmage and gridiron gathering was a success this past weekend with nearly 500 people attending the game and over 70 participating in the First Annual Gridiron Gathering.

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Spearfish, S.D. – “Football 101 for Women” is slated for Wednesday April 28.  A social and registration will begin at 6 p.m. with the clinic starting at 6:30 p.m. This activity is being put on by the Black Hills State Athletic Department.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s and women’s basketball teams will be hosting the fourth annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at the Donald E. Young Center in Spearfish.

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Dickinson, N.D. – The Black Hills State University Golf Team finished their season a day earlier then they had expected, as weather forced the cancelation of the second day of competition. The Yellow Jackets finished the in third place with two golfers landing in the top 10.

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Dickinson, N.D. – Three Black Hills State women picked up some much important team points in the heptathlon event in the first events of the DAC Conference Championship Meet in Dickinson, North Dakota.

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Spearfish, S.D. – Black Hills State Head Softball Coach Amy Gurney announced today that the Yellow Jackets have added a doubleheader match-up against Western Nebraska Community College scheduled for Wednesday, April 28. Game times are set for 3 and 5 p.m. MT. at the Black Hills State University Softball Complex.

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Dickinson, N.D. – Black Hills State Golf team sits in third place after one day of competition. Dickinson is in first place on the first day of competition they shot 348 as a team, Minot is in second place with a 351 and Black Hills State is in third place with a 359. Leading the way for the Jackets is Emily Chapman who tallied a 87 after the first day of competition.
 

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State Yellow Jackets fair well as they host the Yellow Jacket open. No team scores were tallied but the Jackets did have 19 top five finishers for the day.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University softball team won two games in the first day of a double header against the Valley City Vikings.  In the first game the Yellow Jackets defeated the Vikings five to three and in the second game the Jackets outscored their opponent seven to two.

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Brody Brisk has recently committed to Black Hills State University to play basketball beginning in the fall of 2010.  Brody is currently a senior at Stevens High School in Rapid City, South Dakota.
 

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State athletic department will be hosting a 4-on-4 coed volleyball tournament on May 16 at the Young Center in Spearfish.  The format of the tournament will be pool play followed by a double-elimination bracket play.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State football team will host its annual spring game on Saturday, April 24 at 11 a.m. MT on the practice field north of the Young Center.

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Spearfish, S.D. –Black Hills State Head Softball Coach Amy Gurney announced today that the doubleheader against Dickinson State scheduled for April 20 has been moved to Tuesday, April 27.  Game times are set for 3 and 5 p.m. MT.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State women’s golf team won the Black Hills State Invitational by one stroke on Monday at the Spearfish Canyon Country Club.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State women’s golf team is in second place after the first day of the Black Hills State Invitational.  The Yellow Jackets trail Minot State by eight strokes.

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Minot, N.D. – The Black Hills State softball team dropped both games of a doubleheader against Minot State by scores of 3-0 and 9-8.  The losses drop the Yellow Jackets to 12-17 overall and 4-10 in Dakota Athletic Conference play.
 

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Pueblo, Colo. – The Black Hills State women’s track and field team tied for first place at the CSU Pueblo Invite with Fort Hays State scoring 83 points.  The men’s track and field team tied for 11th place.
 

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Sioux City, Iowa – The Black Hills State track and field team sent ten distance runners, five, men and five women, to compete at the Sioux City Relays.  The group had four automatic and two provisional qualifiers for the NAIA Outdoor Championships.
 

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Spearfish, S.D. – Black Hills State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bradd Schafer handed out awards to members of the team for achievements earned during the 2009-2010 season.

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Minot, N.D. – The Black Hills State softball team dropped two games to Minot State on Saturday.  The Yellow Jackets were shutout in the first game 8-0 and then could not come back in the second game losing 3-2.
 

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Dickinson, N.D. – The Black Hills State softball team lost two games on Friday against conference rival Dickinson State.  The Yellow Jackets were shutout in both games dropping the first 4-0 and the second 6-0.
 

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State athletic department will host “Football 101 for Women” on Wednesday April 28.  A social and registration will begin at 6 p.m. with the clinic starting at 6:30 p.m.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s and women’s basketball teams will be hosting the fourth annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at the Donald E. Young Center in Spearfish.

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Rapid City, S.D. –Black Hills State freshman Jenessa Rantapaa placed first in the S.D. School of Mines Invitational with a two-day total of 171.  Rantapaa won the tournament by three strokes.
 

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Dickinson, N.D. – The Black Hills State men’s and women’s track and field teams travelled to Dickinson, N.D. on Friday to compete in the Blue Hawk Games.  The men’s team finished in second place with a score of 182 points and the women’s team placed third with 99 points.
 

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Rapid City, S.D. – The Black Hills State University Yellow Jacket Golf Team kicked off their spring season at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Invitational. They had a solid effort with three golfers finishing in the top 10 after the first day of competition and as a team is currently sitting in third place.

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Mayville, N.D. – The Black Hills State softball team lost both games of a doubleheader on Sunday to Mayville State.  The Comets defeated the Yellow Jackets 2-4 in the first game and then 2-6 in the second game.  Black Hills State falls to 12-11 (4-4 DAC).
 

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Chadron, Neb. – The Black Hills State volleyball team travelled to Chadron, Neb. for a scrimmage on Saturday.  The Yellow Jackets squared off against Chadron State, Laramie County Community College, Eastern Wyoming, and S.D. School of Mines.
 

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Mayville, N.D. – The Black Hills State softball team fell to Mayville State in both games of a doubleheader on Saturday in Mayville, N.D.  The Yellow Jackets lost the first game 3-1 and the second 4-2.  Black Hills State falls to 12-9 (4-2 DAC) on the season.
 

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Spearfish, S.D. – Black Hills State Head Women’s Basketball Coach Mark Nore today announced plans to hold the team’s annual awards luncheon on Sunday, April 25 in the President’s Conference Room of the David B. Miller Student Union.  A social will be held at 11:30 a.m. with a dinner and program beginning at 12 noon.
 

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Spearfish, S.D. – Black Hills State Head Volleyball Coach Jhett Albers announced the 2010 volleyball schedule today.  The Yellow Jackets start the season on the road for 14 consecutive dates before opening up the season at home on Oct. 1.
 

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State Yellow Jacket Softball team fell short in both games of the doubleheader against NCAA Division II opponent Chadron State College. The Yellow Jackets fell to the Eagles 3-8 in the first game and 3-7 in the second.

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Spearfish, S.D. – Black Hills State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bradd Schafer announced plans today to hold the annual banquet on Saturday, April 17 at the Spearfish Canyon Country Club.  A social will be held at 5 p.m. with a dinner and program beginning at 5:30 p.m.
 

