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<title>Three Trojan runners finish with strong showing at Husker Invitational</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/020412-track-husker-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 4, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LINCOLN, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State sent three runners to the 37th Annual Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, hosted by the University of Nebraska (Lincoln), Saturday afternoon at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.&amp;nbsp; The meet featured schools from all levels from NAIA and NCAA.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:18:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dr. Knowlton receives DSU Athletics lifetime pass</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/020212-knowlton.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 2, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University Athletic Department presented Dr. Douglas Knowlton with a lifetime pass Tuesday night during halftime at the men's basketball game.&amp;nbsp; Knowlton will be leaving Dakota State University for his new job in Minnesota.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:53:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans compete in two different indoor track and field meets this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/020212-track-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 2, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; The Dakota State University indoor track and field teams will be competing in two different meets this weekend.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will be sending three athletes to the 37th Annual Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, hosted by the University of Nebraska, on Friday and Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The meet will be held at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb.&amp;nbsp; DSU will be sending the majority of the team to the Dordt Invitational at the DC's Recreation Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:04:30 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Hamblin named to CoSIDA Academic All-District 6 College Division</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/020212-hamblin.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 2, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Courtney Hamblin of Dakota State University women's basketball team has earned an academic award for her success in academics at DSU.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:46:14 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Barthel, Husman named Terry Ryan Distinguished Service award</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/020112-terryryan-awards.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 1, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Longtime Madison residents Ron Barthel and Rich Husman were recognized Tuesday night as this year's Terry Ryan Distinguished Service Award.&amp;nbsp; They both made significant contributions to Dakota State Athletics in their own unique ways.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:43:56 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football announces 25 recruits on National Signing Day</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/020112-fball-recruits-signingday.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 1, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University football head coach Josh Anderson announced the signing of 25 student-athletes for the upcoming 2012 season.  DSU had 10 transfer recruits come in to school this spring semester and 15 recruits will join in the fall..&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:02:54 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball team earns fourth straight win, defeat Lancers 67-49</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/013112-mbk-mmc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 31, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State men's basketball team started the second-half with a strong start to defeat their in-state rival Mount Marty 67-49 Tuesday night at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans held the Lancers' starters to 13 points in the game as DSU won their fourth straight game (all at home).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:50:37 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans struggle in home loss to Mount Marty in women's basketball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/013112-wbk-mmc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 31, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University women's basketball team hosted its in-state rival Mount Marty in both teams' second meeting of the season Tuesday night at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans fell to the Lancers 61-37 and give Mount Marty a season sweep over DSU.&amp;nbsp; MMC had won the last eight meetings in the series versus the Trojans.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:45:02 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball team attempts to extend winning streak this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/013012-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 30, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (13-9 overall record) attempts to remain undefeated in their current five-game home stand with a pair of games this week at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans welcome two in-state teams, hosting Mount Marty (10-12, 6-9 in the Great Plains Athletic conference) on Tuesday night and University of Sioux Falls (12-7) on Saturday night.&amp;nbsp; Tuesday's tip-off is slated to start at 8 p.m. as part of DSU Faculty/Staff Appreciation night.&amp;nbsp; The game starting time on Saturday night is set for 7:30 p.m. as part of DSU's advertising sponsorships recognition night.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:57:49 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's basketball continues home-stand with a pair of games this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/013012-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 30, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (6-16 overall record) remains home at DSU Fieldhouse this week for a pair of games from teams in South Dakota.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans host Mount Marty (14-9, 9-6 in Great Plains Athletic Conference play) on Tuesday night as part of DSU Faculty/Staff Appreciation night.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 6 p.m.&amp;nbsp; On Saturday night, DSU welcomes University of Sioux Falls (15-2) with a tip-off starting at 5:30 p.m.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State's advertising sponsors recognition will take place on Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:25:56 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans had strong performances at Dennis Young Classic</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/012812-track-dennisyoung-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 28, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;STORM LAKE, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University indoor track and field teams traveled to the Lamberti Recreation Center/Dennis Young Track to compete in the Dennis Young Classic Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The meet was hosted by Buena Vista University.&amp;nbsp; Matt Fideler and Andy Coy each produced their third national qualifying event from the meet.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:49:16 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball continues home cooking, routs Lions 84-55</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/012712-mbk-trinitybible-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 27, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University men's basketball team led the game wire-to-wire Friday night as they defeated Trinity Bible (N.D.) 84-55 at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans won their third straight game and remained undefeated in their current five-game home stand.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:15:23 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's basketball snaps losing streak, gives Reints No. 100 career collegiate win</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/012712-wbk-trinitybible-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 27, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State overcame a sluggish start Friday night at DSU Fieldhouse, hosting Trinity Bible (N.D.).&amp;nbsp; The Trojans erased a nine-point deficit in the first-half to defeat the Lions 78-62 to give DSU's head women's basketball coach Joe Reints his 100th career collegiate win.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:07:49 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State volleyball signs Foster and Knippling</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/012612-vball-recruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 26, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Chelsey Foster and Anne Knippling both signed letter-of-intents to join the women's volleyball at Dakota State University.&amp;nbsp; They will join the team this coming fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:04:39 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>'84 campaign was character-builder for football Trojans</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/012612-84football.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 26, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - One of the 1984 football Trojans is now a U.S. Army major, the another department head at one of South Dakota's largest universities, and others have gained success in the private sector.&amp;nbsp; Also, many have stayed involved in both education and coaching.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:53:43 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>VCSU pulls away in second-half to sweep season series with DSU women's basketball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/012512-wbk-vcsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 25, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;VALLEY CITY, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State trailed 19-17 at halftime at W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse Wednesday night, but Valley City State's strong second-half surge defeated the Trojans 59-44 in women's basketball action.&amp;nbsp; The win gave the Vikings a season series sweep with DSU.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:52:24 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU indoor track and field teams head to Storm Lake Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/012512-track-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 25, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The Dakota State University indoor track and field teams continue their busy 2012 schedule as they travel to Storm Lake, Iowa on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans compete in the Dennis Young Classic.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:50:10 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Forster signs letter-of-intent to join DSU Baseball team</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/012512-forster.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 25, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SALEM, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Eric Hortness, Dakota State University's assistant baseball coach, is excited to announce the signing of Jon Forster from Salem.&amp;nbsp; He will be joining the Trojan Baseball program in the fall of 2012.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:15:51 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Holland joins DSU Baseball team</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/012412-holland.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 24, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Kyle Holland (a transfer from Manchester Community College in Connecticut) has joined the Dakota State University baseball team for the 2012 season.&amp;nbsp; He is expected to be one of the several new additions to the Trojans' team that is cautiously optimistic.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:47:51 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Roman listed in NAIA Baseball Players to Watch list in 2012</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/012412-roman.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 24, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo. &lt;/strong&gt;- With Dakota State baseball's season opener just four weeks away, one Trojan player has been listed in the 'NAIA Baseball Players To Watch List' in the Jan. 6, 2012 edition of Collegiate Baseball newspaper.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:11:30 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball looks to remain undefeated in current five-game home stand</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/012412-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 24, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (12-9 overall record) looks to remain undefeated in their current five-game home stand.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans continues their home stand on Friday night as they host Trinity Bible (N.D.) (10-12).&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. at DSU Fieldhouse in Madison, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:48:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's basketball team plays a pair of games this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/012312-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 23, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (5-15 overall record) looks to snap their losing skid with a pair of games this week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans head on the road to W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse on Wednesday night to face their former Dakota Athletic Conference foe Valley City State (14-9).&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated to start at 7 p.m. in Valley City, N.D.&amp;nbsp; DSU returns home Friday night to kick off their three-game home stand.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans host Trinity Bible (N.D.) (15-8).&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. at DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:38:49 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball junior varsity game canceled tonight due to weather</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/012312-mbk-jv-canceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 23, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University men's basketball junior varsity game versus Dakota Wesleyan scheduled for tonight had been canceled due to weather and dangerous driving conditions.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:27:20 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State indoor track and field teams compete in Wildcat Open Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/012112-indoortrack-wildcatopen-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 21, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;WAYNE, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University women's and men's indoor track and field teams competed in the Wildcat Open Saturday at WSC Recreation Center.&amp;nbsp; The meet was hosted by NCAA Division II Wayne State University.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:32:05 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Coy and Fideler qualify for NAIA Indoor Track nationals in one-mile run</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/012112-track-iowastateopen-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 21, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;AMES, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State's junior Andy Coy (Hill City, S.D.) and senior Matt Fideler (Volga, S.D.) had qualified another event to the NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships.&amp;nbsp; Both distance runners competed men's one-mile run in the Iowa State Open Saturday at Lied Recreational Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:42:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU's strong bench scoring and rebounding fuel to victory over South Dakota Mines</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/012112-mbk-sdmines-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 21, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State men's basketball team outscored South Dakota Mines 44-19 in bench points Saturday night as the Trojans recorded their second win over NCAA Division II member at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; In addition, the Trojans outrebounded the Hardrockers 45-18 in the game&amp;nbsp;for a&amp;nbsp;85-69&amp;nbsp;DSU&amp;nbsp;victory.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:01:14 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans' late second-half rally falls short to Lady Hardrockers</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/012112-wbk-sdmines-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 21, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - South Dakota Mines women's basketball team built a double-digit lead over Dakota State for the majority of the game Saturday afternoon at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans mounted a late rally late in the second-half before the Lady Hardrockers&amp;nbsp;escaped&amp;nbsp;for a 73-62 victory.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:45:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Two DSU distance runners compete at Iowa State Open Friday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/012012-track-isuopen-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 20, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;AMES, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Two Dakota State University men's distance runners competed in the Iowa State Open Friday at Lied Recreational Center, hosted by Iowa State University.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:19:06 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's roars back in second-half, ends three-game losing streak</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/012012-mbk-bhsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 20, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State shot 57.7 percent (15-for-26) in the second-half (after trailing by one-point at halftime) to defeat Black Hills State 79-70 Friday night to kick-off their five-game home stand at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; DSU recorded at least 11 wins&amp;nbsp;for the third straight seasons for the first time since 1989 to 1994 (five straight seasons with more than 11 wins).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:04:35 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Yellow Jackets hand DSU women's basketball seventh straight loss</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/012012-wbk-bhsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 20, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - In the battle of former Dakota Athletic Conference foes Friday night at DSU Fieldhouse, Black Hills State scored 31 points in points from DSU's 36 turnovers as the Yellow Jackets earned a 56-44 victory.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:41:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan indoor track and field competes in two meets this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/011812-track-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 18, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; The Dakota State University indoor track and field teams will take partial members to the Iowa State Open this weekend in Ames, Iowa.&amp;nbsp; The majority of DSU's teams travel to Wayne, Neb. to compete in the Wildcat Open on Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:47:20 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball drops third straight defeat, loses at USF</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/011712-mbk-usf-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 17, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State men's basketball team could not match the hot shooting of University of Sioux Falls Tuesday night at the Stewart Center.&amp;nbsp; The Cougars shot 63.6 percent overall from the field to defeat DSU 83-57.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:56:44 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>USF tops Trojans in women's basketball action Tuesday night</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/011712-wbk-usf-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 17, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State built a nine-point lead midway through the first-half at NCAA Division II University of Sioux Falls Tuesday night at the Stewart Center.&amp;nbsp; The Cougars answered back with and escaped DSU with a74-46 win.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:05:53 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State men's basketball team looks to bounce back in the winning column</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/011612-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 16, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (10-8 overall record) looks to bounce back in the winning column this week as they face three teams from South Dakota (all NCAA Division II members).&amp;nbsp; The Trojans visit the University of Sioux Falls (7-7) on Tuesday night.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. at the Stewart Center.&amp;nbsp; DSU returns home this weekend to begin their five-game home stand at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans host two former Dakota Athletic Conference members--Black Hills State (4-9) on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. and South Dakota Mines (9-7) on Saturday night at 6 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:13:21 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's basketball looks to end losing skid with three games this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/011612-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 16, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Dakota State (5-12 overall record) looks to snap their five-game losing skid as they face three NCAA Division II teams from South Dakota this week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans face their in-state rival University of Sioux Falls (10-2) on Tuesday night.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off from the Stewart Center is set for 6 p.m.&amp;nbsp; DSU returns home this weekend to host their former Dakota Athletic Conference members.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans welcome Black Hills State (4-9) on Friday night at 5:30 p.m.&amp;nbsp; On Saturday afternoon, DSU entertains South Dakota Mines (8-7) with a 4 p.m. game time start.&amp;nbsp; Both games will be at DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:58:32 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Fideler receives A.I.I. Male Athlete of the Week honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/011612-fideler.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 16, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) has selected Dakota State's Matt Fideler as its Male Athlete of the Week honor, announced Monday morning.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:46:28 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU qualifies two athletes for NAIA Indoor Track and Field Nationals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/011412-indoortrack-dordt-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 14, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CENTER, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University indoor track and field teams returned back to action Saturday after a month-long break.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans competed in the Dordt Invitational Open at DC's Recreation Center.&amp;nbsp; DSU qualified two student-athletes (Matt Fideler and Andy Coy) for 2012 NAIA Indoor Track and Field Nationals.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 22:01:25 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans could not overcome JC's second-half surge in men's basketball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/011412-mbk-jc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 14, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State built a double-digit lead in the first-half over Jamestown (N.D.)&amp;nbsp;Saturday evening at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Jimmies outscored the Trojans 40-27 in the second-half to defeat DSU 71-61.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:22:27 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Jimmies' second-half surge defeats Trojan women's basketball 71-59</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/011412-wbk-jc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 14, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; - Dakota State overcame a first-half slow start and grabbed a two-point lead at halftime over nationally-ranked Jamestown (N.D.) Saturday afternoon at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Jimmies shot 54.2 percent (13-for-24) from the field and 12-for-17 from the free-throw line in the second-half as JC defeated Trojans 71-59.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:15:51 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>State Farm Insurance to sponsor A.I.I. Women's &amp; Men's Basketball Tournament in February</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/011312-statefarm.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 13, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- State Farm Insurance and Dakota State University Athletics are proud to announce that State Farm will be the tournament sponsor for the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Women's and Men's Basketball Tournament in February.&amp;nbsp; A total of ten teams (five women's and five men's) will compete in the three-day event at the DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:29:12 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State returns back to action at Dordt College Open Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/011212-indoortrack-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 12, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; The Dakota State University indoor track and field teams travel to Sioux Center, Iowa Saturday for the Dordt College Open.&amp;nbsp; The meet will be held at the Dordt's Recreation Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:49:16 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans' late rally falls short at No. 2 Dordt (Iowa) 73-71 in men's basketball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/011112-mbk-dordt-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 11, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CENTER, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University men's basketball team faced an NAIA 'Top 10' team for the fourth time this season on Wednesday night at DeWitt Gymnasium.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Dordt went on to build a double-digit lead in the second-half before the Trojans made a late rally.&amp;nbsp; DSU's missed its final shot of the game at the buzzer at the Defenders held on to win 73-71.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:11:47 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State women's basketball team drops road contest at Dordt</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/011112-wbk-dordt-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 11, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CENTER, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Dordt (Iowa), member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference, held Dakota State to 29.2 percent shooting (7-for-24) in the second-half as the Lady Defenders escaped a 68-52 victory over Trojans Wednesday night at DeWitt Gymnasium.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:07:58 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball faces two teams from NAIA 'Top 10' this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/010912-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 9, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (10-6 overall record) will facing two NAIA's 'Top 10' teams this week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans concludes their three-game stretch on the road on Wednesday night in Sioux Center, Iowa.&amp;nbsp; DSU face Dordt (Iowa) (17-1) with a tip-off starting at 8 p.m.&amp;nbsp; On Saturday night, Dakota State returns home to host Jamestown (16-4) in both teams' second meeting of the season.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 6 p.m. at DSU Fieldhouse in Madison, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:18:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU continues to gain recognition to NAIA Division II Men's Basketball national poll</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/010912-mbk-nationalpoll.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 9, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University men's basketball team continues to gain recognition to the latest NAIA Division II Men's Basketball national poll. The fourth edition of the national poll was released on Monday afternoon&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:27:09 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans visit Dordt Wednesday night, returns home Saturday in women's basketball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/010912-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 9, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Dakota State (5-10 overall) returns on the road on Wednesday night.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans travel to Sioux Center, Iowa to take on Dordt (6-11).&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. at the DeWitt Gymnasium.&amp;nbsp; DSU returns home on Saturday afternoon as they welcome their former Dakota Athletic Conference foe Jamestown (17-3, No. 13 in the latest NAIA Division II Women's Basketball national poll).&amp;nbsp; Both teams will meet for the second meeting of the season.&amp;nbsp; The starting game time is set for 4 p.m. at DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:33:42 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Valley City State defeats Trojan women's basketball 68-52</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/010812-wbk-vcsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 8, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University women's basketball team played its fourth game in six days Sunday evening.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans hosted their former Dakota Athletic Conference foe Valley City State at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; VCSU outscored DSU 38-18 inside the paint to defeat Trojans 68-52.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:16:31 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Second-half surge lifts Trojans over Warriors 83-81; DSU earns 10th win of the season</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/010712-mbk-midland-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 7, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREMONT, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State shot 69.6 percent (16-for-23) from the field and outscored Midland 50-42 in the second-half as the Trojans rallied back to defeat the Warriors 83-81 Saturday afternoon at Midland Event Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:14:53 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU falls short in overtime at Midland in women's basketball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/010712-wbk-midland-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 7, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREMONT, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State built the game's largest lead on two occasions in the early second-half, but Midland rallied back to defeat the Trojans 88-84 in overtime thriller Saturday afternoon at Midland Event Center.&amp;nbsp; It was the third overtime game this season for DSU.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:46:54 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Liles named to 2011 BSN All-American Football Third Team Defense</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/010612-liles.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 6, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Beyond Sports Network (BSN) has announced the 2011 College Football Season All-American recipients.&amp;nbsp; These athletes have been recognized for their outstanding performances, accomplishments and efforts at their respective collegiate level.&amp;nbsp; Junior Eric Liles of Dakota State was one of the recipients to the BSN All-American team.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:02:13 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State men's basketball team travels to Midland Saturday afternoon</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/010512-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 5, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The Dakota State University men's basketball team (9-6 overall record) is in the middle of their three-game stretch on the road.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans travel to Fremont, Neb. to take on Midland (10-6), a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference, on Saturday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. from Midland Events Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:09:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's basketball visits Midland Saturday, returns home Sunday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/010512-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 5, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Dakota State (5-8 overall) continues their busy 2012 schedule this weekend.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans travel to Midland Events Center on Saturday afternoon for a match-up with Midland (Neb.) (6-11).&amp;nbsp; Tip-off from Fremont, Neb. is set for 2 p.m.&amp;nbsp; On Sunday, DSU returns home to host their former Dakota Athletic Conference foe Valley City State (11-8).&amp;nbsp; The Trojans and Vikings battle out at DSU Fieldhouse with a tip-off starting at 5:30 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:50:19 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>North Dakota State tops DSU in Trojan women's basketball exhibition game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/010412-wbk-ndsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 4, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FARGO, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University women's basketball team played an exhibition game with North Dakota State Wednesday evening at Bison Sports Arena.&amp;nbsp; The Bison defeated the Trojans 92-48.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:07:31 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball falls short for an upset bid at No. 13 Jamestown 58-51</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/010312-mbk-jc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 3, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State maintained their lead for nearly 35 minutes of the game, but fell short in closing minutes as the nationally-ranked Jamestown rallied to defeat DSU 58-51 Tuesday evening at the Civic Center.&amp;nbsp; It was the fifth nationally-ranked opponent that Dakota State had faced this season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:48:50 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans struggle in loss at No. 15 Jamestown in women's basketball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/010312-wbk-jc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 3, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State kicked off their busy 2012 schedule Tuesday evening at the Civic Center.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State shot 26 percent from the field in the game as the Trojans fell to nationally-ranked Jamestown 66-43.&amp;nbsp; DSU held the Jimmies to 19 points below their scoring average (85 points per game), which ranks second in the nation.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:58:42 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans stomp Eagles 71-47 in men's basketball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/123011-mbk-aib-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 30, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University men's basketball team returned back to action for the first time since Dec. 19.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans hosted AIB (Iowa) from Des Moines Friday night at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; DSU held the Eagles to below 30 percent and never trailed as the Trojans cruised to a 71-47 victory.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:30:01 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State women's basketball finish the month of December undefeated at home</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/123011-wbk-aib-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 30, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - For the first time since Dec. 16, the Dakota State University women's basketball team returned back to action Friday evening at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans faced AIB (Iowa) from the Midwest Collegiate Conference.&amp;nbsp; DSU built the largest lead of the game in the first-half and held on to defeat the Eagles 74-69 in overtime thriller.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:00:31 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>VanLoy leaves DSU to take Iowa Lakes' head softball coaching job</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/122811-vanloy.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 28, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Jessica VanLoy left Dakota State University last week to take the head softball coaching position at Iowa Lakes Community College.&amp;nbsp; She had been the assistant volleyball and softball coach for the Trojans.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:52:42 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State men's basketball hosts AIB Friday, visits Jamestown next Tuesday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/122711-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 27, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (8-5 overall record) ends their first-half of their 2011-12 schedule on Friday night as they host AIB (Iowa) (1-13).&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans begin their second-half of the 11-12 schedule on Tuesday, Jan. 3 as they travel to the Civic Center.&amp;nbsp; DSU takes on their former Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) Jamestown (12-3, No. 13 in the latest NAIA Division II Men's Basketball national poll).&amp;nbsp; The Trojans and Jimmies battle out at 7:30 p.m. in Jamestown, N.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:51:37 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's basketball team returns back to action Friday, heads to North Dakota next week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/122711-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 27, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;Playing their first game since Dec. 16, Dakota State (4-7 overall record) faces AIB (Iowa) (7-7) Friday night at DSU Fieldhouse for the final game of 2011 at 5:30 p.m.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will start their 2012 schedule as they head to North Dakota next Tuesday and Wednesday.&amp;nbsp; DSU visits their former Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) foe Jamestown (13-2, No. 15 in the latest NAIA Division II Women's Basketball national poll) on Jan. 3 at 5:30 p.m.&amp;nbsp; The game will be held at the Civic Center in Jamestown, N.D.&amp;nbsp; On Jan. 4, the Trojans head to the Bison Sports Arena in Fargo, N.D. for an exhibition game with North Dakota State (2-11).&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:15:36 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Logan and Kapperman named to NAIA All-Independent Football teams</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/122111-football-logan-kapperman.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 21, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Two Dakota State University football players are part of the 55-members to the 2011 NAIA Football All-Independent teams, with players honored from ten different NAIA independent football programs who nominated athletes.&amp;nbsp; The All-Independent team provides an opportunity for all coaches of the 2011 NAIA independent football programs to nominated and vote on an All-Conference team.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:38:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Four Trojans selected to A.I.I. Football All-Conference team</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/121911-football-aiiconference-team.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 19, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Four Dakota State University football student-athletes have been selected to the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Football All-Conference, announced on Wednesday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans have two players each for first-team offense and first-team defense.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:26:38 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans snap 12-game losing streak versus in-state rival DWU</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/121911-mbk-dwu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 19, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MITCHELL, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State shot 53.6 percent from the field (15-for-28) and converted 14-of-21 free-throws in the second-half to help the Trojans defeat in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan 78-73 Monday night at the Corn Palace.&amp;nbsp; DSU ended their 12-game losing streak versus the Tigers and earned a season split with DWU.&amp;nbsp; The last DSU's win versus Dakota Wesleyan was on Nov. 19, 2002 when DSU recorded a 92-85 win in Madison.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:11:20 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball looks to bounce back in the winning column tonight</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/121911-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 19, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (7-5 overall record) looks to bounce back in the winning column Monday night (tonight).&amp;nbsp; The Trojans look to end their 12-game series losing streak versus DSU's long-time rival Dakota Wesleyan (7-7) in their second meeting this season.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans and Tigers battle out at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, S.D. with the game starting time at 7 p.m.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:39:41 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>No. 9 Bellevue defeats Trojans in men's basketball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/121711-mbk-bellevue-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 17, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University men's basketball team faced an NAIA 'Top 25' team for the fourth time - third time against NAIA's 'Top 10' team - this season Saturday night.&amp;nbsp; Bellevue shot well above 50 percent from the field in each half and never trailed in the game as the Bruins defeated Trojans 85-61 at DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:23:44 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's basketball hangs on to defeat Minnesota-Morris</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/121611-wbk-mnmorris-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 16, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - As Dakota State women's basketball team trailed by eight points in the first-half, the Trojans used a strong second-half performance and held on to defeat Minnesota-Morris 61-58 Friday night at DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:09:05 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Niesen named to 2011 Daktronics-NAIA Football Scholar Athlete</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/121611-niesen.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 16, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ROME, Ga. &lt;/strong&gt;- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced Friday that 244 football student-athletes have been named 2011 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:00:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU adds indoor track and field meet on Feb. 18 in Spearfish</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/121511-track-addition.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 15, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University indoor track and field had added a meet on Feb. 18, 2012 at the Donald E. Young Gymnasium in Spearfish, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:46:30 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's basketball entertains Minnesota-Morris Friday night</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/121411-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 14, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (3-7 overall record) returns home for their final two home games of December, starting on Friday night.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans entertain University of Minnesota-Morris Cougars (3-4), a member of Upper Midwest Athletic Conference and NCAA Division III, at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:57:36 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU receives recognition to NAIA Division II Men's Basketball national poll for second straight week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/121311-mbk-national-poll.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 13, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - For the second straight week, Dakota State University men's basketball team received recognition in the third edition of the NAIA Division II Men's Basketball national poll, announced Monday afternoon.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:46:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Jackrabbits roll past Trojans in DSU men's basketball exhibition game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/121211-mbk-sdsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 12, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BROOKINGS, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- South Dakota State University, a member of the Summit League and NCAA Division I, took advantage on the boards as SDSU recorded a 93-60 win over the Trojans Monday night at Frost Arena.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:44:41 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Kruggel named to Capital One Academic All-America® Third Team</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/121211-kruggel.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 12, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TOWSON, Md.&lt;/strong&gt; - Senior right-side hitter Stephanie Kruggel of Dakota State (S.D.) was selected to the 2011 Capital One Academic All-America® College Division Volleyball Team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:33:51 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State men's basketball team returns back to action this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/121111-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 11, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;After taking a week off, Dakota State (7-4 overall record) returns back to action on Monday night.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans play an exhibition game at NCAA Division I South Dakota State (8-3, 2-0 Summit League).&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. at Frost Arena in Brookings, S.D.&amp;nbsp; DSU returns back to regular-season action as they host nationally-ranked Bellevue (Neb.) (7-3) on Saturday night.&amp;nbsp; The starting game time is slated for 7 p.m. at DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:57:48 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>No. 19 Saint Mary (Neb.) tops Dakota State in women's basketball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/120911-wbk-csm-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 9, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OMAHA, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - Nationally-ranked Saint Mary (Neb.) made 12 3-pointers and limited Dakota State to 27.1 percent overall shooting as the Flames defeated Trojans 84-51 in women's basketball game at Lied Fitness Center Friday night.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:57:21 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Garner to be inducted in Fort Hays State Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/120811-garner.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 8, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Dakota State University men's basketball head coach Gary Garner will be inducted into an Athletic Hall of Fame for the second time in 2011.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:59:13 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Wagner kept football alive at Dakota State in changeover '84 season</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/120811-84football.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 8, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Today, Al Weisbecker, who coached the 1984 football Trojans and a Dakota State Hall of Famer, emphatically insists that Dakota State Provost Robert Wagner is the savior of Trojan football here in Madison.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:41:36 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Football shatters records during 2011 season</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/120711-fball-records.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 7, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;- Dakota State University football team shattered individual and team records during the 2011 season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:56:43 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Three Trojan spikers listed in DSU volleyball record book</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/120611-vball-records.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 6, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Three Dakota State University volleyball players had their name listed in the DSU's volleyball record book after the completion of their 2011 season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:27:56 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans fall short in closing minutes to in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/120311-wbk-dwu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 5, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MITCHELL, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Monday's night women's basketball game between in-state rivals Dakota State and Dakota Wesleyan saw two different tales at the Corn Palace.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans held the Tigers to 21.9 percent from the field in the first-half, while DWU held DSU to 27.8 percent in the second-half.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; When the Trojans held a 44-39 lead with less than five minutes, DWU closed the game with a 14-4 run to sealed a 53-48 victory over Dakota State.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:45:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans receive vote recognition in NAIA Division II Men's Basketball national poll</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/120511-mbk-national-votes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 5, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University men's basketball team received a vote recognition in the second edition of the NAIA Division II Men's Basketball national poll, announced Monday afternoon.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:34:45 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lamb earns A.I.I. Male Athlete of the Week honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/120511-lamb.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 5, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- It was announced Monday morning that the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) has selected Dakota State men's basketball Luke Lamb as its Male Athlete of the Week.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:49:25 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's basketball plays a pair of games on the road this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/120511-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 5, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (3-5 overall record) heads on the road this week for a pair of games.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans head to the Corn Palace Monday (tonight) to face their in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan (5-3) for both teams' second meeting of the season.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.&amp;nbsp; On Friday night, DSU travels to the Lied Fitness Center in Omaha, Neb. to face a nationally-ranked team Saint Mary (Neb.) (10-3).&amp;nbsp; The starting game time is set for 7 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:35:30 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU displays stellar performances in season-opening indoor track and field meet</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/120311-indoortrack-waynestate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 4, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;WAYNE, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State kicked off their 2011-12 indoor track and field season Saturday at WSC Recreation Center.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans crowned three individual titles at the Wildcat Preseason Open, hosted by Wayne State College.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:22:28 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Hot-shooting in second-half give Trojans 68-57 win over Mayville State</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/120311-mbk-mayvillestate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 3, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State men's basketball team shot a sizzling 73.9 percent from the field (17-for-23) in the second-half to give the Trojans a 68-57 win over Mayville State Saturday night at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; DSU swept the season series with their former Dakota Athletic Conference rival (DSU defeated 81-61 in Mayville, N.D. on Nov. 5).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 23:09:17 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's basketball avenges earlier loss with Comets in overtime thriller</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/120311-wbk-mayvillestate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 3, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State outscored Mayville State 11-4 in overtime as the Trojans defeated the Comets 67-60 Saturday evening at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; DSU avenged their earlier loss at Mayville State (82-67) on Nov. 5.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 22:39:43 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Three Trojans earned 2011 Daktronics-NAIA Volleyball Scholar-Athletes</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/120211-vball-scholarathletes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 2, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced Friday that 392 volleyball student-athletes have been named 2011 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:05:45 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans win first-ever meeting with AIB, record sixth win of the season</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/113011-mbk-aib-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 30, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DES MOINES, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State drained 11 3-pointers Wednesday night as the Trojans earned a 75-54 road win over AIB at the AIB Activities Center.&amp;nbsp; It was both teams' first-ever meeting in school history.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:06:12 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Vikings defeat Trojans in DSU's women's basketball exhibition game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/112911-wbk-augie-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 29, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D&lt;/strong&gt;. - NCAA Division II and Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference foe Augustana held Dakota State to below 25 percent shooting from the field as the Vikings earned a 75-37 win Tuesday night at Elmen Center.&amp;nbsp; It was an exhibition game for the Trojans.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:44:17 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball faces AIB Wednesday, entertains Comets Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/112911-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 29, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (5-4 overall record) men's basketball team will attempt to bounce back in the winning column with a pair of games this week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans travel to AIB (Iowa) for the first-ever meeting in team history on Wednesday night.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. at the AIB Activities Center in Des Moines, Iowa.&amp;nbsp; DSU returns home on Saturday night for a second meeting with former Dakota Athletic Conference rival Mayville State (5-4).&amp;nbsp; The starting game time is set for 8 p.m. or approximately 25 minutes after the completion of the women's game at DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:04:51 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans face Vikings Tuesday, returns home Saturday vs. Mayville State</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/112811-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 28, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (2-5 overall record) women's basketball team will play an exhibition game with NCAA Division II&amp;nbsp; and Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference member Augustana (2-1) on Tuesday night.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. at the Elmen Center in Sioux Falls, S.D.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans return back to regular-season action on Saturday night against former Dakota Athletic Conference member Mayville State (7-2).&amp;nbsp; The Comets and Trojans will meet for the second time this season.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 6 p.m. at DSU Fieldhouse in Madison, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:03:25 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU falls to No. 4 Bellevue (Neb.) in Hampton Inn Classic</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/112611-mbk-bellevue-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 26, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BELLEVUE, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University men's basketball team faced a NAIA Division II Men's Basketball preseason nationally-ranked team for the third time this month on Saturday evening. The Trojans dropped an 85-65 contest to host-team No. 4 Bellevue (Neb.) in the Hampton Inn Classic.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:44:30 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Briar Cliff defeats Dakota State in women's basketball action Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/112611-wbk-briarcliff-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 26, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Nationally-ranked Briar Cliff, which qualified&amp;nbsp;for the&amp;nbsp;NAIA Division II Women's Basketball national tournament 'Sweet Sixteen' last year, raced to a 59-28 halftime lead Saturday afternoon to defeat Dakota State 110-45 at Newman Flanagan Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:48:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans kick off Hampton Inn Classic with 79-69 win over York (Neb.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/112511-mbk-york-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 25, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BELLEVUE, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State kicked off the Hampton Inn Classic, hosted by Bellevue University, with a 79-69 win over York (Neb.) Friday evening at Gordon Lozier Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 21:57:56 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State falls to Augustana in men's basketball exhibition action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/112211-mbk-augie-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 22, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Dakota State looks to repeat from last year's exhibition win over NCAA Division II Augustana Tuesday night at Elmen Center.