ALT Graphic featuring South Dakota State's three honorees on the 2026 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team. The honorees were, from left, Dayton Franke, Ty Madison and Sam Novotny.

ALT Track athlete in South Dakota State uniform sprinting on an outdoor track, with a name bib reading “HARRIS.” Text overlay identifies Ellie Harris as a sophomore from Sioux City, Iowa, and highlights track achievements as Student-Athlete of the Month.

ALT South Dakota State baseball pitcher in a light blue uniform raising a leg in mid-delivery on the mound. Text overlay identifies Ty Madison, number 20, a senior from Omaha, Nebraska, with pitching statistics and Student-Athlete of the Month recognition.

ALT South Dakota State baseball gameday graphic for May 29, 2026, and the opening round of the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship as the Jackrabbits face host Nebraska in the Lincoln Regional. Game time is set for 3 p.m. Central Time at Hawks Field in Lincoln, Nebraska. Featured player is pitcher Drew McDowell, who is pictured with his arms crossed while wearing a light blue uniform with the word "State" in yellow script lettering and a royal blue cap with the "SD" logo.

ALT South Dakota State baseball head coach Rob Bishop (left) chats with ESPN announcers Kyle Peterson (center) and Karl Ravech (right) during the team's practice May 28, 2026, in preparation for NCAA Regional action at Hawks Field in Lincoln, Nebraska.

ALT South Dakota State designated hitter Luke Luskey responds to a question during a press conference held May 28, 2026, in advance of the Jackrabbits' opening round game against Nebraska in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship at Hawks Field in Lincoln, Nebraska.

ALT South Dakota State center fielder Owen Siegert listens to a question during a press conference held May 28, 2026, in advance of the Jackrabbits' opening round game against Nebraska in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship at Hawks Field in Lincoln, Nebraska.

ALT South Dakota State pitcher Ty Madison answers a question during a press conference held May 28, 2026, in advance of the Jackrabbits' opening round game against Nebraska in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship at Hawks Field in Lincoln, Nebraska.

ALT 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament bracket graphic for Lincoln Regional. South Dakota State will play host and No. 13 national seed Nebraska in the opening round at 3 p.m. Friday, May 29. Arizona State and Ole Miss make up the other half of the four-team bracket.

ALT Wide team photo taken on a baseball field. A large group of players and staff wear matching black “2026 Summit League Baseball Champs” shirts, light blue pants, and championship hats with medals around their necks. The group is arranged in multiple rows, with some kneeling in front and others standing behind. Several individuals hold championship plaques and a large banner reading “2026 Baseball Champions".