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State football team returned to the field today for its first full practice of the spring.  Today was the first of 10 practices scheduled for the spring.  The spring drills will conclude with a scrimmage on April 24 at 11 a.m.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University women’s basketball team had six student-athletes named NAIA Academic All-Scholars for their outstanding performances on and off the court.  The Yellow Jackets had the second most award winners in the NAIA.  There were 177 NAIA Division II women’s basketball players that met the criteria of a minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale and were at least at a junior academic status. 

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Greeley, Colo. – The Black Hills State University track and field team competed at the Tom Benich Track and Field Classic at Northern Colorado.  No team scores were tallied, however, the Yellow Jackets finished with 12 athletes in the top ten.

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Spearfish, S.D. – Members of the Black Hills State University coaching staff and student-athletes will be speaking during a luncheon on Tuesday, April 6 at the Old Mill Restaurant in Newcastle, Wyo. at 12 noon.

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Spearfish, S.D. – Black Hills State Softball Head Coach Amy Gurney announced today that the games scheduled for Friday and Saturday against Jamestown have been cancelled due to inclement weather.  A Make-up date has not been set at this time.

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Chadron, Neb. – The Black Hills State softball team split a doubleheader with Chadron State Tuesday afternoon winning the first game 4-1 and falling in the second 11-3 in six innings.

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Spearfish, S.D. – Black Hills State Head Softball Coach Amy Gurney announced today that the Yellow Jackets have added a doubleheader against Western Nebraska Community College and moved the games times for Saturday’s contests vs. Jamestown.

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Spearfish, S.D. – Members of the Black Hills State University coaching staff, including new head men’s basketball coach Bradd Schafer, will be speaking during a luncheon on Tuesday, March 30 at Boston’s in Rapid City, S.D.

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Cleveland, Ohio – The Black Hills State athletic program ranked 25th with 266.66 points in the final winter standings of the Learfield Sports Director’s Cup.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Yellow Jacket golf team has high expectations coming into the spring season. Currently the Jackets sit second in the conference trailing Minot State by only three points and they have two golfers who rank in the top 10 individually heading into the spring season.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University golf team finished its fall season and looks to continue improving into the spring season. The Jackets finished the fall season in second place of the Dakota Athletic Conference with 13 team points trailing Minot State by only three points. Individually the Jackets have two golfers who are in the top 10 in the conference.

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Rapid City, S.D. – The Black Hills State softball team defeated Dakota State 12-4 in five innings, and 11-5 in seven innings to complete the doubleheader sweep on Monday. After picking up two wins on Sunday, the Yellow Jackets took the field and picked up two more important conference wins pushing their DAC conference record to 4-0.

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Bradd Schafer, assistant men's basketball coach for Black Hills State University, will take over as head coach of the Yellow Jackets.

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Rapid City, S.D. – The Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets swept the Dakota State University Trojans in a double header match-up. The Yellow Jackets defeated Dakota State nine-two in the first game and nine-one in five innings in the night cap.

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Black Hills State University head men's basketball coach Paul Sather will step down after five seasons at BHSU to become the head men's basketball coach at Northern State University (NSU).

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Spearfish, S.D. - Due to field conditions the Black Hills State University Softball game times have changed as well as the location. The Yellow Jackets will take on Dakota State University on Sunday, March 21 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.  The Yellow Jackets will face the Trojans again on Monday, March 22 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.  All games will be played at the Parkview Softball Complex in Rapid City, S.D.

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The Yellow Jackets concluded their season this past week with an 83-86 loss to the University of Saint Francis who eventually went on to win the 2010 NAIA National Championship.  This was the second straight year that the Yellow Jackets lost in the National Tournament to the eventual National Champion. Click below for more information.

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The Yellow Jackets softball team returned this past weekend from a very impressive road trip in Tucson, Arizona to open up the 2010 season.  Coach Gurney and the Yellow Jackets went 7-4 in their 11 games in Tucson against some of the best teams in the NAIA.  “We are extremely excited about how we played in Tucson but we know that the season is only beginning,” said Head Coach Amy Gurney.

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Tucson, Arizona – Saturday marked the final day of the Tucson Inviational and the Yellow Jackets finished the tournament on a strong note defeating Cornerstone 6-1, losing to Olivet Nazarene 10-2 but then bouncing back against Judson with a 10-3 victory in their last game of the tournament.

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Sioux City, Iowa – The Black Hills State women’s basketball team was defeated in the second round of the NAIA Division II Women’s Basketball Tournament by Indiana Wesleyan 58-50 in Sioux City, Iowa.

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Tucson, Arizona – On the third day of the Tucson Invitational the Yellow Jackets played three games winning one and losing two. The Yellow Jackets fell to a very good Madonna University 7-0, bounced back against Cardinal Stritch 10-0 and lost to Robert Morris University 8-2.

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Tucson, Arizona – The Black Hills State University Yellow Jacket Softball team start their season off at the Tucson Invitational Tournament. The Yellow Jackets thought that if they went far enough south they wouldn’t have to deal with weather, but on their first days in Tucson had weather delays.

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Point Lookout Missouri – Black Hills State University National Championship hopes were cut short by a very strong University of Saint Francis team in the first round of the NAIA national championship. The Jackets fell 86-83.

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Sioux City, IA – The Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets knew that they would have to step up their game defensively if they wanted to keep their tournament hopes alive and they were able to do that against the three point crazy Eastern Oregon Mountaineers as they defeated Mountaineers 67-58.

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Johnson City, Tennessee – The Yellow Jackets had eight women and seven men compete at the NAIA National Indoor Track and Field Championship from March 4th to March 6th.

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Johnson City, Tennessee – The Yellow Jackets had eight women and seven men compete at the NAIA National Indoor Track and Field Championship from March 4th to March 6th.

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The Black Hills State University women’s basketball team earned a two seed in the 2010 NAIA Division II National Tournament and will take on Eastern Oregon University in the first round game at the Tyson Event Center in Sioux City Iowa. 

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The brackets came out yesterday afternoon and BHSU will take on University of St. Francis from Fort Wayne, Indiana.  USF will come in the game with a record of 23-9 and BHSU will enter with a record of 21-9.  Tip off is set for 4:00 PM CST in Branson, Missouri on the campus of College of the Ozarks.   

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Seven members of the Black Hills State women’s basketball team were recently honored with post-season Dakota Athletic Conference awards.  Junior Katelynn Lamb was named 1st Team All-DAC for the second straight season averaging 14 points and four rebounds per game. 

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Four players were recently honored by the Dakota Athletic Conference by receiving All-DAC honors.  Junior Luke Enos was named DAC Player of the Year and 1st Team All-DAC for his second straight season. 