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans raced to an 11-0 lead in the opening minutes of the game, but the 16th-ranked Vikings get a combined 44 points&amp;nbsp;points from Drae Muray and Cody Schilling to defeat DSU 83-69.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:55:43 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's basketball team heads to Briar Cliff Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/112211-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 22, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (2-4 overall record) plays one game this week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans travel to Newman Flanagan Center in Sioux City, Iowa to take on the Great Plains Athletic Conference member Briar Cliff (6-1, 2-0 GPAC). &amp;nbsp;The Trojans and Chargers, No. 5 in the NAIA Division II Women's Basketball Preseason national poll, will tip-off at 3 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:06:09 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>A.I.I. Basketball Tournament moved to Feb. 24-26, 2012</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/112211-aii-changes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 22, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) basketball qualifying tournament, hosted by Dakota State University, has been pushed back one day.&amp;nbsp; The tournament will be held from Feb. 24-26, 2012 at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; It was originally scheduled for Feb. 23-25, 2012.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:28:04 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU continues road action at Augustana; plays in Hampton Inn Classic</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/112111-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 21, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (4-3 overall record) continues their action on the road this week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans take on No. 16-ranked NCAA Division II Augustana (2-2) in an exhibition game on Tuesday night at Elmen Center in Sioux Falls, S.D.&amp;nbsp; DSU will play in the two-day Hampton Inn Classic this weekend in Bellevue, Neb.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:21:24 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Three Trojan runners earn 2011 Daktronics-NAIA Cross Country Scholar-Athlete</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/112111-xc-scholarathletes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 21, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;VANCOUVER, Wash. &lt;/strong&gt;- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced Friday that 159 men's and 296 women's cross country student-athletes have been named to 2011 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:02:51 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU ends season at NAIA Cross Country National Championship meet</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/112111-xc-naia-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 21, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;VANCOUVER, Wash. &lt;/strong&gt;- Two Dakota State University runners competed in the 2011 NAIA Men's Cross Country National Championship meet at Fort Vancouver Historic Site.&amp;nbsp; Both DSU runners placed in the top 100 out of 312 runners in the men's cross country national meet.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:27:14 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans hand Trinity Bible men's basketball first loss</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/111911-mbk-trinitybible-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 19, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ELLENDALE, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State limited Trinity Bible (N.D.) to 29.1 percent shooting from the field Saturday evening as the Trojans defeated the Lions 72-48 at Ray Ulmer Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 02:28:12 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's basketball snaps four-game losing streak with rout over Lions</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/111911-wbk-trinitybible-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 19, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ELLENDALE, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State had five players score in double digits as the Trojans rout Trinity Bible (N.D.) 80-45 Saturday afternoon at Ray Ulmer Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 02:00:17 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>NSU tested by Trojan men's basketball, DSU falls short in exhibition game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/111811-mbk-nsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 18, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ABERDEEN, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Dakota State men's basketball team jumped to a one-point lead at halftime, but Northern State rallied in the second-half to defeat Trojans 84-77 in DSU's exhibition game Friday night at Barnett Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:03:59 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU announces indoor and outdoor track schedules</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/111611-track-schedules.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 16, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- With indoor track &amp;amp; field season opener a few weeks away, the Dakota State University announced its indoor and outdoor track &amp;amp; field schedules for 2011-12 season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:18:56 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Two DSU runners prepare for NAIA Men's Cross Country Championships</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/111611-xcnationals-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 16, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The 56th Annual NAIA Men's Cross Country National Championships will take place Saturday at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in Vancouver, Wash.&amp;nbsp; The men's 8K is scheduled to race at 12:30 p.m. (Central Time)/10:30 a.m. (Pacific Time).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:06:38 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball junior varsity home game versus DWU postponed</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/111611-rescheduled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 16, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University men's basketball junior varsity home game with Dakota Wesleyan on Thursday, Nov. 17 had been postponed.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:50:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans' second-half surge fell short to in-state rival DWU in men's basketball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/111511-mbk-dwu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 15, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - As Dakota State trailed at 37-25 by intermission with in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan, the Trojans used a strong second-half surge as they rallied back.&amp;nbsp; DSU fell short after missing two opportunities as time expired to allow DWU win 70-69 Tuesday night at DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:03:50 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DWU hands Trojan women's basketball loss Tuesday night</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/111511-wbk-dwu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 15, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota Wesleyan of the Great Plains Athletic Conference used the first-half spurt to defeat Dakota State 76-65 in women's basketball action Tuesday night at DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:36:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Basketball to be televised on Midco Sports Network</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/111411-midcosportsnetwork.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 14, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Four Dakota State University basketball games will be televised LIVE on Midco Sports Network Channel during the winter.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:10:48 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's basketball gets another for 2012-13</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/111411-hulstein.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 14, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Dakota State women's head basketball coach Joe Reints announced on Nov. 10 that Courtney Hulstein from Fulda, Minn., has signed a letter-of-intent to continue her academic and athletic career at DSU beginning in 2012-13.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:03:23 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball team plays three games this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/111411-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 14, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (3-2 overall record) concludes their four-game home stand on Tuesday night.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans host their long-time in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan (4-1) with an 8 p.m. game start time at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; DSU will travel to Aberdeen, S.D. on Friday night to take on Northern State, a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC), in an exhibition game.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. at Barnett Center.&amp;nbsp; On Saturday evening, the Trojans takes on Trinity Bible College (3-1) in Ellendale, N.D.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans and Lions game will start at 6 p.m. from the Ray Ulmer Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:56:06 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's basketball team looks to rebound this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/111411-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 14, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;Dakota State (1-3 overall record) looks to rebound this week as the y play a pair of games.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans attempt to snap their three-game losing streak as DSU faces their in-state rivalry Dakota Wesleyan (2-1) at DSU Fieldhouse on Tuesday night at 6 p.m.&amp;nbsp; On Saturday, DSU travels to Ellendale, N.D. to take on Trinity Bible College (3-1).&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. at Ray Ulmer Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:56:49 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Kruggel and DiPaola earn A.I.I. volleyball postseason honors</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/111311-vball-postseason-awards.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 13, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Senior Stephanie Kruggel and junior Kristen DiPaola of Dakota State University volleyball team had earned volleyball postseason honors from the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.).&amp;nbsp; They had been integral members of the DSU volleyball team that established the most wins since 2005 and helped DSU qualify for the A.I.I. Volleyball Postseason Tournament held in Phoenix, Ariz. last weekend.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2011 21:32:38 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Yellow Jackets defeat Trojans in overtime of Ed Harter Classic</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/111211-mbk-graceland-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 12, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Graceland (Iowa), a NAIA Division I school, played their second straight overtime game and defeated the Trojans 87-75 Saturday night at DSU Fieldhouse as part of Ed Harter Classic.&amp;nbsp; The Yellow Jackets outscored the Trojans 19-7 in overtime.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:25:20 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans drop two tough matches in A.I.I. Volleyball Tournament pool play, ends season</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/111111-vball-aii-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 11, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PHOENIX, Ariz.&lt;/strong&gt; - In the opening day of the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) volleyball post-season tournament at Fultz Memorial Gymnasium on the campus of Arizona Christian, the fifth-seed Dakota State dropped two tough matches to the top-seed La Sierra (Calif.) and fourth-seed Mayville State.&amp;nbsp; The losses ended the season for DSU as they finished with the most wins since 2005.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:02:07 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball upsets No. 23 Morningside in Ed Harter Classic</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/111111-mbk-morningside-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 11, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Dakota State faced a nationally-ranked team from the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) for the second straight game at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans trailed by seven points early in the second-half, but rallied back down the stretch for a 78-72 victory over Morningside Friday night in the second game of the Ed Harter Classic.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:42:52 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's basketball struggles in home loss to York (Neb.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/111111-wbk-york-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 11, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- As Dakota State grabbed a 24-21 halftime lead, York (Neb.) outscored the Trojans 39-29 in the second-half to defeat the Trojans 60-53 in a Friday afternoon game at DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:26:49 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Kruggel named to CoSIDA Academic All-District 6 College Division</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/111011-kruggel.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 10, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Stephanie Kruggel of Dakota State University volleyball team continues her stellar academic and athletic careers at DSU.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:22:56 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Ed Harter Classic features veterans and firefighters</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/110911-edharter-events.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 9, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Dakota State University will be hosting its annual Ed Harter Classic at DSU Fieldhouse this weekend.&amp;nbsp; DSU will be honoring our veterans and Madison's firefighters in this weekend's festivities.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:48:35 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU prepares for A.I.I. Volleyball Post-season Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/110911-vball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 9, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;The Dakota State University volleyball team prepares for their postseason action this weekend in Phoenix, Ariz.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will compete in the Association of Independent (A.I.I.) postseason tournament, starting with pool play on Friday.&amp;nbsp; The semifinals and championship matches will take place on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The tournament is held at the Fultz Memorial Gymnasium on the campus of Arizona Christian University.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:26:33 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lancers defeat DSU in women's basketball action Tuesday night</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/1108110wbk-mountmarty-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 8, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YANKTON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University women's basketball team traveled to Cimpl Arena to take on their in-state rival Mount Marty College Tuesday night.&amp;nbsp; The Lancers used late first-half and early second-half runs to defeat the Trojans 70-49.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:41:11 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans fall short to No. 7 Northwestern (IA) 99-90 in two overtimes</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/110811-mbk-nwia-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 8, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Nationally-ranked Northwestern (Iowa) erased a 10-point deficit midway in the second-half and defeated Dakota State in double overtime thriller 99-90 at DSU Fieldhouse Tuesday night.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:41:54 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Coy and Fideler qualify for NAIA Cross Country National Championships</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/110811-xc-qualifiers.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 8, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo. &lt;/strong&gt;- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) released the team and individual qualifiers for the 2011 NAIA Men's Cross Country National Championships on Monday.&amp;nbsp; The 56th Annual Men's event will take place at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in Vancouver, Wash. on Nov. 19.&amp;nbsp; The men's 8K championship race will start at 10:30 a.m. (Pacific Standard Time).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:02:16 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball returns home to begin their four-game home stand</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/110711-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 7, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (2-0 overall record, which mark the first time for over 15 years that DSU opened the season with two straight wins) returns back to DSU Fieldhouse to begin their four-game home stand.&amp;nbsp; DSU's three of the next four opponents are from members of the Great Plains Athletic Conference.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans host No. 7 Northwestern (Iowa) (2-0) on Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m.&amp;nbsp; DSU is hosting the annual Ed Harter Classic on Friday and Saturday with Graceland (Iowa) (1-2), Mayville State (4-1) and No. 23 Morningside (1-1).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:37:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's hoopsters play two games this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/110711-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 7, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (1-1 overall record) looks to bounce back in the winning column as the women's basketball team plays two games this week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans travel to Cimpl Arena in Yankton, S.D. Tuesday for a game versus in-state rival Mount Marty (2-1) at 7 p.m.&amp;nbsp; DSU returns back to DSU Fieldhouse on Friday afternoon as they host York (Neb.) College at 2 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:28:28 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football drops regular-season contest with Mayville State</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/110511-fball-mayville-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 5, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MAYVILLE, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State marched into Mayville State's territory four times in the fourth quarter, but were unable to convert their scoring opportunities as the Trojans dropped a 6-0 decision in a windy Jerome Berg Field Saturday afternoon.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:21:11 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans ends Mayville State's four-game winning streak in men's basketball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/110511-mbk-mayville-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 5, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MAYVILLE, N.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Dakota State&amp;rsquo;s defense limited Mayville State to 30.5 percent overall from the field as the Trojans defeated the Comets 81-61 at Lewy Lee Fieldhouse Saturday night.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 21:40:16 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's hoopsters lose first game of the season</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/110511-wbk-mayvillestate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 5, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MAYVILLE, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University women&amp;rsquo;s basketball team faced their former Dakota Athletic Conference foe Mayville State Saturday evening at Lewy Lee Fieldhouse. The Trojans suffered their first road loss this season as the Comets defeated DSU 87-62.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:39:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU drops regular-season volleyball match at South Dakota Mines</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/110511-vball-sdmines-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 5, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RAPID CITY, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; NCAA Division II South Dakota Mines swept Dakota State in three straight sets (25-21, 25-14 and 25-21) in the battle of former Dakota Athletic Conference foes Saturday afternoon at King Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:33:45 -0500</pubDate>
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<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/110511-xc-aii-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 5, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SAN MARCOS, Calif.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University cross country teams competed in the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) cross country championship meet Saturday morning.&amp;nbsp; Eight A.I.I. schools competed at the Mangrum Track and Soccer Field Complex on the campus of Cal State San Marcos.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 15:31:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Lien signs letter-of-intent to play for Trojan softball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/110411-lien.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 4, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RAPID CITY, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Ken Prorok, DSU&amp;rsquo;s softball head coach, had signed Bretton Lien Thursday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Rapid City Central standout had decided to continue her education and softball career at Dakota State, starting in the fall of 2012.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:52:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans play final regular-season football game at Mayville State Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/110311-fball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 3, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;Dakota State (1-9 overall record) plays their final regular-season game on the road on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans visit their former Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) rival Mayville State (4-6).&amp;nbsp; Kickoff from the Jerome Berg Field is set for 2 p.m. (it was originally scheduled for 2:30 p.m., but had been pushed back to 2 p.m. to avoid the conflicts with DSU's basketball doubleheader at Mayville State Saturday night).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:31:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU prepares for A.I.I. Cross Country Championships Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/110311-xcaii-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 3, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;Dakota State prepares for the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Cross Country Championships on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will travel to San Marcos, Calif. to compete in the first-ever independent meet.&amp;nbsp; The men's race will get started at 9 a.m. (Pacific Time)/11 a.m. (Central Time), followed by the women's race at 10 a.m. (PT)/12 noon (CT).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:42:19 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU-Mayville State football game time changed</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/110311-timechanges.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 3, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University Athletic department would like to announce the changes to the starting time of the Dakota State-Mayville State football game on Saturday afternoon.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:55:13 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State plays final regular-season volleyball match on road Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/110211-vball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 2, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;The Dakota State University volleyball team (16-19 overall record) plays their final regular-season action on Saturday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans face their former Dakota Athletic Conference foe South Dakota Mines (25-5) in both teams' second meeting of the season.&amp;nbsp; First serve is set for 4 p.m. (Central Time)/3 p.m. (Mountain Time) at King Center in Rapid City, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:41:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan fans have a chance to be closer to the action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/110211-raffle.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 2, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Fans of Trojan men's and women's basketball have a chance to be closer to action by winning two courtside seats this basketball season.&amp;nbsp; Raffle tickets for the seats will be sold by the Dakota State University Athletic Department with profits going to DSU athletic scholarships.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:12:01 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans qualify for A.I.I. Independent Volleyball Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/110211-vball-aiitournament.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 2, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) has announced its qualifiers for volleyball independent tournament next week in Phoenix, Ariz.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State was one of the six teams qualified to the tournament.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:40:47 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Garner gets his 400th career win as Trojans stump Grace</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/110111-mbk-grace-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 1, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; After Dakota State got off with a sluggish start, the Trojans used a 12-0 spurt midway of the first-half to give DSU a 79-53 season opener win over Grace Tuesday night at DSU Fieldhouse. The win gave DSU men&amp;rsquo;s basketball head coach Gary Garner No. 400 career collegiate win that include coaching stints at Kempe Military Academy, Missouri Southern State College, Drake University and Southeast Missouri State.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:08:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans storm past Royals in DSU women's basketball season opener</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/110111-wbk-grace-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 1, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; Dakota State held Grace (Neb.) to 20.9 overall field goal percentage Tuesday night as the Trojans recorded a 83-36 win at DSU Fieldhouse. The Trojans never trailed in the game as DSU won its seventh straight season opener.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:52:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Garner eyes milestone as Trojan men's basketball starts regular-season this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/103111-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 31, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt; The Dakota State University men&amp;rsquo;s basketball (0-0 overall record) starts their 2011-12 schedule at home on Tuesday night. The Trojans host Grace College (Neb.) (0-0) in both teams&amp;rsquo; first-ever meeting at DSU Fieldhouse at 8 p.m. On Saturday night, Dakota State travels to Lewy Lee Fieldhouse in Mayville, N.D. to face their former Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) foe Mayville State (3-0)&amp;nbsp;at 7:30 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:32:09 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's basketball kicks off season with two games this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/103111-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 31, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;Dakota State (0-0 overall record) kicks off their 2011-12 women's basketball regular-season schedule at home on Tuesday night (6 p.m.) and on the road on Saturday (5:30 p.m.).&amp;nbsp; The Trojans host Grace (Neb.) (0-2) in DSU's season home opener at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State battles with their former Dakota Athletic Conference foe Mayville State (4-0) at Lewy Lee Fieldhouse on Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:03:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans drop four matches at USF Halloween Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/102911-vball-usfrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 29, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; Dakota State could not get a win out from the University of Sioux Falls Halloween volleyball tournament Friday and Saturday. The tournament featured NCAA Division II teams (University of Sioux Falls, Lindenwood and Minot State) and nationally-ranked NAIA team (Grand View).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2011 23:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State drops women's basketball exhibition game at St. Cloud State</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/102911-wbk-scsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 29, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ST. CLOUD, Minn.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University women&amp;rsquo;s basketball team played an exhibition game at NCAA Division II St. Cloud State Saturday night at Halenbeck Hall. The Huskies defeated the Trojans 87-59.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:02:01 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football loses to South Dakota Mines</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/102911-fball-sdmines.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 29, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RAPID CITY, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; Former Dakota Athletic Conference members Dakota State and South Dakota Mines battled out in football Saturday afternoon at O&amp;rsquo;Harra Stadium. The Trojans trailed 14-7 at halftime, but the Hardrockers outscored DSU 28-10 in the final 20 minutes for their first win of the season 42-17.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2011 19:48:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU travels to St. Cloud State for women's exhibition game on Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/102811-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 28, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University women's basketball team travels to St. Cloud, Minn. Saturday night to take on NCAA Division II St. Cloud State.&amp;nbsp; It will be an exhibition game for both teams.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. at Halenbeck Hall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:15:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Tunheim Garden members will be recognized on Nov. 1</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/102711-tunheim-revised.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 27, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University Athletics Department will be recognizing the members of the Tunheim Garden during halftime of DSU women's basketball season home opener versus Grace College (Neb.) on Nov. 1 at 6 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:52:53 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball announces 2011-12 junior varsity schedule</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/102711-mbb-jv-schedule.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 27, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University men's basketball junior varsity team will begin their 2011-12 schedule at home on Wednesday, Nov. 2.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans have scheduled ten junior varsity games - six games at the&amp;nbsp;DSU Fieldhouse - for 2011-12.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:12:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's cross country team receives votes to NAIA 'Top 25' poll</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/102711-xc-rankings.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 27, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo. &lt;/strong&gt;- For the second time this season, the Dakota State University men's cross country team received recognition to the 2011 NAIA Men's Cross Country Coaches' 'Top 25' national poll.&amp;nbsp; The final regular-season edition was announced on Wednesday afternoon.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:26:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Time changes for Mayville State-DSU basketball doubleheader on Dec. 3</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/102711-bball-changes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 27, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University Athletics Department would like to announce the starting time changes for DSU's home basketball doubleheader versus Mayville State on Saturday, Dec. 3.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:38:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Materese, '70s intramurals captain, to retire from teaching and coaching in 2013</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/102611-materese.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 26, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The 'Big 40!'&amp;nbsp; That is not the age that Mike Materese is facing in 2013.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:56:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans play four matches at USF Halloween Tournament this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/102511-vball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 25, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;As Dakota State (16-15&amp;nbsp;overall record) finished their impressive home schedule last week, the Trojans play four matches in the University of Sioux Falls Halloween tournament Friday and Saturday.&amp;nbsp; DSU will be facing three teams that are making a transition to NCAA Division II (University of Sioux Falls, Lindenwood and Minot State) along with NAIA's nationally-ranked team Grand View (Iowa).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:44:47 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State football team travels west to face Hardrockers Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/102511-fball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 25, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;Dakota State (1-8 overall record) heads on the road Saturday to face their former Dakota Athletic Conference foe and long-time rival South Dakota Mines (0-8).&amp;nbsp; Kickoff from the O'Harra Stadium is set for 2 p.m. (Central Time)/1 p.m. (Mountain Time) in Rapid City, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:33:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Garner going for 400 career wins</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/102411-garner.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 24, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Dakota State men's basketball head coach, Gary Garner, will be vying for his 400th career collegiate win on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at home against Grace College (Neb.).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:31:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Kruggel joins 1000-kill club, earns A.I.I. Female Athlete of the Week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/102411-kruggel.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 24, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;- Senior Stephanie Kruggel continues her stellar career at Dakota State University as she recorded her 1000th career kill in a 3-1 win over Oklahoma Wesleyan on Oct. 22.&amp;nbsp; As a result, the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) has selected Kruggel as Female Athlete of the Week, announced Monday morning.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:36:52 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>A.I.I. selects DSU's Coy for Male Athlete of the Week honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/102411-coy.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 24, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) has selected Dakota State's Andy Coy as Male Athlete of the Week honor, announced Monday morning.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:48:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU competes in final regular season meet at Mount Marty</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/102211-xc-mountmarty-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 22, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YANKTON, S.D. - &lt;/strong&gt;The Dakota State University placed two runners in the top-four in men&amp;rsquo;s race at the Mount Marty Invitational Saturday morning. The race was held at Human Services Center Grounds.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:41:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU volleyball concludes season home schedule with two impressive victories</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/102211-vball-triangular-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 22, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. - &lt;/strong&gt;Stephanie Kruggel recorded her 1000th career kill at Dakota State University in the fourth set versus Oklahoma Wesleyan on Saturday morning. The Trojans overcame a slow start with double digits attack errors in the opening set and defeated Eagles and Mayville State each in four sets. It was the Trojans&amp;rsquo; seventh win in the last eight matches.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:02:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans drop season home football finale to Dordt (IA)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/102211-fball-dordt-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 22, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University football team hosted Dordt (Iowa) Defenders in Trojans&amp;rsquo; season home finale late Saturday afternoon at Trojan Field. The Defenders outscored the Trojans 27-8 in the second-half and defeated DSU 40-20.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2011 20:29:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Midland ends Trojan spikers' winning streak in another five-set thriller</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/102111-vball-midland.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 21, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Midland University, member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference, came to the DSU Fieldhouse Friday night. The Warriors ended Trojans&amp;rsquo; season-high five-match winning streak as Midland won in a five-set thriller (32-30, 23-25, 25-16, 23-25 and 15-12). It was the second straight home match for DSU that was decided in the fifth set.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:29:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball to hold intra-squad scrimmage Saturday night</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/102011-mbb-scrimmage.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 20, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Fans can get a 'sneak preview' of the Dakota State University men's basketball team on Saturday night at DSU Fieldhouse. The Trojan men's basketball team will hold its intra-squad scrimmage at DSU Fieldhouse after the completion of DSU Football game versus Dordt.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:25:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Seniors power DSU over in-state rival DWU in five-set thriller</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/101911-vball-dwu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 19, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; Dakota State University&amp;rsquo;s seniors Stephanie Kruggel and Lauren LaBar combined 43 kills to help the Trojans to a 3-2 match victory over in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan Wednesday night at DSU Fieldhouse. DSU extended their season-high winning streak to five matches and moved to .500 for the first time this season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:12:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State runners ready for final regular season competition</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/101911-xc-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 19, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;Dakota State will race in the final tune-up before the postseason action on Saturday morning at the Graphic Edge Invitational in Yankton, S.D.&amp;nbsp; The women's race will start at 10:30 a.m., and the men's race starts at 11:15 a.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:28:52 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU looks to make two straight wins in football Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/101811-fball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 18, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;After posting a long-waited victory on Oct. 15, the Dakota State University football team (1-7 overall record) looks to make it two straight wins this Saturday as they host Dordt (Iowa) in Trojans' final home game of the season.&amp;nbsp; Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. at Trojan Field.&amp;nbsp; Seniors will be recognized prior to the game as they play their final home career game.&amp;nbsp; It will be both teams' first-ever meeting in football program history.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
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<title>USF Volleyball Halloween Tournament announces schedule changes</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/101711-vball-changes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 17, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The University of Sioux Falls volleyball Halloween tournament had announced the schedule changes on Oct. 28 and 29.&amp;nbsp; The schedule changes allowed to enhance the overall quality of play and to accommodate an easier transition on the back-to-back matches that were originally scheduled.&amp;nbsp; DSU will play four matches in the tournament.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:47:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Volleyball plays final home matches this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/101711-vball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 17, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;After posting a 3-0 record last week, the DSU volleyball team (13-14 overall) looks to extend their season-high winning streak this week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans play their final four home matches of the season at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; On Wednesday night, DSU welcomes their in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan (7-17) with a junior varsity match at 6 p.m., followed by a varsity match at 7:30 p.m.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will welcome Midland (15-8) on Friday night with a junior varsity match at 6 p.m. and varsity match at 7;30 p.m.&amp;nbsp; DSU hosts a triangular on Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Large earns A.I.I. Male Athlete of the Week honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/101711-large.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 17, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) has selected DSU's Brandon Large as Male Athlete of the Week honor, announced Monday morning.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:44:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU spikers win pair of matches in Waldorf Triangular</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/101511-vball-waldorf-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 15, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FOREST CITY, Iowa - &lt;/strong&gt;The Dakota State University volleyball team extended their winning streak to four matches as they defeated a pair of teams from the Midwest Collegiate Conference at Hanson Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon. The Trojans beat the host-team Waldorf (Iowa) in four sets and swept AIB College of Business (Iowa) in three straight sets.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 22:35:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football ends losing streak, survives late Chargers' rally</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/101511-fball-briarcliff-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 15, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; Dakota State&amp;rsquo;s defense shut down Briar Cliff in the first three quarters and maintained a 24-0 lead before the Chargers made their late rally in the game. The Trojans held on and snapped their 17-game losing streak with a 24-16 victory over Briar Cliff Saturday afternoon at Trojan Field. It was the annual &amp;lsquo;Rushing for a Cure&amp;rsquo; game, where Trojans&amp;rsquo; players wear pink athletic tapes to help raise cancer awareness.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 17:11:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Over 200 flags will be on display at Trojan Field this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/101311-flags.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 13, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- First Premier Bank/Premier Bankcard and Maximum Promotions will be sponsoring over 200 flags on display at Trojan Field this weekend.&amp;nbsp; The flags will be on display for the Madison High School football game versus Vermillion on Friday night and the Briar Cliff-Dakota State college football game on Saturday afternoon.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:29:53 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans search for first football win of the season Saturday vs. Briar Cliff</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/101211-fball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 12, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;Dakota State (0-7 overall record) is searching for their first win of the season as they host Briar Cliff (2-4, 1-4 Great Plains Athletic Conference record) on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The annual 'Rushing for a Cure' game, which helps raise cancer awareness, will kickoff at 1 p.m.&amp;nbsp; It will be the first-ever meeting between Briar Cliff and Dakota State at Trojan Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:14:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State tops Minnesota-Morris in four sets</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/101111-vball-umm-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 11, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; Dakota State used a combined 46 kills from Stephanie Kruggel, Lauren LaBar and Kristen DiPaola to top NCAA Division III University of Minnesota-Morris 3-1 (25-22, 25-19, 25-27 and 25-19) Tuesday night at DSU Fieldhouse. The Trojans hosted its annual &amp;lsquo;Dig Pink&amp;rsquo; event.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:02:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU hosts 'Dig Pink' match Tuesday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/101011-vball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 10, 2011&lt;img style=&quot;float: left; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;&quot; title=&quot;Dig Pink&quot; src=&quot;/news/images/pinkRibbonSM.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Dig Pink&quot; width=&quot;56&quot; height=&quot;100&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK: &lt;/strong&gt;The DSU volleyball team (10-14 overall record) will host its annual 'Dig Pink' night on Tuesday night at DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:57:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's runners sixth, women's 12th in Briar Cliff Invitational</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/100811-xc-briarcliff-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 8, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;McCOOK LAKE, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University men&amp;rsquo;s cross country recorded 181 points for a sixth-place finish and women&amp;rsquo;s team scored 341 points for a 12th place finish at the Briar Cliff Invitational. The meet was held at the Adams Nature Preserve on Saturday morning.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2011 01:04:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Hastings defeat Trojans in football action Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/100811-fball-hastings-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 8, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HASTINGS, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; Hastings College limited Dakota State to 21 rushing yards in the game as the Broncos defeated the Trojans 44-14 Saturday afternoon at Lloyd Wilson Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2011 00:32:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans snap three-match losing streak with big win over in-state rival USF</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/100711-vball-usf-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 7, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;-&amp;nbsp;As Dakota State struggled in the first set, the Trojans went on to win three straight sets to record a big win over their in-state rival University of Sioux Falls Friday night at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans recorded a 3-1 match victory by the scores of 18-25, 25-22, 25-19 and 25-23 as DSU improved their home record to 5-1.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:31:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU tops South Dakota schools in Champions of Character</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/100611-five-star-award.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 6, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo. &lt;/strong&gt;- Dakota State University has claimed one of the top spots in the NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star awards along with being the highest ranked school in South Dakota.&amp;nbsp; DSU is also the highest ranked of 29 institutions in the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:12:16 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan runners return back to action at Briar Cliff Invitational Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/100611-xc-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 6, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;After taking a week off, Dakota State's cross country teams return back to action on Saturday morning as they run in the Briar Cliff Invitational in McCook Lake, S.D. (north of Sioux City, Iowa).&amp;nbsp; The women's race starts at 10 a.m. with the men's race to follow at 10:45 a.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:20:43 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dauz named as a BSN Offensive Player of the Week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/100511-dauz.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 5, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Beyond Sports Network, Inc. (BSN) announced Wednesday it has selected Dakota State's wide receiver Wes Dauz as one of the six NAIA offensive players of the week.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:42:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Chargers sweep DSU in three straight sets</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/100411-vball-briarcliff-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 4, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; Briar Cliff held Dakota State to .069 hitting percentage as the Chargers swept the Trojans in three straight sets (25-18, 25-17 and 26-24) Tuesday night at Flanagan Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:29:16 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football travels to Hastings Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/100411-fball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 4, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;For the second straight week, Dakota State (0-6 overall record) plays in Nebraska.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans travel to Hastings, Neb. Saturday to face Hastings.&amp;nbsp; Kickoff from Lloyd Wilson Field is set for 1 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:50:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Volleyball looks to bounce back in winning column this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/100311-vball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 3, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;After suffering back-to-back defeats last weekend in North Dakota, the Dakota State University volleyball team (9-13 overall) looks to bounce back in the winning column as they play two matches this week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans head to Sioux City, Iowa to take on Briar Cliff (4-14) Tuesday night at Newman Flanagan Center.&amp;nbsp; The junior varsity match starts at 6 p.m. with the varsity match to follow at 7:30 p.m.&amp;nbsp; DSU returns back to DSU Fieldhouse on Friday night and hosts their in-state rival University of Sioux Falls (5-14) at 7 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State drops pair of volleyball matches in North Dakota</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/100211-vball-nd-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 2, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MAYVILLE and VALLEY CITY, N.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- For the first time this season, the Dakota State University volleyball team traveled to North Dakota last weekend to visit two former Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) foes. The Trojans suffered defeats to Mayville State on Friday night and Valley City State on Saturday evening.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:19:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Bulldogs use big third quarter to defeat Trojans in football action Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/100111-fball-concordia-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 1, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEWARD, Neb. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University football team traveled to Bulldog Stadium to visit Concordia (Neb.) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference Saturday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; With the score tied at 14-14 at halftime, the Bulldogs outscored the Trojans 35-7 in the third quarter and defeated DSU 49-21.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2011 21:21:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU spikers sweep season series with Saints</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/092811-vball-pc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 28, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; Kristen DiPaola smashed 19 kills and Stephanie Kruggel tallied 10 kills to lead Dakota State to a 3-0 sweep (25-18, 25-14 and 25-18) over NCAA Division III Presentation (S.D.) Wednesday evening at DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:44:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Fedders to join Trojan women's basketball team in 2012-13</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/092811-fedders.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 28, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YANKTON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Dakota State University head women's basketball coach Joe Reints had signed the third recruit for 2012-13 season Monday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; Senior Emily Fedders of Yankton High School will be joining the team next season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:07:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's cross country team receives votes to NAIA 'Top 25' poll</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/092811-mxc-poll.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 28, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University men's cross country team received recognition to the third edition of the NAIA Men's Cross Country national poll, released Wednesday afternoon.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:26:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU adds an exhibition game to women's basketball schedule</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/092711-wbb-exhibition-game.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 27, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University women's basketball team will play their third exhibition game to their 2011-12 schedule.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:19:53 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Football heads to Seward, Neb. for a match-up with Concordia Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/092711-fball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 27, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;Dakota State (0-5 overall record) is searching for their first win of the season.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans travel to Seward, Neb. Saturday to battle Concordia in both teams' first-ever meeting.&amp;nbsp; Kickoff from the Bulldog Stadium is set for 1 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:08:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans host Saints Wednesday, head to North Dakota this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/092611-vball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 26, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;After recording two impressive comeback victories last week, Dakota State concludes their three-match home stand at DSU Fieldhouse on Wednesday night versus NCAA Division III Presentation (S.D.) at 7 p.m.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans head to North Dakota to face two former Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) foes this weekend.&amp;nbsp; DSU visits Mayville State on Friday night at 7 p.m. in Mayville, N.D.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State travels to Valley City State for the second meeting within one week.&amp;nbsp; First serve is set for 5 p.m. in Valley City, N.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:53:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DiPaola earns first A.I.I. Female Athlete of the Week honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/092611-dipaola.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 26, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. - &lt;/strong&gt;The Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) has selected Dakota State's Kristen DiPaola as its female athlete of the week honor, announced Monday morning.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:56:48 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Red Raiders defeat DSU in homecoming football game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/092411-football-nwia-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 24, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; In the annual Trojan Day homecoming football game, the Dakota State University hosted Northwestern (IA) College Saturday afternoon at Trojan Field. The Red Raiders defeated the Trojans 63-27.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 22:40:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans compete in tough Roy Griak meet Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/092411-xc-roygriak-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 24, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MINNEAPOLIS&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University women&amp;rsquo;s and men&amp;rsquo;s cross country teams both competed in a tough Roy Griak meet Saturday morning. The meet featured schools from NCAA Division II and top quality NAIA schools in the Midwest.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 21:41:36 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans mount another volleyball comeback win, defeat Vikings</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/092411-vball-vcsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 24, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; Facing a 0-2 deficit for the second time this week, the Dakota State University volleyball team completed another strong comeback win Saturday afternoon. The Trojans defeated Valley City State in a five-set homecoming thriller at DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:47:16 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Hardrockers end Trojan Volleyball's winning streak</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/092311-vball-sdmines-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 23, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University volleyball team kicked off their homecoming weekend, hosting NCAA Division II and former Dakota Athletic Conference foe South Dakota Mines Friday night. The Trojans suffered a 3-1 tough defeat to the Hardrockers at DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:35:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU runners compete in annual Roy Griak meet Saturday morning</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/092211-xc-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 22, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;Dakota State travels to Minneapolis, Minn. Saturday for the 26th annual Roy Griak Invitational hosted by the University of Minnesota.&amp;nbsp; The women's race gets started at 9:30 a.m. with the men's start at approximately 11:20 a.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:27:26 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Hard work on field, behind-the-scene promoting got Trojans into Boothill Bowl</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/092111-boothill-story.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 21, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Prior to winning the 1971 Boot Hill Bowl on Dec. 4 at Dodge City, Kansas with a come-from-behind 23-20 victory, the Trojans had to prove themselves on the gridiron. They also got a lot of support from Dakota State College itself and the Madison community.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:00:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans come back from 0-2 deficit to win third straight</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/092011-volleyball-mountmarty-recap.aspx</link>
