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<title>FOLLOW DSU TRACK AT NAIA OUTDOOR TRACK &amp; FIELD NATIONALS</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/052513-track-follow-live-nationals.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 25, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/track/2012-13-results/13-nationals-schedule.pdf&quot;&gt;SCHEDULE&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;-&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cfpitiming.com/liveresults/2013_Outdoor/NAIA_outdoor_champs_2013/&quot;&gt;LIVE RESULTS&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;-&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wiwutv.com/naiatrack/&quot;&gt;LIVE VIDEO&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;-&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.iwuwildcats.com/article/3290.php&quot;&gt;NAIA OUTDOOR TRACK &amp;amp; FIELD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HOST WEBSITE HEADQUARTER&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MARION, Ind. - &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Follow the Dakota State University's runners on the final day of the 62nd Annual Men's NAIA Outdoor Track &amp;amp; Field National Championships. &amp;nbsp;Dakota State will have five runners in action on Saturday. Check out the links above to follow DSU at NAIA Nationals.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2013 03:13:45 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Boomsma advances to NAIA men's 100-meter dash final</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/052413-track-nationals-day2-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 24, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MARION, Ind.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State saw two runners in the 100-meter dash race on the second day of the 62nd Annual NAIA Men's Outdoor Track &amp;amp; Field Nationals Friday afternoon at IWU Track, hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University. Seth Boomsma advanced to the national men's 100-meter dash final by setting his season's personal best time in the prelims.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 21:05:38 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Three DSU seniors named to Daktronics-NAIA  Track &amp; Field Scholar-Athlete award</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/052413-track-scholar-athletes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 24, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MARION, Ind.&lt;/strong&gt; - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) released its 2013 Daktronics-NAIA Track &amp;amp; Field Scholar Athletes Friday.&amp;nbsp; Three seniors from Dakota State University had received this prestigious honor.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 15:29:16 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>FOLLOW DSU TRACK AT NAIA OUTDOOR TRACK &amp; FIELD NATIONALS</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/052413-track-follow-live-nationals.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 24, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/track/2012-13-results/13-nationals-schedule.pdf&quot;&gt;SCHEDULE&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;-&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cfpitiming.com/liveresults/2013_Outdoor/NAIA_outdoor_champs_2013/&quot;&gt;LIVE RESULTS&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;-&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wiwutv.com/naiatrack/&quot;&gt;LIVE VIDEO&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;-&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.iwuwildcats.com/article/3290.php&quot;&gt;NAIA OUTDOOR TRACK &amp;amp; FIELD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HOST WEBSITE HEADQUARTER&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MARION, Ind.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;- Follow the Dakota State University's runners at the 62nd Annual Men's NAIA Outdoor Track &amp;amp; Field National Championships. &amp;nbsp;Seth Boomsma and D'Artist Williams are scheduled to race in the 100-meter dash this afternoon. &amp;nbsp;Check out the links above to follow DSU at NAIA Nationals.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 10:45:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU's 4 x 100-meter relay team advances to NAIA Nationals final; Coy ends collegiate track career</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/052313-track-nationals-day1-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 23, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MARION, Ind.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University men's 4 x 100-meter relay team advanced to the final after improving their DSU school record time on the first day of the 62nd Annual NAIA Men's Outdoor Track &amp;amp; Field National Championships at the IWU Track, hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University. Andy Coy fell short in qualifying for the NAIA men's 1500-meter run prelims, ending his stellar track career at DSU.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 16:22:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Six DSU runners prepare for NAIA Outdoor Track &amp; Field Championships</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/052113-track-nationals-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 21, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MARION, Ind..&lt;/strong&gt; - Six Dakota State University men's runners are preparing for the 62nd Annual Men's NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championship this week. The national meet starts on Thursday, May 23 and runs through Saturday, May 25 at the IWU Track, hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Ind.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 17:20:59 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>18th Annual Dakota State Athletic Hall of Fame banquet scheduled for June 8</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/052113-athletics-halloffame-tickets.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 21, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The 18th Annual Dakota State University Athletic Hall of Fame banquet is scheduled for Saturday, June 8 at the Dakota Prairie Playhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 15:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU track &amp; field program adds seven to incoming class</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/052013-track-recruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 20, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University head track and field coach Buzz Stevenson is proud to announce seven signees to join the Trojan track and field program for 2013-14 season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 10:49:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans land four on 2013 A.I.I./Frontier Baseball All-Conference team</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/051413-baseball-allconference.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 14, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Four athletes from Dakota State University baseball team were named to the 2013 Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.)/Frontier Baseball All-Conference honor. Rays Roman, Ryan Bourcier, Anyelo Roman and Kyle Holland were named to the All-Conference First Team.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 10:13:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Kraning signs letter-of-intent to play for Trojan men's basketball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/051713-mbk-kraning.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 17, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Gary Garner, Dakota State University head men's basketball coach, is proud to announce the signing of Viborg-Hurley high school standout Zach Kraning to join the Trojan men's basketball program this fall. Kraning is a transfer from Northern State University (S.D.).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 17:44:19 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Six DSU runners qualify for NAIA Outdoor Track &amp; Field Nationals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/051713-track-qualifiers.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 17, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - On Friday, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has officially released the qualifiers for the 2013 NAIA Outdoor Track &amp;amp; Field National Championships in Marion, Ind. The event takes place from May 23 through May 25.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 17:13:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football assistant coach Hayes resigns</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/051713-fball-hayes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 17, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University Trojan football's defensive coordinator Kenny Hayes has resigned. He accepted high school teaching and coaching positions at Patagonia High School in Patagonia, Ariz.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 16:19:22 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Mitchell high school standout Cavanaugh joins Trojan men's basketball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/051613-mbk-cavanaugh.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 16, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University head coach men's basketball coach Gary Garner is excited to announce the signing of Mitchell High School standout Seth Cavanaugh. He will join the Trojan men's basketball team this coming fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 14:19:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State Athletics offer variety of summer camps</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/051613-athletics-13summer-camps.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 16, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The summer is approaching and so are Dakota State University summer sports camps. The Trojans will host a number of camps that range from football, volleyball and basketball this summer. For more information on any of these events, visit &lt;a href=&quot;/camps/index.aspx&quot;&gt;http://www.dsuathletics.com/camps/index.aspx&lt;/a&gt; or contact Dakota State University Athletics' main office at 605-256-5229.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 11:11:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State football announces 2013 schedule</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/051513-football-13schedule.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 15, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State football announced its 2013 schedule on Wednesday. The ten-game schedule includes four home games at the Trojan Field. DSU will also play in the new conference where the Trojans are scheduled to play four conference games, all on the road.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 17:48:47 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Hemphill joins DSU cross country and track &amp; field program</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/051413-track-hemphill.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 14, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State head cross country coach Anthony Drealan and head track &amp;amp; field coach Buzz Stevenson are proud to announce the signing of Caleb Hemphill. He will join the Trojan cross country team this coming fall and track &amp;amp; field team in the winter.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 11:53:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>2013 DSU Athletics Hall of Fame Class announced</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/051313-athletics-13halloffame.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 13, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University will welcome three new members and a team to its 2013 Athletic Hall of Fame.