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Darbi Yost has recently signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at Black Hills State University beginning in the fall of 2010.  Darbi is currently a senior at Wheatland High School in Wheatland, Wyoming.

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Spearfish, S.D. – Black Hills State University hosted Jamestown College in the DAC Conference Championship game. The game was close throughout, but the Lady Yellow Jackets came up just short in the end 65-64.

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The BHSU indoor track & field team is getting ready to take off for the 2010 Indoor Track & Field National Championships.  Events will begin on March 4th and run through March 6th in Johnson City, Tennessee. Click below for a schedule of events and more information.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University Lady Yellow Jackets continue to improve in all phases of the game as the defeated the Valley City State University Vikings 80-70 at the Donald Young Center.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University Yellow Jacket couldn’t manage to overcome a strong night shooting by the Jamestown Jimmies as the loose in the semi-finals of the Dakota Athletic Conference Tournament 78-67.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team rolled to victory over the Mayville State Comets in the first round of the 2010 DAC Conference Tournament 87-52.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets extend their win streak to 13 games against the Mayville State University Comets 91-68 at the Donald E. Young Center in Spearfish.

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Katelynn Gordon has recently signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at Black Hills State University beginning in the fall of 2010.  Katie is currently a senior at Brookings High School. 

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Spearfish, S.D. –Black Hills State University will host the first round of the Dakota Athletic Conference playoffs on Wednesday night in the Donald E. Young Center.  The women’s basketball game will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the men’s game slated to begin at 7:30 p.m.

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Spearfish, S.D. – Members of the Black Hills State University coaching staff will be speaking during luncheons hosted in Black Hills area towns.  The Yellow Jacket Luncheon series will be making stops in Belle Fourche, Deadwood, Sturgis, and other towns.

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Junior Luke Enos from Faith, South Dakota was recently named Dakota Athletic Conference Player of the Week.  Enos Averaged 31.5 points and 5 rebounds per game this past weekend as BHSU defeated Minot State University 93-90 and Dickinson State University 79-69 to win the DAC Confernce for the second year in a row.

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Black Hills State University Head Football Coach Jay Long announced today that the Yellow Jacket Football program will sign letter of intents for 37 student-athletes on Friday, February 18, 2010.  This is the second recruiting class for Long and his coaching staff.  The class is comprised of 33 high school players and 4 transfer students.

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Spearfish, S.D. –The Black Hills State University Indoor Track and Field team hosted the final day of the DAC Indoor Conference Championship meet today at the Donald E. Young Center.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets win the Dakota Athletic Conference regular season and are the number one seed heading into playoffs with a 79-69 victory over the Dickinson State University Blue Hawks.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University Lady Yellow Jackets come from behind to get an impressive win over the Dickinson State University Blue Hawks 66-63 Saturday night to solidify the number one seed in the Dakota Athletic Conference.

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Spearfish, S.D. – Tonight the Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball team picked-up a win in the first of two enormously important DAC conference games. The Yellow Jackets fought off the tough Minot State Beaver squad 93-90.

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Spearfish, S.D. – Today kicked off the first day of the DAC Indoor Track Championship meet at the Donald E. Young Center. Black Hills State University track and field athletes performed impressively on their home turf in today’s events.

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Spearfish, S.D.- The Black Hills State University women’s basketball team clinched home court advantage throughout the Dakota Athletic Conference Tournament with an 82-78 victory over the Minot State Beavers.

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Mayville, N.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team bounced Saturday night with a dominating win over Mayville State, 87-61
 

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Mayville N.D. - The Black Hills State University women's basketball team put up a decisive 18-point victory on the road against the Mayville State University Comets.  The Yellow Jackets won 88-70 to improve to 21-5 on the season and 10-2 in Dakota Athletic Conference play.

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Madison, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team could not hold off Dakota State in the second half and was defeated 69-66 on Friday night in Madison, S.D.

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Madison, S.D. – The Black Hills State University women’s basketball team defeated Dakota State Friday night in Madison, S.D. 85-75 extending their winning streak to nine games.
 

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Spearfish, S.D. – On Saturday, February 6, Black Hills State hosted “Coaches vs. Cancer” to benefit former Yellow Jacket Ethan Dschaak during his battle with cancer.  Dschaak, the former head boy’s basketball coach at Sturgis Brown high school, was diagnosed with cancer in early November.

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Four members of the Black Hills State University track team competed in the Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational. Highlights of the meet included a new school record by senior Wendy O’Lexey, Rock Springs, WY in the 5000 meter run.

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Spearfish, S.D. – Tonight the Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball team took on the Valley City State Vikings at home. The Yellow Jackets were able to pull away in a narrow victory 75-71.

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Saturday, February 06, 2010, Spearfish, SD – The Black Hills State University Lady Yellow Jackets continue hot streak behind the sharp shooting senior Brittany Fuhrman.

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Friday, February 6th, 2010, Chadron, NE – The Black Hills State University Track and Field team put forth several stellar performances in both the men’s and women’s events of the CSC Twilight Indoor Track Meet.

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Friday, February 6th, 2010, Chadron, NE – The Black Hills State University Track and Field team put forth several stellar performances in both the men’s and women’s events of the CSC Twilight Indoor Track Meet.

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Spearfish, S.D. - The Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets dominate The Jamestown College Jimmies led by a strong attack down low by Junior Will John Johnson as the Jackets roll to a decisive 89 to 51 victory.

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Friday, February 5, 2009 Spearfish, S.D.- The Black Hills State University Lady Yellow Jackets were able to knock off the Jamestown Jimmies at the Donald Young Center to take over sole possession of first play in Dakota Athletic Conference Play.

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Black Hills State University will be hosting a fundraiser for Coaches vs. Cancer on Saturday, February 6 as the Yellow Jackets take on Valley City State in men’s and women’s basketball at the Young Center.  This year, proceeds raised from the event will benefit former Sturgis High School boy’s basketball coach and Black Hills State alum Ethan Dschaak.

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The 2010 DAC Indoor Track & Field Championships will be held February 19th and 20th in the Donald E. Young Center Field House.  Please click below for a complete schedule of the event.

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Black Hills State University Head Football Coach Jay Long announced today that the Yellow Jacket Football program will sign letter of intents for 17 student-athletes on Wednesday, February 3, 2010.  This is the second recruiting class for Long and his coaching staff.  The class is comprised of 13 high school players and 4 transfer students.

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Black Hills State University basketball reached a great milestone this past year as four players have all reached the 1000 point mark. 

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Saturday, January 30, 2010, Spearfish, S.D- The Black Hills State Univesity Yellow Jackets hosted the David Little Invitational in Spearfish at the Donald E. Young Center. The Yellow Jackets had a strong showing at the meet.