<description>September 20, 2011
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YANKTON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; Dakota State fell to a 0-2 deficit to Mount Marty in volleyball action at Cimpl Arena Tuesday night. DSU&amp;rsquo;s Kristen DiPaola took over in a record-breaking performance&amp;nbsp;and helped DSU rally back for a five-set thriller win to gain a season series sweep over the Lancers.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:55:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Football tailgate party to be held prior to game Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/092011-tailgate.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 20, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. - &lt;/strong&gt;The Dakota State University Alumni Association is sponsoring a tailgate party from noon to 4 p.m. at Trojan Field on Saturday, Sept. 24 during the annual DSU's homecoming celebration.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:16:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State hosts Red Raiders in annual homecoming game Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/091911-football-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 19, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;Dakota State (0-4 overall) returns home Saturday afternoon as they host Northwestern (IA) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference.&amp;nbsp; The annual Trojan homecoming football game is set to kickoff at 4 p.m. at Trojan Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:32:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Volleyball looks to extend winning streak this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/091911-vball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 19, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;After posting two wins last week, Dakota State (6-10 overall record) looks to extend their current winning streak this week as they play three matches.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans head to Mount Marty in Yankton, S.D. on Tuesday night for both teams' second meeting of the season.&amp;nbsp; On Friday night, DSU begins their three-match home stand at DSU Fieldhouse versus NCAA Division II South Dakota Mines.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans welcome Valley City State on Saturday afternoon as part of DSU's annual homecoming festivities.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:13:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans fall short to Valley City State in football</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/091711-football-vcsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 17, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;VALLEY CITY, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University visited Valley City State in a battle of former Dakota Athletic Conference match-up Saturday night at Shelly Ellig Field. DSU outgained VCSU 429-353 in total yards, but the Vikings took advantage of the special teams as the Trojans fell short 44-27.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2011 22:52:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State men's runners defend home team title; women's place third</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/091711-xc-dsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 17, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; On a cool and cloudy day, the Dakota State cross country teams kicked off their 2011 season at home Saturday morning. The Trojans hosted their annual Herb Blakely Invitational at Madison Country Club. DSU men&amp;rsquo;s defended their team title for their third consecutive year (resulted in a tie with University of Sioux Falls), while the women&amp;rsquo;s placed third.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans snap Chargers' winning streak in five-set thriller</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/091611-vball-briarcliff-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 16, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University volleyball team returned home Friday night as they hosted Briar Cliff of the Great Plains Athletic Conference. The Trojans snapped Chargers&amp;rsquo; three-match winning streak in five-set thriller at DSU Fieldhouse (25-22, 21-25, 25-17, 23-25 and 15-7).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:07:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>'The Play' made Trojans historic winners in 1971 Boot Hill Bowl game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/091611-boothill.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 16, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Darwin Robinson's 80-yard catch of a Daryl Fletcher pass with a little over five minutes left at the Boot Hill Bowl game on Dec. 4, 1971, along with a stiff defensive stand after that, gave Dakota State College a comeback 23-20 win over Northwestern Oklahoma State of Alva, Okla.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:24:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU spikers roll to victory over Presentation (S.D.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/091411-vball-pc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 14, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ABERDEEN, S.D. - &lt;/strong&gt;Dakota State headed to the Strode Center Wednesday night to face NCAA Division III Presentation (S.D.). The Trojans amassed 28 kills with&amp;nbsp;three attack errors in the first two sets and swept Saints in three straight sets.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:30:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU runners open season at home Saturday morning</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/091411-crosscountry-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 14, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;Dakota State opens the 2011 season Saturday morning at Madison Country Club.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will host its annual home meet, the DSU/Herb Blakely Invitational (in honor of long-time former DSU head coach Herb Blakely).&amp;nbsp; The women's race starts at 10:30 a.m. with the men's to follow at approximately 11:15 a.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:29:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans visit former DAC foe Valley City State in football Saturday night</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/091311-football-preview-vcsu.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 13, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;Dakota State (0-3) travels to Valley City, N.D. to battle their former Dakota Athletic Conference rival Valley City State (1-1, 1-0 DAC).&amp;nbsp; Kickoff from the newly renovated Shelly Ellig Field is set for 6 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:58:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's basketball lands two recruits for 2012-13</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/091211-wbb-recruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 12, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. - &lt;/strong&gt;Dakota State head women's basketball coach Joe Reints announced today that Haley Stover and Erika Bamsey signed to play for the Trojans for the 2012-13 season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:59:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Volleyball plays two matches this week, returns home Friday night</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/091211-volleyball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 12, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;Dakota State (4-10 overall record) will be playing two matches this week, one on the road and one at home.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans travel to Aberdeen, S.D. on Wednesday night to take on NCAA Division III Presentation (S.D.) (1-7 overall).&amp;nbsp; Dakota State hosts Briar Cliff (2-10 overall) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference on Friday night.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:17:53 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans struggle in final day of Hastings Quality Inn Volleyball Classic</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/091011-volleyball-hastings2-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 10, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HASTINGS, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; After dropping two matches in the first day of the Hastings Quality Inn volleyball classic Friday afternoon, Dakota State was looking to bounce back in the winning column on Saturday. The Trojans were unable to record a win in the final day of the classic, losing to McPherson (Kan.) and nationally-ranked Doane in three straight sets each.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:05:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Doane thumps Trojans in football action Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/091011-football-doane-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 10, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; Doane College of the Great Plains Athletic Conference came to the Trojan Field for the first time in team history on a warm, sunny Saturday afternoon. The Tigers put together two consecutive 21-point quarters to grab a 42-0 halftime lead and defeated the Trojans 52-13.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State drops to pair of opponents at Hastings Quality Inn Classic</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/090911-volleyball-recap-day1.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 9, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HASTINGS, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; Dakota State dropped a pair of matches in the first day of the Hastings Quality Inn volleyball classic on Friday at Lynn Farrell Arena. The Trojans suffered a pair of sweeps from Southern Nazarene (Okla.) and host-team Hastings.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:40:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU hosts Doane in first-ever football meeting this Saturday afternoon</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/090811-football-preview-doane.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 8, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;The Dakota State University football team plays their second home game of the season this Saturday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans welcome Doane of the Great Plains Athletic Conference.&amp;nbsp; Kick-off is set for 4 p.m. at Trojan Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:09:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans win home volleyball opener, sweep Lancers 3-0</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/090711-volleyball-mtmarty-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 7, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University volleyball returned home for the first time this season Wednesday night after playing nine straight matches on the road. The Trojans welcomed their in-state rival Mount Marty&amp;nbsp;in the DSU&amp;nbsp;Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Dakota State&amp;nbsp;swept the Lancers 3-0, where each set was decided by two points (27-25, 27-25 and 25-23).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 22:40:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans return home Wednesday, play Hastings Quality Inn Classic Friday &amp; Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/090611-volleyball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 6, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;The Trojan Volleyball team (3-6 overall) looks to extend their winning streak this week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans play five matches this week, including DSU's home opener.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans host their in-state rival Mount Marty on Wednesday night.&amp;nbsp; On Friday and Saturday, DSU will play four matches in the Hastings Quality Inn Classic versus Southern Nazarene (Okla.), Hastings, McPherson (Kan.) and nationally-ranked Doane.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:23:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Volleyball team to honor Ashley Engel at home opener Wednesday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/090511-engel.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 5, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. - &lt;/strong&gt;The Dakota State University volleyball team is honoring their teammate Ashley Engel on Wednesday night in their first home volleyball match of the season.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans host Mount Marty with the junior varsity match at 6 p.m., followed by a varsity match at 7:30 p.m. at the DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:41:56 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans win two; lose two in Corn Palace volleyball classic</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/090311-vball-corn-palace-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 3, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MITCHELL, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University volleyball team played in the two-day Corn Palace Classic Friday and Saturday. The Trojans lost twice on Friday and won twice on Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2011 23:40:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota Wesleyan spoils DSU's football home opener</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/090311-football-dwurecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 3, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; Dakota Wesleyan came in the Trojan Field and scored 26 straight points in the first twenty-one minutes and two seconds of the ball game to defeat Dakota State 56-20 on Saturday night.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2011 22:36:13 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan student-athletes feed on Chamber's hospitality</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/090111-kickoffevent.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 1, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. - &lt;/strong&gt;The Madison Downtown Armory was filled with Dakota State University student-athletes Thursday evening.&amp;nbsp; The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce hosted them and the athletic department's staff at their annual kickoff event.&amp;nbsp; The community's restaurants served food and Madison's businesses provided gift bags for DSU student-athletes.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:07:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan cross country opens practice this week, set media day for Sept. 8</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/090111-crosscountry-practice.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 1, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. - &lt;/strong&gt;Dakota State University women's and men's cross country teams are in a full swing this week.&amp;nbsp; They began their official practice last Monday, Aug. 29.&amp;nbsp; Their first meet of the season is not until Sept. 17 as DSU hosts its Herb Blakely Invitational at the Madison Country Club.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:24:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU season tickets and courtside seating now on sale</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/083111-seasontickets-seating.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 31, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Season tickets and courtside seating for Dakota State University Trojan Athletics are now on sale.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:32:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Free live webcasting available in all DSU home contests</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/083111-live-webcasting.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 31, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Dakota State Athletics is excited to announce that live &lt;strong&gt;FREE &lt;/strong&gt;webcasting will be available for all DSU home events, starting with the first home football game this Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Mustangs defeat Trojans in volleyball action Wednesday night</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/083111-volleyball-morningside-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 31, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University volleyball team continue their action on the road Wednesday night at RVSC-Allee Gym. The Trojans faced their first opponent from the Great Plains Athletic Conference, Morningside College. The Mustangs swept the Trojans 3-0.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:29:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State hosts in-state rival DWU in Trojans' football home opener</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/083011-football-dwupreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 30, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;Dakota Wesleyan (0-0&amp;nbsp;overall record)&amp;nbsp;of the Great Plains Athletic Conference visits Trojan Field Saturday night to face in-state rival Dakota State (0-1).&amp;nbsp; It's the first game of the two-game home stand for the Trojans.&amp;nbsp; Kickoff from Madison is set for 6 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:34:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Look for Boot Hill Bowl stories in September</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/083011-boothillbowl-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 30, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Prior to the 40th annual of the Trojans' Boot Hill bowl team here on Sept. 24, this 'Where Are They Now?' weblink will be featuring a number of stories related to Dakota State's 23-20 win over Northwestern Oklahoma in Dodge City, Kan. on Dec. 4, 1971.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:41:52 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans hit road for five volleyball matches this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/082911-vball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 29, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;The Dakota State University volleyball team (1-3 overall record) travels to Sioux City, Iowa on Wednesday to play Morningside at RVSC-Allee Gym.&amp;nbsp; After a match-up against the Mustangs, the Trojans will hit the road again in the Corn Palace Classic in Mitchell, S.D.&amp;nbsp; DSU will square off against four teams beginning with Montana State-Northern and Valley City State on Friday.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State will then play Dickinson State and Dakota Wesleyan on Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:27:50 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Volleyball splits in final day of Grand View Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/082711-volleyball-grandview-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 27, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DES MOINES, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University volleyball team recorded their first win of the season and suffered a sweep in the final day of the Grand View Tournament at Charlie S. Johnson Wellness Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 27 Aug 2011 23:58:59 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans suffer loss at No. 17 Midland in season football opener</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/082711-football-midland-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 27, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREMONT, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University football team could not stop the offensive power of Midland Warriors in both teams&amp;rsquo; season opener at Memorial Field Saturday night. The Warriors outgained the Trojans 519-220 in total yards in Midland&amp;rsquo;s 47-20 win.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 27 Aug 2011 23:33:13 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Volleyball falls in pair of season-opening matches</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/082611-vball-grandview-day1.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 26, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DES MOINES, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; Evangel (Mo.) and St. Xavier (Ill.) spoiled Dakota State&amp;rsquo;s season opening matches by charting 3-0 (25-9, 25-20 and 25-12) and 3-1 (25-14, 24-26, 25-17 and 25-11) over the Trojans Saturday at the Grand View Tournament at Charles S. Johnson Wellness Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:24:45 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU visits Midland in season football opener Saturday night</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/082511-football-preview-midland.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 25, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;Dakota State (0-0 overall record) and Midland (0-0, 0-0 Great Plains Athletic Conference) meet in both teams' season opener on Saturday at 7 p.m.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will travel to Memorial Field in Fremont, Neb.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:55:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Follow 'Trojans on the Road' live football coverage</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/082511-football-live-video.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 25, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University Athletic Department would like to announce the upcoming live coverage websites for DSU Football this fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:22:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State travels to Grand View Tournament to begin 2011 season</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/082411-vballgamenotes-grandview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 24, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;The Dakota State University volleyball team makes its 2011 season debut on Friday when the Trojans travel to Des Moines, Iowa for the Grand View Tournament.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State will play four matches in two days at the Charles S. Johnson Wellness Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:38:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans will hold football scrimmage Saturday night</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/081911-footballscrimmage.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 19, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University football team will hold an intrasquad scrimmage on Saturday evening at Trojan Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:45:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball announces 2011-12 recruiting class</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/081711-baseballrecruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 17, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - Scott Hortness, in his second year as Dakota State University head baseball coach, is excited to announce the 2011-12 recruiting class.&amp;nbsp; Twelve transfers and nineteen newcomers will join the Trojan Baseball team this fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:07:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Volleyball opens fall practices</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/081611-vballfallpractice.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 16, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University volleyball team under the guidance of third-year head coach Amy Veenhof, began practice Monday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans are looking forward to another exciting season, where they become a member of the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:10:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Football in full swing with fall camp schedule</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/081611-footballfallcamp.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 16, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - Josh Anderson, third-year DSU head football coach, and the Trojan football team are looking forward to an exciting 2011 season.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans opened their first practice on Saturday, Aug. 13 at Trojan Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>2011 Volleyball Recruits</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/081211-volleyball-recruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 12, 2011&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MADISON - Dakota State University head volleyball coach Amy Veenhof announced her recruiting class for the 2011 season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Kevin Rydberg &lt;kevin.rydberg@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU season tickets now on sale</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/081011-seasontickets.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 10, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - Season tickets for Dakota State University Trojan Athletics are now on sale.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:26:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU volleyball and football media day slated for Aug. 21</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/080911-mediaday.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 9, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - Media outlets are invited to attend Dakota State University's volleyball and football media day festivities on Aug. 21.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:48:09 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's track and field program signs nine recruits</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/080911-mensrecruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 9, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - Dakota State University head track and field coach Buzz Stevenson is proud to announce nine recruits to join the men's track and field program.&amp;nbsp; Three recruits will compete in the field events, while the other six recruits are expected to compete in the running events.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:05:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Local standout Spier signs to play for Trojan Volleyball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/080111-spier.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 1, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - Dakota State University head volleyball coach Amy Veenhof is excited to announce the signing of Jaynie Spier.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:08:47 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU cross country/track programs announce staff changes</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/072011-staffchanges.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;July 20, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - Dakota State University Athletic Director Gene Wockenfuss announces staff changes for the Trojan cross country and women's track and field programs.&amp;nbsp; The changes are effective immediately.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:18:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Atlantic's standout Johnson joins DSU Football program</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/071911-johnson.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;July 19, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University head coach Josh Anderson is proud to announce the latest addition of Tyler Johnson to join the Trojan Football team this fall.&amp;nbsp; His position will be outside linebacker for the Trojans.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:29:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Now-retired Walczyk was respected coach, teacher in Madison, DSC</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/071811-walczyk.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;July 18, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;These days you won't see Jon Walczyk in a suit and tie much in Boone, Iowa, but you did see the 1963 graduate at General Beadle State (Dakota State) in that suit along with fellow wrestling coach Dr. Neal Hattlestad from 1970 to 1975 and before that at Madison High School after he graduated from General Beadle.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:49:56 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Four DSU women's teams earn NAIA Scholar Team award</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/071111-naiascholarteam.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;July 11, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced on July 7 that a total of 934 teams had received 2010-11 NAIA Scholar Team awards.&amp;nbsp; Four Dakota State University women's teams are part of the record-breaking total scholar-teams in the nation, an increase over last year's total of 857 teams.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:24:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Garner becomes a member of the RMAC Hall of Fame class</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/070711-garner.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;July 7, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University men's basketball head coach Gary Garner was inducted in the 2011 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Hall of Fame on June 24, 2011.&amp;nbsp; The hall of fame ceremony took place in Colorado Springs, Colo.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:38:36 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Bechen joins DSU Trojan Football</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/063010-bechen.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 30, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State head football coach Josh Anderson is excited to announce the signing of Travis Bechen.&amp;nbsp; He will join the Trojan Football team this fall as offensive/defensive lineman.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:33:22 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU cross country opens 2011 season at home</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/063011-xcschedule.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 30, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - Dakota State opens its 2011 women's and men's cross country schedule at home, hosting the Herb Blakely Invitational at the Madison Country Club on Sept. 17.&amp;nbsp; The women's race begins at 10 a.m. with the men's to follow.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:02:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Ryan Phillips expands running career after graduating from DSU</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/062311-phillips.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 23, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Ryan Phillips is considered by his former college cross country and track coach Buzz Stevenson as one of his finest distance runners at Dakota State University during the late '80s and early '90s, a period when DSU won three straight South Dakota-Iowa Conference (SDIC) titles (1989-91).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:18:45 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Rodman still holds DSU rushing marks, cheers on stepsons in Maine</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/062311-rodman.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 23, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Thirty-five years after Jeff Rodman left Trojan Field for the last time, Dakota State running backs are still working at eclipsing the Randolph, Mass. native's football rushing records.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:12:43 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>A look back at the 2010-11 Dakota State Athletics season</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/062211-yearinreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 22, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University Athletics had another memorable season.&amp;nbsp; With the 2011-12 academic year only two months away, here is a 2010-11 Trojan Athletics&amp;nbsp;year in review.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:48:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Twenty-nine Trojan student-athletes named to DAC Scholar Athletes</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/062211-dacscholarathletes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 22, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) has announced its scholar-athletes.&amp;nbsp; To qualify for DAC scholar athlete, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher for the semester.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Kevin Rydberg &lt;kevin.rydberg@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:33:47 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU adding courtside seats</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/061811-courtsideseats.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 17, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University basketball team will be introducing courtside seating this fall for all 18 home dates.&amp;nbsp; In preparation for this transition, the athletic department has purchased new sideline chairs for both the teams and spectators.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:01:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>VanLoy returns to DSU as assistant volleyball and softball coach</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/061511-vanloy.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 15, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - Dakota State University Athletic Director Gene Wockenfuss is proud to announce the hiring of Jessica VanLoy as DSU's volleyball and softball assistant coach.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:48:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Five DSU named to Daktronics-NAIA Track &amp; Field Scholar Athletes</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/061411-tracknaiascholarathletes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 14, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MARION, Ind. - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) released its 2011 Daktronics-NAIA Track and Field Athletes after the conclusion of the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championship meet.&amp;nbsp; Five student-athletes from Dakota State had received this prestigious honor.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:50:59 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU names Stoebner as women's basketball assistant coach</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/060911-stoebner.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 9, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - Dakota State University Athletic Director Gene Wockenfuss is excited to announce the hiring of Chris Stoebner as the new DSU women's basketball assistant coach Thursday.&amp;nbsp; He is a Harrisburg, S.D. native and a former South Dakota State University men's basketball standout.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:50:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Athletics announce 2011-12 women's and men's basketball schedules</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/060811-basketballschedules.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 8, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University Athletic department is excited to announce the 2011-12 Trojan women's and men's basketball schedules.&amp;nbsp; DSU is making a transition to the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) next season and will host the national qualifying tournament at the end of the 2011-12 season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:32:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Five new DSU Athletic Hall of Fame members inducted Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/060611-halloffamerecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 6, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University Athletic Department inducted five new members to the Hall of Fame class last Saturday, June 4 at the Dakota Prairie Playhouse.&amp;nbsp; They are Bob Casagrande, Terry Kasperbauer, Kent Kersten, Marie Sample and Rob Van Laecken.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:25:48 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU had successful annual 'Blue and Gold' Golf classic</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/060611-golfrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 6, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University Athletics had another successful 'Blue and Gold' golf classic on a beautiful day last Friday at the Madison Country Club.&amp;nbsp; It was the 23rd year that DSU has hosted this annual event for athletic scholarships fundraiser.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:58:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Pillar signs to play for Trojan women's basketball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/060211-pillar.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 2, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University head coach Joe Reints is excited to announce the signing of Katy Pillar to join the Trojan women's basketball program.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:24:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Volleyball announces challenging 2011 schedule</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/060211-volleyballschedule.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 2, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University volleyball announced a challenging schedule on Thursday.&amp;nbsp; DSU will play a total of 36 matches, including four matches each in three early season tournaments.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will play ten home matches.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State will be in their first year with the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.).&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: small;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:17:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Oklahoma Wesleyan transfer to play for Trojan Football</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/060111-mattern.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 1, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University head football coach Josh Anderson is proud to announce the latest signing of Jordan Mattern, who will play tight end for the Trojans next fall.&amp;nbsp; He is a transfer from Oklahoma Wesleyan and a Harrisburg high school standout.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:37:19 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU competes in final day of NAIA Outdoor Track &amp; Field National Championships</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/052811-tracknaiaday3.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 28, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MARION, Ind. &amp;ndash; Four Dakota State University athletes competed in the final day of the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships at the Outdoor Sports Complex on Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2011 20:03:26 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Three DSU runners compete in first day of NAIA Outdoor Track &amp; Field national meet</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/052711-tracknaiaday1.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 27, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MARION, Ind. &amp;ndash; Three Dakota State University runners competed in the first day of the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championship meet on Thursday.  The meet was held at the Outdoor Sports Complex, hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 11:08:19 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Girls' basketball pioneer Van Laecken to become DSU Hall of Famer</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/052711-vanlaecken.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 27, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He wasn't a Dakota State athlete, but Rob Van Laecken learned enough about coaching and the administration of sports programs to later become one of South Dakota's girls' basketball coaching pioneers.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 10:21:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Kulp named to 2011 Louisville Slugger/NFCA NAIA All-Region team</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/052611-kulp.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 26, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;STARKVILLE, Miss. - The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) has announced the 2011 Louisville Slugger/NFCA All-Region teams.&amp;nbsp; This season, 160 student-athletes representing 65 institutions were chosen in each of the five NFCA regions.&amp;nbsp; Freshman Emily Kulp of Dakota State was named to West All-Region team as an at-large selection.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 16:16:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Stevenson earns Daktronics-NAIA Softball Scholar Athlete honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/052611-stevenson.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 26, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;GULF SHORES, Ala. - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced that 334 softball student-athletes have been named 2011 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes.&amp;nbsp; Ashley Stevenson from Dakota State earned this prestigious honor.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 14:25:13 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Kersten makes most of Dakota State years at Logan, Iowa</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/052611-kersten.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 26, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Kent Kersten comes back to Madison and Dakota State on June 4 after achieving much in Iowa high school wrestling.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 12:40:38 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans to send five athletes to NAIA Outdoor Track &amp; Field Nationals meet</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/052511-tracknaiapreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 25, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University will be sending five athletes to the 60th Annual Men's and 31st Annual Women's NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships.&amp;nbsp; The national meet starts on Thursday, May 26 and runs through Saturday, May 28 at the Outdoor Sports Complex in Marion, Ind., hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 16:15:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Faith-driven and trained by Samples, Stevenson; Marie Sample has had Hall of Fame career</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/052511-sample.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 25, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Marie Sample has run her way into Dakota State University's Athletic Hall of Fame on June 4.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 15:19:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Kasperbauer cheering, coaching son on at Carroll, Iowa</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/052411-kasperbauer.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 24, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;On June 4, Kasperbauer will enter the DSU Athletic Hall of Fame.&amp;nbsp; He is being recognized for his achievements both on the football gridiron and baseball field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 11:49:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball signs seven recruits</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/052311-baseballrecruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 23, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University head baseball coach Scott Hortness is excited to announce the first group of signings for the 2011-12 season.&amp;nbsp; The list of seven recruits includes individuals from five different regions of North America.&amp;nbsp; Within in this group of signees are two junior college transfers and five 2011 high school graduates.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 16:50:04 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Boot Hill Bowl player Casagrande enjoying Iowa country life</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/052311-casagrande.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 23, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Bob Casagrande, one of the players who helped Dakota State win the Boot Hill Bowl in December of 1971, was ready to mow grass on his 200-acre spread near Corning, Iowa in early May.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 12:42:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU have busy summer sports camps</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/051611-summercamps.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 16, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The summer is approaching and so are the Dakota State University summer sports camps.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will have a variety of summer camps that range from football, volleyball and basketball this summer.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 17:50:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football announces 2011 schedule game times</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/051711-footballgametimes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 16, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University football team announced the finalized game times for their 2011 schedule on Monday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans open the season on the road at Midland on Aug. 27 for a 7 p.m. night game in Fremont, Neb.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State returns home on the Trojan Field's turf on Sept. 3 for a match-up with their in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan at 6 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 17:20:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Drealan chosen as DAC Outdoor Track and Field Most Valuable Senior</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/051611-drealan.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 16, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) outdoor track and field head coaches have chosen Dakota State's Anthony Drealan as the DAC Men's Most Valuable Senior.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 13:11:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Six Trojans earn DAC Outdoor Track and Field All-Conference honors</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/051611-dactrackallconference.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 16, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Six Dakota State University outdoor track and field athletes had been named to Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) Outdoor Track and Field All-Conference honor.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 12:05:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's fifth, women's sixth in final DAC Outdoor Track &amp; Field Championship meet</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/051311-trackdacrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 13, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SPEARFISH, S.D. - The Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams competed in the final Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) meet on Friday.&amp;nbsp; The meet was held at the cool and breezy Lyle Hare Stadium on the campus of Black Hills State University.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State men's team placed fifth and women's sixth in the meet.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 21:56:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU hosts national qualifying basketball tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/051111-aiitournamenthost.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 11, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - Dakota State University, Madison, S.D., will serve as host of the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Men's and Women's Basketball Division II National Qualifying Tournament February 23-25, 2012.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 15:08:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans prepare for final DAC Outdoor Track &amp; Field Championship meet</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/051111-trackdacpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 11, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams will be preparing for their final Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) Championship meet on Friday.&amp;nbsp; The meet will be held at the Lyle Hare Stadium on the campus of Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 15:02:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Two Madison basketball standouts sign to play for Trojan Basketball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/051011-basketball-madison-recruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 10, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Two Madison High School standouts - Shannon Spurgin and Michael Sullivan - have signed letters-of-intent to play for Dakota State University basketball teams next season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 15:02:36 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Softball shatters school records</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/050911-softballrecords.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 9, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University softball team has shattered school records during the 2011 season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 18:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Four DSU athletes earn DAC Softball postseason honors</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/050911-softballpostseasonhonors.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 9, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Four Dakota State University softball athletes had received Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) postseason honors, announced on Monday.&amp;nbsp; Three Trojan athletes were selected to DAC All-Conference team, while one DSU athlete was named to DAC Gold Glove team.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 16:55:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Hargrove earns DAC Baseball postseason honors</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/050911-hargrove.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 9, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) has announced its All-Conference and postseason awards on Monday.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State's senior Chance Hargrove was selected for two postseason awards.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 15:26:43 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Former DSU basketball player Smith playing for Germany</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/050911-smith.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 9, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Former Dakota State University basketball player Everett Smith has traveled the world following his dream of playing in the NBA.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 11:42:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Rowe qualifies for NAIA Nationals in women's high jump</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/0507011-trackhowardwoodrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 8, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - In the second day of the Howard Wood Relays on Saturday, the Dakota State University outdoor track and field qualified one athlete for NAIA nationals.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2011 20:35:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Drealan and Gimbel break new DSU school records at Howard Wood Relays</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/050611-trackhowardrelays.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 7, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams competed in one of the largest meets in the Midwest Region on Friday.  The Trojans participated in the Howard Wood Relays on Friday.  Two athletes broke a new DSU school records.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2011 12:16:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Softball ends season in final DAC Postseason Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/050611-softballvalleycitystaterecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 6, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MINOT, N.D. - In the loser's out game of the DAC Softball Postseason Tournament, the Dakota State University faced the tournament's third-seed Valley City State Friday afternoon at South Hill Complex.&amp;nbsp; The Vikings eliminated the Trojans from postseason by the score of 8-0 in five innings.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 18:03:50 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans fall short in extra innings to No. 2 seed Minot State in opening round</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/050611-softballminotstaterecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 6, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MINOT, N.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University softball team traveled to North Dakota for the first time this season for this weekend's postseason tournament. The Trojans opened their final Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) tournament as a seventh seed. DSU faced the tournament's No. 2 seed and host team Minot State on Friday morning at South Hill Complex. Dakota State fell short for an upset bid over Minot State in the opening round, 4-3 in eight innings.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 16:20:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU competes in the 87th annual Howard Wood Relays this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/050511-trackhowardrelayspreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 5, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams will compete in the 87th annual Howard Wood Relays on Friday and Saturday in Sioux Falls, S.D.&amp;nbsp; More than 3,000 middle school, high school, college and university student-athletes will be competing in one of the largest meet in the Midwest region.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 16:55:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans open DAC Softball Postseason Tournament Friday morning</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/050511-softballdacpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 5, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University softball team heads to North Dakota for the first time this season.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans open their final Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) Tournament in Minot, N.D. at&amp;nbsp;South Hill Complex on Friday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 16:12:13 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Minot State ends DSU Baseball season in DAC Postseason Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/050511-baseballminotstaterecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 5, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;DICKINSON, N.D. - The Dakota State University baseball team continued their action in their final Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) Baseball Postseason Tournament at the Southside Municipal Park.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans faced Minot State in the loser&amp;rsquo;s out game on Thursday morning.&amp;nbsp; Minot State eliminated DSU from postseason action as the Beavers recorded a 12-2 victory in eight innings.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 15:33:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans lose to Jamestown in DAC Baseball Postseason opening round</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/050511-baseballjamestownrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 5, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;DICKINSON, N.D. - For the first time this season, the Dakota State University baseball team traveled to North Dakota to play in their final Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) Postseason Tournament.&amp;nbsp; The sixth-seed DSU faced third-seed Jamestown in the opening round at the Southside Municipal Ballpark.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State grabbed an early 2-0 lead, but Jamestown scored 12 straight unanswered runs in the last five innings to defeat the Trojans 12-2 in eight innings.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 14:30:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball suffers sweep from Jamestown Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/043011-baseballjamestownrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 30, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - In the final Dakota Athletic Conference four-game series at Flynn Field, the Dakota State University baseball team hosted Jamestown in a windy&amp;nbsp;doubleheader Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans suffered lost a pair of games 5-1 and 18-2 in seven innings.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 22:30:01 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>JC takes first two games of four-game series from Trojans in softball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/043011-softballjamestownrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 30, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University softball team returned home Saturday to conclude their regular season home.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans hosted Jamestown College in their final Dakota Athletic Conference four-game series at the windy Thue Softball Complex.