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 10:34:38 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU claims six titles at Concordia (Neb.) Twilight outdoor track &amp; field meet</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/051013-track-concordia-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 10, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEWARD, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State captured six different events titles Friday afternoon in the Concordia (Neb.) Twilight outdoor track and field meet at the Bulldog Stadium. It was the final regular-season outdoor track and field meet for their last chance to qualify for NAIA nationals.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 23:02:13 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Anthony Drealan named DSU Cross Country Head Coach</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/051013-xc-drealan.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 10, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University Athletic Director Jeff Dittman announced today that Anthony Drealan has been named the head cross country coach. He will also serve as the Trojans' assistant track and field coach along with duties as an instructor at DSU.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 15:20:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans prepare for final regular-season outdoor track &amp; field meet</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/050913-track-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 9, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams prepare for their final regular-season meet Friday afternoon as they compete in the Concordia (Neb.) Twilight meet. The meet takes place at the Bulldog Stadium in Seward, Neb.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 11:52:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Rock joins DSU Trojan Football program</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/050813-fball-rock.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 8, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University head football coach Josh Anderson is proud to announce the signing of Nick Rock from Prescott High School.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 10:37:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Hill earns A.I.I./Frontier Softball Player of the Year honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/050713-softball-hill.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 7, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Sophomore third baseman Brittany Hill of Dakota State University (S.D.) was selected to the 2013 Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.)/Frontier Softball Player of the Year honor. The postseason honors were announced on Monday afternoon.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 17:20:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU lands four selections on A.I.I./Frontier Softball All-Conference team</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/050713-softball-allconference.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 7, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Four Dakota State softball players were selected to the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.)/Frontier Softball All-Conference team, announced on Monday. They are Brittany Hill, Elizabeth Rubalcava, Audrey Lorenz and Samantha Deen.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 16:44:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Taylor Olson joins Lady T's Basketball program</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/050613-wbk-olson.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 6, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University Lady T's basketball head coach Jeff Dittman is proud to announce the signing of Taylor Olson. She will join the Lady T's basketball this coming fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 14:31:59 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans' track &amp; field shine at Howard Dakota Relays despite wet weather conditions</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/050413-track-howardwood-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 4, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State's Seth Boomsma claimed the men's 100-meter dash title Saturday in the 88th Annual Howard Wood Dakota Relays at the cold and rainy weather Howard Wood Field. Seven-time NAIA All-American Andy Coy qualified for the men's 1500-meter run, earning a second-place finish in the race.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 19:34:13 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Softball season ends at NAIA Softball Unaffiliated Conference Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/050413-softball-greatfalls-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 4, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DICKINSON, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Third-seed Great Falls (Mont.) quickly earned a 5-0 over fifth-seed Dakota State (S.D.) in the opening inning in the elimination game of the NAIA Softball Unaffiliated Conference Tournament at the Gress Softball Complex. The Trojans were eliminated from postseason play as they dropped a 6-2 contest to the Argonauts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 18:51:22 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>FOLLOW DSU AT NAIA SOFTBALL UNAFFILIATED CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/0503013-softball-follow-live.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 4, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gamechanger.io/t/spring-2013/trojans-50ed80b51bdb1ec741000001&quot;&gt;GAMECHANGER&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dakstats.com/Websync/Pages/Tournament/TournamentPage.aspx?association=10&amp;amp;sg=WBA&amp;amp;tour=1092%20&quot;&gt;DAKSTATS TOURNAMENT PAGE&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.twitter.com/GoDaSUAthletics&quot;&gt;TWITTER&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dsubluehawks.com/article/729.php%20&quot;&gt;HOST TOURNAMENT WEBSITE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DICKINSON, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Follow the Dakota State University softball team in action at the NAIA Softball Unaffiliated Conference Tournament at the Gress Softball Complex. The Trojans play No. 3 seed Great Falls (Mont.) (28-14) in an elimination game this afternoon at 1:30 p.m. (Central Time)/12:30 p.m. (Mountain Time).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 10:31:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's 4 x 100-meter relay shatters record at Howard Wood</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/050313-track-howard-wood-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 3, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University men's 4 x 100-meter relay team shatters a new DSU school record as the blazed to a first-place victory in the 88th Annual Howard Wood Dakota Relays held at the Howard Wood Field. The two-day event began Friday and runs through Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 00:48:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans fall to Vikings in NAIA Softball Unaffiliated Conference Tournament first round</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/050313-softball-vcsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 3, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DICKINSON, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Fourth-seed Valley City State (N.D.) raced to a 7-0 lead Friday morning in the first round of the NAIA Softball Unaffiliated Conference Tournament at the Gress Softball Complex, hosted by Dickinson State (N.D.). The Trojans attempted a late rally, but fell short as the Vikings held on to an 11-6 victory.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 23:31:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Vikings end Trojans' season at NAIA Baseball Unaffiliated Conference Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/050213-baseball-vcsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 2, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Fourth-seed Valley City State (N.D.) and fifth-seed Dakota State (S.D.) met for the second time Thursday evening in an elimination game of the NAIA Baseball Unaffiliated Conference Tournament at Jack Brown Stadium. The Vikings used a seven-run fourth inning to storm to an 8-0 lead and held off Trojans' late rally by the score of 13-9, eliminating DSU from postseason play.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 22:49:04 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>FOLLOW DSU BASEBALL AT NAIA BASEBALL UNAFFILIATED CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/050113-baseball-follow-live.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 2, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jimmieathletics.com/article/1374.php&quot;&gt;HOST TOURNAMENT WEBSITE&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dakstats.com/WebSync/Pages/Tournament/TournamentPage.aspx?association=10&amp;amp;sg=MBA&amp;amp;tour=1091&quot;&gt;DAKSTATS TOURNAMENT PAGE&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.twitter.com/GoDaSUAthletics&quot;&gt;TWITTER&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.americaonesports.com/partner_members.asp?id=68&quot;&gt;LIVE PAID VIDEO COVERAGE&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gamechanger.io/t/spring-2013/dsu-trojans-baseball-5106b59fbce231ef05000001&quot;&gt;GAMECHANGER&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Follow Dakota State University baseball at the NAIA Baseball Unaffiliated Conference Tournament at the Jack Brown Stadium with the available links above. &amp;nbsp;DSU will take on Valley City State (N.D.) for the second time in the tournament tonight at 6 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
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<title>Niesen listed in 2013 NFF Hampshire Honor Society Membership</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/050213-fball-niesen.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 2, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DALLAS&lt;/strong&gt; - The National Football Foundation &amp;amp; College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced Thursday the members of the 2013 NFF Hampshire Honor Society, which is comprised of college football players from all division of play who each maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughout their college career. John Niesen of Dakota State University was one of the 703 players from 259 schools qualified for membership in the society's seventh year, marking the highest school participation in the history of the program, which began in 2007.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 17:36:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU competes in the annual Howard Wood Relays this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/050213-track-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 2, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams are scheduled to compete in the annual premier two-day event this weekend, the Howard Wood Relays. The meet takes place at the newly renovated Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls, S.D. on Friday and Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 16:51:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Former DSU Baseball player drafted to Schaumburg Boomers</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/050213-baseball-garza.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 2, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SCHAUMBURG, Ill.&lt;/strong&gt; - Max Garza, former Dakota State University baseball player, was drafted this week to the Schaumburg Boomers, a member of the Frontier Baseball League (independent league). Garza was selected in the third round in the 2013 Frontier League Tryout Camp Draft.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 15:47:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU prepares for postseason play in NAIA Softball Unaffiliated Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/050213-softball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 2, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt; Dakota State (16-16 overall record) prepares for the postseason play this weekend in the NAIA Softball Unaffiliated Conference Tournament at Gress Softball Complex in Dickinson, N.D. The double-elimination conference tournament features six teams from the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) and Frontier conferences.