South Dakota

Freshman leads Jacks to 41-0 victory over Lions

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1 year ago

September 23, 2024

Freshman leads Jacks to 41-0 victory over Lions

The South Dakota State football team wrapped up its nonconference slate with a dominant 41-0 victory over Southeastern Louisiana Saturday.

The Jackrabbits improved to 3-1 on the season with the help of a breakout day from redshirt freshman running back Kirby Vorhees.

Vorhees had just five carries in the victory, but each rush was electric, tallying a total of 179 yards and three rushing touchdowns.

“Credit to him. This is how he runs, really a violent runner and we’d seen it during Fall camp. We talked about him last spring and it’s good for you guys to kind of see now what we’ve been talking about,” said SDSU head coach Jimmy Rogers.

SLU received the opening kickoff, but it was the Jacks who would make the first statement in what was a long night for the Lions offense. After a three-and-out to open the game, senior defensive back Dalys Beanum returned the SLU punt 88 yards for the first score of the game.

“That’s just Dalys,” said senior Safety Colby Huerter on the punt return touchdown. “We’ve got a bunch of guys that we can rely on and they’re going to make plays. It was more of the fact that we knew this was going to happen, and we knew he was going to do what he was going to do. But it was a great start to the game.”

On top of Beanum’s punt return, Huerter tallied an interception to the end of the opening quarter of play.

Despite the dominant performance put on by the Jackrabbit defense, who allowed just 186 yards on the night, the Yellow and Blue offense struggled to find a rhythm early on, punting on each of its first three drives.

Midway through the second quarter, the Jacks found themselves in a short field and a chance to increase the lead, eventually punching it in from 20 yards out on Vorhees’ first carry of the game.

Following the Vorhees’ score the Lions reached the SDSU side of the field and set up one of two field goal attempts for kicker Riley Callaghan, but neither found their way through the uprights in SLU’s only chance for points on the night.

Both teams would trade interceptions with Gronowski tossing one to SLU linebacker Donte’ Daniels, followed by SLU quarterback throwing a pick on a tipped pass into the hands of defensive back Steven Arrell that set up another scoring drive for the Jacks just before halftime.

And just eight plays later, on Vorhees’ second carry of the game, he’d score again, breaking numerous tackles from 22 yards out.

“(Robbie) Rouse puts me in a lot of positions in practice to make plays, and it almost became second nature today,” said Vorhees. “I could just thank my O-line. My o-line does so much for me, to help me break those tackles and get to the space where I can make those plays.”

It was halftime and the Jacks were up 20-0 despite holding the ball for less than 10 minutes in the first 30, an unfamiliar brand of Jackrabbit football. That trend would continue as SDSU’s three second-half scoring drives all took place in four minutes or less, starting with the Vorhees’ hat trick.

From left: Dalys Beanum (7), Colby Huerter (14) , Colby Humphrey (22) and Matthew Durrance (23) celebrate during a game against Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at Strawberry Stadium in Hammond, La. The Jackrabbit defense held the Lions to under 200 yards and 0 points. (Joclyn Haven)

“It was team football. Special teams, defense, offense. We all had our moments, we’re very consistent,” said head coach Rogers on the different style of victory than usual. “Just going out and competing and doing their job. I think that’s a display of it really.”

After the second missed field goal by SLU, Vorhees took his third carry of the game 80 yards to the house on the first play of the drive.

“That touchdown was crazy,” said Vorhees on the long house call. “I was so excited when that happened. Credit to the O-line again for making those holes.”

Senior running back Amar Johnson continued to show his skills later in the third quarter as well, scoring a 14-yard touchdown before backup quarterback Chase Mason scored the fifth rushing touchdown by a Jackrabbit on the evening with just under five minutes to go in the game, putting the finishing touches on an outstanding night for the SDSU ground game.

The Jackrabbits totaled 341 yards on the ground in the victory, outrushing the Lions by nearly 250 yards. SDSU also averaged 9.5 yards per carry on the evening.

Johnson totaled 65 yards and a score on 11 carries, Chase Mason ran the ball seven times for 56 yards and a score, Gronowski tallied 25 yards on six carries, true freshman Maxwell Woods ran three times for 18 yards, while Brendan Begeman rounded out the rushing attack with 6 yards on two carries.

“It’s going to only get deeper,” said coach Rogers on the depth at running back. “Maxwell Woods is coming on and Angel Johnson is chomping at the bit to get back. There’s going to be some competition in there and it’s a good thing.”

But while the rushing attack for the Jacks was dominant like last week’s victory over Augustana, the passing game was almost nonexistent.

Gronowski finished 7-for-17 on the night with just 65 passing and an interception. Johnson caught three passes for 37 yards, Grahm Goering and Kentrell Prejean each reeled in two receptions for 23 and 13 yards, respectively, while Griffin Wilde had just one catch for 3 yards.

Huerter as well as linebackers Graham Spalding and Adam Bock each racked up seven tackles to lead the defense.

Linebacker Daeton Mcgaughy, defensive end Levi Vanden Bos, as well as defensive tackles Kobe Clayborne and Bryce Hawthorne each tallied sacks in the win as well.

“The guys played with a ton of energy, really focused from start to finish,” said coach Rogers. “I was really happy with whoever came into the game, the expectation and level of play really didn’t change at all.”

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Following its nonconference schedule, SDSU is on bye this week but will return to start Missouri Valley Conference play Oct. 5 against the Northern Iowa Panthers. Kick-off from Cedar Falls, Iowa is slated for 4 p.m. and can be streamed on ESPN+ or tune in to the Jackrabbit Sports Network.