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;DSU took the&amp;nbsp;lead early in&amp;nbsp;both games, but&amp;nbsp;the Jimmies used late rally&amp;nbsp;to sweep DSU 10-4 and 13-6.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 20:59:47 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU competes in windy USF outdoor track invitational Friday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/042911-trackusfinvitationalrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 29, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams had to face windy conditions at the University of Sioux Falls Invitational Friday.  The meet was at the Lillibridge Track and Field Complex located at the USF Sanford Complex Friday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:42:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Softball plays their final DAC four-game series with Jimmies</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/042911-softballjamestownpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 29, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University softball team returns home for their final four games of the season.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans host Jamestown College in their final Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) four-game series at Thue Softball Complex.&amp;nbsp; The doubleheader will start at 1 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. on Sunday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:18:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans host Jamestown in final DAC Baseball four-game series at Flynn</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/042911-baseballjamestownpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 29, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University baseball team concludes their six-game home stand on Saturday and Sunday at Flynn Field.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will host Jamestown in both teams' final Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) four-game series.&amp;nbsp; First game is slated to start at 1 p.m. on Saturday and 12 p.m. (noon) on Sunday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:13:13 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Drealan runs school record &amp; national qualifying time at Drake Relays</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/042911-drealan.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 29, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;DES MOINES, Iowa - Anthony Drealan of Dakota State University ran the men's 10,000-meters at Drake Stadium on Thursday night.&amp;nbsp; A total of 27 runners from NCAA Division I, II and III along with NAIA schools competed in the race.&amp;nbsp; Drealan placed ninth with a new DSU school record and made an automatic qualifying mark.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:29:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans split with Mount Marty in non-conference softball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/042811-softbalmountmartyrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 28, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;YANKTON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University softball team played their final non-conference doubleheader of the season on Thursday afternoon. The Trojans traveled to the Riverside Park to take on the Great Plains Athletic Conference member Mount Marty. The Lancers mounted a late rally to win the first game 6-5. DSU responded back in the second game with a 9-3 win to earn a split with the Lancers.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:40:26 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans play final non-conference doubleheader on road Thursday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/042711-softballmountmartypreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 27, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University softball team steps out of the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC)&amp;nbsp;play on Thursday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans play their final regular season road doubleheader at Mount Marty.&amp;nbsp; The non-conference doubleheader will start at 4 p.m. at the Riverside Park in Yankton, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:18:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU to compete in two track meets this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/042711-trackdrakeusfpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 27, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With two weeks remaining in the regular outdoor track and field season, the Dakota State University will be competing in two different meets this weekend.&amp;nbsp; Four DSU male athletes will be racing in the Drake Relays, which will take place on Thursday through Saturday.&amp;nbsp; Most of the outdoor track and field teams will be competing in the University of Sioux Falls Invitational on Friday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:40:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Former DSU player in NAIA Senior Football Classic</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/042711-trimble.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 27, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Former Dakota State Trojan Mike Trimble will compete for the Americans team in The Victory Sports Network 2011 NAIA Senior Football Classic.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:47:43 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Hoffman qualifies for NAIA Outdoor Track &amp; Field Nationals in marathon</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/042611-hoffman.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 26, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;YANKTON, S.D. - A sophomore distance runner from Dakota State University will be competing at the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in May.&amp;nbsp; Michael Hoffman qualified to NAIA Nationals for the first time in his collegiate track career at DSU.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:52:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Athletics announce annual awards</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/042611-annualawards.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 26, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University held their annual awards at the DSU Honors Banquet Tuesday, April 19 at Dakota Prairie Playhouse. The most outstanding male and female, Dusty Andersen Memorial and NAIA Champions of Character were given out.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:00:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Softball home doubleheader with Black Hills State Tuesday - CANCELED</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/042611-softballbhsucanceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 26, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University Athletics Department would like to announce the cancellation of DSU's softball doubleheader scheduled today due to rain.&amp;nbsp; There will be no make-up date.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:35:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Berkness and Coy qualify for NAIA Nationals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/042611-tracksdsurecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 26, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;BROOKINGS, S.D. - Several Dakota State University track athletes competed at the South Dakota State University Twilight meet on Monday evening.&amp;nbsp; Devon Berkness and Andy Coy each recorded an automatic qualifying mark for NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:39:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans snap losing streak, earn split with BHSU in DAC Softball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/042511-softballbhsurecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 25, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University softball team returned home on Monday evening. The Trojans hosted Black Hills State in a Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) doubleheader at the Thue Softball Complex. DSU snapped their 10-game losing streak with 10-1 win over the Yellow Jackets in the first game. Black Hills State won the second game 6-2 to earn a split with the Trojans.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:54:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball drops two to Mount Marty at Flynn Field</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/042511-baseballmountmartyrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 25, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University baseball team returned home to conclude their six-game home stand.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans played their first two against Mount Marty in a non-conference doubleheader on Monday at the Flynn Field.&amp;nbsp; The Lancers swept the Trojans 12-7 and 11-8 in eight innings.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:43:48 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Softball hosts Black Hills State in four-game series at Thue</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/042511-softballbhsupreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 25, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University softball team enters their final week of the regular season play.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans return home on Monday evening (today) as they host Black Hills State in a make-up four-game Dakota Athletic Conference series.&amp;nbsp; The doubleheader starts at 5 p.m. on Monday and 3 p.m. on Tuesday at the Thue Softball Complex.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:16:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball returns home Monday, hosts Mount Marty</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/042511-baseballmmcpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 25, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University baseball team returns home to conclude their six-game stretch at the Flynn Field.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans host Mount Marty in a non-conference doubleheader on Monday (today).&amp;nbsp; First game is slated to start at 3 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:53:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU drops pair of DAC Baseball game to Dickinson State</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/042311-baseballdickinsonstate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 23, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;RAPID CITY, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University baseball team continued their action in the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) on Saturday. The Trojans played DAC's leader Dickinson State in a doubleheader at Post 22 Stadium. The Blue Hawks swept the Trojans 5-3 and 12-0.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2011 20:18:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans fall short to No. 21 Blue Hawks in DAC softball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/042311-softballdickinsonstate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 23, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;RAPID CITY, S.D. &amp;ndash; Playing at the neutral field (Parkview Park), the Dakota State University faced Dickinson State in a Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) doubleheader on Saturday. The Trojans fell short to the Blue Hawks 4-1 and 2-0.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:28:36 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Softball plays No. 21 Dickinson State in Rapid City, S.D.</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/042111-softballdisupreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 21, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University softball team continues their Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) action on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans face Dickinson State in a doubleheader at the Parkview&amp;nbsp;Softball Complex&amp;nbsp;in Rapid City, S.D.&amp;nbsp; First game is slated to start at 1:30 p.m.&amp;nbsp; It was originally scheduled to play in Dickinson, N.D., but the wet weather forced to move their games.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:44:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball travels to Rapid City to face Dickinson State</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/042111-baseballdisupreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 21, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University baseball team will make their second straight trip to the Post 22 Field in Rapid City, S.D. on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will face Dickinson State in a Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) doubleheader.&amp;nbsp; It was originally scheduled to play in Dickinson, N.D., but the wet field playing conditions forced to relocate the games.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:38:47 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball and Softball with Dickinson State moved to Hills</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/042111-bbsbrelocation.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 21, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University Athletics Department would like to announce the relocation of the Dakota State-Dickinson State baseball and softball contests on Saturday, April 23.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:32:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Anderson to be honored on Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/042011-anderson.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 20, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Even though Josh Anderson earned 10 varsity letters and recognition for his high school playing days, he never thought that the Madison High School Athlete Hall of Fame would be giving him a call.&amp;nbsp; This weekend, he will be inducted as part of the Class of 2011.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:50:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball lands two transfers</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/042011-mbbrecruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 20, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University head men's basketball coach Gary Garner is excited to announce two transfers joining the Trojan men's basketball team next year.&amp;nbsp; They are Luke Lamb and Cameron Krump.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:44:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Wayne State transfer Johnson signs to play Trojan Football</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/042011-johnson.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 20, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University head coach Josh Anderson is proud to announce the signing of Tyler Johnson.&amp;nbsp; He is a transfer from NCAA Division II Wayne State.&amp;nbsp; He will play as a tight end for the Trojans this fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:15:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football ends spring practice, looks forward to 2011 season</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/041911-footballspringrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 19, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University football team ended their spring practices last Saturday with an alumni game at Trojan Field.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans are looking forward to an exciting season next year.&amp;nbsp; DSU will be making a transition to the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) after playing their final year in the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:23:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU cancels home outdoor track and field invitational</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/041911-trackcanceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 19, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University Athletics Department would like to announce the cancellation of its home outdoor track and field meet on Thursday due to poor weather forecast.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:31:36 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU baseball and softball revise upcoming schedule</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/041811-revisions.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 18, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University Athletics Department would like to announce the revisions to the upcoming Trojan baseball and softball schedules in the next two weeks.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:22:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Softball suffers two losses to Beavers Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/041811-softballminotstaterecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 18, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SPEARFISH, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University softball team faced Minot State University in Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) action on Saturday. The Trojans and Beavers played at the Black Hills State Softball Complex. Minot State swept DSU 8-3 and 1-0.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:50:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Two DSU runners capture individual titles at Sioux City Relays Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/041811-tracksiouxcityrelaysrecap2.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 18, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams finished their second day of the Sioux City Relays on Saturday. Numerous NCAA and NAIA schools competed in the cold and windy conditions at the Olsen Stadium.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:58:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Minot State sweeps Trojans in DAC baseball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/041811-baseballminotstaterecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 18, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;RAPID CITY, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University baseball team traveled to the Post 22 Field last Saturday and Sunday to take on Minot State. The Beavers swept the Trojans by the scores of 6-1, 5-0, 10-1 and 12-2.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:18:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans complete first day of Sioux City Relays</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/041511-tracksiouxcitydayone.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 15, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams completed their first day on Friday in the Sioux City Relays two-day event. Numerous schools from NCAA and NAIA competed in the wet, windy and cold conditions at the Olsen Stadium.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:13:45 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Volleyball assists with Madison Elementary 'Homework Lab' program</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/041511-homeworklabvball.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 15, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University volleyball team assisted with Homework Lab program&amp;nbsp;at the Madison Elementary School for the second straight year.&amp;nbsp; They started volunteering at the Homework Lab last year.&amp;nbsp; Volunteering with Homework Lab is one of the activities the Trojan volleyball student-athletes do for the NAIA Champions of Character initiative program.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:18:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball plays Beavers in Rapid City, S.D. this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/041511-baseballminotstatepreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 15, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University baseball team continues their Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) action this weekend.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will head to Rapid City, S.D.&amp;nbsp; DSU plays Minot State in a four-game series at the Post 22 Field.&amp;nbsp; The doubleheader starts at 11 a.m. (MT) on Saturday and 9 a.m. (MT) on Sunday.&amp;nbsp; It was originally scheduled to play in Minot, N.D., but forced to relocate the&amp;nbsp;series due to wet playing field conditions and colder weather forecast.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:55:13 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans face Minot State in four-game softball series in western South Dakota</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/041511-softballminotstatepreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 15, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University softball team looks to snap their six-game losing streak as they hit the road this weekend.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans head to Spearfish, S.D. to face Minot State for a DAC four-game series.&amp;nbsp; The doubleheader starts at 1 p.m. (MT) on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The game times will be announced at a later time for Sunday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:29:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Softball relocates games to Spearfish this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/041511-softballrelocate.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 15, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University Athletics department would like to announce the location change for DSU's softball games this weekend.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will play in Spearfish, S.D. in a Dakota Athletic Conference's (DAC) four-game series with Minot State.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:25:59 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball heads to Rapid City on Saturday and Sunday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/041511-baseballrelocate.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 15, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University Athletics Department would like to announce the location change for Dakota State University's baseball games this weekend.&amp;nbsp; DSU will play in Rapid City, S.D. in a Dakota Athletic Conference's (DAC) four-game series with Minot State.&amp;nbsp; Game times will be announced at a later time.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:12:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Football prepares for spring game scrimmage Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/041411-springfootballgame.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 14, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University football team prepares for their annual spring game scrimmage with DSU alumni on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; Kick-off is slated to start at 3 p.m. at the Trojan Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:19:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Deuel's Swenson joins DSU women's basketball program</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/041411-swenson.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 14, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University women's basketball head coach Joe Reints is excited to announce the signing of Jayda Swenson to join the Trojan women's basketball program in 2011-12.&amp;nbsp; She will graduate from Deuel High School this May.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:51:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Softball's home doubleheader vs. Mount Marty Thursday - CANCELED</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/041411-softballcanceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 14, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - With the major spring storm approaching the Midwest region Thursday, the Dakota State University softball's scheduled home doubleheader with Mount Marty has been canceled.&amp;nbsp; There will be no make-up date.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:02:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU student-athletes assist with Health Extravaganza activities</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/041311-healthce.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 13, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Several Dakota State University volleyball, women's basketball, men's basketball, cross country and track student-athletes went to Colman-Egan school on Wednesday afternoon in Colman, S.D.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State continued their growth in the NAIA's Champions of Character initiative program as they assisted in health extravaganza activities.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:52:45 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans compete in Sioux City Relays this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/041311-tracksiouxcityrelays.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 13, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University track and field teams will compete in the annual Sioux City Relays this weekend at Olsen Stadium in Sioux City, Iowa.&amp;nbsp; The 2011 two-day event gets underway on Friday, April 15 at noon with the women's hammer throw.&amp;nbsp; Running events get underway with the women's and men's 10,000-meter runs at 3:30 p.m.&amp;nbsp; Events get underway on Saturday at 8 a.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:23:36 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Coyotes shut down Trojans in non-conference softball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/041211-softballusdrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Aprirl 12, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;VERMILLION, S.D. &amp;ndash; On a beautiful day, the Dakota State University softball team faced University of South Dakota in a non-conference&amp;nbsp;twinbill at the Nygaard Field on Tuesday.&amp;nbsp; The Coyotes snapped their six-game losing streak by shutting down the Trojans by the scores of 13-0 and 9-0.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:15:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Defense is solid for Trojan women's volleyball vs. DSU Alumni</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/041211-volleyballalumnirecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 12, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Trojan women's volleyball began putting a cap on their spring volleyball court work by playing the Dakota State Unviersity's Alumni on Saturday, April 9 here at the DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:57:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Softball visits University of South Dakota on Tuesday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/041111-softballusdpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 11, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University softball team steps out of the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) play as they travel to Vermillion, S.D. on Tuesday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans visit the University of South Dakota in a non-conference doubleheader at Nygaard Field.&amp;nbsp; The first game is slated to start at 4 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:44:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Stevenson earns DAC Softball player-of-the-week honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/041111-stevenson.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 11, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) has selected DSU's junior Amanda Stevenson as its softball player-of-the-week, announced on Monday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:52:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Softball loses two games to Comets</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/041011-softballmayvillestaterecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 10, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University softball team concluded their six-game home stand on Sunday at the Thue Softball Complex. The Trojans were swept by Mayville State by identical scores of 15-4 in Dakota Athletic Conference doubleheader action.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:31:44 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU splits with Mayville State, records first DAC baseball conference win</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/041011-baseballmayvillestaterecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 10, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; At the windy Flynn Field on Sunday, the Dakota State University baseball team concluded their six-game home stand against Mayville State. The Comets shut down the Trojans in the first game 6-0. Dakota State recorded their first conference win of the season in the second game and defeated Mayville State 7-5.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2011 19:05:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State competes in Red Raider Track &amp; Field Open Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/040911-tracknwiaopenrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 9, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;ORANGE CITY, Iowa - The Dakota State University outdoor track and field team competed in the Red Raider Open, hosted by Northwestern (Iowa) at the Korver Field on Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2011 23:08:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU drops pair of games with Mayville State in DAC softball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/040911-softballmayvillestaterecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 9, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University softball team continued their six-game home stand on Saturday. The Trojans hosted Mayville State in a Dakota Athletic Conference at the Thue Softball Field. The Comets rallied in the first game with two-run in the seventh inning to defeat the Trojans 8-7. Dakota State suffered the second game loss to the Comets 9-3.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2011 22:24:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Comets sweep Trojan Baseball at Flynn Field</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/040911-baseballmayvillestaterecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 9, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University baseball team returned back to Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) action&amp;nbsp;Saturday. The Trojans played their first DAC home games versus Mayville State at the Flynn Field in cool, cloudy conditions. Mayville State scored in each inning in the first game to defeat the Trojans 16-5 in five innings. The Trojans fell short 7-6 in 10 innings in the nightcap.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2011 20:00:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Anderson to enter South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/040811-anderson.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 8, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State alum will be entering in the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; Cliff Anderson is preparing for his entry in the induction ceremony in Sioux Falls, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:28:50 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans host Mayville State in DAC four-game home series this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/040711-baseballmayvillestatepreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 8, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University baseball team continues their six-game home stand this weekend. The Trojans will play their first Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) four-game home series on Saturday and Sunday. Dakota State hosts Mayville State with a doubleheader starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday at the Flynn Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:17:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU softball welcomes Mayville State in four-game series at Thue</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/040711-softballmayvillestatepreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 7, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University softball team will host Mayville State in a four-game series this weekend at the Thue Softball Complex.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans and Comets square off in a doubleheader starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:20:43 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Conner signs letter-of-intent to play DSU Football</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/040711-conner.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 7, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University head coach Josh Anderson is proud to announce the signing of Zack Conner to join the Trojan Football program this fall.&amp;nbsp; He will play as a tight end for the Trojans.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:43:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Game time changed in DSU baseball &amp; softball DAC home opener Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/040711-gametimechange.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 7, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University Athletics would like to announce the game time change for Trojan baseball and softball Dakota Athletic Conference home opener on Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:37:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Local standout Cassutt joins DSU cross country and track</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/040711-cassutt.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 7, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University head cross country head coach Mike Nekuda is pleased to announce the local standout Jacob Cassutt to join the Trojan cross country and track teams next season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:14:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU prepares for Red Raider Open Track and Field Meet Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/040711-tracknwiapreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 7, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University outdoor track and field team prepares for their second meet of the season on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will travel to the Korver Field in Orange City, Iowa to compete in the Red Raider Open, hosted by Northwestern (Iowa).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:38:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Alumni Volleyball set to play on Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/040711-alumnivolleyball.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 7, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University volleyball team will be hosting an alumni volleyball scrimmage on Saturday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; A group of DSU volleyball alumni will be playing against the current Trojan volleyball team at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; First serve is expected to start at approximately 1 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:41:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU splits with Briar Cliff in Trojan Baseball's home opener</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/040611-baseballbriarcliffrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 6, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; After playing 20 straight games on the road/neutral sites, the Dakota State University baseball team played their first home games on Wednesday. The Trojans hosted Briar Cliff in a non-conference doubleheader at the Flynn Field. DSU came from behind and won&amp;nbsp;in the first game 6-4. The Chargers scored four runs in the first three innings of the second game and held on to defeat the Trojans 4-1.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:02:22 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans snap six-game losing streak, pound Saints in softball home opener</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/040611-softballpresentationrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 6, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University fast-pitch softball team returned home for the first time on Wednesday. The Trojans were on the road and neutral sites for 17 straight games prior to their first home game. DSU hosted Presentation (S.D.) in a non-conference doubleheader. The Trojans swept the Saints 16-2 in five innings and 6-1 to snap their six-game losing streak.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:50:47 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Softball returns home Wednesday versus Presentation (S.D.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/040611-softballpcpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 6, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University softball team returns home Wednesday after playing 17 straight games on the road/neutral sites in a span of one month.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans look to bounce back in the winning column as they host Presentation (S.D.) College in a non-conference doubleheader at the Thue Softball Complex.&amp;nbsp; First game is slated to start at 3 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:06:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU drops pair of softball games to in-state rival USF Tuesday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/040511-softballusfrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 5, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University softball team continued their action on the road Tuesday as they traveled to the Sherman Park. The Trojans faced their in-state rival University of Sioux Falls in a non-conference doubleheader. The Cougars swept DSU 9-4 and 9-7.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 22:31:48 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball returns home for first time Wednesday, hosts Briar Cliff</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/040511-baseballbcpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 5, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University baseball team returns home for the first time this season on Wednesday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans host Briar Cliff in a non-conference doubleheader at the Flynn Field.&amp;nbsp; First game is set to start at 3 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans visit in-state rival USF in non-conference softball action Tuesday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/040411-softballusfpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 4, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University softball team continues their action on the road on Tuesday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans look to snap their four-game losing streak as they face their in-state rival University of Sioux Falls Cougars.&amp;nbsp; The non-conference doubleheader will start at 4 p.m. at the Sherman Park in Sioux Falls, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:35:57 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU track &amp; field excels at Vance Butler Invitational</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/040411-trackvancebutlerrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 4, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University track and field team competed in their first outdoor track and field meet Saturday. The Trojans participated in the windy Vance Butler Invitational that featured numerous NCAA and NAIA schools at the Howard Wood Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:42:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Softball drops DAC four-game series with VCSU at Husky Dome</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/040311-softballvcsurecap.aspx</link>
<description>April 3, 2011
&lt;p&gt;ST. CLOUD, Minn. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University softball team returned back to action late Friday and Saturday nights. The Trojans opened their Dakota Athletic Conference schedule against Valley City State. Due to wet field playing conditions, the four-game series were relocated to the Husky Dome on the campus of St. Cloud State University. VCSU took four-game series sweep over Dakota State (12-0, 10-3, 5-1 and 10-2).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:24:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Vikings sweep Trojans in DAC's baseball four-game series opener</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/040311-baseballvcsurecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 3, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;BELLEVUE, Neb. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University baseball team opened their Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) schedule against Valley City State Friday and Saturday at the Westside Park. The series were originally scheduled to play in Valley City, N.D., but forced to relocate due to snow-covered and wet field conditions in North Dakota. The Vikings swept the Trojans (13-3, 22-5, 6-5 and 8-5).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:59:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan baseball opens DAC conference schedule with Vikings Friday &amp; Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/033011-baseballvcsupreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 30, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University baseball team faces Valley City State in both teams' Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) season opener this weekend.&amp;nbsp; Due to snow-covered and wet field conditions in Valley City, N.D., the four-game series were forced to move to Bellevue, Neb. on Friday and Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:51:44 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU softball opens DAC conference play Friday &amp; Saturday vs. VCSU</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/033011-softballvcsupreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 30, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University softball team returns back to action this weekend versus Valley City State in both teams' Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) season opener.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans and Vikings will play a four-game series at the Husky Dome in St. Cloud, Minn.&amp;nbsp; The series were originally set to play in Valley City, N.D., but the snow covered and wet field conditions forced to move the series to the campus of St. Cloud State University.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:42:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Athletics shuffle baseball &amp; softball DAC opening weekend schedules</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/033011-dacchanges.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 30, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - With snow covered and wet field conditions in Valley City, N.D., the Dakota State University baseball and softball teams scrambled to get their Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) opening weekend relocated and rescheduled.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:26:19 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans open outdoor track and field season in Sioux Falls Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/0333011-trackaugiepreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 30, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University men's and women's outdoor track and field teams open their 2011 season on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will compete in the sixth annual Vance Butler Invitational, hosted by Augustana College.&amp;nbsp; The meet will be held at the Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:32:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans' throwing trio had shining track season in 1983</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/032911-83throwers.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 29, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;What a spring it was for a trio of Dakota State College throwers in 1983 in track and field shot-putting competition.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:12:43 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Lindblad signs letter-of-intent to join DSU women's basketball program</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/032911-lindblad.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 29, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;DAWSON, Minn. - In her final season at Dawson-Boyd, senior guard Kendra Lindblad averaged 16.7 points per game, and led the Marshall area with 112 assists, helping the Blackjacks through a 12-11 record.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:43:09 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Doxey named DAC Baseball Pitcher of the Week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/032811-doxey.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 28, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) baseball has selected Dakota State's sophomore Seth Doxey as its pitcher of the week honor (for the week of March 28-April 3).&amp;nbsp; He helped the Trojans record their first win of the season at Mount Marty on March 24.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:53:52 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU announces Class of 2011 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/032811-hofannounced.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 28, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The 2011 Dakota State University Athletic Hall of Fame inductees have been announced.&amp;nbsp; They will be formally recognized at a banquet on June 4 in Madison.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:18:02 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Namken joins DSU Trojan Football team</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/032511-namken.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 25, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University head football coach Josh Anderson is excited to announce the signing of Dominik Namken to join the Trojan Football team this fall.&amp;nbsp; He will play as a defensive back for the Trojans.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:14:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DAC Softball opening weekend at Black Hills State canceled</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/032511-softballcanceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 25, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University softball team was originally scheduled to open their Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) season on Sunday and Monday at Black Hills State.&amp;nbsp; Due to cold temperatures and snow in the forecast, they have been forced to cancel the four-game series.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:01:45 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball splits with Mount Marty, records first win of the season</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/032411-baseballmountmartyrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 24, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;YANKTON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University traveled to Riverside Field to visit Mount Marty in a non-conference doubleheader Thursday. The Lancers defeated the Trojans 3-0 in the first game. Dakota State recorded their first win of the season by defeating Mount Marty 6-1 in the second game of the doubleheader.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:25:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball home opener postponed</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/032311-baseballpostponed.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 23, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University baseball team was scheduled to play their first home games this weekend, but have been forced to move their home opener due to cold temperatures and wet field conditions.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:19:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans @ Dakota Wesleyan softball doubleheader postponed to April 26</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/032311-softballpostponed.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 23, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University softball team was scheduled to play a doubleheader with Dakota Wesleyan on March 22, but it has been postponed due to cold weather and wet playing field conditions.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:22:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Softball announces schedule changes this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/032211-softballchanges.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 22, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - Due to cold temperatures and chance of snow showers later in the week, the Dakota State University softball team have altered their schedule for this week.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:48:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Outdoor Track and Field season home opener on Friday canceled</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/032211-trackcanceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 22, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - Colder weather forecast later this week has forced Dakota State University's outdoor track and field to cancel their season home opener on Friday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:57:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Hastings sweeps Trojans in baseball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/032111-baseballhastingsrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 21, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;HASTINGS, Neb. - The Dakota State University baseball team traveled to the Duncan Field for a four-game series with Hastings College on Saturday and Sunday.&amp;nbsp; The Broncos swept the Trojans by the scores of 4-3, 3-1, 9-1 and 3-0.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:41:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU's Huntimer to play in national basketball tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/031711-huntimer.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 17, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State's Nick Huntimer and his CSD Arctic Warriors basketball team have earned&amp;nbsp;a shot at national honors in the USA Deaf Basketball National Tournament on March 31-April 2 in Bloomington, Minn.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:51:44 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football adds two recruits</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/031711-fbrecruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 17, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University head football coach Josh Anderson is excited to announce two additional recruits to join the Trojan Football team this fall.&amp;nbsp; They are Trevor Ostenson and Matt Osbon.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:20:48 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU visits Hastings in a four-game baseball series in Nebraska</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/031611-baseballhastingspreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 16, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University Trojan baseball team continues their action on the road this weekend.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will face Hastings College of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) in a four-game series in Hastings, Neb.&amp;nbsp; The doubleheader starts at 3 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. on Sunday at the Duncan Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:28:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball postpones home opener</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/031611-baseballpostponed.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 16, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;After a week-long trip to three different states last week, the Dakota State University baseball returned home to find its home field (Flynn Field) is still under snow, and even warmer temperatures won't have the field ready in time for Trojans' scheduled home opener on Thursday with in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:08:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Softball completes 9-2 record at Snowbird Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/031511-softballsnowbirdrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 15, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University softball team completed their competition in the Snowbird Tournament during their spring training trip last week. The tournament was held in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The Trojans competed against schools from the NCAA and came out back to South Dakota with an overall record of 9-2. DSU shattered individuals and team records during the tournament, including most home runs, doubles, RBIs, walks and runs in a game.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:47:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Bourk earns Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athlete honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/031411-bourk.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 14, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced that 219 Division II women's basketball players have been named 2011 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes.&amp;nbsp; Katie Bourk of Dakota State had received this prestigious honor for her third straight year.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:54:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball falls short to Graceland and Mount Mercy</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/031211-baseballiowarecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 12, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;LAMONI, Iowa -&amp;nbsp;The Dakota State University Trojan baseball team played their final two games in their week-long trip on Saturday. The Trojans faced Graceland (Iowa) and Mount Mercy (Iowa) at the Chase Stadium. DSU fell short to the Yellow Jackets 9-5 and 3-2 to the Mustangs.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2011 22:12:47 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball struggles in doubleheader loss to William Jewell</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/031111-baseballwilliamjewellrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 11, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;LIBERTY, Mo. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University baseball team returned back to action on Friday afternoon.  The Trojans visited William Jewell (Mo.) in a non-conference doubleheader at Polly Grant Field.  The Cardinals swept DSU 11-1 in five innings and 18-1.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:06:58 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Harrisburg's Tuenge signs letter-of-intent to join Trojan Volleyball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/031011-tuenge.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 10, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University head volleyball coach Amy Veenhof is proud to announce the signing of Brianna Tuenge as the newest member of the 2011 DSU volleyball team.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:43:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Softball versus SUNYIT and Eastern rained out Thursday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/031011-sbrainedout.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 10, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University softball team was scheduled to play SUNYIT and Eastern (PA) in the Snowbird Tournament Thursday at Myrtle Beach, S.C.&amp;nbsp; The games were rained out.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:35:54 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball with Missouri Valley and Central Methodist canceled</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/031011-baseballcanceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 10, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Trojan Baseball scheduled game with Missouri Valley and Central Methodist (Mo.) on Thursday had been canceled due to wet field conditions.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:35:50 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball revises schedule</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/030811-baseballrevised.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 8, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Due to wet weather in the Midwest region, the Dakota State University baseball has announced its schedule changes during their current 11-game stretch on the road.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:03:12 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Pirates sweep Trojans in baseball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/030711-baseballparkrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 7, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;PARKSVILLE, Mo. - The Dakota State University baseball team continued their 11-game stretch in one-week on Monday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans visited Park (Mo.) in a doubleheader at the Comfort Field.&amp;nbsp; The doubleheader was originally scheduled for Tuesday and was pushed back due to a potential inclement weather.&amp;nbsp; The Pirates defeated the Trojans 6-1 and 15-1.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:12:16 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball suffers opening season losses to Doane</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/030711-baseballdoanerecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 7, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;EMPORIA, Kan. - The Dakota State University baseball team opened their first four games with Doane College on Saturday and Sunday.&amp;nbsp; The four-game series were originally scheduled to play in Crete, Neb., but was moved to Glennen Field at Emporia State University.&amp;nbsp; The field was consisted of all turf.&amp;nbsp; The Tigers swept the Trojans in four games.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:37:14 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Coy and Rowe earn NAIA Indoor Track and Field All-American honors</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/030711-naiatrackrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 7, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;GENEVA, Ohio - Three Dakota State University student-athletes competed in the final two day of the three-day NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships meet.&amp;nbsp; The event was held at the GaREAT Sports Complex.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:01:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Softball games rained out on day one in South Carolina</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/030711-softballdayone.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 7, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - The opening of the 2011 season for the Trojan softball program was delayed&amp;nbsp;Sunday as the result of a 'called game', due to rain after the completion&amp;nbsp;of the first inning. The Trojans who were in the midst of a doubleheader against King's College (Penn.)&amp;nbsp;where just ready to take the field to begin the second inning.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 10:37:41 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Berkness competes in first day of NAIA Indoor Track and Field Nationals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/030411-naiatrnationals-berkness.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 4, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;GENEVA, Ohio - Devon Berkness of Dakota State competed in the first day of the NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championship meet at the GaREAT Sports Complex.&amp;nbsp; He competed in the men's 5000-meter run.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:13:48 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans at Doane baseball four-game series moved to Emporia, Kan.</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/030311-baseballchanges.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 3, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University baseball team will face Doane College this weekend.&amp;nbsp; The four-game series were originally scheduled to play in Crete, Neb., but moved to Emporia, Kan.