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 15:14:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball falls short to top-seed Mayville State (N.D.) 8-7 in conference tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/050113-baseball-mayvillestate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 1, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Fifth-seed Dakota State earned a 6-4 lead heading in the top sixth inning versus top-seed Mayville State (N.D.) in the second round of the 2013 NAIA Baseball Unaffiliated Conference Tournament at Jack Brown Stadium. After recording the first two outs of the sixth inning, the Comets exploded for four runs to regain their lead and held on to defeat the Trojans 8-7.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 21:55:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans open NAIA Baseball Unaffiliated Conference Tournament with extra-inning victory</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/050113-baseball-vcsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 1, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Danny Flahie hit his first home run of the season in the top 12th inning with no outs as Dakota State broke a 13-13 tie into a one-run lead Wednesday in the opening round of the NAIA Baseball Unaffiliated Conference Tournament at Jack Brown Stadium. The Vikings went three-and-out in the bottom 12th inning as the Trojans held on to a wild 14-13 victory, advancing to the next round scheduled for tonight.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 16:46:04 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Three DSU softball athletes named to A.I.I.-Frontier Player of the Week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/050113-softball-playersofweek.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 1, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Three Dakota State University softball athletes were named to the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.)/Frontier Player of the Week honors during the 2013 softball season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 15:26:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Hubbard commits to play for Trojan Football</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/050113-fball-hubbard.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 1, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University head football coach Josh Anderson is proud to announce the signing of Tanner Hubbard, a standout from Grandview High School.&amp;nbsp; He will join the Trojan Football team this coming fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 11:17:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans gear up for baseball postseason play Wednesday in Jamestown, N.D.</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/043013-baseball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 30, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (10-28 overall record) heads in the postseason play in the NAIA Baseball Unaffiliated Conference Tournament Wednesday at Jack Brown Stadium in Jamestown, N.D.&amp;nbsp; The unaffiliated tournament consists of five teams from the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) and Frontier conferences.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:08:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>North Star Athletic Association adds sixth member</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042913-nsaa-addition.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 29, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dickinson State (N.D.) announced Friday afternoon during a press conference at the Biesiot Activities Center that the institution has accepted an invitation to become a member of the newly formed North Star Athletic Association (NSAA).&amp;nbsp; Approval for the newly formed conference was given by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) last week.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:57:26 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>NAIA Softball Unaffiliated Conference Tournament pairings announced</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042913-softball-pairings.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 29, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The NAIA Softball unaffiliated conference tournament - Association of Independent Institutions/Frontier conferences - begins on Friday, May 3 and runs through May 5 in Dickinson, N.D., hosted by Dickinson State University.&amp;nbsp; The six-team double elimination tournament will be held at the Gress Softball Complex.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:30:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Softball cancels final regular-season home doubleheader</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042913-softball-canceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 29, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University softball's final regular-season home doubleheader scheduled for Tuesday versus Iowa Lakes Community College has been canceled.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:53:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Pairings announced for NAIA Baseball Unaffiliated Conference Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042913-baseball-pairings.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 29, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Mayville State (30-4-1 overall record) is the top seed for the upcoming NAIA Baseball Unaffiliated (Association of Independent Institutions and Frontier conferences) Conference Tournament.&amp;nbsp; The double-elimination tournament kicks off on Wednesday, May 1 at the Jack Brown Stadium in Jamestown, N.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Jimmies sweep Trojans at Thue Softball Complex</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042813-softball-jc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 28, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Jamestown (N.D.) ended Dakota State's softball four-game winning streak Sunday afternoon at Thue Softball Complex.&amp;nbsp; The Jimmies swept the Trojans in an Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) conference doubleheader by the scores of 15-1 and 11-4.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:08:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Penning runs in Drake Relay's Hy-Vee Road Half-Marathon Sunday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042813-track-penning.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 28, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DES MOINES, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State had one runner in action at the Drake Relays Sunday morning.&amp;nbsp; With nearly 1600 women's and men's runners combined ran in the Hy-Vee Road Race Half-Marathon.&amp;nbsp; Nic Penning earned a 27th-place finish in the race.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Three throwers improve DSU school record at Mount Marty Twilight meet</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042613-track-mountmarty-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 28, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YANKTON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The majority of the Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams competed in the Mount Marty Twilight meet Friday late afternoon at Williams Field.&amp;nbsp; Three DSU men's throwers improved their personal bests in hammer throw.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:01:16 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Nine different DSU runners make to record book from Drake Relays</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042713-track-drake-relays.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 27, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DES MOINES, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Nine different Dakota State University runners are listed in the DSU outdoor track and field record book after their impressive performances Saturday at the 104th Annual Drake Relays, presented by Hy-Vee.&amp;nbsp; The annual premier event was held at the Drake Stadium that featured schools from all levels in the meet.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:55:48 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans drop regular-season baseball finale at Augustana (S.D.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042713-baseball-augie-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 27, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University baseball team faced a third different South Dakota team this week Saturday afternoon at Karras Park.&amp;nbsp; Augustana, a member of NCAA Division II and Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC), jumped to an 8-0 lead and cruised past the Trojans 13-4.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:51:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball wins extra innings slug fest at in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042613-baseball-dwu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 26, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MITCHELL, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - After four hours and 45 minutes nine-inning baseball game Friday evening at Drake Field, Dakota State scored four times in the top 11th inning to earn an 18-14 comeback victory over in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan. The Trojans trailed by six runs before mounting a late rally to earn their fifth straight meeting victory over the Tigers.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:28:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State extends softball winning streak to four games, sweeps Presentation (S.D.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042613-softball-presentation-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 26, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ABERDEEN, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State's Samantha Deen and Katie Slibowski recorded a combined 24 strikeouts from the pitching mound in a road doubleheader sweep versus Presentation (S.D.) Friday at Swisher Field.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans earned 4-1 and 8-2 victories and outhit the Saints 26-8 in the doubleheader.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:12:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Four DSU runners shine at Drake Relays Friday; Boomsma qualifies for finals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042613-track-drakes-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 26, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DES MOINES, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Four Dakota State University men's runners competed in the 104th annual Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee Friday at the Drake Stadium. The highlights from the Trojans are the men's 4 x 100-meter relay team improving their automatic qualifying time and Seth Boomsma's qualifying for finals in the men's 100-meter dash.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:27:57 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans compete in two different track meets this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042613-track-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 26, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;The Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams will be competing in two different meets this weekend.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans are sending a school-record 13 runners to the Drake Relays on Friday and Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The majority of the track team will be heading to Yankton, S.D. to compete in the Mount Marty Invitational.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:34:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Softball earns pair of two-run victories at Dordt (Iowa)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042513-softball-dordt-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 25, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CENTER, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State bounced back in the winning column Thursday late afternoon at Loden Softball Complex.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans held on to a pair of two-run victories over a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference foe, Dordt (Iowa).