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UND depth shines in fending off South Dakota State in OT

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11 hours ago

January 4, 2026

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UND depth shines in fending off South Dakota State in OT

GRAND FORKS — UND senior guard Garrett Anderson had shot 1-for-7 from the field before he pulled up for a deep 3-pointer in overtime.

It was a make-or-break shot for the Fighting Hawks, who trailed South Dakota State by two points with 20 seconds remaining.

Anderson’s triple fell. On a Saturday afternoon at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center where several Hawks provided clutch shots late, it was his 3-pointer that iced the victory.

UND senior guard Garrett Anderson dribbles up the court against South Dakota State at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center on Jan. 3, 2026.

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“That was a huge three by Garrett,” UND head coach Paul Sather said. “Happy for him, because you feel it with him — when that floodgate opens a little bit of confidence, and not just as a scorer but just as a player, he keeps fighting for it, keeps working for it, keeps keeping the right mindset.”

UND won 90-87, earning its third-straight win over the Jackrabbits and improving to 2-0 (8-10 overall) in Summit League play.

South Dakota State, hot off the heels of a commanding New Year’s Day win over Omaha, fell to 1-1 in conference (8-9 overall).

“These two first league games, you need to protect your home court if you want any chance to be in play at the end of this year,” Sather said. “It’s a great way to start. But you also need to go on the road and win some games. And as I tell the guys, it’s not who, when or where, it’s how you show up to play. And having that mentality, it’s not home and road, it’s ‘Are you ready to go today?’”

The Hawks needed just about everyone to stave off SDSU.

Redshirt sophomore guard Zach Kraft and freshman guard Anthony Smith III led the way with double-digit point totals in a first half that was a high-scoring, fast-paced affair.

UND redshirt sophomore Zach Kraft shoots a 3-pointer against South Dakota State at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center on Jan. 3, 2026.

UND shot 64.3%, South Dakota State 55.6%. By halftime, the Hawks had a slight 50-45 lead.

The shooting cooled down in the second half and in overtime. In those final two frames, the Hawks turned to a variety of players, from the starting lineup to the bench, to keep up with the Jackrabbits.

“It’s hard to sustain that for 40 minutes, but we were able to kind of get ourselves back,” Sather said. “Our bench was fantastic in that first half. … We sustained it, we got back in, we stayed there within distance of it, and guys made plays. We had opportunities to make plays and close the game, but we had plays that were made to get us into overtime and win in overtime.”

Redshirt freshman Greyson Uelmen finished with a team-high 17 points and nailed the final two free throws in overtime to seal the win.

UND freshman guard Anthony Smith III stands on the court while playing South Dakota State at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center on Jan. 3, 2026.

Kraft, who ended with 14 points, splashed a 3-pointer with 47 seconds left in regulation to take a 79-77 lead.

Junior forward George Natsvlishvili came off the bench and tied up the game just minutes earlier with a clutch second-chance layup. He also nabbed a key basket with 1 minute, 56 seconds left in overtime.

Before South Dakota State managed to rally back for its first lead of the second half, a free throw and a layup from Smith kept the Hawks’ offense on pace with the visitors. He finished with 16 points.

UND’s bench contributed 39 points.

UND redshirt freshman guard Greyson Uelmen drives to the rim for a layup against South Dakota State at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center on Jan. 3, 2026.

“I felt like our bench won the game today,” Kraft said. “In the first half, (Smith) came into the game, knocked down that three at the end of the half, and then Wylee (Delorme) in the second half, five rebounds, scoring off the offensive rebounds, it’s huge for us.”

Delorme put together his best game as a Hawk in the win. The sophomore guard from Devils Lake constantly attacked the offensive glass, flexing some creativity with slick drives to the rim.

He earned a season-high 12 points.

UND sophomore guard Wylee Delorme releases a shot against South Dakota State at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center on Jan. 3, 2026.

“We’ve seen him more of a shooter (in practice), I haven’t really seen the behind-the-back, step-through and float,” Anderson said. “That was kind of new, that was a tough move. But he’s gotten to it in practice for sure.”

Kraft, Uelmen, Smith, Delorme and senior guard Eli King all finished with 12 or more points.

“We just relied on our guys that make those tough shots and are built for those moments,” Delorme said. “Seventh, eighth man off the bench — like Marley (Curtis), Marley can have a double-digit day too. All of us can go for 10 points, but it’s just a matter of making the easy plays and just using each other.”

UND will face its first road test of the conference slate this Thursday, when it travels to Omaha.

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SD Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life winning numbers for Jan. 3, 2026

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23 hours ago

January 4, 2026

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The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Jan. 3, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from Jan. 3 drawing

18-21-40-53-60, Powerball: 23, Power Play: 3

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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Jan. 3 drawing

01-02-28-30-43, Lucky Ball: 07

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Winning Lotto America numbers from Jan. 3 drawing

03-04-05-25-42, Star Ball: 03, ASB: 02

Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Dakota Cash numbers from Jan. 3 drawing

07-13-17-28-30

Check Dakota Cash payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize

Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.

When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Dakota editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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SD Lottery Lucky For Life winning numbers for Dec. 28, 2025

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1 week ago

December 29, 2025

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The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 28, 2025, results for each game:

Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 28 drawing

12-17-25-34-42, Lucky Ball: 09

Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize

Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.

When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.

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