&amp;nbsp; They will be playing at the Emporia State Univesrity baseball field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:47:14 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Softball team opens 2011 schedule in South Carolina</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/030211-softballpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 2, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With the start of the season quickly approaching, the Dakota State softball team is anxiously awaiting the opening of the 2011 season which includes a nine-day, 12-game trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C. The Trojans competes in the Snowbird Tournament. DSU enter the season with seven returnees and ten newcomers to the program.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:45:09 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball team opens 2011 season this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/030211-baseball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 2, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University Trojan baseball team will open their 2011 campaign with 11 games on the road in three different states in one week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans are scheduled to play in Nebraska on Saturday and Sunday.&amp;nbsp; On March 6 to March 10, DSU plays teams from Missouri.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State concludes their road trip on March 12 with two games in Lamoni, Iowa.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:34:52 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Larsen named DAC Men's Basketball All-Conference Third Team</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/030211-larsen.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 2, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;DICKINSON, N.D. - After the completion of the final Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) Men's Basketball Post-season Tournament on Tuesday night, the DAC announced its All-Conference and post-season awards.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State's senior Mike Larsen was chosen as All-Conference Third Team guard.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:38:15 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Twigg and Wiles sign letters-of-intent to join Trojan Football</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/030111-fbrecruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 1, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University head coach Josh Anderson is excited to announce two signings to join DSU Trojan Football team this fall. They are Tanner Twigg and Matt Wiles.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:46:35 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Four DSU athletes prepare for NAIA Indoor Track and Field Nationals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/022811-indoortrnationalspreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 28, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The 46th Annual Men's and 31st Annual Women's National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Indoor Track and Field National Championships will take place from March 3-5 in Geneva, Ohio.&amp;nbsp; The event will take place at the GaREAT (Geneva Area Recreational, Educational and Athletic Trust) Sports Complex.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:02:56 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Undefeated '77 Trojans had right combinations on field</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/022411-77footballteam.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 24, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&quot;This team has achieved something that's never been done in the history of school.&amp;nbsp; I believe it's a result of a group of young men dedicating themselves to hard work, sacrifice and dedication.&quot;&amp;nbsp; Then head coach Gary Buer said this of his 1977 football Trojans who achieved a perfect 10-0 season, including an SDIC title, in the 1977-78 Trojan, Dakota State's annual.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:21:23 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Softball announces schedule at Myrtle Beach, S.C.</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/022411-sbspringbreakschedule.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 24, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University softball program released the schedule for their upcoming 'spring training' trip set for the week of March 6th-12th.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will open their 2011 season in Myrtle Beach, S.C.&amp;nbsp; DSU will play a total of 12 games on the trip that includes two nationally-ranked NCAA opponents.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:41:21 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Hot-shooting Jimmies end DSU men's basketball season in DAC quarterfinals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/022311-mbbjcrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 23, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D. &amp;ndash; Sixth-seeded Dakota State men's basketball team traveled to the Civic Center to face third-seeded Jamestown in the quarterfinals of the DAC Post-Season Tournament on Wednesday night.  The Jimmies shot 56.5 percent overall from the field to defeat the Trojans 86-62.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:12:18 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's basketball team suffers tough loss to Yellow Jackets</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/022311-wbbbhsurecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 23, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SPEARFISH, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University women's basketball team began their final Dakota Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Post-Season Tournament on Wednesday night.  The eighth-seeded Trojans faced the DAC's top seed Black Hills State in the quarterfinals action at the Donald E. Young Gymnasium.  The Yellow Jackets survived a scare from Dakota State, 71-62.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:31:13 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Six Trojans named DAC Indoor Track and Field All-Conference</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/022311-dacindoortrallconf.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 23, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Six Dakota State University indoor track and field athletes had been named to Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) All-Conference.&amp;nbsp; To earn DAC All-Conference, an athlete needs to be placed in the top three individual events at the conference meet.&amp;nbsp; The winning relay team also earns DAC All-Conference honor.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:01:52 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Trojan Football team adds seven recruits</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/022211-fbrecruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 22, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University head football coach Josh Anderson is proud to announce seven additional signings to join the Trojan Football team.&amp;nbsp; They are Tanner Husman (fullback/linebacker), Jadon Evans (defensive back), Zach Bingham (linebacker), Kellen Broadnax (offensive lineman), Seth Christensen (offensive lineman), Matt Wright (defensive lineman) and Brandon Rasmussen (linebacker).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:51:30 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans travel to Jamestown in DAC Men's Basketball Quarterfinals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/022211-mbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 22, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State Trojan men's basketball team faces Jamestown in the quarterfinal action of the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) Post-Season Tournament on Wednesday.&amp;nbsp; The game will be held at the Civic Center in Jamestown, N.D.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 7:30 p.m. or 25 minutes after the completion of Dickinson State-Jamestown women's basketball game.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:56:45 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's basketball team faces No. 9 BHSU in DAC Quarterfinals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/022211-wbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 22, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University women's basketball team heads to western South Dakota to begin their final Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) Post-Season Tournament.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will face the DAC's top-seed Black Hills State in the quarterfinals.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 6:30 p.m. (CT)/5:30 p.m. (MT).&amp;nbsp; The quarterfinal game will be held at the Donald E. Young Gymnasium.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:16:57 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Pairings set for Dakota Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Post-Season</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/022011-mbbdacpairings.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 20, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Black Hills State will be the top seed when the 2011 Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) Men's Basketball Post-Season Tournament begins on Wednesday, Feb. 23.&amp;nbsp; The Yellow Jackets won the DAC's regular season title outright with a 12-2 record.&amp;nbsp; The winner of the post-season tournament will earn an automatic berth to the NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament in Point Lookout, Mo. on March 9-15.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 20 Feb 2011 13:19:44 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DAC Women's Basketball Post-Season Tournament pairings announced</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/022011-wbbdacpairings.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 20. 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Black Hills State will be the No. 1 seed when the 2011 Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) Women's Post-Season Basketball Championships begins on Wednesday, Feb. 23.&amp;nbsp; The Yellow Jackets won the outright DAC regular season title with an 11-3 record.&amp;nbsp; The winner of the DAC Post-Season Tournament will earn an automatic bid to the NAIA Division II Women's Basketball National Tournament in Sioux City, Iowa on March 9-15.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 20 Feb 2011 13:03:57 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's fourth, men's fifth in final DAC Indoor Track Championships</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/021911-dacindoorrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 19, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SPEARFISH, S.D. - The Dakota State University women's and men's indoor track and field competed in the final Dakota Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojan women's finished in a tie for fourth place, while the men's placed fifth.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:02:23 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball falls short to Jimmies in DAC finale</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/021911-mbbjcrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 19, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University men's basketball team played their final ever Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) on Saturday night against Jamestown.  The Trojans built a 16-point lead in the second-half before the Jimmies mounted a furious rally to defeat DSU in the DAC finale 75-73.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Feb 2011 21:47:43 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's basketball drops DAC finale to Jamestown</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/021911-wbbjcrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 19, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State  University women's basketball played their final game of their Dakota Athletic  Conference regular season on Saturday. The Trojans hosted Jamestown College at  the DSU Fieldhouse on Saturday afternoon.  The Jimmies defeated DSU  74-60.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Feb 2011 21:37:58 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's fourth, women's sixth in first day of DAC Indoor Track meet</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/021811-dacindoorrecapday1.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 18, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SPEARFISH, S.D. - The Dakota State University women's and men's indoor track and field teams began their final&amp;nbsp;competition of the Dakota Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships Friday.&amp;nbsp; The two-day event was held at the Donald E. Young Gymnasium, hosted by Black Hills State University.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 23:01:53 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball secures first winning season since 1993</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/021811-mbbvcsurecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 18, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University men's basketball team  hosted Valley City State in a Dakota Athletic Conference game at the DSU  Fieldhouse Friday night.  The Trojans built a comfortable lead at  halftime and survived the Vikings' late rally to secure their first winning  season since 1993, 62-52.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 22:00:27 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>No. 24 VCSU pounds on boards, defeat Trojan women's basketball 76-67</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/021811-wbbvcsurecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 18, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University women's basketball returned home to conclude their final two Dakota Athletic Conference regular season games.  The Trojans hosted Valley City State in a 'Think Pink' event at the DSU Fieldhouse on Friday night.  VCSU out-rebounded the Trojans 54-32 and defeated the Trojans 76-67.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:12:14 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dr. Robert 'Bob' Oas to receive Terry Ryan Distinguished Service Award</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/021611-oas.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 16, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He was never a coach at Dakota State during his 25-year educational career.&amp;nbsp; Dr. Robert 'Bob' Oas, however, was just as involved in Dakota State athletics as any coach here.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:37:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football announces season-ending awards</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/021611-footballteamawards.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 16, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University football team held their season-ending awards banquet on Friday, Jan. 28 at the Dakota Prairie Playhouse.&amp;nbsp; &quot;Each player got a chance to vote for one player per award and they did a great job of recognizing talented individuals who made a big difference for the team,&quot; stated head football coach Josh Anderson.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:12:32 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans prepare for final DAC Indoor Track &amp; Field Championship Meet</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/021611-dactrpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 16, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University women's and men's indoor track and field teams are preparing for their final Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) Indoor Track and Field Championship meet this weekend.&amp;nbsp; The two-day event will be held at the Donald E. Young Gymnasium on the campus of Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:33:54 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball team looks to finish regular season on a high note</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/021511-mbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 15, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University Trojan men's basketball team finish their regular season at home this weekend at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will host Valley City State on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. (sponsored by DriverWebsites.com).&amp;nbsp; DSU welcomes Jamestown in Trojans' final Dakota Athletic Conference game on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 6 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:01:51 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's basketball concludes regular season at home</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/021511-wbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 15, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University women's basketball team concludes their regular season this weekend at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will play their final Dakota Athletic Conference games.&amp;nbsp; On Friday night (sponsored by DriverWebsites.com), DSU hosts Valley City State at 5:30 p.m.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans welcome Jamestown on Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:46:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Athletics prepare for a busy weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/021511-events.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 15, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University Athletics department is preparing for a busy weekend on Feb. 18 and 19.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:21:06 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Twenty-three DSU student-athletes named to DAC scholar-athletes</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/021411-dacscholarathletes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 14, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) has announced its scholar-athletes.&amp;nbsp; To qualify for DAC scholar-athlete, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher for the semester.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:25:13 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Coy selected as DAC Men's Indoor Track Athlete of the Week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/021411-coy.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 14, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) has selected Dakota State's Andy Coy for men's indoor track athlete of the week for the week of Feb. 14-20.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:32:28 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan indoor track &amp; field competes in final regular season meet</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/021211-dordtrrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 12, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SIOUX CENTER, Iowa &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University women's and men's indoor track and field teams competed in their final regular season meet on Saturday.  The Trojans participated in the Dordt Invitational held at the Recreation Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 Feb 2011 23:11:41 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball could not stop Hardrockers' winning streak</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/021211-mbbsdminesrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 12, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Dakota State University men's basketball team played their last Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) regular season road game on Saturday night.  The Trojans faced South Dakota School of Mines at the King Center.  DSU could not stop the Hardrockers' winning streak as the Trojans suffered an 81-65 defeat.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 Feb 2011 21:32:18 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Hardrockers defeat Trojans in women's basketball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/021211-wbbsdminesrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 12, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;RAPID CITY, S.D. - In the final Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) regular season road game, the Dakota State University women's basketball faced SD Mines at the King Center on Saturday.  The Trojans struggled from the field and lost to the Hardrockers 78-58.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 Feb 2011 20:17:53 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Yellow Jackets snap DSU's five-game winning streak in men's basketball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/021111-mbbbhsurecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 11, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SPEARFISH, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University men's basketball team faced a nationally-ranked team for the seventh time this season.  The Trojans faced the DAC's leader Black Hills State at the Donald E. Young Gymnasium.  DSU opened the game with a fast start, but the Yellow Jackets used a strong surge down the stretch to defeat the Trojans 78-64.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:12:25 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's hoopsters fall to No. 9 BHSU</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/021111-wbbbhsurecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 11, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SPEARFISH, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University women's basketball team began their final Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) road trip on Friday night.  The Trojans visited nationally-ranked Black Hills State at the Donald E. Young Gymnasium.  The Yellow Jackets never trailed in the game as BHSU defeated DSU 88-58.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:05:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State indoor track &amp; field set for final regular season meet</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/020911-trackpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 9, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University women's and men's indoor track and field teams prepare for their final regular season meet on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will participate in the Dordt Invitational at the Recreation Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:57:57 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball faces DAC's top two teams this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/020811-mbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 8, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University Trojan men's basketball team will hit the road this weekend for one final DAC regular season road trip.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will face the DAC's top two teams.&amp;nbsp; On Friday night, DSU plays No. 7 Black Hills State at 8:30 p.m. (CT)/7:30 p.m. (MT).&amp;nbsp; The game will be held at the Donald E. Young Gymnasium in Spearfish, S.D.&amp;nbsp; On Saturday night, the Trojans will visit SD Mines at the King Center.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m. (CT)/6 p.m. (MT) in Rapid City, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:23:54 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's basketball takes final DAC road trip this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/020811-wbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 8, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University women's basketball team takes their final Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) regular season road trip this weekend.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans face nationally-ranked Black Hills State on Friday night.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. (CT)/5:30 p.m. (MT) at the Donald E. Young Gymnasium in Spearfish, S.D.&amp;nbsp; On Saturday night, DSU will take on SD Mines in Rapid City, S.D.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 5 p.m. (CT)/4 p.m. (MT) at the King Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:03:17 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Five Trojans had stellar performances in Husker Invitational</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/020711-tracknebraskarecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 7, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;LINCOLN, Neb. - Five  student-athletes from Dakota State University indoor track and field team  excelled in the 36th annual Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational on Saturday at the  Devaney Center Indoor Track.  The meet featured numerous athletes from NCAA  Division I schools.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:29:24 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's hoopsters defeat Minot State for fifth straight win</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/020511-mbbminotstaterecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 5, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University men's basketball team  hosted Minot State in their last Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) meeting  Saturday night at the DSU Fieldhouse.  The Trojans outscored the  Beavers 33-16 in the final 20 minutes for a 65-50 victory.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 Feb 2011 20:29:13 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's basketball snaps six-game losing streak with 'W' over Beavers</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/020511-wbbminotstaterecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 5, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University women's basketball team played their last Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) meeting with Minot State on Saturday afternoon at the DSU Fieldhouse.  The Trojans raced to a 12-point lead and held on to defeat the Beavers 72-67.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 Feb 2011 18:17:39 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball wins fourth straight game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/020411-mbbdickinsonstrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 4, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University men's basketball team returned home on Friday night.  The Trojans welcomed Dickinson State in a Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) game at the DSU Fieldhouse.  The Trojans won their fourth straight game and defeated the Blue Hawks 68-49.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:45:45 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's fall in closing seconds to Dickinson State</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/020411-wbbdickinsonstrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 4, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University women's basketball team continued their Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) action on Friday night.  The Trojans hosted Dickinson State at the DSU Fieldhouse.  The Trojans staged a second-half rally, but fell short to the Blue Hawks 58-54.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:44:05 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans to take five athletes to Husker Invitational this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/020311-trackpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 3, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University indoor track and field will be sending five student-athletes to the Husker Invitational this weekend, hosted by NCAA Division I University of Nebraska.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:31:41 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Football announces 32 recruits on National Signing Day</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/020211-fbrecruitssignings.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 2, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University coach Josh Anderson announced the signing of 32 student-athletes for 2011 season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:54:24 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball looks to extend winning streak Friday &amp; Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/013111-mbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 31, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University men's basketball team returns home this weekend for a couple of Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) games.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will attempt to extend their winning streak at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; DSU hosts Dickinson State on Friday night (7:30 p.m.) and Minot State on Saturday night (6 p.m.).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:04:12 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota St. women's hoopsters return home this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/013111-wbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 31, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University women's basketball team returns home this weekend for a pair of Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) games.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans host Dickinson State on Friday night at 5:30 p.m.&amp;nbsp; On Saturday afternoon, DSU will welcome Minot State for a 4 p.m. game.&amp;nbsp; All games will be at the DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:14:12 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans compete in Buena Vista Indoor Track &amp; Field Open</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/012911-track-buenavistarecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 29, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;STORM  LAKE, Iowa &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University women's and men's indoor track and  field teams competed at the Buena Vista Open on Saturday.  The meet  was held at the Lamberti Recreation Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:39:07 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's hoopsters extend winning streak with win over Lancers</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/012911-mbbmtmartyrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 29, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;YANKTON, S.D. &amp;ndash; In the final non-conference game of the season, the Dakota State University men's basketball team faced Mount Marty College of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) on Saturday night.  The Trojans defeated the Lancers 69-59 to surpass last year's total wins at the Cimpl Arena.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2011 21:57:07 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU loses to Eagles in women's basketball action Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/012911-wbbaibcrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 29, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;DES MOINES, Iowa - The Dakota State University women's basketball team played their last non-conference regular season game on Saturday afternoon.  The Trojans faced AIB College of Business Eagles in both teams' first ever meeting at the AIB Activities Center.  The Eagles made 20-of-28 free-throws in the second-half to defeat DSU 66-61.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2011 21:22:21 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Olsen joins DSU Trojan Football team</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/012711-olsen.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 27, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University Trojan Football head coach Josh Anderson is excited to announce the signing of Jeb Olsen who will join his program in the fall.&amp;nbsp; Olsen will be a running back for the Trojans.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:50:16 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU indoor track and field competes at Buena Vista Open Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/012711-trackbv-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 27, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University women's and men's indoor track and field teams return back to action on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will compete in the Buena Vista Open at the Lamberti Recreation Center in Storm Lake, Iowa.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:33:25 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball completes season sweep with Comets</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/012611-mbbmayvillerecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 26, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University men's basketball team  continued their Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) action on Wednesday  night.  The Trojans hosted their DAC's traveling partner Mayville  State at the DSU Fieldhouse.  DSU built an 18-point lead in the  second-half and held on with the late Comets' rally to complete a season sweep,  73-64.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 22:11:31 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's hoopsters struggle in home loss to Mayville State</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/012611-wbbmayvillerecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 26, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University women's basketball  started their second-half of the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) schedule  Wednesday night.  The Trojans hosted their DAC's traveling partner  Mayville State at the DSU Fieldhouse.  The Trojans struggled from  the field as they lost to Mayville State 80-75.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:53:14 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball returns home Wed., heads on road Sat.</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/012411-mbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 24, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State Trojan men's basketball team returns home on Wednesday night to begin their second-half of the DAC conference's schedule.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will host their DAC's traveling partner, Mayville State.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 7:30 p.m. or 25 minutes after the completion of the women's game at the DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:22:41 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's basketball begins DAC's 2nd half on Wednesday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/012411-wbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 24, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University women's basketball team starts their second-half of the DAC's conference schedule on Wednesday night.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will try to snap their three-game losing streak as they host their DAC's traveling partner, Mayville State.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 5:30 p.m. at the DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:17:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan indoor track &amp; field have strong performances in two meets</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/012311-trackrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 23, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University women's and men's indoor track and field teams competed in two meets last weekend. Three DSU athletes had produced national automatic qualifying marks.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2011 23:15:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball team snap five-game losing streak</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/012211-mbbvcsurecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 22, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;VALLEY CITY, N.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University men's basketball team traveled to W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse on Saturday night.  The Trojans faced Valley City State to conclude the DAC conference's first-half schedule.  The Trojans recorded a 79-70 conference victory over the Vikings.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 22 Jan 2011 20:43:19 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans' women conclude DAC's first-half with road loss to VCSU</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/012211-wbbvcsurecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 22, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;VALLEY CITY, N.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University women's basketball team concluded their first-half of the DAC conference's schedule on Saturday afternoon. The Trojans visited Valley City State at the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse. The Vikings closed the first-half strong and defeated the Trojans 88-54.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 22 Jan 2011 19:20:26 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball team falls short in closing seconds to Jimmies</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/012111-mbbjcrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 21, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University men's basketball team returned back to DAC conference action on Friday night. The Trojans faced Jamestown College at the Civic Center. DSU built a comfortable lead early in the second-half, but fell short in closing seconds to the Jimmies 75-74.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 22:04:05 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Jimmies defeat DSU in DAC women's basketball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/012111-wbbjcrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 21, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University women's basketball team continued their DAC conference action on Friday night. The Trojans faced Jamestown College at the Civic Center. The Jimmies used their strong scoring runs in each half as JC defeated the Trojans 84-53.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:29:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Strand and Ely sign letter-of-intents to play for Trojan Football</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/012111-fbrecruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 22, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University football head coach Josh Anderson is proud to announce two signings to join Trojan Football team this fall.&amp;nbsp; They are Dru Strand (wide receiver) and Zach Ely (quarterback).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:37:41 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU's Dittman produced winners in the 1980s</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/012011-womensbball8485.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 20, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Last year, Ripon (Wis.) College went to their head women's basketball coach Julie (Heinz) Johnson to offer her the athletic director's position. In turn, Johnson went to Dakota State's Dr. Judy Dittman, her former college head basketball coach and one-time DSU athletic director, for advice and counsel.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:47:58 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Winning foundation laid by 1964-65 Trojan men's hoopsters</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/012011-mensbball6465.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 20, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Don't tell Volga's George Kiner that the 1964-65 basketball Trojans, which went 11-10 wasn't a standout ballclub. &quot;Our record wasn't a true indication of how good we were,&quot; said the team's starting guard Kiner. &quot;Myron Moen, our scoring leader, missed several games with infected blisters on his feet. This was a huge factor in our losses.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:32:07 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU indoor track &amp; field returns back to action Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/011911-trackpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 19, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Trojan women's and men's indoor track and field teams return back to action on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The majority team of Dakota State will be competing in the Wildcat Open, hosted by NCAA Division II Wayne State.&amp;nbsp; The meet will be held at the Wayne State College Recreation Center in Wayne, Neb.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:58:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans looks to snap four-game losing streak this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/011911-mbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 19, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University men's basketball team looks to snap their four-game losing streak this weekend.&amp;nbsp; DSU travels to North Dakota for a pair of DAC conference games to conclude their first-half portion of the conference schedule.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:43:35 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's basketball team makes one final regular season trip to N.D.</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/011811-wbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 18, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University women's basketball team will make their final regular season trip to North Dakota this weekend for a pair of DAC conference games.&amp;nbsp; This weekend will conclude the first-half of the DAC conference season schedule.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:28:35 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Curtis joins Trojan Football team this fall</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/011811-curtis.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 18, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University head coach Josh Anderson is proud to announce the signing of Andrew Curtis to play for Trojan Football this coming fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:31:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>York (Neb.)-Dakota State women's basketball game CANCELED Monday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/011711-yorkcanceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 17, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Due to winter weather and possible dangerous travel conditions on Monday, the York (Neb.)-Dakota State women's basketball game had been canceled.&amp;nbsp; The game won't be rescheduled.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 07:41:26 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Rowe and Coy qualify for NAIA Indoor Track &amp; Field Nationals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/011511-trdordtrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 15, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SIOUX CENTER, Iowa &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University women's and men's indoor track and field teams opened their season on Saturday. The Trojans competed in the Dordt Invitational at the Recreation Center. DSU qualified two athletes for NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:43:48 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball drops fourth straight game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/011511-mbbbhsurecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 15, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University men's basketball continued their DAC conference action at the DSU Fieldhouse on Saturday night.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans welcomed nationally-ranked Black Hills State.&amp;nbsp; The Yellow Jackets raced to a 44-28 halftime lead and defeated the Trojans 81-63.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2011 20:22:49 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>No. 7 Yellow Jackets beat DSU women's hoopsters 72-41</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/011511-wbbbhsurecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 15, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University women's basketball team continued their three-game home stand on Saturday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans welcomed nationally-ranked Black Hills State in a DAC conference game at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Yellow Jackets limited the Trojans to 28.6 percent from the field and defeated the Trojans 72-41&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2011 20:04:17 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Hardrockers' strong second-half defeats Trojans in men's basketball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/011411-mbbsdminesrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 14, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University Trojan men's basketball team returned back home for their first home DAC conference game of the season.  DSU hosted South Dakota School of Mines at the DSU Fieldhouse Friday night.  The Trojans ended the first-half strong to grab a 29-22 halftime lead.  SD Mines started a huge second-half rally to defeat the Trojans 68-54.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:49:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's basketball team records first DAC conference win</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/011411-wbbsdminesrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 14, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University women's basketball team returned home for the first time since Dec. 18, 2010 on Friday night.  The Trojans hosted South Dakota School of Mines in DSU's first home DAC conference game of the season at the DSU Fieldhouse.  After trailing by two points at halftime, Dakota State used a strong second-half to defeat the Hardrockers for Trojans' first conference win of the season, 66-59.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:51:43 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Heitkamp joins DSU Cross Country and Track</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/011411-heitkamp.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 14, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University head cross country and women's track and field coach Mike Nekuda is excited to announce the signing of Hailee Heitkamp.&amp;nbsp; She will be joining the Trojan women's cross country team this fall and track next season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:34:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>'Where Are They Now?' series to appear this month</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/011411-wherearetheynow.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 14, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;What two former Lady T's turned into their intercollegiate basketball years into record-setting coaching careers?&amp;nbsp; And, who was the co-captain of the Trojans' only undefeated football team who eventually developed two Sioux Falls high schools' football programs?&amp;nbsp; These and many other questions about former Dakota State student-athletes will be answered in a series of historical features.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 09:36:12 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan indoor track &amp; field team opens season at Dordt Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/011211-dordt-trpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 12, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University women's and men's indoor track and field teams are eager to open their season on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; After canceling their season opener at Wayne State&amp;nbsp;on Dec. 11, 2010&amp;nbsp;due to dangerous winter weather, the Trojans compete in the Dordt Invitational.&amp;nbsp; The meet will be held at the Recreation Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:31:35 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball plays first home DAC games this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/011011-mbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 10, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University men's basketball team plays their first home DAC conference games this weekend.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will host South Dakota School of Mines on Friday night at 7:30 p.m.&amp;nbsp; On Saturday, DSU hosts the nationally-ranked Black Hills State at 6 p.m.&amp;nbsp; All games will be held at the DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:24:19 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's team begin three-game home stand this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/011011-wbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 10, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Trojan women's basketball team returns home this weekend to begin their three-game home stand.&amp;nbsp; On Friday, Dakota State will host South Dakota School of Mines in Trojans' season home DAC conference opener at 5:30 p.m.&amp;nbsp; Nationally-ranked Black Hills state will visit Dakota State on Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m.&amp;nbsp; On Monday, Jan. 17, DSU will welcome York (Neb.) in a non-conference make-up game at 2 p.m.&amp;nbsp; All games will be held at the DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:48:57 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dickinson State beat Trojans men's hoopsters</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/010811-mbbdickinsonrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 8, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;DICKINSON, N.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University men's basketball team continued their DAC conference action Saturday night. The Trojans visited Dickinson State at the Scott Gymnasium. After a low scoring affair in the first-half, the Blue Hawks' second-half fast start defeated the Trojans 56-47.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 22:16:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Blue Hawks' second-half surge defeats Trojans in women's basketball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/010811-wbbdickinsonrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 8, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;DICKINSON, N.D. &amp;ndash; The Trojan women's basketball team traveled to the Scott Gymnasium for a DAC conference game with Dickinson State Saturday afternoon. Dakota State grabbed a nine-point lead at halftime, but the Blue Hawks' second-half surge defeated the Trojans 64-54.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 21:42:21 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball team struggles in loss to Beavers</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/010711-mbbminotrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 7, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MINOT, N.D. &amp;ndash; The Trojan men's basketball played their first game of 2011 on the road Friday night.  Dakota State traveled to MSU Dome for a DAC conference game versus Minot State.  The Trojans struggled in a 66-51 loss to the Beavers.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:45:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's hoopsters fall to No. 13 Minot State</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/010711-wbbminotrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 7, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MINOT, N.D. - The Dakota State University women's basketball team returned back to Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) action on Friday night.  The Trojans visited nationally-ranked Minot State at the MSU Dome.  The Beavers' shot 63.3 percent from the field in the second-half as Minot State defeated the Trojans 79-57.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:44:21 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State kicks off 2011 with a bang</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/010611-dsu-kickoff11.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 6, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State athletic director Gene Wockenfuss and football coach Josh Anderson are very excited about the Trojans' 2011 football schedule.&amp;nbsp; They aren't the only people who are excited about their slate.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 11:46:20 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Athletics release 2011 Trojan Football schedule</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/010511-footballschedulerelease.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 5, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University Athletic department is excited to announce the 2011 Trojan Football schedule.&amp;nbsp; As Dakota State makes it transition to the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) this fall, DSU will be playing a total of 11 games - eight games against Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) teams (three teams - Dordt College, Dakota Wesleyan University and Northwestern College that were in the former South Dakota-Iowa Intercollegiate Conference with Dakota State) and three games against former Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) teams.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:04:07 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>York (Neb.)-Dakota State women's basketball game re-scheduled to Jan. 17</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/010511-wbbyorkpostponed.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 5, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The York (Neb.) at Dakota State women's basketball game has been rescheduled for Monday, Jan. 17 at 2 p.m.&amp;nbsp; It will be at the DSU Fieldhouse in Madison, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:43:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State University holds 'Basketball Alumni Weekend' on Jan. 14-15</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/010511-basketball-alumni.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 5, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University is excited to announce the events for the 'Basketball Alumni Weekend' on the weekend of Jan. 14 and 15.  The Trojan basketball women's and men's teams return home to face their in-state rivals South Dakota School of Mines and Black Hills State.  In addition, there will be gatherings held after the completion of the games on each night.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:14:25 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's basketball team heads on the road this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/010411-wbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 4, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University women's basketball team returns back to Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) action this weekend.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will visit Minot State on Friday night at the MSU Dome.&amp;nbsp; Game starts at 5:30 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:11:32 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball returns back to DAC action this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/010411-mbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 4, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University men's basketball returns back to Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) action this weekend.&amp;nbsp; It could be the last time the Trojans will visit Minot and Dickinson in North Dakota.&amp;nbsp; DSU travels to Minot State on Friday night.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 7:30 p.m. at the MSU Dome.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 13:47:15 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's basketball team loses first game of 2011</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2011/010311-wbbdwurecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 3, 2011&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MITCHELL, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University women's basketball team returned back to action for the first time since Dec. 18.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans faced their in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan in a non-conference game at the Corn Palace Monday night.&amp;nbsp; The Tigers defeated DSU 70-52 in both teams' second meeting of the season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2011 22:06:50 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball team wins first overtime game this season</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/123010-mbbmorningsiderecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 30, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The Dakota State University men's basketball team concluded their two-day Morningside Holiday Classic event Thursday night at the RVSC-Allen Gym.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans faced the host-team Morningside College for the third meeting this season.&amp;nbsp; DSU recorded their fourth straight win against the Mustangs in an overtime thriller, 82-78.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:17:48 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Little Trojan All-Night Party on Dec. 31 - CANCELED</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/123010-partycanceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 30, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Due to hazardous winter weather conditions that cause dangerous travel conditions in the Midwest, the Little Trojan All-Night party on Friday, Dec. 31 has been canceled.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:54:13 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>York (Neb.)-Dakota State women's basketball game postponed</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/123010-wbbpostponed.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 30, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The York (Neb.) at Dakota State women's basketball game scheduled for Friday, Dec. 31 at the DSU Fieldhouse has been postponed.&amp;nbsp; Most parts of South Dakota are under a winter storm warning through early Saturday morning, which would create hazardous travel conditions.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 11:14:50 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>No. 6 Chargers use strong second-half to defeat Trojan men's basketball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/122910-mbbbcrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 29, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The Dakota State University men's basketball team returned back to action Wednesday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans took part of the two-day Morningside Holiday Classic event at the RVSC-Allen Gym.&amp;nbsp; DSU faced Briar Cliff of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) on the first day.&amp;nbsp; The Chargers used a strong second-half scoring run to defeat the Trojans 77-66.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:36:24 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's basketball team plays final game of 2010, first game of '11</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/122810-wbbpreviewyorkdwu.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 28, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University women's basketball team will play their final game of 2010 on Friday, Dec. 31 at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans welcome York (Neb.) in a make-up game from Dec. 11.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 2 p.m. for both teams' second meeting this season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:05:18 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball team looks to extend winning streak this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/122710-mbbpreviewmc.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 27, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University men's basketball team looks to extend their winning streak as they compete their final two games of 2010 in the Morningside Holiday Classic.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will face No. 6 Briar Cliff (Iowa) on Wednesday at 3 p.m.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State takes on the host team Morningside on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m.&amp;nbsp; All games will be held at the RVSC-Allen Gym in Sioux City, Iowa.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 16:26:39 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU adds women's basketball game at AIBC on Jan. 29</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/122110-addgamewbb.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 21, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University women's basketball team added a game to their 2010-11 schedule.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will visit AIB College of Business located in Des Moines, Iowa on Jan. 29, 2011 at 2 p.m.