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Saturday, January 30, 2010- Spearfish, S.D the Lady Yellow Jackets were able to come away with an impressive 20 point win over The Chadron State Eagles led the sharp shooting of Senior Brittany Fuhrman.

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Thursday, January 28- Rapid City, South Dakota. The Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets get the 10 point win over South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Dakota Athletic Conference play, 81-71.

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Thursday, January 26- Rapid City, South Dakota. The Black Hills State Lady Yellow Jackets Defeated the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Hard Rockers 72-63 in conference play.

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Senior Josh Breske, junior Wacey Coleman, and junior Forest Sainsbury were recently honored for the 2009 season being named to the Victory Sports All-American Team. 

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This past weekend will be memorable in more ways than one for Black Hills State University’s Junior Katelynn Lamb. When asked what the most memorable part of her trip to North Dakota to take on Dickinson State University and Minot State University was this past weekend she did not mention how their travel plans had to be changed due to road closures, it was her scoring her 1,000 point as a Yellow Jacket versus Minot State University on January 23, 2010.

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January 25, 2010 – After getting temporarily stuck in North Dakota due to inclement weather and road closures, the Black Hills State Men’s Basketball team squared off against a tough opponent in Minot State University. The Yellow Jackets fell to the Beavers 75-81.

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January 25, 2010 – Despite getting momentarily stuck in North Dakota due to road closures, the Black Hills State Lady Yellow Jackets remained unfazed as they defeated the Minot State Beavers in Minot, N.D. on Saturday 66-58.
 

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Friday, January 22, Dickinson, N.D. – The Black Hills State University Basketball team was able to come away with a 25 point win on the road while shooting 52% from the field.

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Friday, January 22 – Dickinson, N.D. The Black Hills State University Lady Yellow Jackets (14-5) came away with a 54-47 victory over the Dickinson State University Blue Hawks (12-7).

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Alisyn Graesser has recently signed a letter of intent to play volleyball for Black Hills State University beginning in the fall of 2010.  Graesser is currently a senior at Colome High School in Colome, South Dakota. 

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The Junior Jacket Camp hosted by the men’s and women’s basketball programs at Black Hills State University has recently been moved from January 29th to February 15th on President’s Day. 

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Paige Albers, a senior at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs, CO has signed a letter of intent at Black Hills State University for softball beginning in the fall of 2010. Paige is the younger sister of current junior first baseman, Nicole Albers. Paige will study Journalism at BHSU. Her parents are Rob and Betsy Albers.

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Saturday, January 16, 2010 – The Black Hills State Yellow Jackets Track and Field competed at the 2010 Holiday Inn Invitational this weekend. The Yellow Jackets had 14 of their athletes with top 10 finishes in their respective events.

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Saturday, January 16, 2010 – Tonight the Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball Team butted heads with a scrappy conference opponent in Dakota State University. Despite the minimal two point margin at the half, the Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets were able to fight off the Trojans and pick up the win 68-66.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The BHSU Lady Yellow Jackets get an impressive 25 point win over The Dakota State University Trojans Saturday, January 16 at the Donald E. Young Center. They defeated the trogan 79-54.

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Friday, January 15, 2010 – The Black Hills State Yellow Jacket Men’s Basketball team posted a dominant performance over conference opponent Mayville State University. The Yellow Jackets took the home contest 85-60.

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Friday, January 15, 2010 – The Black Hills State Lady Yellow Jackets squared off on the hardwood against conference foe Mayville State. The Yellow Jackets picked up a decisive win, defeating the Comets 89-57.

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Entering its fourth year of competition, the Yellow Jackets softball team under head coach Amy Gurney, look to make some noise in the Dakota Athletic Conference in the 2010 spring softball season. The Yellow Jackets finished 4th in 2009 and expect to improve on that mark returning 10 players from last season. “Every year we expect to improve, commented head coach Amy Gurney.

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Darci Herman of Rapid City, SD, Brook Grant of Chadron, NE, and Haylee McVicker of Alliance, NE have all signed a letter of intent to play softball at Black Hills State University for the 2010-2011 season. “It’s very important that we have local talent on the team, commented Coach Gurney. There are many athletes in this region with the potential to play at the college level. We want players on our team who represent that potential.”

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Jamestown, N.D. – The Lady Yellow Jackets (11-5) got into some foul trouble on the road against the Jamestown Jimmies (14-4). These penalties proved costly as the Jackets fell the Jimmies 67-63.

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Jamestown, N.D. – The Yellow Jackets (11-6) struggled shooting from behind the arc as they lost in conference play to the Jamestown Jimmies (12-6) 63-61 Saturday night in Jamestown.

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Valley City, N.D. – The BHSU Men’s Basketball team bounce back from a loss to Montana Western with a demanding win over the Valley City State Vikings Friday evening in a Dakota Athletic Conference Matchup!

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Valley City, N.D. - The Black Hills State University Lady Yellow Jackets lost to the Valley City State University Lady Vikings 46-55 Friday night at the Osmon Fieldhouse in Valley City, N.D.

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Kelsie Kallhoff, a senior at O’Gorman High School in Sioux Falls, SD has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Black Hills State University beginning in the fall of 2010. Kelsie will study Wellness Management at BHSU.

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Spearfish, S.D. - The Black Hills State women's basketball team was defeated Thursday afternoon by Biola 76-57.  The Yellow Jackets fell to 11-3 overall on the season.

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December 30, 2009 – The Black Hills State Lady Yellow Jacket basketball team defeated Hope International 79-71 in their first game at the Chase Gymnasium in La Mirada, CA.

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December 30, 2009 – The Black Hills State Men’s Yellow Jacket basketball team could not hold on to their early lead against a tough NAIA Div I Montana Western team at home for the final game of the Perkins Basketball Classic losing 64-73.

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Spearfish, S.D. - The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team defeated the UCCS Mountain Lions 93-70 on Tuesday night during the Perkins Classic.

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Due to weather conditions the Yellow Jackets women's basketball team will now play on December 30th and 31st in La Mirada, California.  Game times are now set for 3:30pm PST on Wednesday and 1:00pm PST on Thursday.

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Due to weather conditions the High School Perkins Classic has had a slight change in the schedule. Click below to get the new schedule.

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Kelli Heiser, a senior from Watertown, S.D. has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Black Hills State University beginning in the fall of 2010.  Kelli is a member of the 2009 softball State “AA” Champion Watertown Arrows.

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The Lady Yellow Jackets faced a grueling three game road trip last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The Jackets took on the NCAA Division I University of South Dakota Coyotes in an exhibition game in Vermillion, SD on Thursday, they then traveled to Morris Minnesota to take on the Minnesota, Morris Cougars on Friday evening and finished the weekend against the Presentation College Saints in Aberdeen, SD on Saturday.

