College Basketball: Yellow Jackets sweep Hardrockers
SPEARFISH, S.D. - The South Dakota Mines men's and women's basketball teams traveled to Spearfish Thursday to renew their rivalry with Black Hills State University. Men's Basketball Black…
College Sports
Talent and hard work paying off for Haley Ellis
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Haley Ellis from Rapid City is on the verge of achieving her goal of competing at the collegiate level. Ellis has made the starting line-up as a freshman on the…
COVID-19 issues wreak havoc with college basketball schedule
College basketball is returning from the Christmas break with a notably lighter schedule after the pandemic caused several games to get canceled or postponed. The Atlantic Coast Conference and Big East each scrapped three games scheduled to take place over…
NCAA revises new constitution, clarifying board's role
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The NCAA has made revisions to its constitution, which is getting pared down. Passing a revised constitution at the NCAA convention in January is the first step in a two-phase process that will allow each division of…
Track and Field: Yellow Jacket Holiday Open
SPEARFISH, S.D. - Black Hills State opened the indoor track and field season on Saturday by hosting the Yellow Jacket Holiday Open. Chadron State won the men's team title with 255 points followed…
Saturday Roundup: BHSU basketball teams complete sweep of Fort Lewis
SPEARFISH, S.D. - The Black Hills State men's and women's basketball teams hosted Fort Lewis College on Saturday at the Young Center in Spearfish. The Lady Yellow Jackets hammered the Skyhawks, 66-38. Meanwhile,…
Saturday Sports Roundup: Lady Hardrockers fall in final non-conference game
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The South Dakota Mines women's basketball team wrapped up non-conference play on Saturday afternoon by hosting the University of Sioux Falls. The Cougars jumped out to an 18-point lead in…
Men's Basketball: Hot-Shooting Lopers down the Hardrockers
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The South Dakota Mines men's basketball team returned to action on Tuesday night looking to snap a three-game losing streak. Unfortunately, the Hardrockers lost to Nebraska - Kearney, 81-65.…
Women's Basketball: SD Mines falls to Northern State in home opener
RAPID CITY, S.D. - After an 0-2 start, the South Dakota Mines women's basketball team returned to Goodell Gymnasium Thursday for its home opener. The Lady Hardrockers hosted Northern State University from Aberdeen. It…
Chadron State dominates Black Hills State to wrap up the season
SPEARFISH, S.D. - Black Hills State wrapped up the season on Saturday, falling to Chadron State 57-6. After falling behind 9-0, the Yellow Jackets scored on a 42-yard touchdown pass from Chance Eben to…
Hardrockers upset bid falls short against Colorado Mesa
RAPID CITY, S.D. -South Dakota Mines wrapped up the college football season on Saturday looking for their third straight win. Unfortunately, the Hardrockers lost to Colorado Mesa by a score of 13-10. SD Mines…
SD Mines men's basketball opens the season with a victory over Texas A&M-Kingsville
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The South Dakota Mines men's basketball team tipped off the 2021-22 season with a victory over Texas A&M Kingsville, 84-72. Junior Kolten Mortensen led the Hardrockers with an impressive 31 points,…
Cornhuskers to be without LB JoJo Domann for rest of season
Nebraska's Cam Taylor-Britt (5) and JoJo Domann (13) celebrate sacking Northwestern quarterback Ryan Hilinski (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.…
Frost willing to 'make any sacrifices' to keep Nebraska job
FILE - Nebraska head coach Scott Frost listens to a question during a news conference on the first day of NCAA college football spring practice in Lincoln, Neb., in this Monday, March 9, 2020, file photo.…
SD Mines defeats Black Hills State to win the Black Hills Brawl
SPEARFISH, S.D. - Black Hills State University hosted South Dakota Mines on Saturday in college football. It was the 136th meeting between the Yellow Jackets and the Hardrockers. South Dakota Mines defeated Black…
SD Mines, Black Hills State set to renew historic football rivalry
SPEARFISH, S.D. - It was Thanksgiving Day, November 28h, 1895. That marked the first ever college football game between South Dakota Mines and Black Hills State. A game in which Black Hills College, as…
College Football: Western Colorado comes from behind to beat SD Mines
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The South Dakota Mines football team lost to 5th ranked Colorado School of Mines on Oct. 16 by 20 points. The Hardrockers were back at home…
BHSU men's and women's basketball teams gearing up for 2021-22 season
SPEARFISH, S.D. - The Black Hills State University men's and women's basketball programs have always shared one thing in common: consistency. Expect no different from the Yellow Jackets this season. Coaches from Black Hills State…
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Hardrockers dominate Fort Lewis with 42-7 victory
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The South Dakota Mines football team hosted the Fort Lewis Skyhawks on Saturday afternoon. The Hardrockers pulled away in the second half and beat the Skyhawks, 42-7. The…
BHSU Football team unveils new logo ahead of Heroes Appreciation Game
SPEARFISH, S.D. — They experience the glory of a Saturday night. A freedom - fought for and protected by our heroes. Appreciation shared with a purpose on Thursday - at a dinner with…
VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Hardrockers defeat Yellow Jackets in five-set thriller
RAPID CITY, S.D. - South Dakota Mines hosted Black Hills State University on Tuesday in women's volleyball. The Hardrockers ended a 10-match losing streak with a victory over the Yellow Jackets in…
ThunderWolves dominate to spoil Hardrockers' homecoming
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The South Dakota Mines football team hosted Colorado State University - Pueblo on Saturday to wrap up M-Week. The Hardrockers struggled throughout the game and lost to the ThunderWolves, 49-7. The…
FOOTBALL: Black Hills State rallies to beat Adams State in overtime
SPEARFISH, S.D. - Black Hills State celebrated homecoming on Saturday by hosting Adams State. After trailing by 21 points at halftime, the Yellow Jackets battled back to beat the Grizzlies, 51-48 in overtime. Quarterback…
Saturday Football: Hot Springs holds on to beat RC Christian
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Week five of the high school football season continued on Saturday as Rapid City Christian hosted the Hot Springs Bison. The Comets defeated Hill City earlier this month to pick…
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