&amp;nbsp; The game will be played at the AIB Activities Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 13:37:47 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Adams earned DAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/122010-adams.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 20, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For the third straight week, the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) has selected a Dakota State athlete as men's basketball player of the week.&amp;nbsp; DSU's junior forward Spencer Adams earned this honor for his second straight week.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:20:13 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU-North Dakota State women's basketball game postponed</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/122010-wbbpostponed.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 20, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University women's basketball exhibition game at NCAA Division I North Dakota State University scheduled for Monday night has been postponed due to weather.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:35:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball team wins third straight game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/121810-morningsidembbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 18, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University men's basketball team hosted Morningside College in both teams' second meeting of the season Saturday night.  The Trojans raced to a 20-point lead late in the second-half and survived the Mustangs' late rally 77-70 at the DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 Dec 2010 21:41:20 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU's second-half rally falls short to BC in women's basketball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/121810-briarcliffwbbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 18, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University women's basketball team concluded their three-game home stand Saturday night at DSU Fieldhouse.  The Trojans hosted Briar Cliff of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC).  Briar Cliff never trailed in the game as the Chargers survived the DSU's second-half rally fell short, 74-59.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 Dec 2010 19:24:37 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Windsor named 2010 Daktronics-NAIA Football Scholar-Athlete</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/121710-windsor.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 17, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;ROME, Ga. &amp;ndash; The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced that a total of 231 football student-athletes have been named to 2010 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes.  Josh Windsor of Dakota State University football earned this prestigious honor for his second straight year.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 16:29:40 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball hosts Morningside Saturday night</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/121410-mbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 14, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University men's basketball team concludes their brief two-game home stand on Saturday night.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will welcome Morningside of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC).&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m., or 25 minutes after the completion of Briar Cliff-DSU women's basketball game at DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 19:05:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's basketball hosts Briar Cliff, travels to North Dakota State</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/121410-wbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 14, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University women's basketball team will conclude their three-game home stand on Saturday night.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans welcome Briar Cliff of the Great Plains Athletic Conference.&amp;nbsp; The non-conference game will tip-off at 5 p.m. at DSU Fieldhouse in Madison, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:16:31 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball gains recognition to NAIA 'Top 25' poll</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/121310-mbbrankings.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 13, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Dakota State University men's basketball team received votes for the third straight week in the latest edition of the 2010-11 NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 poll.&amp;nbsp; The national poll was announced Monday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:50:11 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Large signs to play for Trojan Football</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/121310-large.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 13, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University head coach Josh Anderson is proud to announce the signing of quarterback Brandon Large to play for Trojan Football next fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:18:21 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Adams honored by DAC as Men's Basketball Player of the Week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/121310-adams.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 13, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) has selected Dakota State's junior forward Spencer Adams as its men's basketball player of the week.&amp;nbsp; It is the second straight week that a Dakota State men's basketball athlete has been selected for this honor.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:56:06 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Women's Basketball reschedules game with York on Dec. 31</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/121310-rescheduledwbb.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 13, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University women's basketball game with York (Neb.) has been rescheduled for Thursday, Dec. 31 at 2 p.m. at DSU Fieldhouse, Director of Athletics Gene Wockenfuss announced Monday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:48:43 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Windsor nominated for NFF National Scholar-Athlete</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/121310-windsor.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 13, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;DSU's Josh Windsor was one of the 121 nominees to the 2010 National Football Foundation (NFF) National Scholar-Athlete.&amp;nbsp; The nominees include schools from NCAA Division I, I-AA, II, III and NAIA.&amp;nbsp; Windsor was one of the seven NAIA nominees, but did not make the final round.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:34:21 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Indoor Track and Field's season opener on hold</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/121110-trackcanceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 9, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - Due to blizzard conditions and dangerous travel conditions in eastern South Dakota, the Dakota State University indoor track and field will have to wait for their season opener in January 2011.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 11 Dec 2010 16:11:42 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's basketball home game with York (Neb.) postponed</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/121110-wbbpostponed.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 11, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - Due to the blizzard-like conditions that blanketed eastern South Dakota area, the Dakota State University women's basketball home game schedule for Saturday night against York College (Neb.) has been postponed.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 11 Dec 2010 09:15:56 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's hoopsters rally back from 12-point deficit to defeat Saints</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/120910-mbbpcrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 9, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University men's basketball returned home at the DSU Fieldhouse on Thursday night.  The Trojans fell behind by as many as 12 points late in the first-half and rallied in the second-half to defeat NCAA Division III Presentation 80-76.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 21:55:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's basketball team bounces back in winning column</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/120910-wbbpcrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 9, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University women's basketball team continued their four-game home stand Thursday night.  The Trojans hosted NCAA Division III Presentation College in a non-conference game at DSU Fieldhouse.  DSU used their balanced scoring attack to defeat the Saints 78-54.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:46:41 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Indoor Track &amp; Field teams to open season at Wayne State Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/120910-trackpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 9, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University women's and men's indoor track and field teams will open their 2010-211 season on Saturday morning.  The Trojans will travel to Wayne, Neb. to compete in the Wayne State Wildcat Pre-season Open.  The meet will be held at the WSC Recreation Center.  The field event is expected to begin at 10 a.m. and the running events will start at approximately 1 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:13:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball returns home Thursday night</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/120810-mbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 8, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University men's basketball team returns home on Thursday night for a brief two-game home stand.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will host NCAA Division III Presentation College in a non-conference game.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 7:30 p.m. or 25 minutes after the completion of the women's game at DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:44:37 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's basketball team continues home stand this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/120810-wbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 8, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University women's basketball team continues their four-game home stand with two games this week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will host NCAA Division III Presentation College on Thursday night at 5:30 p.m.&amp;nbsp; On Saturday, DSU welcomes York (Neb.) in both teams' second meeting of the season.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 6 p.m.&amp;nbsp; All games are at DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:27:07 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Men's Basketball receives recognition to NAIA 'Top 25' Poll</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/120710-mbbtop25poll.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 7, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Dakota State University men's basketball received a vote for the second straight week in the latest edition of the 2010-11 NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 poll.&amp;nbsp; The national poll was announced Monday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:05:10 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Drealan and Berkness qualified for NAIA Outdoor Track &amp; Field Nationals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/120710-halfmarathonrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 7, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;FREMONT, Neb. - Two Dakota State University runners had qualified for NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; Seniors Anthony Drealan and Devon Berkness competed in the Midland Half-Marathon, where they placed in the top three.&amp;nbsp; A total of 56 men's runners participated in the men's half-marathon, hosted by Midland University.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:12:58 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU falls short for an upset bid versus No. 19 Mount Marty in women's basketball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/120610-wbbmtmartyrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 6, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University women's basketball team began their four-game home stand Monday night at the DSU Fieldhouse.  The Trojans faced Mount Marty in a non-conference game.  The Lancers rallied in the second-half and closed the game with a 9-4 run to secure a 59-55 victory.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:33:23 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>King named to DAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/120610-king.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 6, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) has selected Dakota State's Jordan King as men's basketball player of the week.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:31:38 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Spin-tacular Basketball Show to perform Thursday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/120610-thursday.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 6, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University hosts Spin-tacular Basketball Show during the women's and men's basketball halftime against Presentation College on Thursday, Dec. 9.  The games and show are at the DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:30:51 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball opens DAC conference with win on road</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/120310-mbbmayvillerecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 3, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MAYVILLE, N.D. - The Trojan men's basketball team opened their final year of the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) season on the road Friday night.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State faced their DAC's traveling partner Mayville State in both teams' lone conference game this month.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans shot 54.6 percent from the field in the game to defeat the Comets 77-68.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:50:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's hoopsters drop DAC season opener</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/120310-wbbmayvillerecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 3, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MAYVILLE, N.D. - The Dakota State University women's basketball team traveled to Lewy Lee Fieldhouse to face Mayville State in both teams' Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) season opener Friday night.&amp;nbsp; The Comets used a strong first-half closing run and survived Trojans' late second-half rally, 77-67.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 19:52:20 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Three DSU volleyball players named 2010 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athlete</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/120310-vbnaiascholarathlete.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 3, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced that a total of 387 volleyball players have been named 2010 Daktronics-NAIA Volleyball Scholar Athletes.&amp;nbsp; Three Dakota State volleyball players have earned this prestigious honor.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:49:25 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Little Trojan All-Night Party set for December 31</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/120310-littletrojansparty.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 3, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University softball program will be holding their &quot;Little Trojan All-Night Party&quot; New Year Eve bash on Friday, Dec. 31.&amp;nbsp; This will be the last of three exciting parties this year.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:23:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU alum Anderson named to South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/120210-anderson.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 2, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - Cliff Anderson is one of ten members named to the 2011 South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame.&amp;nbsp; The induction is set for April 9, 2011 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.&amp;nbsp; The South Dakota Sportswriter Association established the Sports Hall of Fame in 1968.&amp;nbsp; The 2011 class will boost the total membership to 215.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:08:21 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Youth Basketball Classic to take place in Madison this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/120210-youthbasketball.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 2, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Over 70 teams will be in Madison, S.D. on Saturday in the annual Madison Youth Basketball Classic.&amp;nbsp; The classic will be held at the DSU Fieldhouse, Community Center, St. Thomas school, Madison Elementary, Middle and High Schools and the Madison City Armory.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:29:36 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball team prepares for DAC season opener Friday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/113010-mbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 30, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Trojan men's basketball team will open their final year of the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) season on Friday night.&amp;nbsp; DSU will visit their DAC's traveling partner Mayville State in both teams' lone conference game this month.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 7:30 p.m., or 25 minutes after the completion of the women's game.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:00:26 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's basketball opens DAC season Friday, returns home Monday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/113010-wbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 30, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University Trojan women's basketball team opens their final year of Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) on the road Friday night.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will visit their DAC's traveling partner Mayville State in both teams' only conference game this month.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 5:30 p.m. at Lewy Lee Fieldhouse in Mayville, N.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:44:16 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans lose to No. 22 Augustana (S.D.) in women's basketball exhibition</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/112910-wbbaugierecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 29, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Dakota State University women's basketball team traveled to Elmen Center Monday night for an exhibition game with NCAA Division II Augustana (S.D.).&amp;nbsp; The Vikings used their hot-shooting to defeat the Trojans 96-62.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:36:02 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans receive vote to NAIA MBB Division II 'Top 25' Poll</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/112910-mbbtop25poll.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 29, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Trojan men's basketball team received a vote in the first regular season edition of the 2010-11 NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 poll announced Monday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:02:36 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball team suffers tough loss to Wayne State in OT thriller</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/112810-mbbwaynestaterecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 28, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;WAYNE, Neb. - The Dakota State University men's basketball team returned back to regular season action Sunday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans faced a NCAA Division II school, Wayne State College of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, at Rice Auditorium.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans grabbed a 38-33 halftime lead before Wayne State rallied in second-half and overtime 84-80.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2010 19:20:28 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's basketball bounce back in winning column Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/112710-wbbyorkrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 27, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;YORK, Neb. - The Dakota State University women's basketball team traveled to Freeman Center to face York College (Neb.) in a non-conference game Saturday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans bounced back in the winning column as DSU defeated the Panthers 54-44.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 27 Nov 2010 18:13:41 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU upsets NCAA Division II Augustana in men's basketball thriller</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/112610-mbbaugierecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 26, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Dakota State University men's basketball team played an exhibition game with NCAA Division II Augustana (S.D.) of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Friday night.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans held a one-point halftime lead and went on to upset the Vikings 52-51 at the Elmen Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 23:16:17 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Hastings' second-half rally defeats DSU women's basketball 80-72</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/112610-hastingswbbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 26, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;HASTINGS, Neb. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University women's basketball faced former DSU's long-time head coach Jeff Dittman and his Hastings squad Friday night at Osborne Family Sports Complex.  The Trojans held a six-point lead at halftime (40-34).  The Broncos used a 46-32 second-half run to defeat DSU 80-72.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:32:27 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Men's Basketball faces two NCAA Division II teams this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/112410-mbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 24, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University men's basketball team faces two teams from the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference this weekend (NCAA Division II).&amp;nbsp; The Trojans travel to Elmen Center on Friday night for an exhibition game with Augustana College at 7 p.m. in Sioux Falls, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:37:43 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's hoopsters lose to Mavericks in exhibition action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/112310-wbbmsurecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 23, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MANKATO, Minn. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University women's basketball team continued their action on the road Tuesday night.  The Trojans traveled to Bresnan Arena/Taylor Center to face NCAA Division II Minnesota State University-Mankato in an exhibition game for DSU.  The Mavericks raced to a 46-20 halftime lead and defeated DSU 85-47.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:46:58 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's basketball plays three road games this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/112210-wbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 22, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University Trojan women's basketball team will play three road games this week.&amp;nbsp; On Tuesday night at 7 p.m., the Trojans travel to Pepsi Center in Mankato, Minn. to take on NCAA Division II Minnesota State-Mankato in an exhibition game.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:08:13 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball hands Trinity Bible first loss Friday night</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/112210-trinitybiblerecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 22, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;ELLENDALE, N.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University men's basketball team traveled to Ray Ulmer Fieldhouse Friday night.  The Trojans faced Trinity Bible College in a non-conference action.  The Trojans raced to a 30-point halftime lead to defeat the Lions 104-67.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:35:18 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's basketball snaps three-game losing streak Friday night</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/112210-trintybiblerecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 22, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;ELLENDALE, N.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University women's basketball team continued to play on the road Friday night.  The Trojans traveled to Ray Ulmer Fieldhouse to face Trinity Bible College in a non-conference game.  Dakota State held the Lions under 20 points in each half as the Trojans rout Trinity Bible 90-37.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:11:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Drealan and Warnke named to 2010 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/112210-naiaxc-scholarathletes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 22, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;VANCOUVER, Wash. - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced that 305 women's cross country student-athletes have been named to 2010 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes.&amp;nbsp; Two Dakota State runners will receive this prestigious honor.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:23:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU runners end season at NAIA Cross Country National Championships</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/112210-naiaxcrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 22, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;VANCOUVER, Wash. - The Dakota State University sent four cross country runners to the NAIA Cross Country National Championships Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The meet was held at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, hosted by Cascade Collegiate conference and Concordia (Ore.) University.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:55:07 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans fall to UM-Morris in women's basketball on the road</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/111810-ummwbbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 18, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MORRIS, Minn. - The Dakota State University women's basketball continued their action on the road Thursday night.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans faced NCAA Division III University of Minnesota-Morris at Physical Education Center.&amp;nbsp; DSU fell short to the Cougars 71-63.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 22:47:56 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Four DSU runners prepare for NAIA Cross Country National Championships</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/111710-xcnaiapreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 17, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Four Dakota State University cross country runners are preparing for the 54th Annual NAIA Men's and 31st Annual Women's Cross Country National Championships Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The meet will be held at the Fort Vancouver Historical Site in Vancouver, Wash.&amp;nbsp; It is hosted by the Cascade Collegiate Conference and Concordia (Ore.) University for the second straight year.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:50:40 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Men's Basketball heads to Trinity Bible Friday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/111610-mbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 16, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University men's basketball team will head on the road Friday night.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will face Trinity Bible College Lions in a non-conference game.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 8 p.m. at Ray Ulmer Fieldhouse in Ellendale, N.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:18:50 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Women's Basketball team continues action on road this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/111510-wbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 15, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University Trojan women's basketball team continues their action on the road this week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will travel to Morris, Minn. for a non-conference game with NCAA Division III University of Minnesota-Morris.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m. at the Physical Education Center.&amp;nbsp; On Friday night, DSU travels to Ellendale, N.D. to take on Trinity Bible College.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 6 p.m. at Ray Ulmer Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:27:09 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU upsets No. 8 University of Sioux Falls in Ed Harter Classic</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/111410-usfmbbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 14, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University Trojan men's basketball team hosted the University of Sioux Falls of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) in the second game of the Ed Harter Classic Sunday afternoon.  The Trojans raced to a 19-point halftime lead and defeated the Cougars 76-56 at the DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2010 18:55:45 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>No. 1 Red Raiders beat Trojans in women's basketball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/111310-nwiawbbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 13, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;ORANGE CITY, Iowa - The Dakota State University women's basketball team played their first road game on Saturday afternoon at Bultman Center.  The Trojans faced Northwestern (Iowa), the defending NAIA Women's Basketball Division II champions.  The Red Raiders had five players scored in double digits to defeat the Trojans 113-53&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 13 Nov 2010 21:28:35 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Ed Harter Classic:  DWU rallies to defeat DSU in overtime</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/111210-dwurecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 12, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University men's basketball team hosted their in-state rival  Dakota Wesleyan in the annual Ed Harter Classic Friday night at the DSU  Fieldhouse.  The Tigers rallied to tie the game at regulation's  buzzer and raced past DSU in overtime 74-60.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:56:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans to play in Ed Harter Classic</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/111210-harterstory.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 12, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Ed Harter says he enjoyed stepping away from basketball, but he still is involved with the game, which he spent so many years playing and coaching.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:25:01 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Ed Harter Classic set for Friday and Sunday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/111110-edharterpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 11, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State will host the Ed Harter Classic on Friday and Sunday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will play two in-state rivals from the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) in the classic.&amp;nbsp; On Friday, DSU hosts Dakota Wesleyan at 7 p.m.&amp;nbsp; On Sunday, the University of Sioux Falls faces the Trojans at 4 p.m.&amp;nbsp; All games will be at the DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:07:25 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Six Trojans earn DAC Football All-Conference honors</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/111010-allconference.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 10, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;DICKINSON, N.D. - The Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) has announced its football all-conference honors Wednesday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; Six Dakota State players had been listed to all-conference teams.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:22:37 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans defeat Dordt in men's basketball season home opener</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/110910-dordtmbbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 9, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University men's basketball team played their first home game Tuesday night at the DSU Fieldhouse.  The Trojans hosted Dordt (Iowa) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC).&amp;nbsp; DSU used a strong run late in the first-half and early in the second-half to pull away over the Defenders 89-72.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:42:09 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's hoopsters suffer first loss of the season</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/110910-dordtwbbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 9, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University women's basketball team hosted Dordt College (Iowa) on Tuesday night at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Defenders handed DSU their first loss of the season by a 63-61 score.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:26:04 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men' basketball team hosts Dordt in season home opener Tuesday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/110810-mbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 8, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Trojan men's basketball team returns home for the first time this season on Tuesday night.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State will host Dordt (IA) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 8 p.m. or 25 minutes after the completion of the women's game.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:02:26 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Women's Basketball team faces two GPAC teams this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/110810-wbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 8, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University women's basketball team hosts Dordt (Iowa) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference on Tuesday night.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 6 p.m. at DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:38:30 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Berg named to DAC Football Special Teams Player of the Week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/110810-berg.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 8, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State's Stacey Berg has been selected by the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) as Special Teams Player of the Week.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:29:47 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Berkness earned DAC Cross Country Runner of the Week honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/110810-berkness.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 8, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) has selected Dakota State's Devon Berkness as male runner of the week.&amp;nbsp; It was his second time this season that Berkness has earned this honor.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:07:20 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Volleyball ends season in Minot</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/110810-minotrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 8, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MINOT, N.D. - The Trojan volleyball team competed in their last Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) postseason tournament quarterfinals on Saturday night.&amp;nbsp; The sixth-seeded Dakota State traveled to MSU Dome to face third-seeded Minot State.&amp;nbsp; The Beavers swept the Trojans by the scores of 25-18, 25-20 and 25-23.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:41:04 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Football loses final DAC conference game to Valley City State</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/110710-vcsurecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 7, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;FARGO,  N.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University football team played in their last Dakota  Athletic Conference (DAC) game against Valley City State in the second  annual Dacotah Bank DAC Bowl Sunday morning.  The Vikings defeated  DSU 62-39 in the highest scoring game in a DAC Bowl game at  Fargodome.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 13:07:51 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans fall short for an upset bid at No. 8 USF in overtime thriller</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/110610-usfrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 6, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University men's basketball team faced their in-state rival University of Sioux Falls in the second day of the USF/Famous Dave's-Subway Classic Saturday.  DSU raced to a 48-28 halftime lead, but the Cougars rallied for an 83-75 overtime victory at Stewart Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 06 Nov 2010 20:49:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Berkness and Drealan earn DAC Cross Country postseason honors</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/110610-xchonors.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 6, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) has announced the cross country postseason honors after the completion of the DAC championship meet Friday.&amp;nbsp; Two runners from Dakota State University earned the honors.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 06 Nov 2010 12:38:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball dominates Morningside 75-57</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/110510-mcmbbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 5, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Dakota State University faced Morningside of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) on the first day of the USF/Famous Dave's-Subway Classic Friday night at Stewart Center.  Dakota State opened with an early lead and never trailed throughout the game as the Trojans defeat the Mustangs 75-57.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 22:32:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's runners second, women's sixth at DAC Championships</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/110510-dacxcrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 5, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D. - The Dakota State University men's and women's cross country teams competed in their last Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) cross country championship meet at Hillcrest Golf Course Friday early afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Trojan men's team took runner-up honors while the women's team captured sixth-place.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:09:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Windsor listed on ESPN academic squad</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/110510-windsor.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 5, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Josh Windsor of Dakota State University was listed on the ESPN Academic All-District VII team College Division, which was announced Thursday.&amp;nbsp; He was listed as third team that included schools from NCAA Division II and NAIA.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:57:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans prepare for final DAC football game Sunday morning</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/110510-fbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 5, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University Trojan football team battles with Valley City State in the second and final Dacotah Bank DAC Bowl on Sunday morning.&amp;nbsp; Kick-off is slated for 9 a.m. at Fargodome in Fargo, N.D.&amp;nbsp; This game will be counted as a DAC conference game.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:29:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Men's Basketball team faces two teams from GPAC this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/110410-usfclassicpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 4, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University men's basketball team will face two teams from the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) in the USF/Famous Dave's Classic this weekend.&amp;nbsp; The two-day event will be held at Stewart Center in Sioux Falls, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:46:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>2010 DAC Volleyball Tournament pairings announced</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/110410-vbplayoffspairings.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 4, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Jamestown will be the number one seed when the final Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) Postseason Volleyball Tournament opens on Saturday night, Nov. 6.  The Jimmies and Dickinson State are tied for first place in the conference with a 12-1 record.  Jamestown owns the tiebreaker over the Blue Hawks.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:53:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan runners prepare for DAC Conference Championship meet Friday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/110410-xcpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 4, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University women's and men's cross country teams will prepare to run in the final DAC Conference Cross Country Championship meet on Friday morning.  The meet will be held at Hillcrest Golf Course in Jamestown, N.D., hosted by Jamestown College.  The women's race starts at 12 noon with the men's race to follow at approximately 12:45 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:52:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Volleyball ends regular season with loss at home</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/110310-mayvillerecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 3, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Trojan volleyball team hosted its last DAC regular season match against DAC's traveling partner, Mayville State, on Wednesday night.  The Comets used strong starts in each set to defeat the Trojans by the scores of 22-25, 25-22, 25-18 and 25-19 at DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 23:16:48 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Volleyball hosts final regular match versus Comets Wednesday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/110310-vbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 3, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University volleyball team will play their final regular season match on Wednesday night.  The Trojans host their DAC's traveling partner Mayville State in the last DAC conference match at DSU Fieldhouse.  First serve is slated for 7 p.m.  Seniors will be recognized prior to the match&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:39:52 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU wins season opener against in-state rival DWU in women's basketball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/110210-dwurecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 2, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University women's basketball team hosted their in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Tuesday night.  The Trojans defeated the Tigers 78-73 in both teams' season opener at DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 22:19:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's hoops lose to SDSU in exhibition game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/110110-sdsurecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 1, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;BROOKINGS, S.D. - The Dakota State University men's basketball team faced NCAA Division I South Dakota State University in an exhibition game at Frost Arena.&amp;nbsp; The Jackrabbits defeated the Trojans 82-63.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 22:20:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Women's Basketball opens season Tuesday versus DWU</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/110110-wbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 1, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University women's basketball team opens their 2010-11 season on Tuesday, Nov. 2.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans welcome their in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) in a non-conference game at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:36:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans lose to Mayville State 21-14 in DAC Football action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/103010-masurecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 30, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MAYVILLE, N.D. - The Dakota State University football team faced Mayville State in the battle for the first DAC conference win of the season on Saturday afternoon.  The Comets held a 14-7 halftime lead and defeated DSU 21-14 at the Jerome Berg Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2010 22:41:53 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>No. 20 DWU hands Trojans first loss in men's basketball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/103010-dwurecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 30, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MITCHELL, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University men's basketball team faced their in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan in the second day of the DWU/Fulton State Bank Classic.  The Tigers ended the game with a strong run to defeat the Trojans 78-64 at the Corn Palace.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2010 21:40:19 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU spikers fall short to Minot State at home</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/103010-minotvbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 30, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University volleyball team hosted Minot State Beavers Saturday afternoon at the DSU Fieldhouse.  Minot State won a see-saw match by the scores of 25-21, 25-23, 24-26 and 25-23.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2010 19:15:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's hoopsters win season opener with strong second-half</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/102910-gcrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 29, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MITCHELL, S.D. - The Dakota State University men's basketball opened their season in the two-day DWU/Fulton State Bank Classic at the Corn Palace on Friday night.  The Trojans faced Graceland (Iowa), an NAIA Division I school in basketball.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State led 41-35 and finished strong with a late run to defeat the Yellow Jackets 92-72.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:12:26 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Blue Hawks sweep Trojans in volleyball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/102910-disuvbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 29, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University volleyball team returned home Friday night to  conclude their regular season with three-match home stand.  Dickinson State swept the Trojans 25-15, 26-24 and 25-15 at the DSU  Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 21:35:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's cross country team ranks 2nd, women's 6th in weekly rankings</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/102910-xcweeklyrankings.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 29, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Trojan men's cross country team ranks second in the latest DAC Cross Country weekly rankings.&amp;nbsp; The Trojan women's team remained in sixth place.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:13:09 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU looks for first football victory Saturday in Mayville, N.D.</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/102810-fbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 28, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University team battles with Mayville State Comets for the first DAC conference win on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; Kick-off is slated for 1:30 p.m. at Jerome Berg Field in Mayville, N.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:00:44 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Men's Basketball team opens season Friday and Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/102810-mbbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 28, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University men's basketball team opens their 2010-11 season this weekend.&amp;nbsp; DSU will play in the DWU/Fulton State Bank Classic in Mitchell, S.D. at the Corn Palace.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:22:22 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans have successful 'Think Pink' week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/102710-thinkpinkrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 27, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University Trojans had a successful 'Think Pink' campaign during athletic events this past week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojan volleyball and football teams along with the student group called &quot;DSU Colleges against Cancer&quot; were involved in the event.&amp;nbsp; 'Think Pink' helps raise awareness about breast cancer and other types of cancers during the month of October.&amp;nbsp; This one way that DSU continued their growth in their NAIA Champions of Character initiative program.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:45:13 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Volleyball returns home this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/102710-vbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 27, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University Trojan volleyball team concludes their regular season at home.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans host DAC's co-leader Dickinson State on Friday night at 7 p.m.&amp;nbsp; On Saturday afternoon, Dakota State will welcome Minot State at 3 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:04:48 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball releases 2011 schedule</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/102410-baseballschedule.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 24, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University first-year baseball head coach Scott Hortness has announced the 2011 schedule.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans have 49 games scheduled.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:52:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Berg named DAC Football Offensive Player of the Week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/102510-berg.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 25, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota Athletic Conference has selected Dakota State's Stacey Berg as Offensive Player of the Week for the week of Oct. 19-24.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:15:13 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU loses to Jimmies, Vikings on road in DAC Volleyball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/102310-vbndrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 24, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University volleyball team took their last regular season trip to North Dakota Friday and Saturday.  The Trojans suffered a 3-0 defeat to Jamestown on Friday.  DSU lost in five sets to Valley City State on Saturday afternoon&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:36:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans lose to Jamestown in high DAC Football scoring affair</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/102310-fbjcrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 23, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University football team played their final home game of the season Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans welcome Jamestown Jimmies at the Trojan Field in honor of Trojans' seniors and 'Think Pink' day.&amp;nbsp; Jamestown won the offensive shoot-out over the Trojans 58-48.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Oct 2010 22:29:49 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's runners 5th, women's 17th at Mount Marty Invitational</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/102310-xcmmcrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 23, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;YANKTON, S.D. - The Dakota State University men's and women's cross country teams ran in their final regular season meet at the Mount Marty Invitational Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The meet was held at the Human Services Center.&amp;nbsp; The Trojan men's team finished fifth while the women's team placed 17th.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Oct 2010 21:39:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU runners compete in final regular season meet Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/102210-xcpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 22, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University cross country teams return back to action on Saturday at the Mount Marty/Graphic Edge Invitational.  It will be Trojans' final regular season meet before running in the DAC Cross Country Conference Championships.  The meet will be held at Human Services Center in Yankton, S.D.  The women's 5K race will start at 10:30 a.m. with the men's 8K race to follow at approximately 11:15 a.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:19:45 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Men's Basketball tabbed to finish 7th in DAC</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/102110-mbbdacpoll.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 21, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;DICKINSON, N.D. - Black Hills State is favored to win their third straight conference title in the Dakota Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Coaches' Preseason Poll.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans were picked to finish seventh.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:49:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Women's Basketball picked to finish 8th in DAC</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/102110-dacwbbpoll.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 21, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;DICKINSON, N.D. - Black Hills State is the pick of the conference coaches in the Dakota Athletic Conference 2010-11 Women's Basketball Coaches' Preseason Poll.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State was picked to finish eighth.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:31:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans play final home football game Saturday versus Jamestown</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/102110-fbjcpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 21, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University Trojan football team will welcome Jamestown Jimmies on Saturday at Trojan Field.&amp;nbsp; Kick-off is slated for 1:30 p.m.&amp;nbsp; Seniors will be recognized prior to the game at 1 p.m.&amp;nbsp; 'Think Pink' event will be held to raise cancer awareness.&amp;nbsp; DSU's employee Marva Jerke, cancer survivor, will serve as Trojans' honorary captain and will be doing the coin toss.&amp;nbsp; Tailgate will be open at 10:30 a.m. on the east side of the Trojan Field's parking lot.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:53:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Volleyball looks to extend winning streak this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/102110-vbndpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 21, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University volleyball team looks to extend their winning streak this weekend in North Dakota.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans are currently on a three-match winning streak.&amp;nbsp; DSU concludes their seven straight DAC matches on road this weekend.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans travel to Jamestown on Friday night at 7 p.m.&amp;nbsp; On Saturday afternoon, DSU will visit Valley City State in Valley City, N.D. with the first serve slated for 3 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans win three straight volleyball matches</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/102010-dwuvbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 20, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University volleyball team returned home Wednesday night.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans hosted their in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan in their second annual 'Dig Pink' night.&amp;nbsp; DSU dominated the Tigers 3-0 (25-11, 25-18 and 25-21).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:24:49 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State University recognized with Five Star Award</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/101910-fivestaraward.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 19, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo. - When it comes to advancing character-driven intercollegiate athletics, NAIA members are making the grade, according to results of the 2009-2010 NAIA Champions of Character Scorecard released by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) on Oct. 14.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:54:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Volleyball hosts 2nd annual 'Dig Pink' night Wednesday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/101910-vbdwupreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 19, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University Trojan volleyball team hosts Dakota Wesleyan in a non-conference match on Wednesday night.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will be hosting their second annual 'Dig Pink' night.&amp;nbsp; First serve is slated for 7 p.m. at the DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:31:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Men's Basketball team plays DSU Alumni Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/101910-mbbalumnigame.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 19, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University men's basketball team will play an alumni game on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 6 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:33:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Kruggel earns DAC Volleyball Hitter of the Week honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/101810-kruggel.