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This past weekend the Yellow Jackets traveled to Morris, MN and Presentation College in Aberdeen, SD.  BHSU defeated The Minnesota Morris Cougars 66-61 on Friday and The Presentation College Saints 66-64 in an overtime thriller to advance to 9-4 on the season.

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Lenaya Vigil has signed a letter of intent to play softball beginning in the fall of 2010 for Black Hills State University.  Vigil is currently a senior at Northridge High School for athletics and attends University High School for her academics. Both schools are in Greeley, Colorado.  Lenaya also plays for the Triple Crown Stars club team during the off season.

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Senior Kristin Engle from Newcastle, Wyoming was recently named 1st Team NAIA All-American for her efforts in the 2009 season.  Kristin led the Dakota Athletic Conference averaging 1.8 blocks per game.  She also led the Yellow Jackets in kills per game with 3.5.  Kristin also was a Northwest All-Region selection and NAIA Volleyball Scholar Athlete. 

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Seven members of the Black Hills State University men and women’s cross country/track teams competed in the Warrior Half Marathon hosted by Midland Lutheran College. The half marathon serves as a qualifier for the 2010 NAIA Marathon which will be run at the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships next May in Marion, IN. Six of the seven runners were under the qualifying times of 1:14:00 and 1:33:00 respectively for the men and women.

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Thursday, December 3 - The Yellow Jackets came up just short in a heart breaking loss to rival South Dakota School of Mines Thursday evening at the Donald E. Young Center.

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Thursday, December 3 - The Yellow Jackets came up with an impressive win against rival South Dakota School of Mines Thursday evening at the Donald E. Young Center.

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The Yellow Jackets will tip off tonight starting with women's game at 5:30 pm followed by the men's game at 7:30 pm in the Donald E. Young Center. 

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The Learfield Sports Director's Cup is a program that honors institutions maintaining a broad-based program, achieving success in many sports, both men's and women's.

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The Yellow Jacket men’s and women’s basketball programs are getting set to host their 2nd Annual Yellow Jacket Holiday Classic January 2nd and 3rd, 2010.  This event is sponsored by Prestige Auto Sales, X-Rock/Eagle FM Radio, Stadium Sports Grill, Century 21, and Papa Johns Pizza.

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The women’s basketball game against Chadron State College is scheduled for January 30th, 2010 at 8 pm in the Donald E. Young Center.  There was some confusion that it was scheduled for this Saturday, December 5th. 

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The Yellow Jackets traveled this past weekend to the US Bank Classic hosted by South Dakota School of Mines.  BHSU defeated Mount Marty College 82-49 on Friday and University of Great Falls on Saturday 66-64.  With the two wins the Yellow Jackets improved to 7-3 on the season as they get set for DAC Conference play.

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The Yellow Jackets traveled this past weekend to Rapid City for the US Bank Classic hosted by South Dakota School of Mines.  BHSU swept both games defeating College of St. Joseph Calumet on Friday 79-53 and Mt. Mercy College on Saturday 66-55.  With the wins the Yellow Jackets improved to 7-2 on the season.

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The Yellow Jacket Cross Country women’s team traveled this past weekend to Vancouver, Washington for the NAIA National Championships.  BHSU finished 10th including two top performances by senior Wendy O’Lexey from Rock Springs, Wyoming and freshman Erin Curran from Wahoo, Nebraska.
 

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This past Saturday the Yellow Jacket volleyball team traveled to Crete, Nebraska for an NAIA Opening Round matchup with #18 Doane College.  The Tigers defeated the Yellow Jackets in four games 23-25, 23-25, 25-19, and 22-25. 

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The Yellow Jackets improved to 5-2 on the season this past Friday night as they hosted Rocky Mountain College.  The Yellow Jackets took control from the tip building an early double figure lead.  BHSU led at halftime 52-26.  In the second half, the Yellow Jackets continued their hot shooting from the field to increase their lead even more and eventually take the game 100-65. 

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The Yellow Jackets traveled this past weekend to Colorado Springs for the Marriot Classic on the campus of University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.  On Friday, the Yellow Jackets got off to a great start increasing their lead to double figures over Bethany College taking a 43-31 lead into halftime.  In the second half, the Yellow Jackets began to click increasing their lead to 30 points taking the game 88-58. 

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The Yellow Jackets entered the showdown in the Fargodome as the #4 seed fresh off their victory over South Dakota School of Mines.  From the start the Yellow Jackets took control of a very physical game with the #1 seed Dickinson State University.

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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State Men’s Basketball team (3-4) squared off against NCAA Division II opponent Chadron State College (1-0) to continue their tough non-conference schedule to begin the season. The Yellow Jackets fell to the Eagles 80-73 Tuesday night at the Donald E. Young Center.

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Jamestown, N.D. - The Black Hills State University Volleyball team (24-11) defeated Jamestown College (23-8) 3-1 (18-25, 25-22, 25-16, 25-21) on Saturday evening to earn an NAIA National Tournament Opening Round match against Doane College.

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Spearfish, S.D.- The Black Hills State University Volleyball team (23-11) defeated Dickinson State (12-13) 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-21)on Wednesday night to advance to the DAC Championship match in Jamestown N.D..

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The 3-1 Yellow Jackets are off to another great season as they get set to hit the road for the first time.  The Yellow Jackets started their season at defeating College of Saint Mary 89-73 behind a strong shooting performance from sophomore Kristi Ryan.

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The Yellow Jackets are off to a 2-1 start in a brutal non-conference schedule.  BHSU has played Rocky Mountain College who were defending National Champions in NAIA Division I, a tough Mount Marty College team, #4 ranked Dakota Wesleyan, Iowa State University and Northern State in Exhibition games. 
 

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Last weekend the Yellow Jackets defeated rival South Dakota School of mines 26-0 on senior day at Lyle Hare Stadium.  The Yellow Jackets reclaimed the Homestake Trophy back from the Hardrockers after a 23-24 defeat in 2008. 

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Fresh off their 3-0 victory Wednesday night at South Dakota School of Mines the Yellow Jackets will return home this Saturday to host the first round of the DAC Playoffs.  BHSU received the #2 seed going into the tournament and will host #7 Minot State at 7PM in the Donald E. Young Center.

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This Friday the Black Hills State cross country teams will compete at the 2009 Dakota Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships. The meet returns to Robbinsdale Park in Rapid City, the site of the third DAC Cross Country Championships held in 2002.