&amp;nbsp; DSU posted a doubleheader sweep by the scores of 9-7 and 5-3, handing the Defenders their 13th and 14th straight defeat.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:40:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans prepare for busy final regular-season softball this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042513-softball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 25, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The Dakota State University softball team (12-14, 0-2 Association of Independent Institutions conference record) prepares for a busy final regular-season week schedule.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans travel to Ledon Softball Field Thursday afternoon for a doubleheader with Dordt (Iowa) (6-27).&amp;nbsp; The first game of the doubleheader is set for 4 p.m. in Sioux Center, Iowa.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:17:44 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Jackrabbits rally past Trojans in college baseball doubleheader action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042413-baseball-sdsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 24, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State jumped to an early lead in both games Wednesday afternoon at Sioux City East High School against NCAA Division I South Dakota State.&amp;nbsp; The Jackrabbits rallied back to earn a doubleheader sweep (seven-inning games) over the Trojans by the scores of 14-7 and 11-7.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:15:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Softball adds two doubleheaders to 2013 schedule</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042313-softball-addition.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 23, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University softball added two doubleheaders to their 2013 schedule.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:31:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball faces three different South Dakota teams this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042313-baseball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 23, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Heading into their final week of regular-season play, the Dakota State University baseball team (9-25 overall record) plays three different South Dakota teams this week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans play NCAA Division I South Dakota State (17-12) Wednesday at Sioux City East High School in Sioux City, Iowa.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:40:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU vs. SDSU baseball doubleheader moved to Sioux City East H.S.</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042313-baseball-relocates.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 23, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University baseball doubleheader vs. South Dakota State Wednesday has been moved to Sioux City East High School.&amp;nbsp; It was originally scheduled to be played at Sioux City North High School.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:28:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Softball relocates Thursday's doubleheader at Dordt (Iowa)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042313-softball-relocate.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 23, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University softball will visit Dordt (Iowa) Thursday.&amp;nbsp; The doubleheader will be played in Sioux Center, Iowa with the first game starting at 4 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:31:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball adjusts schedule this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042313-baseball-adjust.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 23, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University baseball team added two games to their schedule&amp;nbsp;this week.&lt;/p&gt;
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<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:08:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Mount Marty Invitational outdoor track and field meet moved to Friday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042313-track-postponed.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 23, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Mount Marty Invitational outdoor track and field meet has been moved to Friday.&amp;nbsp; It was originally scheduled for Wednesday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:52:04 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>North Star Athletic Association announces formation</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042213-north-star-release.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 22, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;VALLEY CITY, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;- A group of five colleges and universities have announced their intention to form a new athletic conference in the Upper Midwest.&amp;nbsp; This new National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) conference is set to commence with the start of the 2013-14 academic year, and it will be known as the North Star Athletic Association.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:21:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Avila (Mo.) sweeps Trojan Softball 5-0 and 3-1</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042213-softball-avila-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 22, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University softball team returned back to action Monday afternoon for the first time since April 7.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans visit Avila (Mo.) in a doubleheader at Zarda Multisport Complex.&amp;nbsp; The Eagles ended DSU's four-game winning streak with a doubleheader sweep by the scores of 5-0 and 3-1.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:02:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Blue tops White 10-7 in Dakota State spring football game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042213-fball-spring-game-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 22, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HARRISBURG, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - In the annual Dakota State spring football game on April 20 (Saturday), the current players' Blue team held on to defeat the alumni White team 10-7 at the Harrisburg High School football game.&amp;nbsp; The spring football game was moved to Harrisburg due to unfavorable playing conditions at DSU's home Trojan Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:12:26 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Warriors hang on to defeat Trojan Baseball 1-0</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042113-baseball-midland-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 21, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREMONT, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - Midland (Neb.) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) scored once in the bottom third inning Sunday afternoon college baseball action versus Dakota State at the Moeller Field.&amp;nbsp; DSU left two runners on base in the top ninth inning as the Warriors held on to a 1-0 nine-inning victory.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:20:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State @ Saint Mary (Kan.) softball doubleheader canceled</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042113-softball-canceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 21, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LEAVENWORTH, Kan. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University softball scheduled doubleheader at Saint Mary (Kan.) on Sunday 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>Sun, 21 Apr 2013 17:16:44 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Boomsma continues dominance in men's 100-meter dash</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042013-track-boomsma.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 20, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CRETE, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - Seth Boomsma continued his dominance in the men's 100-meter dash as he claimed the men's 100-meter dash title at the Doane Relays Saturday at Lauristen Track.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:31:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans split baseball doubleheader at Briar Cliff (Iowa)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042013-baseball-briarcliff-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 20, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State's Kevin Madera struck out nine Briar Cliff (Iowa) batters and the Trojans scored three runs in the final two innings to earn a 3-0 shutout victory in the first game Saturday afternoon at the Bishop Muller Field. The Chargers jumped to a 5-0 lead in the second game and held off DSU's late-game rally for a 5-3 victory, earning a doubleheader split.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:46:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball game starting time pushed back to 2 p.m. Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/042013-baseball-change.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 20, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;- The starting game time for Dakota State at Briar Cliff (Iowa) baseball doubleheader has been pushed back to 2 p.m. Saturday. &amp;nbsp;It was originally scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at the Bishop Muller Field in Sioux City, IOwa.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2013 11:05:36 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Softball looks to extend winning streak Sunday and Monday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041913-softball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 19, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; The Dakota State University softball team (12-12 overall record) returns back to action Sunday and Monday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans had not been in action since their home four-game series sweep versus Presentation (S.D.) on April 6-7.&amp;nbsp; DSU travels to Leavenworth, Kan. to take on Saint Mary (9-15) of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) for a doubleheader on Sunday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:39:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State heads on road for pair of baseball doubleheaders</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041913-baseball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 19, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (8-23 overall record) heads on the road this weekend for a pair of games against members of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC).&amp;nbsp; The Trojans visit Briar Cliff (Iowa) (7-25) Saturday afternoon at the Bishop Muller Field.&amp;nbsp; First game of the doubleheader is set for 1:30 p.m. in Sioux City, Iowa.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:24:59 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball adds games to 2013 schedule</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041913-baseball-addition.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 19, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State's baseball&amp;nbsp;added a doubleheader and a single nine-inning game to their 2013 schedule.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:55:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU home track meet canceled, adds meet Wednesday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041913-track-changes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 19, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University outdoor track and field home meet scheduled for Thursday (April 25) has been canceled due to unfavorable playing conditions.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:27:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Drooger and Westover listed in Lady T's Basketball record book</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041813-wbk-records.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 18, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Two Dakota State University Lady T's basketball players are listed in the school record book.