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 18, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For the second straight week, the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) has selected a student-athlete from Dakota State as Hitter of the Week.&amp;nbsp; DSU's middle hitter/setter Stephanie Kruggel earned DAC Hitter of the Week for the week of Oct. 11-17.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:33:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Volleyball goes 2-0 on Black Hills trip</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/101610-vbrecapblackhills.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 16, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University volleyball team traveled west to face South Dakota School of Mines on Friday night and Black Hills State on Saturday afternoon.  The Trojans swept the Hardrockers 3-0 (25-14, 26-24 and 25-20) and won a five-set thriller with the Yellow Jackets (22-25, 25-22, 19-25, 27-25 and 15-10).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 16 Oct 2010 23:54:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Vikings defeat Trojans in DAC Football action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/101610-fbvcsurecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 16, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;VALLEY CITY, N.D. - The Dakota State University football team visited Valley City State on Saturday afternoon at the Lokken Field.  Both teams were searching for the first conference win of the season.  The Vikings opened with a 26-0 lead and defeated the Trojans 54-10.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 16 Oct 2010 23:24:43 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans seek first football conference win Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/101410-fbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 14, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University Trojan football team battles with Valley City State for the first DAC conference win of the season on Saturday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The game will take place at Lokken Field in Valley City, N.D.&amp;nbsp; Kick-off is slated for 1:30 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:50:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's runners second, women's sixth in DAC's weekly rankings</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/101410-xcweeklyrankings.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 14, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University men's cross country team remained in second place in the DAC cross country weekly rankings.&amp;nbsp; The women's team ranks sixth.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:40:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Volleyball begins DAC's second half this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/101310-vbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 13, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University Trojan volleyball team will start their second half of the DAC conference schedule this weekend.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:14:01 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU falls short to USF in five-set thriller</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/101210-usfvbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 12, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University volleyball team returned home Tuesday night.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans hosted their in-state rival University of Sioux Falls in a non-conference match at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Cougars defeated the Trojans in five-set thriller (23-25, 25-19, 23-25, 25-20 and 15-12).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:18:56 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Pheneger named DAC Hitter of the Week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/101210-pheneger.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 12, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) has selected Dakota State's outside hitter/defensive specialist Amy Pheneger as Hitter of the Week for the week of Oct. 4-10.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:05:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Volleyball returns home Tuesday versus Cougars</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/101210-vbusfpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 12, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University Trojan volleyball team returns home Tuesday night (tonight) at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans welcome their in-state rival University of Sioux Falls in Camouflage Night.&amp;nbsp; 'Think Pink' night has been moved to Oct. 20 (it was originally scheduled for Oct. 12) in a home match with Dakota Wesleyan.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:32:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU's second-half rally falls short in DAC Football game with Beavers</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/100910-minotstatefbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 9, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash;  The Dakota State University Trojan football team hosted Minot State Saturday at  the Trojan Field.   The Trojans suffered seven turnovers in the game as the  Beavers held off DSU's rally in the  second half, 35-19.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 17:42:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan runners compete in tough Briar Cliff meet Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/100910-bcxcrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 9, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;McCOOK LAKE, S.D. - The Dakota State University women's and men's cross country teams ran in the Briar Cliff Invitational on Saturday.  The meet was held at the Adams Nature Preserve.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 17:27:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan runners face tough test Saturday at Briar Cliff Invitational</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/100810-xcpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 8, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University cross country teams took a week off last week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will return back to action on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; DSU will prepare for their tough test at the Briar Cliff Invitational.&amp;nbsp; The meet will be held at the Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve in McCook Lake, S.D.&amp;nbsp; The women's race starts at 10 a.m. with the men's to follow at approximately 10:45 a.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:49:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football returns home Saturday versus Minot State</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/100710-fbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 7, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University Trojan football team returns home Saturday as they welcome the Beavers of Minot State.&amp;nbsp; Kickoff is slated for 1:30 p.m. at Trojan Field.&amp;nbsp; Parents' Day will be recognized during the game.&amp;nbsp; The tailgate area on the east side of the parking lot at the Trojan Field will be available by 10:30 a.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:53:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans snap four-match losing streak in a five-set thriller over Comets</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/100610-vbmasurecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 7, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MAYVILLE, N.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University volleyball team traveled to the Lewy Lee Fieldhouse to face their DAC's traveling partner Mayville State Wednesday night.  The Trojans defeated the Comets in a five-set thriller (22-25, 25-22, 12-25, 25-12 and 15-9) to snap their four-match losing streak.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 02:24:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's runners remain 2nd, women's 6th in DAC's weekly rankings</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/100610-xcrankings.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 6, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;After an idle week, the Dakota State University men's and women's cross country teams remained in the same rank in the latest DAC conference weekly rankings.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:36:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Volleyball concludes DAC's first half Wednesday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/100510-vbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 5, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University Trojan volleyball team will conclude their four-match on the road Wednesday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will take on their traveling partner Mayville State to conclude the first half of the DAC conference schedule.&amp;nbsp; The match will be held at the Lewy Lee Fieldhouse in Mayville, N.D.&amp;nbsp; First serve is slated for 7 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:01:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU announces 2010-11 track schedules</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/100410-trackschedules.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 4, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University women's and men's track and field head coaches (Mike Nekuda and Buzz Stevenson) had announced its 2010-11 indoor and outdoor track and field schedules.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:30:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football comes up short for first 'W' Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/100310-fbbhsurecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 3, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SPEARFISH, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University Trojan football team traveled to the Lyle Hare Stadium Saturday to face Black Hills State in the seventh annual Missouri River Shootout.  The Trojans held a 9-7 halftime lead before the Yellow Jackets rallied in the late fourth quarter for a 14-9 win over DSU.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2010 17:58:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans lose two volleyball matches in North Dakota</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/100310-vbndrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 3, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University volleyball team traveled to Minot, N.D. Friday and Dickinson, N.D. on Saturday.&amp;nbsp;  It might be the Trojans' last time traveling to Minot and Dickinson before moving to independent next season.&amp;nbsp;  The Trojans suffered defeats from Minot State (3-1) and Dickinson State (3-0).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2010 17:06:48 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Football battles with Black Hills State Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/093010-fbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 30, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University football team travels to the Lyle Hare Stadium on Saturday to battle the Yellow Jackets of Black Hills State.&amp;nbsp; This Saturday will mark the seventh annual Missouri River Shoot-Out.&amp;nbsp; Kickoff is slated at 2 p.m. (CT)/1 p.m. (MT).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:56:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's runners second, women's sixth in DAC's weekly rankings</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/093010-xcweeklyrankings.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 30, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota Athletic Conference men's and women's cross country weekly rankings were announced last Monday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojan men's team ranks second while the women's team remains in sixth place.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:35:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DWU rally to beat Trojans in volleyball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/092810-dwuvbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 28, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MITCHELL, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University volleyball team began their four-match stretch on the road Tuesday.  The Trojans won the first two sets, but fell in the final three sets as Dakota Wesleyan rallied to defeat DSU at the Christen Family Wellness/Center on the DWU campus.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 23:10:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Volleyball begins four-match on road Tuesday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/092710-vbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 27, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University volleyball team will begin their four-match on the road on Tuesday.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 18:41:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Schulte selected as DAC Volleyball Hitter of the Week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/092710-schulte.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 27, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) has selected DSU's Ashley Schulte as Hitter of the Week for the week of September 20-26.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:24:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Berkness named DAC Male Cross Country Runner of the Week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/092710-berkness.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 27, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Devon Berkness of Dakota State was chosen by the Dakota Athletic Conference as male cross country runner of the week for the week of September 20-26.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:12:53 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan runners compete at Roy Griak meet Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/092610-xcrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 26, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Dakota State University women's and men's cross country teams ran in the Roy Griak Invitational, hosted by University of Minnesota, Saturday at the Les Bolstad Golf Course.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans competed with schools from NCAA Division II and top quality schools in the NAIA.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 20:46:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU drops Trojan Homecoming football game to SD Mines</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/092510-sdminesfbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 25, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - Dakota State University held their annual Homecoming festivities in Madison on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The day ended with an evening football game between Dakota State and South Dakota School of Mines.  The Trojans trailed 17-14 at halftime, but the Hardrockers scored 24 unanswered points in the second half to defeat DSU 41-14 at the Trojan Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 25 Sep 2010 23:28:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans fall short to Jamestown in DAC volleyball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/092510-jcvbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 25, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University volleyball team concluded their five-match home stand on Saturday afternoon against top team in the DAC, Jamestown.  The Jimmies came on top in four thrilling sets that each set was decided by two points (23-25, 25-23, 28-26, 27-25) at the DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 25 Sep 2010 22:37:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU spikers remain undefeated during Trojan Homecoming week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/092410-vcsuvbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 24, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Trojan Volleyball team continued their five-match home stand on Friday night as they hosted Valley City State in a DAC conference action.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans raced to a 2-0 lead (25-23 and 25-16) before suffering the third set defeat (18-25).&amp;nbsp; DSU rallied in the fourth set (25-22) to take a 3-1 match win at the DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 21:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football returns home Saturday for Trojan Homecoming</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/092310-fbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 23, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University Trojan Football team returns home on Saturday after playing two straight games on the road.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will attempt to record their first win of the season as they host the South Dakota School of Mines Hardrockers in a DAC conference action at the Trojan Field.&amp;nbsp; The Trojan Homecoming game will kick-off at 6 p.m.&amp;nbsp; Tailgate area will be available two hours prior to the game on the east side of the Trojan Field's parking lot.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:28:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU runners prepare for tough Roy Griak meet Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/092310-roygriakrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 23, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University women's and men's cross country teams will be preparing for their tough meet of the season on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans compete in the Roy Griak Invitational, hosted by University of Minnesota.&amp;nbsp; The meet will be held at the Les Bolstad Golf Course in St. Paul, Minn.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:07:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Volleyball records first home win of the season Wednesday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/092210-mmcvbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 22, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University volleyball team continued their five-match home stand on Wednesday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans hosted Mount Marty in a non-conference match at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State kicked off the homecoming week with a 3-0 sweep over the Lancers.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:21:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's cross country team ranks No. 22 in NAIA 'Top 25'</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/092210-mensxcrankings.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 22, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Dakota State University men's cross country team ranks No. 22 in the second edition of the NAIA Men's Cross Country Coaches' Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Wednesday.&amp;nbsp; Malone (Ohio) and Southern Oregon remained the top two teams in the nation.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:12:01 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU's long-time coach inducted into Huron High School Athletic Hall of Fame</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/092210-stevenson.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 22, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University's long-time cross country and track head coach Buzz Stevenson was inducted to the Huron High School's Athletic Hall of Fame on Sept. 18.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:33:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's runners remain first, women's sixth in DAC's weekly rankings</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/092110-xcweeklyrankings.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 21, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University men's cross country team remained first for the third straight week in the DAC's cross country weekly rankings.&amp;nbsp; The Trojan women's team stayed in sixth place.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:03:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans search their first home volleyball win this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/092110-vbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 21, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University Trojan volleyball team will continue their five-match home stand this week at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; It is the Trojans' Homecoming week.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:35:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football loses DAC conference opener in Dickinson</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/091810-dickinsonfbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 18, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;DICKINSON, N.D. - The Dakota State University football team traveled to the Badland Activities Center to face Dickinson State in both teams' DAC conference season opener Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Blue Hawks defeated the Trojans 31-7.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 Sep 2010 21:52:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Hardrockers defeat Trojans in volleyball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/091810-sdminesvbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 18, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University volleyball team continued their five-match home stand on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans hosted South Dakota School of Mines in the DAC conference action at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State won the first set 26-24, but fell in the last three sets won by the Hardrockers (25-23, 25-15 and 25-18).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 Sep 2010 18:56:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU claims men's title, women's third at Herb Blakley Invitational</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/091810-herbblakelyrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 18, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University women's and men's cross country teams returned home on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans hosted the DSU/Herb Blakely Invitational at the cool and wet Madison Country Club golf course.&amp;nbsp; DSU men's, No. 17 in the first NAIA Men's Cross Country National Poll, placed five runners in the top ten to capture their second straight team title.&amp;nbsp; The women's placed third highlighted by an individual champion from the Trojans.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 Sep 2010 14:06:56 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan spikers fall short to Yellow Jackets</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/091710-bhsuvbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 17, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University volleyball team returned home for the first time this season.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans hosted Black Hills State in the DAC conference season opener at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; DSU fell short to the Yellow Jackets 3-1 (25-17, 15-25, 26-24 and 25-22).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 22:21:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan runners prepare home meet on Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/091710-xcpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 17, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University women's and men's cross country teams will run in their lone home meet of the season, the DSU/Herb Blakely Invitational, on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The meet will be held at the Madison Country Club with the women's race starting at 10:30 a.m. with the men's to follow at approximately 11:10 a.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:16:48 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football opens DAC Conference play on road Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/091510-fbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 15, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota Athletic Conference football season will kick off on Saturday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Trojan football team will travel to Dickinson, N.D. to take on the Blue Hawks of Dickinson State.&amp;nbsp; Kickoff is slated at 2:30 p.m. (CT)/1:30 p.m. (MT).&amp;nbsp; The game will be held on the new football field at the Badland Activities Center called Fisher Field.&amp;nbsp; It features the only artificial turf field in western North Dakota.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:30:36 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's runners rank No. 17 in first NAIA Men's XC National Poll</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/091510-mensxcrankings.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 15, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Dakota State tallied 249 points and tied with Simon Fraser (B.C.) for No. 17 ranking in the first edition of the NAIA Men's Cross Country Coaches' Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Wednesday.&amp;nbsp; Malone (Ohio) tallied 19 first-place votes to land at No. 1.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:51:48 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Volleyball begins five-match home stand Friday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/091510-vbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 15, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University volleyball team returns home this weekend.&amp;nbsp; The DAC Volleyball Conference season opener will begin on Friday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will host 2009 DAC's tournament champion Black Hills State at 7 p.m.&amp;nbsp; On Saturday, DSU welcomes South Dakota School of Mines at 3 p.m.&amp;nbsp; All matches will be at the DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:09:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Men's Basketball add exhibition game with SDSU</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/091410-additionexhibitiongame.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 14, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University men's basketball team added an exhibition game to their 2010-11 schedule.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:19:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's runners ranks first, women's sixth in weekly conference rankings</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/091410-xcweeklyrankings.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 14, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The first Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) weekly rankings had been released on Monday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojan men's runners maintained their ranking at the top.&amp;nbsp; The DSU women's team dropped from third to sixth in the rankings.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:28:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Track &amp; Field assists with South Dakota Senior State Games</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/091410-seniorgames.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 14, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University track and field team assisted with the South Dakota Senior State Games on Saturday, Sept. 11 in Watertown, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:39:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU finishes 2-3 at Hastings/Quality Inn Volleyball Classic</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/091210-hastingsvbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 12, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;HASTINGS, Neb. - The Trojan volleyball team played their final regular season tournament Friday and Saturday.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State competed in the Hastings/Quality Inn Volleyball Classic hosted by Hastings College at the Lynn Farrell Arena.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans recorded two wins and three losses in the classic.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 18:24:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans fail to stop Warhawks' winning streak</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/091110-uwwfbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;WHITEWATER, Wis. - The Dakota State University football team traveled to the Perkins Stadium Saturday to face the NCAA Division III defending champion University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in Whitewater, Wis.&amp;nbsp; The Warhawks jumped to a 28-0 lead and defeated the Trojans 70-7 to extend their winning streak to 17 games.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 11 Sep 2010 20:38:56 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU faces NCAA FB D-III defending champion Wisconsin-Whitewater Sat.</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/090910-uwwfbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 9, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University Trojan Football team plays their first road game of the season on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will face NCAA Division III University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawks in a non-conference game.&amp;nbsp; The kickoff is slated at noon at the Perkins Stadium.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:07:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>b2 Networks merge with America One for live webcast</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/090910-americaone.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 9, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For the past few months, b2 Networks has undergone several major changes that will provide better broadband broadcasting services.&amp;nbsp; In August, b2 TV merged with America One Television and the live broadband has been rebranded AmericaOne.com.&amp;nbsp; This combination enables the company to reach more people by marketing the college broadband to wider television audiences, as well as creating opportunities for nationally televised games.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:52:49 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU to play in Hastings/Quality Inn Volleyball Classic this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/090810-hastingsvbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 8, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University volleyball team will play their final tournament on Friday and Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans compete in the Hastings College/Quality Inn Classic held at the Osborne Family Sports Complex in Hastings, Neb.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:50:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU student-athletes feed on Chamber's hospitality</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/090810-chamberofcommerce.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 8, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Madison Downtown Armory was filled with Dakota State University student-athletes Thursday night. The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce hosted them and the athletic department's staff at their annual kickoff event.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans go 1-1 on final day of USF Volleyball Classic</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/090410-usfvbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 4, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Dakota State University volleyball team competed in the final day of the University of Sioux Falls volleyball classic Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans suffered a 3-1 defeat to MidAmerican Nazarene (Kan.) at the Sioux Falls Lincoln high school gym.&amp;nbsp; DSU concluded the classic with a sweep over Iowa Wesleyan at the Stewart Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:52:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's runners capture DWU Invitational; Drealan place fifth</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/090310-dwuxcrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 4, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MITCHELL, S.D. - The Trojan men's and women's cross country teams opened their 2010 season on Friday at the Wild Oak Country Club.&amp;nbsp; DSU men's placed five runners in the top 10 to capture the title at the DWU Invitational.&amp;nbsp; Samantha Drealan placed fifth at the meet for the Trojans' women.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:43:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans drop two matches at USF Volleyball Classic</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/090310-vbusfclassicrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 3, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Dakota State University volleyball team competed in the first day of the University of Sioux Falls Classic at the Stewart Center on Friday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans faced two teams from the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC).&amp;nbsp; DSU suffered two sweeps from nationally-ranked Northwestern (Iowa) and Briar Cliff.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:54:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Volleyball competes in USF tournament Friday &amp; Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/090210-vbusfpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 2, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Trojan volleyball team will travel to Sioux Falls, S.D. on Friday and Saturday to compete in the University of Sioux Falls tournament.&amp;nbsp; The tournament will be held at the Stewart Center and Sioux Falls Lincoln High School gym.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:16:47 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU runners open season Friday in Mitchell</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/09210-dwuxcpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 2, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University women's and men's cross country teams will open their 2010 season on Friday in Mitchell, S.D.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will compete in the Dakota Wesleyan Invitational at the Wild Oak Private Golf Course.&amp;nbsp; The women's race begins at 4 p.m. with the men's to follow.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:29:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball helps with Habitat for Humanity project</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/090110-mbbproject.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 1, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University men's basketball team continues their assistance and involvement with the Habitat for Humanity project in Madison, S.D.&amp;nbsp; Recently, the Trojan men's basketball team painted a house.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:48:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans sweep Lancers in volleyball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/083110-mountmartyrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 1, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;YANKTON, S.D. - The Dakota State University volleyball team traveled to the Cimpl Arena to take on Mount Marty College in a non-conference match Tuesday night.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans won the first two sets in dominating fashion and held on to sweep the Lancers 3-0.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:42:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Anthony named to All-Tournament Team</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/083010-anthony.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 30, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Senior Margie Anthony was named to the Grand View (Iowa) All-Tournament Team.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans went 1-3 in the tournament, defeating Midland Lutheran in Trojans' season opener on Friday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>CVB:  Trojans go 1-3 at Grand View (Iowa) Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/082810-gvtourneyrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 29, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;DES MOINES, Iowa - The Dakota State University volleyball team competed in the Grand View (Iowa) tournament Friday and Saturday at the Johnson Wellness Center.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans opened the 2010 season with a win over Midland Lutheran in five thrilling sets on Friday, but lost the next three matches to finish 1-3 in the tournament.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:23:44 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>CFB:  Trojans lose season opener at home</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/082810-midlandrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 28, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University football team hosted Midland Lutheran College of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Saturday night at Trojan Field. The Warriors raced to a 28-0 halftime lead and defeated the Trojans 38-7.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:54:59 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football welcome Warriors in DSU's home opener Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/082610-fbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 26, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University Trojan Football team will host Midland Lutheran College Warriors of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) on Saturday night.&amp;nbsp; It will be the season home opener for the Trojans.&amp;nbsp; Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. at the Trojan Field.&amp;nbsp; Tailgate will begin at 4 p.m. by the gate by the Trojan Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:01:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Volleyball opens season Friday at Grand View (Iowa) tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/082610-vbmatchnotes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 26, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University volleyball team will travel to Des Moines, Iowa on Friday and Saturday to participate in the Grand View (Iowa) tournament.&amp;nbsp; The tournament will be held at the Charles S. Johnson Wellness Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:48:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's XC team ranks 15th in NAIA XC preseason poll</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/082510-xctoprankings.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 25, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Defending National Champion Malone (Ohio) has been picked as the No. 1 team in the NAIA Men's Cross Country Preseason Coaches' Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Wednesday.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State ranks No. 15 with 273 points in the national poll.&amp;nbsp; It was the highest rank in school history since 2009 where the Trojans rank No. 19 in the final national poll.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:10:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans pick to finish seventh in DAC Football preseason poll</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/082510-fbpreseasonpoll.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 25, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;DICKINSON, N.D. - Defending conference co-champions Dickinson State and Minot State sit one and two in the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) preseason football coaches' poll.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State was picked to finish seventh.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:58:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's first, women's third in DAC XC preseason rankings</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/082410-xcpreseasonconfrankings.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 24, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The preseason conference polls were released for the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) men's and women's cross country.&amp;nbsp; The preseason conference polls are used to determine the NAIA's Top 25 rankings and potential at-large bids at the end of the season as a team to qualify for NAIA Nationals.&amp;nbsp; The Trojan men's team ranks first in the preseason poll while the Trojan women's team ranks third.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; The preseason national cross country rankings will be released on Aug. 25 (Wednesday).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:43:09 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>CFB:  Dacotah Bank DAC Bowl to be held on Nov. 7</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/081910-dacbowlinformation.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 19, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) is proud to announce the Dacotah Bank DAC Bowl to be played on Sunday, Nov. 7 at the FargoDome in Fargo, N.D.&amp;nbsp; The event will feature eight schools of the conference competing in four games to wrap up the football regular season.&amp;nbsp; Dacotah Bank is partnering with the DAC to co-sponsor the event.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:37:02 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU volleyball team begins practice</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/081810-vbpractice.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 18, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University volleyball team under the guidance of second-year head coach Amy Veenhof, began practice Monday with high expectations for 2010 season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:44:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans picked to finish 7th (tie) in DAC VB preseason poll</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/081810-dacvbpreseasonpoll.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 18, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;DICKINSON, N.D. - Defending conference champion Jamestown College is the pick of the coaches in the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) preseason volleyball poll.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State was picked to finish in a tie for seventh place with Valley City State.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:54:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football team opens fall camp</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/081810-fbfallcampstarts.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 18, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Josh Anderson, second-year DSU head football coach, and the Trojan football team is looking forward to an exciting 2010 season.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans opened their first practice on Monday, Aug. 16 at the Trojan Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:28:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Football assists Habitat for Humanity project</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/081710-footballvolunteer.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 17, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University's football team volunteered to help the Habitat for Humanity project in Madison, S.D. last weekend.&amp;nbsp; Partial Trojan football team helped paint houses and other projects.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:25:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU #1 - 5 Years Running</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/081710-dsubest.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 17, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University is the highest ranked public regional college in the Midwest according to &lt;em&gt;U.S. News &amp;amp; World Report &lt;/em&gt;magazine's annual analysis of &quot;America's Best Colleges 2011.&quot;&amp;nbsp; This is the 5th consecutive year that Dakota State has achieved the top position.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State is ranked first in the Top Public Regional Colleges in the Midwest region category.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:04:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans prepare for next athletic school year</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/081310-questionsindependent.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 13, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Last week, Dakota State University Athletic Director Gene Wockenfuss sent out a press release stating that the Trojans were leaving the Dakota Athletic Conference starting in 2011-12.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>'Media Day' set for each DSU fall sports</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/081310-mediaday.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 13, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University Athletic Department will be hosting media day on different days for each fall sports including volleyball, football and men's and women's cross country.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:15:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>b2 Networks announce admission prices for live webcast</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/081210-b2admission.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 12, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) will again be using the b2 Networks to carry live video (audio for selected games) webcast for 2010-2011 sports season.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State University will be broadcasting all fall and winter sports home games.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:11:26 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>15 recruits to join DSU men's track &amp; field team</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/081210-trackrecruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 12, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University men's track and field head coach Buzz Stevenson is proud to announce 15 letter-of-intent signings to join the Trojan men's track and field program.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:47:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball releases 2010-11 schedule</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/081010-mbbschedule.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 10, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - Dakota State University second-year men's basketball head coach Gary Garner has released the Trojans' 2010-11 schedule.&amp;nbsp; The season will be highlighted by 12 home games.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will play three different classics, including a home classic in honor of DSU's long-time men's basketball coach Ed Harter.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:39:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's basketball announces 2010-11 schedule</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/081010-wbbschedule.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 10, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - Dakota State University women's basketball head coach Joe Reints has announced the Trojans' 2010-11 schedule.&amp;nbsp; The season will be highlighted by 13 home games plus trips to NCAA Division II schools Minnesota State-Mankato and Augustana and NCAA Division I North Dakota State for Trojans' exhibition game.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:04:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Athletics announces move to independent status</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/080610-independent.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 6, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University Athletics announced today that it plans to leave the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) in July of 2011.&amp;nbsp; DSU plans to continue its association with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as an independent member and will apply to be a part of the NAIA&amp;rsquo;s Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.)&amp;nbsp;group. The plan will be reviewed with the South Dakota Board of Regents at their August meeting.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 23:24:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>USF volleyball tournament revised schedule announced</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/080210-vbchanges.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 2, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;University of Sioux Falls has announced its volleyball tournament's revised schedule on the first weekend of September.&amp;nbsp; There will be 13 schools from the Midwest competing in the USF tournament, which includes Dakota State University.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:24:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Volleyball signs eight recruits</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/072910-vbrecruits10.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;July 29, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Second-year DSU volleyball head coach Amy Veenhof is proud to announce the 2010 signings to join the Trojan volleyball team this fall.&amp;nbsp; The 2010 recruiting class is made up of Mandi Atkins, Mandy Baxa, Shayna Dwyer, Mandy Frogner, Lauren LaBar, Emma Murtha, Marisa Shigetomi and Sam Weber.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:26:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Football coaches conduct high school clinic</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/072910-coachesclinic.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;July 29, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University head football coach Josh Anderson and his assistant coaches are the guest speakers at the 59th Annual South Dakota High School Coaches Clinic.&amp;nbsp; The coaches' clinic is held at the Ramkota Hotel and Aberdeen Convention Center in Aberdeen, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:53:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Three DSU teams earned NAIA Scholar Team award</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/072810-scholarteam.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;July 28, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced the NAIA scholar teams award Tuesday.&amp;nbsp; Three Dakota State University teams earned this honor.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:00:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Hortness named Head Baseball Coach at DSU</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/072810-hortness.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;July 28, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University's Athletic Director Gene Wockenfuss announces the hiring of Scott Hortness as the new head baseball coach.&amp;nbsp; He replaces Dean Berry, who left earlier this summer to take a position at Northern State.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>31 DSU student-athletes named to DAC scholar athlete</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/072610-dacscholarathlete.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;July 26, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) has announced its scholar-athletes.&amp;nbsp; To qualify for DAC scholar athlete, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher for the semester.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:34:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Cross Country teams face challenging 2010 schedule</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/072210-xcschedule.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;July 22, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University's first-year cross country head coach Michael Nekuda has announced the 2010 schedule.  The Trojans will compete in five regular season meets before competing in the postseason.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Changes to 2010 Volleyball Schedule</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/072110-vb-schedule-changes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;July 22, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Due to Dana's closing and Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) schedule's shuffle, the DSU 2010 volleyball schedule has made a few changes to opponents, dates and times.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Kevin Rydberg &lt;kevin.rydberg@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:45:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Nekuda Named Cross Country, Women&amp;rsquo;s Track Coach at DSU</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/070710-nekuda-named.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;July 7, 2010 Madison, SD - Dakota State University&amp;rsquo;s Athletic Director Gene Wockenfuss announces the hiring of Michael Nekuda as the head men&amp;rsquo;s and women&amp;rsquo;s cross country coach and the head women&amp;rsquo;s track coach. &lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Kevin Rydberg &lt;kevin.rydberg@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:49:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU's Berry takes position at Northern State</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/062410-berry-resigns.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 24, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - Dakota State University Head Baseball Coach Dean Berry resigned this week to accept a position as Head Baseball Coach at Northern State University in Aberdeen.&amp;nbsp; Berry had been at DSU since 2007.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:26:38 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Westby to play for Trojan Football</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/062110-westby.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 21, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University football head coach Josh Anderson is proud to announce the signing of David Westby to join Trojan Football team this fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU's Mack Takes Position at Ohio</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/061710-mack-resigns.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University Track and Cross Country Coach Trent Mack resigned this week to accept a position as Head Men/Women Cross Country Coach and Middle Distance assistant in Track &amp;amp; Field at Ashland University, an NCAA Division II school in Ashland, OH.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Kevin Rydberg &lt;kevin.rydberg@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:59:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans have memorable sports year</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/061510-toptenstories.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 15, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It was a record-breaking season for several Dakota State University sports teams.&amp;nbsp; With the 2010-11 academic only two months away, here is a look at the top 10 stories from Trojan athletics.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:03:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Six Trojans named Daktronics-NAIA Track and Field Scholar Athletes</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/061510-scholarathletes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 15, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MARION, Ind. - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) released its 2010 Daktronics-NAIA Track and Field Scholar Athletes after the conclusion of the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championship meet. Six athletes from Dakota State had received this prestigious honor.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:53:01 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Blue &amp; Gold Tournament 'awesome' record-setter</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/061510-bluegold-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 15, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&quot;This was an  awesome tournament,&quot; said Gene Wockenfuss, DSU athletic director at the  conclusion of Blue &amp;amp; Gold Golf Tournament at the Madison Golf &amp;amp;  Country Club on June 4th.&amp;nbsp; The tournament featured 34 foursomes taking to the 18-hole course.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:50:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Softball Signs 12 for 2011</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/061510-softball-recruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 15, 2010&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University Head Softball Coach Ken Prorok announced Monday afternoon the signing of 12 players to the 2011 recruiting class. This class will consist of eight freshmen, three junior college transfers, and one returning senior.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Kevin Rydberg &lt;kevin.rydberg@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:04:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Men's Basketball signs five recruits</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/060110-mbbrecruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 1, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University men's basketball head coach Gary Garner would like to announce the letter-of-intent signings of Jesse Bean, Jordan King, Jordan Snyder, Terran Chapin and Russ Hendrickson. They will join the Trojan men's basketball team in the late fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:00:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's 4 x 800-meter relay earns NAIA All-American honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/060110-naiatr-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 1, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MARION, Ind. - The Dakota State University outdoor track and field competed in the three-day NAIA Outdoor Track &amp;amp; Field National Championships at the Outdoor Sports Complex Thursday to Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:56:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Ten Trojan athletes to represent at NAIA Outdoor Track &amp; Field National Championships</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/052410-naiatrnationals-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 24, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Ten Dakota State University athletes will compete in the 59th Annual Men's and 30th Annual Women's NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships on May 27-29. The meet will be held at the Outdoor Sports Complex in Marion, Ind., hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 18:18:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Five Trojan Softball players listed in DSU school record book</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/051910-sbrecords.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 19, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Five Dakota State University softball players had been listed in the Trojan softball record book this past season. A team record was also listed in the record book.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 11:37:49 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Outdoor Track &amp; Field:  Four Trojans break DSU school records</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/051710-usflastchance-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 17, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Dakota State University outdoor track and field team competed in the University of Sioux Falls Last Chance meet Saturday at the Lillibridge Track and Field Complex. The meet was the last regular season meet and their last chance to qualify for NAIA Nationals. Four Trojan individuals broke DSU school records.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 14:20:57 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Five Trojan Baseball players shatter records</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/051410-baseball-records.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 14, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Five Dakota State University baseball players had been listed in the DSU school record book in three different categories.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 14:12:45 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Baseball: DAC All-Conference and postseason awards</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/051210-dac-baseball-awards.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 12, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;After the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) Baseball Postseason Tournament was completed on Wednesday, the all-conference and postseason awards were announced. Eight Trojan athletes had received the honors. In addition, Nick Mutz was selected as DAC's Co-Pitchers of the Year.