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There will be a registration table set up prior to the women’s and men’s games this Saturday night, Oct 31st.  There will also be a registration held at the Dairy Queen in Spearfish on Thursday, November 5th, between 5:30 and 7:30PM.  BHSU Men’s Basketball players will be present to help with registration.

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The men’s and women’s basketball programs will open their seasons this weekend in the Donald E. Young Center.  The women will start the weekend off Friday night at 5:30pm as they take on College of Saint Mary out of Omaha, Nebraska. 

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The cross country dual meet with SD School of Mines and Technology scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, October 30th has been cancelled due to the weather conditions. The meet will not be rescheduled. The next meet for The Running Yellow Jackets will be the Dakota Athletic Conference Championships scheduled for Friday, November 6th at Robbinsdale Park in Rapid City. The women’s race will take place at 11:00 am followed by the men at 11:45.

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This Saturday the 4-4 Yellow Jackets are in Lyle Hare Stadium for their final home game of the season.  South Dakota School of Mines comes into Spearfish with a record of 4-3 fresh off a victory over Valley City State last weekend.  Both teams enter this contest 3-3 in DAC play. 

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The Yellow Jacket volleyball team competed in their final two regular season home games this past weekend at the Donald E. Young Center gymnasium. Black Hills State was able to put on an impressive show and pick up a decisive win over foe Valley City State in three sets. Saturday, the Yellow Jackets came back to battle the Jamestown College Jimmies. The Yellow Jackets were unable to hand Jamestown their first loss of the season as they fell in four sets.

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The Yellow Jacket Cross Country program had a positive week moving up in the recent NAIA rankings.  The men’s team jumped up to 13th from 16th in the previous poll.  The women moved up to 18th after sitting at 21.  The Yellow Jackets are off this weekend but will return to action next weekend as they host the Yellow Jacket/Hardrocker Dual on October 30th.
 

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This Saturday the 4-3 Yellow Jackets will be in Lyle Hare Stadium to take on the 3-4 Jamestown College Jimmies.  Both teams are coming into this contest 3-2 in DAC play.  “Jamestown is entering this game on a three-game winning streak.  The first few games their offense struggled but since then they have really started to click.  Jamestown and us are very similar in a lot of ways and this should be a solid matchup,” said Head Coach Jay Long.

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The Black Hills State University men and women’s cross country teams will be competing in the Santa Clara Bronco Invitational this Saturday, October 17. Both teams are coming off impressive wins in the Montana State University-Billings Yellow Jacket Invitational last Saturday, October 10.

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It’s safe to say that expectations are high for the Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball team this upcoming season.  With all five starters returning from a team that finished with a BHSU record 30 wins and made it to the National Semi-Finals, there is good reason why.  Any liklehood of sneaking up on their opponents are gone, replaced by a huge target on their back. 

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The Lady Yellow Jackets return 4 starters, two 1st team all-conference players, and an All-American for the 2009-2010 season.  They also return some other very talented players from last year’s basketball team that went 26-8.  BHSU made it to the Elite 8 of the NAIA National Tournament and lost to the eventual national champions, Morningside College. 

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You don’t have to look very far to see the impact of 9-man football players on the Black Hills State University roster especially if you’re an opposing offensive player. Three starters on the Yellow Jacket defense come from 9-man schools.  Camp Crook linebacker Forest Sainsbury, New Underwood defensive back Clayton Schleusner and Newell nose tackle Sterling Boylan have all had an impact on the Yellow Jacket defense so far this season.

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This past Saturday the Yellow Jackets were at Lyle Hare Stadium as they took on Dickinson State University.  Both teams came into the contest 3-0 in DAC Play.  On an extremely cold afternoon the Yellow Jackets and the Blue Hawks both struggled offensively in a defensive battle.

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The Black Hills State Lady Yellow Jacket Volleyball team turned up the tempo toward the end of the first half of their DAC conference season. The Yellow Jackets notched three impressive wins over conference opponents Mayville State, Dakota State, and rival S.D. School of Mines.
 

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It was a cold day for the teams competing in Saturday’s Yellow Jacket Invitational held at Riverfront Park in Billings, MT. Despite the icy conditions and a temperature near 20 degrees, both the Black Hills State University men and women's teams turned up the heat to capture team titles. The annual meet hosted by Montana State University-Billings had eight teams competing.  
 

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This past weekend the Yellow Jackets traveled to Valley City, North Dakota to take on DAC Conference opponent Valley City State University.  The Yellow Jackets took an early lead into halftime 7-0.  In the second the half BHSU again got off to a fast start increasing their lead to 23-7 entering the fourth quarter.  The Vikings put together a good fourth quarter to close the gap to 23-21.  On the two point conversion senior linebacker Nic Prather from Marysville, California tackled the Valley City State quarterback for a loss which sealed the game for the Yellow Jackets. 

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The Yellow Jackets defeated Valley City State University this past weekend to improve to 4-1 on the season.  The Yellow Jackets haven't lost since the first game against NCAA II Southwest Minnesota State University.

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This past Saturday the Yellow Jackets were in Madison, South Dakota to take on the Dakota State University Trojans.  The Trojans took the early advantage scoring on a blocked punt near the end zone.  After the score by Dakota State the game turned in favor of the Yellow Jackets as they went on to score 44 straight points to take the Missouri River Shootout trophy for the fourth consecutive year.
 

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The Lady Yellow Jacket volleyball team hit the road for their first two away conference matches. The Yellow Jackets battled undefeated Jamestown College and another tough side from Valley City State. The Yellow Jackets were not able to pull out a victory against the Jimmies, but did defeat the Vikings of Valley City to move their conference record to 3-1.

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Senior setter Mandy Brumfield was named DAC Player of the Week for her efforts this past weekend.  BHSU defeated Dickinson State University 3-1 and Minot State University 3-0 to improve to 12-8 on the season.

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Black Hills State University and the Yellow Jacket Foundation hosted the Second Annual Yellow Jacket 5K/10K Run on Sunday, Sept. 20 to cap off Swarm Week festivities.  The event raised nearly $1,000 for scholarships to Black Hills State student-athletes.

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Victoria Lounsbery has recently signed a letter of intent to play volleyball for Black Hills State University beginning in the fall of 2010.  Victoria is currently a senior at Palo Verde High School in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The 5’7” setter has been a standout athlete in volleyball and track & field during her time in high school. 

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The Yellow Jackets took the field this past Saturday afternoon in front of a sold out crowd for Swarm Days.  The day kicked off with the legendary Swarm Day parade which started at 10 AM.  Following the parade was the tailgate party in the Young Center parking lot which was headlined by Kory and the Fireflies.  The Yellow Jackets took the field at 1 PM and never looked back burning the Comets 50-12. 