&amp;nbsp; Both Alyson Drooger and Kylie Westover are listed five times in the Lady T's basketball record book.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:25:48 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Red Raider Track &amp; Field Invitational canceled this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041813-track-canceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 18, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The two-day Red Raider Outdoor Track and Field Invitational scheduled for Friday and Saturday has been canceled due to poor weather conditions.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State was scheduled to compete in the invitational.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:01:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball season in review, shatters numerous records</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041813-mbk-records.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 18, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University men's basketball team completed their historic 2012-13 season with numerous records listed in the record book.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans shatters six new records.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:10:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>2013 DSU Athletics annual awards announced at Honors Banquet</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041713-athletics-honors.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 17, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University held their annual Honors Banquet Tuesday evening (April 16) at Dakota Prairie Playhouse.&amp;nbsp; The most outstanding male and female athletes, Dusty Andersen Memorial and NAIA Champions of Character awards were given out.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:15:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans to send school-record 13 runners to Drake Relays next week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041713-track-drake.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 17, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State will be sending 13 runners to the 104th Annual Drake Relays on April 24-28, which featured numerous schools from all levels.&amp;nbsp; This is the most participants in DSU track and field program history to compete in the annual premier event.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:24:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Softball postpones Mount Marty, cancels home doubleheader</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041713-softball-changes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 17, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Due to unfavorable playing conditions, the Dakota State University softball team scheduled road doubleheader at Mount Marty (S.D.) Thursday has been postponed.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans' home doubleheader versus Midland (Neb.) Friday evening has been canceled.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:05:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball games at Briar Cliff (Iowa) &amp; Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) canceled</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041713-baseball-canceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 17, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University baseball road doubleheaders at Briar Cliff (Iowa) Wednesday and at Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) Thursday has been canceled due to poor weather forecast.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:45:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Football spring game moved to Harrisburg</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041613-football-alumni-change.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 16, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Due to unfavorable playing conditions at the Trojan Field, the annual Dakota State University football spring game will be played in Harrisburg, S.D. on Saturday at 4:30 p.m.&amp;nbsp; The spring game scrimmage will be held at the Harrisburg High School's football field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:08:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Tom Cameron honored by SDHSAA at 2013 State 'B' Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041613-cameron.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 16, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Tom Cameron (Class of 1985) was honored by the South Dakota High School Activities Association at the State Class 'B' Boys' Basketball Tournament on March 16 at Aberdeen's Wachs Arena (Northern State University).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:43:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's Basketball adds transfer to 2013-14 recruiting class</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041513-wbk-rabenberg.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 15, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University Lady T's basketball head coach Jeff Dittman is proud to announce an addition to their 2013-14 recruiting class, Erin Rabenberg.&amp;nbsp; She is a transfer from Northern State University.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:13:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU falls short to No. 10 Bellevue (Neb.) in college baseball doubleheader</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041513-baseball-bellevue-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 15, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OMAHA, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University baseball team returned back to action Monday afternoon at the Westgate Field, visiting the nationally-ranked Bellevue (Neb.). The Trojans fell short in both games as the Bruins held on to 2-0 and 5-3 victories.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:38:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Boomsma named to A.I.I. Male Athlete of the Week honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041513-track-boomsma.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 15, 2013&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 Seth Boomsma 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, 15 Apr 2013 10:47:04 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball returns back to action Monday versus Bellevue in Omaha</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041413-baseball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 14, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (8-21 overall record) returns back to action Monday as they play a baseball doubleheader at nationally-ranked Bellevue (Neb.) (33-6-1). The doubleheader kicks off at 3 p.m. and will be played at the Westgate Field in Omaha, Neb.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:48:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball adds doubleheader at Bellevue (Neb.) Monday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041413-baseball-addition.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 14, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State added a road baseball doubleheader Monday at the nationally-ranked Bellevue (Neb.). The Trojans will play the Bruins at the Westgate Field in Omaha, Neb.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:49:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's 4 x 800-meter relay produces school record, Boomsma wins 100 at Sioux City Relays</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041313-track-screlays2-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 13, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University women's 4 x 800-meter relay team broke a new DSU school record on the second day of the Sioux City Relays Saturday at the Olsen Stadium.&amp;nbsp; Seth Boomsma captured the men's 100-meter event for the second straight week added another highlight in the annual premier event.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2013 22:55:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Penning claims 10,000-meters, Coy qualifies for nationals at Sioux City Relays</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041213-track-scrrelays1-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 12, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University outdoor track and field faced a chilly weather on the first day of the two-day&amp;nbsp;Sioux City Relays event&amp;nbsp;at the Olsen Stadium.&amp;nbsp; Nic Penning won the men's 10,000-meter race, while Andy Coy qualified for the NAIA Nationals in the men's 800-meter run.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:49:19 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Softball adjusts spring schedule</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041213-softball-changes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 12, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University softball team has adjusted their spring schedule in April.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:43:16 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball plays at Briar Cliff (Iowa) Wednesday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041213-baseball-changes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 12, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University baseball team will be playing in Sioux City, Iowa versus Briar Cliff on Wednesday.&amp;nbsp; It was originally scheduled to be played at Flynn Field in Madison, but wet field conditions had forced the sites to be switched.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:16:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Entringer contributes loyal service at Dakota State</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041213-fball-entringer.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 12, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Josh Entringer left Dakota State University early this month after serving six years as an assistant coach on the Trojan Football team.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:20:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's basketball signs McIntosh standout Bailey</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041213-wbk-bailey.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 12, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University Lady T's basketball head coach Jeff Dittman is proud to announce the signing of Summer Bailey.&amp;nbsp; She will join the Lady T's basketball program this fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:53:04 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans @ Dakota Wesleyan baseball doubleheader Saturday - Canceled</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041113-baseball-canceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 11, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The recent three-day blizzard in the state of South Dakota has forced the cancellation of Dakota State at Dakota Wesleyan baseball doubleheader on Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:04:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU outdoor track &amp; field teams compete in Sioux City Relays this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041113-track-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 11, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;The Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams prepare for the annual premier event in Sioux City, Iowa on Friday and Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans compete in the Sioux City Relays, where numerous schools from the Midwest (NAIA and NCAA levels) are expected to attend.&amp;nbsp; The two-day event kicks off at 12 noon on Friday at the Olsen Stadium.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:46:57 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Softball games scheduled this week canceled</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041013-softball-canceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 10, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University softball scheduled games for this week has been canceled due to poor weather conditions.