The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (14-8, 5-2 Summit League) face a fellow Summit League squad, the North Dakota State Bison (16-6, 5-2 Summit League), on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Scheels

North Dakota hosts the South Dakota State Jackrabbits after Treysen Eaglestaff scored 22 points in North Dakota's 87-82 loss to the North Dakota State Bison.

Tea Area alumnus and South Dakota State women's basketball freshman forward Katie Vasecka knocked down the go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:02 to play to put the Jackrabbits up for good in a back-and-forth 63-55 win over North Dakota State on Wednesday.

The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to confirm former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to lead the Department of Interior. During his confirmation hearing, Burgum emphasized a commitment to advancing U.S. energy production in President Donald Trump’s administration.

Former South Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum will be the point person for public land management and President Trump’s “drill, baby, drill" agenda.

Immediately after Doug Burgum's bipartisan confirmation for Interior Secretary, North Dakota's political leaders praised the vote, calling him the "right leader at the right time."