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This weekend, the Black Hills State Yellow Jacket volleyball team played their first two DAC games of the season. Friday night the Yellow Jackets picked up an impressive win against Dickinson State in front of a large home crowd. The Lady Jackets then capped off the Swarm Day festivities with another victory over Minot, pushing them to a 2-0 conference record.

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The Second Annual Yellow Jacket 5K-10K Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 8:30am in Spearfish, S.D.

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After two weeks traveling on the road the Yellow Jackets return home for Swarm Days and the DAC season opener this Saturday against Mayville State University.  BHSU is coming off a 21-7 victory last weekend in Alva, Oklahoma against Northwestern Oklahoma State University.  “After two weeks on the road our team is ready to play in front of a home crowd and it being Swarm Days is just an added bonus,” said Head Coach Jay Long.

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Last weekend the Yellow Jackets had a pair of standout performances at the South Dakota School of Mines Invitational.  Sophomore Jed Morgan from Loveland, Colorado won the men’s race with a time of 26:25 which was 17 seconds faster than the runner-up finisher. 

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Black Hills State Yellow Jacket volleyball partook in the Quality Inn Classic in Hastings, N.E. this past weekend. Two of the Yellow Jackets four games were against NAIA Top 25 teams as Black Hills State fell in three of their four matches moving them to 10-8 overall.

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The BHSU football program traveled to Alva, Oklahoma this past weekend to take on NAIA powerhouse Northwestern Oklahoma State University.  The field conditions were wet due to the rain that started early in the morning Saturday and didn’t stop until halftime.  The Yellow Jackets went on to defeat the Rangers 21-7.

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Following a four kilometer road race on September 4 against Wartburg College and BHSU Alumni the men’s and women’s cross country teams officially opened the 2009 season by sweeping the South Dakota Mines Cross Country Invitational in Rapid City on Saturday.

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Click Here to Listen to the Yellow Jackets this Saturday at 1 PM CST!

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The Yellow Jackets will depart Thursday morning at 11:30 AM for Alva, Oklahoma to take on Northwestern Oklahoma State University who is fresh off their victory over NCAA II Colorado State University at Pueblo 32-28.  This will be the second meeting between the Raiders and the Yellow Jackets.  In 2008, the Raiders defeated BHSU 10-7 at Lyle Hare Stadium in a very close game throughout. 

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Coming into the game this past weekend Southwest Minnesota State University was coming off a 6-4 season the previous year including a loss to BHSU early in the 2008 season.  This past Saturday Southwest avenged the loss in 2008 as they defeated Black Hills State University 55-10. 

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Saturday, the Black Hills State Yellow Jacket volleyball team faced off against Rocky Mountain and Montana Western in the second and final day of the DWU/Mount Marty tournament. The Yellow Jackets continued their groove from Friday as they defeated the Battlin’ Bears and the Bulldogs to push their winning streak to five.

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Friday, the Lady Yellow Jackets met up with both Mount Marty and Briar Cliff in the first day of the DWU/Mount Marty Tournament. With the momentum from Wednesday night’s win still fresh in the huddle, the Yellow Jackets stepped onto the floor and posted two more much needed victories.

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The Black Hills State University cross country teams open the 2009 season today, September 4, with a 4k road race against Wartburg College from Waverly, IA. The race will be the opener for both teams with strong cross country traditions.

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The Black Hills State University Lady Yellow Jackets squared of against NCAA Division II opponent Chadron State College at 7 PM tonight. This match was the first home contest for Coach Jhett Albers’ team. The Lady Yellow Jackets put on a show for the large crowd that filled the Donald E. Young Center gymnasium as they rolled past the Eagles in three sets.

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Kickoff is set for 6 PM CST as the Yellow Jackets will take on the Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs.  This will be the season opener for the Yellow Jackets and the first season for Head Coach Jay Long.

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The Yellow Jackets will depart this Friday at 7 AM for Marshall, Minnesota to take on NCAA II Southwest Minnesota State University on Saturday.  This is the second meeting between the two teams as last season the Yellow Jackets defeated the Mustangs in an exciting finish.  This game will also mark the season opener for first year Head Coach Jay Long and his Yellow Jackets.

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Yesterday the Lady Yellow Jackets battled two nationally ranked teams in (#11) Bellevue and (#16) Dordt. Coming off of Fridays big wins, the Yellow Jackets faced two tough matches against formidable opponents.

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Friday the Black Hills State volleyball team played NAIA #4 ranked Azusa Pacific and Dana College in the Red Raider Classic. Friday’s matches were a big test for the Lady Yellow Jackets as they looked to measure up against two well coached teams. The Jackets were able to rise to the occasion and push their record to 4-3.

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This past Saturday afternoon the BHSU Yellow Jackets took the field for their first scrimmage.  The first team defense went against the first team offense for 30 plays followed by the second teams competing against each other for 30 plays as well.  “Our goal was to see our young guys compete for the first time this season.  We made a few mental mistakes here and there but overall they’re beginning to understand the system,” said Head Coach Jay Long.

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Over 50 3rd-6th graders attended Midget Mania this past Saturday on the BHSU campus which was followed by a barbecue in Lyle Hare Stadium.  At the barbecue the Yellow Jacket program hosted an autograph session where the campers were able to meet their favorite Yellow Jackets.  BHSU Head Coach Jay Long was pleased with the turnout.

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The Lady Yellow Jackets finished up the Carroll College/UGF Classic in Great Falls, Montana yesterday. First, the Jackets squared off against Co-host University of Great Falls on their home court. Both teams were equally matched throughout, as the match went all the way to five sets.

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Yesterday the Yellow Jackets played two talented Montana teams in the first day of the Carroll College/UGF Classic. Black Hills State was able to start the day off right by recording their first win of the season against Montana Tech.

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Last night the Lady Jackets battled a talented Carroll College team in their 2009 season opener in Helena, Montana. The Lady Jackets had troubles passing the ball against the unorthodox Saint offense in the first two sets, which led to inconsistency in offensive execution.

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The Black Hills Sate University men’s and women’s cross country coach Scott Walkinshaw (12th Year) released the final schedule for the upcoming 2009 season on Friday with the teams first meet, the Alumni Open, on Friday, September 4. “I think it is a very good schedule,” Walkinshaw said. “This year we have taken a different approach with the major meets we will be attending.

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The Black Hills State University Women’s Golf Team is entering their 5th year of competition in the Dakota Athletic Conference.  The Jackets are once again being led this year by former BHSU golfer Jaime Bentley, and assistant coach Ray Ginsbach.  The BHSU women’s golf team is coming off its most successful season in which they won their first ever Dakota Athletic Conference Title, and their first appearance in the NAIA National Tournament.  The team is looking forward to continuing the success they had last year, and to defend their conference title.