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:50:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State at Morningside (Iowa) baseball game canceled</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/041013-baseball-canceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 10, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University baseball scheduled nine-inning game at Morningside (Iowa) on Thursday afternoon has been canceled due to poor weather conditions.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:23:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Softball adjusts schedule</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/040913-softball-changes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 9, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University softball team adjusted their upcoming schedule, due to the recent snowstorm. Wednesday's scheduled home doubleheader at Thue Softball Complex versus in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan has been postponed to Saturday at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:43:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Moore joins Lady T's Basketball program</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/040913-wbk-moore.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 9, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University Lady T's basketball head coach Jeff Dittman is proud to announce the signing of Rachelle Moore.&amp;nbsp; She will join the Lady T's basketball program this fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:22:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Mustangs spoil DSU Baseball home opener at Flynn Field</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/040813-baseball-morningside-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 8, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - After playing the first 28 games on road/neutral sites, the Dakota State University baseball team played their first home game of the season versus Morningside (Iowa) Monday afternoon at Flynn Field.&amp;nbsp; Three Mustangs pitchers recorded a combined&amp;nbsp;13 strikeouts to defeat the Trojans by the score of 9-2 in a nine-inning game.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:52:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball home opener moved starting time to 2 p.m. TODAY</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/040813-baseball-time.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 8, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The starting game time for Dakota State baseball's home opener versus Morningside (Iowa) TODAY will start at 2 p.m.&amp;nbsp; It was originally scheduled for 3 p.m., but was pushed back.&amp;nbsp; It will be a single nine-inning game at Flynn Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:59:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans fall short to Mayville State (N.D.) in A.I.I. conference baseball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/040713-baseball-mayvillestate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 7, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LENNOX, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State could not hold on to their 4-3 lead Sunday afternoon at Westerman Park as Mayville State (N.D.) rallied back with five unanswered runs to earn an 8-4 Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) conference victory.&amp;nbsp; The game was played as a single nine-inning game.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:35:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Softball cruises past Presentation (S.D.), gives Coach Prorok 100th win at Dakota State</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/040713-softball-presentation-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 7, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State cruised past Presentation (S.D.) in a doubleheader sweep Sunday afternoon at Thue Softball Complex.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans scored in double digits in both games - 20-3 and 11-1 - to complete a four-game series sweep over the Saints.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Head coach Ken Prorok earned his 100th victory at DSU after the second game, which he extended the most wins in Trojan softball program history.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2013 19:17:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU had stellar season outdoor track &amp; field opener; four runners qualify for NAIA Nationals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/040613-track-vancebutler-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 6, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State kicked off their outdoor track and field season Saturday in the Vance Butler Memorial Invitational at the Howard Wood Field, hosted by NCAA Division II Augustana College (S.D.).&amp;nbsp; The Trojans battled through the windy conditions as they had a stellar day, which included three first-place finishers.&amp;nbsp; In addition, DSU men's relay team and Seth Boomsma qualified for NAIA Nationals.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2013 22:17:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans snap losing skid, pound Saints in softball doubleheader at Thue</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/040613-softball-pc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 6, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Trailing 6-0 through the two-and-half innings of the first softball doubleheader game Saturday afternoon at Thue Softball Complex, Dakota State outscored Presentation (S.D.) 15-1 in the next three-and-half innings for a 15-7 victory.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans went on to win the second game 11-2 in five innings to complete a doubleheader sweep over the Saints.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2013 21:13:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans kick off outdoor track &amp; field season in Sioux Falls</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/040513-track-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 5, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;nbsp;The Dakota State University track and field teams kick off their outdoor track &amp;amp; field season Friday afternoon and Saturday at the Vance Butler Invitational.&amp;nbsp; The meet will be held at the Howard Wood Relays in Sioux Falls, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:15:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Softball adds home doubleheader versus Presentation (S.D.) Sunday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/040513-softball-addition.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 5, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University softball team added a home doubleheader versus Presentation (S.D.) at Thue Softball Complex on Sunday.&amp;nbsp; The doubleheader starts at 1 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:19:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans drop pair of softball games to in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/040413-softball-dwu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 4, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MITCHELL, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State jumped to a six-run lead in the first game of the softball doubleheader with in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan Thursday afternoon at McWhirter Field.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans fell short by the score of 11-10.&amp;nbsp; The Tigers won the second game 14-3 in five innings to earn a doubleheader sweep over DSU.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:05:16 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Reed's Hargrove signs with Dakota State football</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/040413-football-hargrove.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 4, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Article by Aaron Retherford - Sparks Tribune - &lt;a href=&quot;http://dailysparkstribune.com/bookmark/22088583&quot;&gt;Click here&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;for complete article&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SPARKS, Nev.&lt;/strong&gt; - Marty Hargrove is a two-sport star at Reed High.&amp;nbsp; At a National Letter of Intent signing ceremony last week, the Reed senior made it official that he will try to achieve the same recognition as a collegiate athlete.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:34:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball continues recent dominance versus Mount Marty (S.D.) with a sweep</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/040313-baseball-mountmarty-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 3, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CROFTON, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;nbsp;- Dakota State (S.D.) continues their recent baseball dominance with their in-state rival Mount Marty (S.D.) Tuesday evening at the Crofton Baseball Park.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans produced their first doubleheader sweep of the season, defeating the Lancers 9-1 in the first game and 11-6 extra inning victory in the second game of the doubleheader.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:25:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Vikings sweep Trojans in DSU's home opener at Thue Softball Complex</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/040313-softball-vcsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 3, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Valley City State (N.D.) used their fast start in the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) conference softball doubleheader sweep over Dakota State in Trojans' home opener at Thue Softball Complex.&amp;nbsp; The Vikings exploded for 12 runs in the first game for a 12-0 victory and held on to a 7-5 extra innings win in the night cap.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:16:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Game starting time pushed back to 2:30 p.m. for DSU softball home opener</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/040313-softball-time-change.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 3, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The game starting time for Dakota State softball's home opener at Thue Softball Complex&amp;nbsp;has been pushed back to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday (today).&amp;nbsp; It was originally scheduled for 2 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:44:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans end five-game losing streak, earn baseball doubleheader split with Jamestown (N.D.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/040213-baseball-jc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 2, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LENNOX, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Each Dakota State starter got at least a hit in a 9-3 game one victory over Jamestown (N.D.) in an Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) baseball conference game at the Westerman Park Tuesday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Jimmies held on to a 5-3 thrilling victory over the Trojans in the second game of the doubleheader.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:58:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU prepares for first home softball games this week; visits DWU Thursday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/040113-softball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 1, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Dakota State (8-8 overall record, 0-0 Association of Independent Institutions conference record) plays their first home softball games of the season this week at Thue Softball Complex.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans welcome their A.I.I. conference foe Valley City State (N.D.) (1-17, 0-2 A.I.I.) Wednesday afternoon in a doubleheader at 2 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:48:47 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Drealan captures 1500-meter run title at Wayne State Open</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/033013-track-waynestate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 1, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;WAYNE, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - Anthony Drealan - current Dakota State University assistant cross country, track &amp;amp; field coach - claimed the men's 1500-meter run title at the Wayne State Open on March 30.