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 17:40:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Softball:  Neiman and Stevenson earn DAC Gold Glove awards</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/051210-dac-softball-awards.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 12, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) has announced the all-conference teams and postseason awards for softball after the completion of the postseason tournament Monday. Two Dakota State athletes had been selected to Gold Glove awards for the best performances during the 2010 season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 15:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Sixteen Trojan athletes named to DAC Outdoor Track &amp; Field All-Conference</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/051110-track-allconference.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 11, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Sixteen Dakota State University outdoor track and field athletes had been named to DAC Outdoor Track and Field All-Conference honor.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 14:05:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans finish third in the DAC Baseball Tournament Monday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/051010-baseball-jamestown-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 10, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D. - On the third day of the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) Baseball Postseason Tournament, the fourth-seeded Dakota State University faced an elimination game against top-seeded Jamestown for a spot to get in the DAC Championship game Monday afternoon. Jamestown defeated the Trojans 7-5 at the Jack Brown Stadium.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 19:46:01 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU ends softball season at DAC Postseason Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/050910-sb-mayvillestate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 9, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;VALLEY CITY, N.D. - The Trojan softball team continued their play in the DAC Softball Postseason Tournament at the College Complex Sunday. The seventh-seeded Dakota State faced the fourth-seeded Mayville State in a loser's out game. The Trojans fell short to the Comets 6-4.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 17:40:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Baseball: Trojans' rally falls short in DAC semifinals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/050910-basebll-mayville-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 9, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MAYVILLE, N.D. - The Dakota State University baseball team traveled to the Veterans Memorial Stadium for the DAC Baseball Postseason winner's bracket Sunday. The Trojans and Mayville State are the only undefeated team in the tournament entering Sunday. DSU's rally fell short in the final innings and lost to the Comets 10-7.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 16:58:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans remain alive in DAC Softball Postseason Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/050810-sbdacdayone-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 9, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;VALLEY CITY, N.D. - The Dakota State University softball team competed in the DAC Softball Postseason Tournament Saturday at the College Complex. The seventh-seeded Trojans suffered an 11-3 defeat to second-seeded Minot State in six innings. DSU eliminated sixth-seeded Valley City State 5-3 in the loser's out game to remain alive in the tournament.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 00:33:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU goes 2-0 in first day of DAC Baseball Postseason Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/050810-baseballdac-day1recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 8, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D. - The Dakota State University baseball team competed in DAC Baseball Postseason tournament Saturday at the Jack Brown Stadium. The fourth-seeded Trojans faced the fifth-seeded Minot State in the opening round. The Trojans defeated the Beavers 13-3 in seven innings. DSU went on to upset the DAC's top-seed Jamestown College in the night cap, 9-2.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 May 2010 21:11:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans capture seven first-places at DAC Outdoor Track &amp; Field Championship Meet</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/050710-dactrack-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 7, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams competed in the cold DAC conference championship meet at the O'Harra Stadium Friday. The Trojans captured seven first-places in the meet.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 23:03:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Time delay in DAC Softball Postseason Tournament Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/050710-timechangesoftball.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 7, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;VALLEY CITY, N.D. - The weather continues to push back the start of the DAC Softball Tournament. The already rescheduled 10 a.m. Saturday start has now been pushed back to a 12:30 p.m. start, depending on field conditions.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 20:26:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Time changes for DAC Baseball tournament in Jamestown Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/050710-timechange.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 7, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The starting time for DAC Baseball Postseason Tournament Saturday in Jamestown had been changed. The Trojans will face Minot State at 2 p.m. It was originally scheduled for 4 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 20:06:44 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Three signs letter-of-intent to play for DSU Football</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/050610-fbrecruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Josh Anderson, Dakota State University head football coach, is proud to announce three signings to join the Trojan Football team this fall.&amp;nbsp; They are Frank Boyd, Jr., Bill St. Martin and Landon Anker.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 15:28:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DAC Conference Tournaments news and changes due to inclement weather</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/050610-dacspringpostseasonnews.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 6, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University Athletic Department would like to announce the news and changes in the DAC spring sports postseason dates due to inclement weather.&amp;nbsp; Wet weather (rain and snow) is predicted this weekend in the Midwest region.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 13:09:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU faces Minot State in opening round of the DAC Baseball Postseason Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/050410-baseball-dacpostseason.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 4, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Jamestown will be the top-seed when the 2010 Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) Baseball Championship opens Friday, May 7th, in Dickinson, N.D. Dakota State is the fourth seed and will face fifth seed Minot State at the Southside Park, starting at 11 a.m. (CT) /10 a.m. (MT).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 14:14:36 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans to open against Minot State in DAC Softball Postseason Tournament Friday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/050410-dac-sbpostseason.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 4, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dickinson State will be the number one seed when the 2010 Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) Softball Championship opens on Friday, May 7th, in Valley City, N.D. Dakota State is the seventh seed and will face second seed Minot State at 10 a.m. at the College Complex Field #2.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 13:52:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Win, teamwork important for Anderson, Trojans in alumni football game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/050410-fb-alumni-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 4, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Getting a hard-earned 6-0 win for the Trojan Football team over the alumni Saturday at the Trojan Field was important for Coach Josh Anderson and his coaching staff.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 10:50:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Outdoor Track &amp; Field: Trojans perform well at Howard Wood Relays</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/050310-howardwoodsrelay-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 3, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D. The Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams competed in the 86th annual Howard Wood Relays Friday and Saturday.  Two athletes made national qualifying marks for NAIA Nationals.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 15:57:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Tiede earns DAC Baseball player of the week honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/050310-tiede.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 3, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) has selected Dakota State's second baseman Josh Tiede as player of the week.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 11:31:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Softball:  Blue Hawks shut down Trojans at Thue</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/050210-sb-dickinsonstate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 2, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University softball team concluded their regular season Sunday against Dickinson State. The Blue Hawks shut down the Trojans 13-0 and 23-0 at the Thue Softball Complex.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2010 20:41:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Baseball: Trojans split with Dickinson State in regular season finale</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/050210-ba-dickinsonstate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 2, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Trojan baseball team played their final two home games Sunday against Dickinson State at the Flynn Field. Dickinson State rallied for 7-6 game one victory. The Trojans defeated the Blue Hawks 3-2 in the second game to earn a 2-2 weekend split with Dickinson State.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2010 19:38:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Softball:  No. 12 Dickinson State sweeps Trojans 7-0 and 6-1</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/050110-sb-dickinsonstate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 1, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Trojan softball team hosted Dickinson State in the final DAC four-game series this weekend at the Thue Softball Complex. The Blue Hawks swept the Trojans 7-0 and 6-1 Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2010 20:27:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Baseball: Trojans split with Dickinson State at the Flynn Field</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/050110-ba-dickinsonstate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 1, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University baseball team returned home Saturday for a DAC's final four-game series of the season.  The Trojans welcomed Dickinson State in a breezy Flynn Field.  Dickinson State rallied for game one victory 6-4.  The Trojans came from behind in the second game 10-9 to earn a split with the Blue Hawks.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2010 19:42:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Bunker signs to play for DSU Football</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/043010-bunker.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 30, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University football head coach Josh Anderson is proud to announce the letter-of-intent signing of Darrik Bunker of Arlington High School.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:41:47 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Reunion-like atmosphere sought by Coach Anderson here Friday, Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/042910-fbalumnipreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 29, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Nothing would make Trojan football coach Josh Anderson happier if past Trojan players and the present Trojans would form lasting bonds this Friday and Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:09:52 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Alumni volleyball match a success</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/042910-vbalumnimatch-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 29, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State coach Amy Veenhof has a much better idea of the volleyball team she'll have next fall after the Lady Trojans concluded their spring season this past weekend. They hosted a scrimmage against an alumni squad here at the DSU Field House Saturday and then they went and played in a tournament at University of Minnesota-Morris on Sunday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:38:53 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU competes in the 86th Annual Howard Wood Relays Friday &amp; Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/042910-trpreview-howardwood.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 29, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams will compete in the 86th annual Howard Wood Relays Friday and Saturday in Sioux Falls, S.D. More than 3,000 middle school, high school, college and university student/athletes will be competing.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:58:19 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Baseball: Trojans return home this weekend, host Blue Hawks</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/042810-bapreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 28, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University baseball team returns home this weekend after their nine-game stretch on the road. The Trojans will host Dickinson State in a DAC four-game series at the Flynn Field. The doubleheader is slated to start at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:41:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Softball:  Trojans host Dickinson State this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/042810-sbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 28, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Trojan softball team returns home for their final four games of the regular season this weekend at the Thue Softball Complex. Dakota State will welcome Dickinson State in a DAC four-game series. The doubleheader will start at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:07:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Football &quot;1st Saturday in May&quot; Spring Alumni Game to be held Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/042710-football-alumnigame.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 27, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University head football coach Josh Anderson would like to announce the plans for this weekend's activities that include a reunion and the annual spring alumni football game.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:17:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Clayton signs to play for Trojan Women's Basketball team</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/042710-clayton.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 27, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University head women&amp;rsquo;s basketball coach Joe Reints is proud to announce the signing of Whitnee Clayton to join the Trojan women&amp;rsquo;s basketball team this fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:38:38 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Three Trojans compete in Men's DAC Multi-Events</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/042710-dacmulti-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 27, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;DICKINSON, N.D. - The Dakota Athletic Conference outdoor track and field meet does not start until May, but the DAC Multi-Events were held on Sunday and Monday at the Badlands Activity Center.  Three Trojan men's athletes competed in the decathlon.  DSU earned eight team points to give the Trojans third place in the DAC Outdoor Track &amp;amp; Field conference standings where it will be completed on May 7th in Rapid City, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:41:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball &amp; Softball home games canceled Wednesday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/042710-canceledgames.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 27, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University Athletic Department would like to announce the cancelation of DSU baseball and softball home doubleheaders for Wednesday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:36:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Athletics announce annual awards</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/042610-annualawards.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 26, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University Athletics department held their annual awards at the DSU Honors Banquet last Tuesday night at Dakota Prairie Playhouse. The most outstanding male and female, Dusty Anderson Memorial and NAIA Champions of Character awards were given out.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:29:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Donahue is DAC Pitcher of the Week, sets DSU school strikeout record</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/042610-donahue.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 26, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) has selected sophomore Trojan's starting pitcher Jared Donahue as the pitcher of the week. This is the second time this season that he has received this honor.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:12:57 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Outdoor Track:  Trojans compete in two meets</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/042610-trrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 26, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University track and field teams competed in the Drake Relays at Des Moines, Iowa, Friday and Saturday. The Trojans also hosted the DSU Invitational in Madison on Friday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:37:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Softball:  DSU fell short to Jamestown Sunday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/042610-sbjcrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 26, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D. - The Trojan softball team concluded their four-game series with Jamestown at the McElroy Park Sunday.  Jamestown won the first game 8-0 in five innings. The Trojans fell short in the second game as the Jimmies rallied for a 6-5 extra innings victory.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:53:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Baseball: Trojans sweep Jimmies to earn a weekend split in Jamestown</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/042510-bajcrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 26, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D. - The Dakota State University baseball team concluded their nine-game stretch on the road Sunday. The Trojans faced Jamestown at the Jack Brown Stadium. DSU used a seven-run sixth inning to defeat the Jimmies in the first game 12-8. The Trojans held on to defeat Jamestown in the second game 2-0 to earn a split with the Jimmies in a four-game series.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 01:01:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Softball:  Trojans lose two on the road at Jamestown</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/042410-sbjcrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 24, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D. - The Dakota State University softball team traveled to Jamestown for the DAC four-game series with Jamestown College. The Jimmies took two games from the Trojans 8-0 and 6-1 at the McElory Park Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Apr 2010 23:20:04 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Baseball:  Jamestown sweeps DSU on the road</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/042410-bajcrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 24, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D. - The Dakota State University baseball team traveled for their last DAC four-game series on the road. The Trojans took on Jamestown College Saturday at the Jack Brown Stadium. The Jimmies swept the Trojans 13-11 and 13-3.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Apr 2010 22:46:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU to compete in two track meets this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/042210-trpreviewdsu-drake.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 22, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With just over a month of college track left to his name, Dakota State's Tyler Van Peursem would love to run in the DSU Invitational on Friday at Trojan Field. But this weekend, he will take his services to Des Moines, Iowa, in order to take part in the historic Drake Relays, which will take part on Friday and Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:41:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Baseball: Trojans conclude nine-game stretch on the road this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/042210-bajcpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 22, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University baseball team concludes their nine-game stretch on the road this weekend. The Trojans will travel to Jamestown, N.D. to take on the Jimmies in a DAC's four-game series. The doubleheader will start at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the Jack Brown Stadium.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:32:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Softball: Cougars sweep Trojans 5-2 and 11-2 at Thue</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/042110-usfsbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 21, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University softball team returned home Wednesday evening. The Trojans welcomed their in-state rival University of Sioux Falls in a non-conference doubleheader at the Thue Softball Complex. USF swept Dakota State 5-2 and 11-2 in six innings.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:41:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Softball:  DSU hosts Cougars Wednesday; travels to Jamestown this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/042010-sbpreview-usfjc.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 20, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University softball team returns home Wednesday evening as the Trojans host their in-state rival University of Sioux Falls. The non-conference doubleheader will start at 5 p.m. at the Thue Softball Complex in Madison, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:58:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Jacobsen signs letter-of-intent to play for Trojan women's basketball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/042010-jacobsen.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 20, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Joe Reints, Dakota State University women's basketball head coach, is proud to announce the signing of Cassie Jacobsen.&amp;nbsp; She will join the Trojan women's basketball team this fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:30:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Softball:  DSU finishes 1-3 road trip at Mayville State</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/041910-sbmayvillerecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 19, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;PORTLAND, N.D. - The Dakota State University softball team traveled to Mayville State in the DAC's four-game series Saturday and Sunday.  Mayville State swept the Trojans 4-2 and 10-2 on Saturday.  On Sunday, the Comets took game one 9-6 and the Trojans won the second game 12-2 in five innings.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:23:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Outdoor Track &amp; Field:  Trojans perform well in Sioux City Relays</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/041910-screlaysrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 19, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams competed in the Sioux City Relays Friday and Saturday at the Olsen Stadium.  The Trojans performed well in a competitive meet.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:05:04 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>BA:  Trojans go 1-3 at Mayville State</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/041910-bamayvillerecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 19, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MAYVILLE, N.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University baseball team played their first road four-game DAC series Saturday and Sunday at the Veterans Memorial Field.  Dakota State splits with Mayville State on Saturday as the Comets took the first game 4-2 and the Trojans won the second game 6-4.  On Sunday, Mayville State swept the Trojans 4-3 and 12-2.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 09:43:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>SB:  DSU splits doubleheader with Mount Marty</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/041610-sbmmcrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 16, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University softball team returned home Thursday night.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans hosted Mount Marty in a non-conference doubleheader at the Thue Softball Complex.&amp;nbsp; Mount Marty took the first game 9-6 and the Trojans defeated the Lancers 9-1 in six innings to earn a split.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Outdoor Track &amp; Field:  Trojans prepare for a competitive Sioux City Relays meet Friday and Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/041510-trackpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 15, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams will prepare for one of their most competitive meets of the season on Friday and Saturday. The Trojans compete in the Sioux City Relays at the Olsen Stadium in Sioux City, Iowa.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:43:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>SB Game Notes:  Trojans host Mount Marty Thursday; travel to Mayville State this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/041510-sbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 15, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Trojan softball returns home Thursday night as they host Mount Marty.&amp;nbsp; The doubleheader will start at 5:30 p.m. at the Thue Softball Complex.&amp;nbsp; DSU returns back to DAC conference schedule this weekend as they travel to Mayville State.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:44:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>BA:  Trojans win 11th game in the last 12 games, defeat DWU 7-5</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/041410-dwubarecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 14, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MITCHELL, S.D. - The Dakota State University baseball team stepped out of the DAC conference schedule as they faced in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan Wednesday at the Caldwell Park.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans began their nine-game stretch on the road as they defeated the Tigers 7-5 in a single nine-inning non-conference game.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:33:47 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>BA Game Notes:  Trojans begin nine-game stretch on the road Wednesday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/041410-bapreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 14, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University baseball team will begin their nine-game stretch on the road on Wednesday in Mitchell.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans face their in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan at the Caldwell Park for one nine-inning game at 3 p.m.&amp;nbsp; DSU will travel to Mayville State for a four-game DAC conference series on Saturday and Sunday in Mayville, N.D. with the doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. each day.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:45:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>SB:  Trojans lose two to NCAA Division I South Dakota</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/041410-usdsbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 14, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;VERMILLION, S.D. - The Dakota State University softball team faced University of South Dakota, an NCAA Division I School, at the windy Nygaard Field Tuesday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans suffered a pair of 9-1 and 11-2 defeats to the Coyotes.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:39:59 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Gimbel signs letter-of-intent to play Trojan Football</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/041310-gimbel.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 13, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;DSU football head coach Josh Anderson is proud to announce the letter-of-intent signing from Ryan Gimbel. He will be joining the Trojan Football team as defensive end&amp;nbsp;this fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:18:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Schake and Westover sign to play for Trojan Women's Basketball team</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/041310-wbbrecruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 13, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University head women's basketball coach Joe Reints is proud to announce the signings of Chelsey Schake and Kylie Westover.&amp;nbsp; They will join the Trojan women's basketball team in 2010-2011 season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:37:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Game time change for Mount Marty @ Dakota State softball Thursday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/041210-softballgametimechange.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 12, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University Athletic Department would like to announce the game time change for Mount Marty at Dakota State softball doubleheader on Thursday to 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.&amp;nbsp; It was originally scheduled for 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:26:09 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Outdoor Track &amp; Field: Trojans had strong performances at Red Raiders Meet</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/041210-nwtr-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 12, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;ORANGE CITY, Iowa - The Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams compete in the Northwestern (IA) Invitational Saturday at the DeValois Stadium.  Three Trojan individuals qualified for NAIA Nationals.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:54:38 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>BA: DSU takes 3-of-4 from Minot State at home, continues hot start in DAC Conference play</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/041110-baminotrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 11, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University baseball team hosted Minot State in a four-game DAC series at the Flynn Field Saturday and Sunday. The Trojans swept the Beavers on Saturday 8-7 (10 innings) and 10-2. On Sunday, Minot State won game one 13-9 and the Trojans took the final game of the series 6-4.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 23:58:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>SB: Beavers sweep Trojans in DAC softball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/041110-sbminotrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 11, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Trojan softball team hosted Minot State in the DAC four-game series at the Thue Softball Complex Saturday and Sunday. Minot State swept the Trojans 6-1 and 11-0 on Saturday. On Sunday, the Beavers defeated DSU 6-0 and 8-4.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 23:37:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>SB:  Trojans earn split with Dakota Wesleyan on the road</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/040910-sbdwu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 9, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MITCHELL, S.D. - The Trojan softball team traveled to the Caldwell Park to face their in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan in a non-conference doubleheader Thursday. DWU shut down the Trojans in the first game 2-0. DSU won the second game 6-1 to earn a split with the Tigers.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 22:19:09 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Outdoor Track &amp; Field:  Trojans compete in Northwestern (IA) Invitational Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/040710-trackpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 7, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams will compete in the Northwestern (IA) Invitational on Saturday. The meet will be held at the DeValois Stadium in Orange City, Iowa.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:08:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>SB Game Notes:  Trojans visit Tigers Thursday, host Minot State Saturday &amp; Sunday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/040710-sbpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 7, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University softball team will travel to Mitchell, S.D. on Thursday for a doubleheader with Dakota Wesleyan.&amp;nbsp; The first game is set at 5 p.m. at the Caldwell Park.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans return home to the Thue Softball Complex this weekend.&amp;nbsp; DSU will host Minot State in a four-game DAC series.&amp;nbsp; The doubleheader will start at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:36:44 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>BA Game Notes:  Trojans concludes nine-game home stand vs. Minot State Saturday &amp; Sunday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/040610-bapreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 6, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Trojan baseball team concludes their nine-game home stand this weekend.&amp;nbsp; DSU will host Minot State in a four-game DAC conference series.&amp;nbsp; The doubleheader will start at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the Flynn Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:14:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Game time change for Trojan @ DWU softball doubleheader Thursday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/040610-sbgametimeschange.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 6, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University Athletic Department would like to announce the game time change for the Dakota State at Dakota Wesleyan softball doubleheader on Thursday.&amp;nbsp; The first game of the doubleheader will start at 5 p.m.&amp;nbsp; It had been originally scheduled for 4 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:21:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Hargrove and Mutz sweep DAC Baseball weekly honors</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/040510-HargroveMutz.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 5, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) has selected Trojan junior outfielder Chance Hargrove and sophomore pitcher Nick Mutz for the weekly honors.&amp;nbsp; Hargrove was named the player of the week.&amp;nbsp; Mutz was selected as DAC's pitcher of the week.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:58:47 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Outdoor Track &amp; Field:  Four Trojans made national qualifying marks for NAIA Nationals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/040510-VanceButlerrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 5, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams competed in the Vance Butler Invitational, hosted by NCAA Division II Augustana College, last Thursday at the Howard Wood Field.&amp;nbsp; Four individuals made national qualifying marks for NAIA Nationals.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:30:38 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>BA:  Trojans complete four-game series sweep with Vikings</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/040410-VCSUbarecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 4, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University baseball team concluded their DAC four-game series with Valley City State Saturday at the Flynn Field.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State defeated the Vikings in a high-scoring affair in game 1 29-19 in eight innings.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans took the final game of the series 6-4.&amp;nbsp; DSU hit a combined 12 homers, nine in the first game and three in the second game.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2010 22:50:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>SB:  DSU earns split with Valley City State in DAC action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/040410-VCSUsbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 4, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Trojan softball team played the final two games of the four-game series with Valley City State at the Thue Softball Complex Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Vikings won the first game 5-1.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State exploded for six runs in the bottom of the second inning and held on to win 9-8 in the second game.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans gained a split in the four-game series with Valley City State over the weekend.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2010 22:00:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>SB:  DSU splits with Valley City State in DAC action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/040210-VCSUsbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 2, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Trojan softball team returned back to DAC conference action Friday. Dakota State hosted Valley City State at the Thue Complex. Valley City State won the first game 9-2. The Trojans shut down the Vikings in the second game 7-0.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:17:44 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>BA:  Trojans open DAC conference play with sweep over Valley City State</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/040210-VCSUbarecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 2, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - Dakota State and Valley City State opened their DAC Baseball conference play at the Flynn Field Friday. The Trojans survived Vikings&amp;rsquo; late rally in the first game 11-10. DSU defeated VCSU in the second game 10-1.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:45:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>BA Game Notes:  Trojans open DAC conference play Friday &amp; Saturday vs. Vikings</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/040110-BApreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 1, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University baseball team will open their DAC conference play this weekend at the Flynn Field.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans host Valley City State in a four-game series.&amp;nbsp; The doubleheader will begin at 1 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:03:09 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>SB Game Notes:  Trojans host Valley City State in DAC conference play</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/040110-SBpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 1, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Trojan softball team will return back to DAC conference action this weekend.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State will host Valley City State in a four-game series at the Thue Complex in Madison, S.D.&amp;nbsp; The doubleheader will start at 1 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:16:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>BA:  Trojans defeat Mt. Marty in slugfest at Flynn Field</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/033110-BAMountMarty-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 31, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University baseball team played their first home game of the season Wednesday night with Mount Marty at the Flynn Field.  The Trojans used a nine-run seventh inning to rally from 12-8 deficit to defeat the Lancers 17-12.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:39:45 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Athletics inspires Madison community</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/033110-MealsonWheels.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 31, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University Athletic Department continues their growth in the NAIA Champions of Character activities.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans' volleyball, men's basketball and football teams took part in the Meals-on-Wheels program in the Madison community.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:16:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Outdoor Track &amp; Field:  Trojans compete in the Vance Butler Invitational Thursday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/033110-TRaugiepreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 31, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams will compete in the fifth annual Vance Butler Invitational, hosted by Augustana College, on Thursday.&amp;nbsp; It was originally scheduled for Friday and was moved a day earlier due to expected inclement weather.&amp;nbsp; The meet will be held at the Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:34:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>BA Game Note:  Trojans host Mount Marty in DSU's home opener Wednesday night</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/033010-BApreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 30, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University baseball team returns home for the first time this season Wednesday night.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will host Mount Marty in a single nine-inning game at the Flynn Field.&amp;nbsp; First pitch is set at 6 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:48:04 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Donahue earns DAC Baseball Pitcher of the Week honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/033010-Donahue.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 30, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) has selected Dakota State's Jared Donahue as baseball pitcher of the week Monday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:57:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Mount Marty sweeps Trojans in softball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/032910-MMC-SBrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 29, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;YANKTON, S.D. - The Dakota State University softball team traveled to the Riverside Park for a non-conference doubleheader with Mount Marty Monday.  The Lancers swept the Trojans 9-2 and 5-0.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:32:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans go 2-0 in DAC Preseason Tournament, beat Blue Hawks 3-1</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/032810-DickinsonState-BBrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 28, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Trojan baseball team traveled 25 miles south of Sturgis for a game with Dickinson State at the Pete Lien Memorial Field Sunday evening. Dakota State defeated Dickinson State 3-1 to go 2-0 in the DAC Baseball Preseason Tournament.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010 21:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans defeat Vikings in DAC Baseball Preseason Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/032810-VCSU-BBrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 28, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;STURGIS, S.D. &amp;ndash; The Dakota State University baseball team faced Valley City State in a non-conference game at the Strong Field on a sunny, warm Sunday afternoon. The Trojans hit three home runs combined with strong pitching performance to defeat Valley City State 9-3 in the DAC Baseball Preseason Tournament.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:32:04 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans had strong showing in season home outdoor track and field meet</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/032610-homeTRrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 26, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - The Dakota State University women's and men's track opened their 2010 outdoor track and field season at the windy Trojan Field Friday. The Trojans captured 11 first-place finishes.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:40:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans play Vikings and Blue Hawks in DAC Baseball preseason tournament Sunday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/032610-Baseballpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 26, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Trojan baseball team will travel to Sturgis and Rapid City for a pair of non-conference games Sunday.&amp;nbsp; The DAC preseason tournament was originally scheduled for Saturday and Sunday had been changed due to weather.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:18:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans split with Cougars in softball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/032510-USFsbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 25, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Dakota State University softball team played University of Sioux Falls in a non-conference doubleheader at the Sherman Park Thursday. The Cougars won game one in extra innings 4-3. The Trojans scored four runs in the seventh inning and held on to defeat USF 4-3 to earn a split with the Cougars.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:04:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Outdoor Track &amp; Field:  DSU hosts Trojan Invitational Friday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/032510-TRpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 25, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University women's and men's outdoor track and field teams will open their 2010 outdoor track season Friday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojan Invitational will be held at the Trojan Field with the first event starting at 12:00 noon.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:47:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>SB:  Trojans lose to NCAA Division I South Dakota State 10-2</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/032410-SDSUsbrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 24, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;BROOKINGS, S.D. - The Dakota State University softball team traveled to the Jackrabbits Softball Stadium for a single non-conference game with NCAA Division I South Dakota State Wednesday.&amp;nbsp; The Jackrabbits scored four runs in the third and sixth innings to defeat the Trojans 10-2.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:39:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>2010 Trojan Football summer camps dates announced</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/032410-FBsummercampdates.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 24, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Trojan Football had set the 2010 summer camps dates.&amp;nbsp; The DSU Football program will have a passing tournament and team camps this summer.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:14:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Women's Basketball announces summer team camp dates</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/032410-wbbsummercamps.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 24, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The dates for the DSU women's basketball summer team camps had been announced.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:56:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>SB Game Notes:  Trojans visit Jackrabbits Wednesday &amp; Cougars Thursday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/032310-SBpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 23, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University softball team will continue their action on the road Wednesday and Thursday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will play a single game with NCAA Division I South Dakota State on Wednesday.&amp;nbsp; The game will be held at the Jackrabbits Softball Stadium in Brookings, S.D. at 4 p.m.&amp;nbsp; DSU will play a doubleheader with University of Sioux Falls on Thursday at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.&amp;nbsp; The game will be played at the Sherman Park in Sioux Falls, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:59:22 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Baseball:  Trojans' rally falls short to Mount Marty</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/032310-MountMartyrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 23, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;YANKTON, S.D. - The Trojan baseball team played one nine-inning non-conference game with Mount Marty at the Riverside Park Monday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans fell short to the Lancers 5-3.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:56:26 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans lose two to Black Hills State in DAC softball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/032310-BHSUrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 23, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Dakota State University softball team played their final two games of the four-game series with Black Hills State at the Parkview Softball Complex Monday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans fell to Black Hills State 12-4 and 11-5.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:36:49 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Outdoor Track &amp; Field:  Trojan Invitational moved to Friday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/032210-TRdatechange.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 22, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University Athletic Department wants to announce the date change for the Trojan Invitational outdoor track and field meet this week.&amp;nbsp; It will be held on Friday, March 26th at the Trojan Field.&amp;nbsp; It was originally scheduled for Saturday, March 27th.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:42:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Hansen inks to play for DSU Women's Basketball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/032210-Hansen-signs.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 22, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University women's basketball head coach Joe Reints is proud to announce the signing of Ashley Hansen.&amp;nbsp; She will join the Trojan women's basketball team in 2010-2011.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball splits with Chargers</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/032210-BriarCliff-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 22, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The Dakota State University baseball team traveled to the BCU's Bishop Mueller Field to take on Briar Cliff in a non-conference doubleheader Sunday.  The Trojans won the first game 7-3 and fell short in the second game 6-4.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:24:47 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>BHSU sweeps Trojans in DAC softball conference season opener</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/032210-BHSUrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 22, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Trojan softball team opened their DAC conference season on the road, facing Black Hills State Sunday.&amp;nbsp; The four-game series with the Yellow Jackets was held at the Parkview Softball Complex.&amp;nbsp; The Yellow Jackets swept the Trojans 9-2 and 9-1.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:45:52 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trapp signs letter-of-intent to play for DSU Football</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/031910-Trapp.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 19, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Josh Anderson, Dakota State University head football coach, is proud to announce the signing of Jeffrey Trapp.&amp;nbsp; He will join the Trojan Football team this fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:53:13 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball at Mount Marty postponed to Monday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/031910-postponeBB.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 19, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University baseball's scheduled doubleheader with Mount Marty on Saturday had been postponed to Monday due to weather.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:54:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>CSB Game Notes:  Trojans open DAC Conference season Sunday and Monday on the road</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/031810-BlackHillspreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 18, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Trojan softball team will open the DAC conference season on Sunday and Monday on the road at Black Hills State.&amp;nbsp; it was originally scheduled for March 20th and 21st, but had been move to March 21st and 22nd.&amp;nbsp; The game will be played in Rapid City, S.D. at the Parkview Softball Complex.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:34:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>CBB Game Notes:  Trojans travel to Mount Marty and Briar Cliff this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/031810-baseballpreview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 18, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University baseball team will return back to action this weekend.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will play four games with the Great Plains Athletic Conference foes.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:25:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball goes 3-6 in Arizona spring break trip</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/031610-AZrecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 16, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Dakota State University baseball team completed their annual spring break trip last week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans competed in the annual RussMatt Invitational held in Arizona on the Gene Autry and Snedigar fields.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:37:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Bolin and Parr named to Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes award</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/031610-BolinParr.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 16, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced that 92 Division II men's basketball players have been named 2010 Daktronics-Scholar Athletes. Brian Bolin and Jackson Parr of Dakota State had received this prestigious award.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:51:52 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Bourk earned Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athlete honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/031610-Bourk.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 16, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced that 177 Division II women's basketball players have been named 2010 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes.&amp;nbsp; Katie Bourk of Dakota State had received this prestigious honor for her second straight year.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:27:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>McDonald to join Trojan Football this fall</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/031510-McDonald.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 15, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Tommy McDonald is the latest signing to join the Trojan Football team this fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:22:38 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football signs five Arizona recruits</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/030910-AZrecruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 9, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;DSU head football coach Josh Anderson is proud to announce the signings of five Arizona recruits - William Bushong, Matt Groff, Aaron Gronwald, Kevin Pantastico and Nathan Wittler.&amp;nbsp; They will be joining the Trojan Football team in the fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:46:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Volleyball announces 2010 summer camps dates</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/030810-volleyballcamps.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 8, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dakota State University head coach Amy Veenhof announces the dates for the upcoming volleyball 2010 summer camps dates.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:46:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>NAIA Indoor Track &amp; Field National Championship Day 3 Recap:  Young, Rowe and DSU men's distance medley relay team earn NAIA All-American honors</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/030610-NAIATrack-Day3.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 6, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - On the final day of the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championship at the ETSU's Memorial Center &quot;Mini-Dome,&quot; the Trojans competed in three finals events.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:27:07 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>NAIA Indoor Track &amp; Field National Championship Day 2 Recap:  Trojan men's 4 x 800-meter relay team earned second place; Young advances to 800-meter finals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/030510-NAIATrack-Day2.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 5, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - The Dakota State University indoor track and field team competed in two events on the second day of the NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championship held at the ETSU's Memorial Center &quot;Mini-Dome&quot; Friday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans raced in the men's 4 x 800-meter relay finals and women's 800-meter run semifinals.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:22:45 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>NAIA Indoor Track &amp; Field Championship Day 1 Recap:  Trojan men's relay teams qualify for finals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2010/030510-NAIAIndoorTrack-Day1.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 5, 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - On the first day of the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championship meet, Dakota State competed in three relay events:&amp;nbsp; the men's 4 x 800-meter relay, men's distance medle