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The BHSU men’s basketball team has much to be excited about for the 2009-10 season and has scheduled some quality opponents to get themselves prepared for their Dakota Athletic Conference Schedule (DAC).  The exhibition games are highlighted once again with very tough NCAA Division I and II opponents starting November 2nd with a game at Big 12 Iowa State University. 

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The Yellow Jackets are coming off their 2008 DAC Championship and NAIA National Tournament Appearance where they finished 26-8 and ranked 13th in the NAIA.  BHSU will start the 2009 season only losing one player from that 2008 roster due to graduation but gained three new freshmen that should all make an immediate impact. 

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Black Hills State Yellow Jacket Football will begin preparation for their fall season on August 12th with 17 returning players with starting experience.  The Yellow Jackets will begin fall camp with a two-day orientation with 43 newcomers to the program.  On August 13th 45 veterans will report to camp with practices beginning that afternoon.  First year Head Coach Jay Long and his staff are looking to build upon past years of success and compete for a Dakota Athletic Conference Championship. 

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Kyley Barela, a 2009 graduate of Cheyenne Central High School in Cheyenne, WY will complete the Yellow Jacket Roster for the 2009-2010 season. Kyley is a second baseman and outfielder. She plans on pursuing a Psychology degree at BHSU. Her parents are Charles and Cynthia Barela.

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Meagan Bell, a senior from Belgrade High School in Belgrade, MT will join the Lady Yellow Jacket Softball team for the 2009-2010 season. Meagan will be the Yellow Jackets first Montana player. Click below for more information.

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Black Hills State University finished the 2008-09 year in 11th place for the NAIA Learfield Sports Directors' Cup.  These standings include schools from all over the nation.  Click below for more details and a link to the 2008-09 Directors' Cup standings.
 

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Senior A.J. Rolfson was recently honored by the Dakota Athletic Conference for her achievements on the golf course this past season.  She was named All-Conference and DAC Most Valuable Player. 

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Jhett Albers was recently named Dakota Athletic Conference Athletic Director of the Year.  Albers accepted the athletic director position in January of 2006, he also teaches for the physical education department, and is the head volleyball coach for the Yellow Jackets.

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The Yellow Jackets were led this past weekend with a strong showing by senior Trent Waage from Aberdeen, South Dakota by winning the marathon with a time of 2:28:27.00.  Junior thrower Jason Boeding from Caputa, South Dakota placed fifth in the hammer throw with a toss of 178-00. 

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The BHSU women had a strong showing this past weekend in Edwardsville, Illinois by placing 5th overall in the Nation.  The Yellow Jackets had two first place finishers and nine others placing in the top ten of their event. 

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Douglas High School standout thrower, Chandlor Mikkonen, has signed a letter of intent with the Black Hills State University Track & Field program.  Click below for more details. 

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Senior Aubrey Baxter was awarded Women’s Most Valuable Senior and Women’s Field Athlete of the Meet by the Dakota Athletic Conference.  Baxter won three events this past Friday at the DAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Madison, South Dakota. Click above for more details.

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The women track & field team won the Dakota Athletic Conference meet yesterday in Madison, South Dakota with a score of 232 points.  The meet came down to the last event where the Yellow Jackets were able to pull away.  The men finished in second place at the meet.  Click above for a complete list of all events and results.

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Breanna Janovy, has recently signed a letter of intent to play college basketball for Black Hills State University beginning in the fall of 2009.  Breanna is currently a senior at Sturgis High School.  During her four years in high school she has participated in basketball, volleyball and track. 

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This Friday the 2009 Outdoor Track & Field Championships can be seen live on B2 Networks through pay per view. The Yellow Jackets are looking to have another strong performance as they look to advance on to Nationals.  Click above for the pay per view link.

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Junior pitcher Karissa Norte from Aurora, Colorado was honored this past week by the Dakota Athletic Conference by being named DAC Softball Player of the Week.  In four games, Karissa batted .538 going 7-13 including two doubles, a home run, three runs scored, and five RBI's.  Freshman outfielder Maria Herber from Kadoka, South Dakota was also honored by being named All-Conference.  Herber was honored for her effort at the plate and in the outfield. Maria batted .429 for the season where she led the Yellow Jackets. Click above for more details.

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Hayden Bales has recently signed a National Letter of Intent at Black Hills State University beginning in the fall of 2009 to compete in track & field.  Hayden is currently a senior at Cody High School in Cody, Wyoming. Click above to view article.

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The Yellow Jackets closed out the Dakota Athletic Conference in first place this past week which gave them the automatic bid to the National Tournament in Rapid City, South Dakota.  The National Tournament will take place at Meadowbrook Municipal Golf Course in Rapid City May 12th-15th.  The Yellow Jackets will compete against 28 other teams in the NAIA.  Click above for more information on the tournament.
 

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Cameron Anderson has recently signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Black Hills State University beginning in the fall of 2009.  Cameron is currently a senior at Campbell County High School in Gillette, Wyoming.  He has been a part of one of the most successful basketball programs ever in Wyoming history. 

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Before this past weekend, the Yellow Jackets entered a two week conference road trip where they faced Jamestown College, Minot State University, and Dakota State University.  BHSU went 3-4 on the two week trip that included wins over Jamestown College and Dakota State. 

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Craig Von Allman has signed a letter of intent to play basketball for Black Hills State University beginning in the fall of 2009 as a freshman.  Click below for more information.

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Jenessa Rantapaa, a senior at Lead-Deadwood High School has signed a letter of intent to play golf at Black Hills State University beginning in the fall of 2009.  Rantapaa has been a member of the Lead-Deadwood golf team since the beginning of her seventh grade year. 

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It is time again for the 3rd Annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament put on by Black Hills State University Basketball.  This years tournament will be on Sunday, May 3rd with registration beginning at 9AM and games will start at 10AM.  All games will be played in the Donald E. Young Center. Click above for a 2009 3 on 3 Brochure.  Rules and game information will be posted later this month.  All applications must be turned in by Wednesday, April 29, 2009.

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The Yellow Jacket Women’s Golf Team is ready to get back on the golf course and build on their most successful fall season in program history.  The Jackets finished the fall season with two tournament victories and one second place finish, and are eager to build on that success heading into the spring season.

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DAC Commissioner LaVern Jessen announced this weekend that their will be four games on November 8th in the Fargodome.  The Yellow Jackets will play a conference game in Fargo and pairings are based on DAC standings which won’t likely be determined until the prior week’s games are finished.  The # 7 and 8 teams in the conference will play against each other as will the # 5 and 6 teams. The top four teams will compete in a 1 vs. 4, 2 vs. 3 format.

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