&amp;nbsp; The meet was held at the WSC Memorial Track.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:45:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans @ Mount Marty (S.D.) softball doubleheader postponed</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/040113-softball-postponed.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 1, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University softball scheduled doubleheader at Mount Marty (S.D.) Monday (today) has been postponed due to cold weather.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:43:49 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU @ Mount Marty (S.D.) baseball doubleheader postponed to Wednesday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/040113-baseball-rescheduled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 1, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University baseball scheduled doubleheader for Monday (today) at Mount Marty (S.D.) has been postponed due to cold weather. &amp;nbsp;The make-up doubleheader is scheduled for this Wednesday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:31:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Comets sweep Trojans 5-3 (8 innings) and 3-2 in college baseball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/033013-baseball-mayvillestaterecap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 30, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LENNOX, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Mayville State (N.D.) held on to sweep Dakota State (S.D.) Saturday afternoon in the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) conference baseball doubleheader at the Westerman Park.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans rallied back to tie the game in the final inning of the first game, but the Comets scored twice to earn a 5-3 extra inning victory.&amp;nbsp; Mayville State held on to win the final game of the four-game series by the score of 3-2.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:55:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Morningside Softball Tournament Day 2 canceled; DSU adds home softball doubleheader</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/033013-softball-schedule-changes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 30, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;nbsp;- The second day of the Morningside (Iowa) Softball Tournament Saturday has been canceled due to the rainstorm that poured overnight in Sioux City.&amp;nbsp; There will be no make-up date to the two games scheduled today for Dakota State.&amp;nbsp; DSU added a doubleheader to their schedule, hosting Valley City State (N.D.) on Wednesday at Thue Softball Complex.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2013 10:19:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State drops pair of games in Morningside Softball Tournament Friday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/032913-softball-mc-tourney-day1-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 29, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University softball team returned back to action Friday in the two-day Morningside (Iowa) Softball Tournament at the SYA Sports Complex.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans dropped a pair of games to Concordia (Neb.) 3-1 and Morningside (Iowa) 8-0 in six innings.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2013 01:04:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU falls short twice to Mayville State (N.D.) in A.I.I. baseball conference action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/032913-baseball-mayvillestate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 29, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LENNOX, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State's Anyelo Roman blasted a pair of 3-run home runs Friday afternoon at the Westerman Park versus Mayville State (N.D.), but it was not enough as the Comets held on to a 6-5 and 6-4 Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) conference baseball victories.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:57:22 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans prepare for Morningside Softball Tournament; visit Mount Marty</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/032813-softball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 28, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (8-6 overall record) returns back to softball action with six games scheduled in the next four days.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans play four games in the Morningside Softball Tournament at SYA Complex in Sioux City, Iowa.&amp;nbsp; On Monday, DSU visits their in-state rival Mount Marty (S.D.) in a doubleheader at the Riverside Park in Yankton, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:13:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball returns to action; plays Mayville State, Mount Marty &amp; Jamestown</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/032813-baseball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 28, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; The Dakota State University baseball team (5-14 overall record, 0-0 Association of Independent Institutions conference record) returns back to action this weekend for the first time since March 17.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will be playing six games in the next five days, where four of the six games will be held in Lennox, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:51:59 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball adds doubleheader</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/032813-baseball-addition.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 28, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University baseball team added a doubleheader to their 2013 schedule.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will play Jamestown (N.D.) in Lennox, S.D. on Tuesday, April 2.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:16:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Morningside Softball Tournament game times &amp; schedule changes announced</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/032613-softball-changes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 26, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Morningside Softball Tournament has revised their game times and schedule for Friday and Saturday.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State is scheduled to play four games in the tournament at SYA Sports Complex in Sioux City, Iowa.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:52:38 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Wet field conditions force relocation of Mayville State-DSU baseball series</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/032613-baseball-relocation.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 26, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Wet field conditions at Flynn Field had forced the relocation for the four-game baseball series between Mayville State (N.D.) and Dakota State (S.D.) on Friday and Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The four-game series will be moved to Lennox, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:58:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Mount Marty (S.D.) @ Dakota State (S.D.) baseball doubleheader canceled</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/032513-baseball-canceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 25, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University's baseball scheduled doubleheader versus Mount Marty (S.D.) on Tuesday at Flynn Field has been canceled due to unfavorable field conditions.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:39:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Outdoor Track &amp; Field Invitational on Thursday canceled</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/032513-track-canceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 25, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State's season home opening outdoor track and field meet set for Thursday (March 28) has been canceled due to wet conditions and poor weather forecast.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:26:56 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU @ Concordia (Neb.) baseball four-game series canceled</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/032113-baseball-cune-canceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 21, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The four-game baseball series set to take place in Seward, Neb. against Concordia (Neb.) this weekend has been canceled due to inclement weather.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:18:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU cracks in NAIA D-II Men's Basketball 'Top 25'; earns first ranking in school history</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/032013-mbk-ranking.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 20, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State men's basketball team continues their historic season as they earned their first ranking in school history, announced Wednesday afternoon by the national office.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans are ranked No. 14 (tie) in the 2012-13 NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Coaches' Postseason 'Top 25' national poll.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:23:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Cross Country and Track signs South Sioux City standout Carson</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/032013-xc-track-carson.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 20, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University assistant coach Anthony Drealan is excited to announce the signing of Michael Carson of South Sioux City (Neb.) High School.&amp;nbsp; He will join the Trojan cross country team this coming fall and track team next winter and spring.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:35:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans split four-game baseball series with Hastings (Neb.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/031913-baseball-hastings-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 19, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;AURORA, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University baseball team split their four-game series with Hastings (Neb.) on March 16 and 17 at the Mitchell Field.&amp;nbsp; The series were originally scheduled to play in Hastings, but wet field conditions forced to move the four-game series in Aurora.&amp;nbsp; After dropping the first game of the series 13-4, DSU won two straight games in the series (8-0 and 7-2) before losing in the final game of the series 6-5.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:46:01 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Begalka signs letter-of-intent to join Lady T's Basketball program</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/031913-wbk-begalka.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 19, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University Lady T's basketball head coach Jeff Dittman is proud to announce the signing of Erin Begalka.&amp;nbsp; She will be joining the Lady T's basketball program this fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:29:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball home opener on Thursday postponed</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/031913-baseball-postponed.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 19, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Due to the recent snowstorm, the Dakota State University baseball season home opener will have to wait.&amp;nbsp; The scheduled DSU baseball season home opener on Thursday versus in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan has been postponed.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:54:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Volleyball hosts club tournaments this weekend at DSU Fieldhouse</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/031813-vball-club-tournaments.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 18, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University Fieldhouse will be hosting two club volleyball tournaments this weekend.&amp;nbsp; The 14-and-under takes place on Saturday (March 23) and 18-and-under tournament will be on Sunday (March 24).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:32:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Softball @ Northwestern (Iowa) &amp; vs. Valley City State (N.D.) canceled</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/031813-softball-canceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 18, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Due to the recent snowstorm, the Dakota State University softball scheduled games this week has been canceled.&amp;nbsp; No make-up date has been announced.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:29:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball recruit Hofer named 'Spirit of Su' &amp; State 'B' All-Tournament Team</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/031813-mbk-hofer.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 18, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ABERDEEN, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State men's basketball recruit and James Valley Christian High School standout Adam Hofer was selected for the&amp;nbsp; Spirit of 'Su' prestigious award, announced at the recent State Class 'B' High School Boys' Basketball Tournament at the Barnett Center Saturday night.&amp;nbsp; In addition, he was also named to the State 'B' All-Tournament Team.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:30:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU falls short in pair of games in the Sterling (Kan.) Softball Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/031613-softball-sterling-day2-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 16, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HUTCHINSON, Kan.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State fell short in a pair of games Saturday in the Sterling (Kan.) softball Tournament at the Fun Sports Complex.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans dropped a 7-6 decision to Friends (Kan.) and concluded the tournament with a 12-7 loss to host-team Sterling.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2013 02:28:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Location and game time changes for DSU-Hastings baseball series</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/031513-baseball-reschedule.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 15, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The location and game times had been changed for Saturday's and Sunday's baseball doubleheader between Dakota State and Hastings.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2013 01:55:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans record two victories in first day of Sterling (Kan.) Softball Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/031513-softball-sterling-day1-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 15, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HUTCHINSON, Kan.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University softball team played three games Friday in the Sterling (Kan.) Tournament at the Fun Valley Sports Complex.&amp;nbsp; After dropping the first game to Kansas Wesleyan 8-1 in the morning, the Trojans bounced back with a pair of victories over Bethel (Kan.) 6-1 in the afternoon and Tabor (Kan.) 6-5 come-from-behind win in the nightcap.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2013 01:33:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Softball adjusts schedule for this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/031513-softball-reschedule.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 15, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Due to the recent snowstorm in Omaha, the four-game softball series between Dakota State and Saint Mary (Neb.) Saturday and Sunday has been postponed.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans adjusted their scheduled as they will compete in the two-day Sterling (Kan.) tournament Friday and Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:28:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football announces second round of recruits</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/031413-fball-recruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 14, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University head football coach Josh Anderson is produce to announce the signing of eight additional recruits to the 2013 recruiting class.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:18:53 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Luke Lamb earns NAIA Men's Basketball All-American Honorable Mention</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/031413-mbk-llamb.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 14, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;POINT LOOKOUT, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced the 2012-13 Division II Men's Basketball All-American teams.&amp;nbsp; Luke Lamb of Dakota State University was selected to the NAIA All-American Honorable Mention list, selected by the NAIA All-American committee.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:28:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Hansen commits to join Lady T's Basketball program</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/031313-wbk-hansen.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 13, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University Lady T's basketball head coach Jeff Dittman is proud to announce the signing Jordan Hansen to join the Lady T's basketball program this coming fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:28:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>John Lamb selected to 2013 NAIA Division II Men's Basketball All-Tournament Team</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/031313-mbk-jlamb.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 13, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;POINT LOOKOUT, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - John Lamb of Dakota State University was selected to the 2013 NAIA Division II Men's Basketball All-Tournament Team, announced late Tuesday night after the conclusion of the NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Championship game at the Keeter Gymnasium.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:14:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Softball goes 6-3 in Oklahoma and Kansas</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/031213-softball-trip-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 12, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OKLAHOMA &amp;amp; KANSAS&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University softball team kicked off their 2013 season with four different stops in the states of Oklahoma and Kansas.&amp;nbsp; After dropping a doubleheader to open the season, the Trojans won six of the next seven games to earn a 6-3 overall record.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:48:02 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Lee II listed in 2012-13 Daktronics-NAIA D-II Men's Basketball Scholar-Athlete</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/031113-mbk-lee-scholar.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 11, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced Monday that 134 student-athletes have been named 2012-13 Daktronics-NAIA Division II Men's basketball Scholar-Athletes.&amp;nbsp; Senior Keith Lee II of Dakota State University earned this prestigious honor.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:10:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Four Lady T's named to 2013 Daktronics-NAIA Women's Basketball Scholar-Athlete</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/031113-wbk-scholar-athletes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 11, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa &lt;/strong&gt;- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced that 178 Division II Women's Basketball student-athletes have been named to 2013 Daktronics-NAIA Schoarl-Athletes, announced on Monday morning.&amp;nbsp; Four Dakota State Lady T's basketball student-athletes were named to this prestigious honor.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:07:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Lee II earns NAIA Champions of Character award at NAIA Nationals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/031113-mbk-lee.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 11, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;POINT LOOKOUT, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University men's basketball coaching staff selected Keith Lee II for the NAIA Champions of Character award.&amp;nbsp; He received the award certificate prior to the first round of NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament game versus No. 5 Warner Pacific (Ore.) on March 7.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:17:56 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Tigers shut down Trojan Baseball in Campbellsville, Ky.</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030913-baseball-campbellsville-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 9, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State was unable to score Saturday as Campbellsville swept the Trojans 3-0 and 7-0 in baseball action at the HIG Field.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; The Tigers swept the three-game series with DSU.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:17:38 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball historic season ends in NAIA's Elite Eight</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030913-mbk-grace-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 9, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;POINT LOOKOUT, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University men's basketball team's amazing run has been halted by Grace (Ind.) Saturday evening in the 22nd Annual NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament 'Elite Eight.'&amp;nbsp; The Lancers used a strong second-half finish to defeat the Trojans 72-59 at the Keeter Gymnasium on the campus of College of the Ozarks.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:27:42 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>FOLLOW DSU MEN'S BASKETBALL AT NAIA D-II NATIONAL TOURNAMENT</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030913-mbk-nationals-links.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 9, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.nmnathletics.com//subs/Landing.dbml?&amp;amp;&amp;amp;DB_OEM_ID=27900&amp;amp;db_oem_id=27900&quot;&gt;LIVE VIDEO&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href=&quot;http://streaming.dsu.edu/Athletics-Live&quot;&gt;LIVE AUDIO&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dakstats.com/WebSync/Pages/Tournament/TournamentPage.aspx?association=10&amp;amp;sg=MBB&amp;amp;tour=1051&quot;&gt;LIVE STATS&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.twitter.com/GoDaSUAthletics&quot;&gt;TWITTER&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;POINT LOOKOUT, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - Follow the Dakota State University men's basketball team by clicking the following links above.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans take on the&amp;nbsp;Grace (Ind.)&amp;nbsp;at&amp;nbsp;7 p.m. tonight in the 22nd annual NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament's first round game at the Keeter Gymnasium.&amp;nbsp; Note that the game time is scheduled, but could be delayed if the previous games take longer than usual.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 18:03:50 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball continues 'Cinderella' run vs. Grace (Ind.) in Elite 8</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030913-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 9, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (24-9 overall record) continues their Cinderella postseason run in the NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans play in their second-ever 'Elite Eight' appearance in school history, facing Grace (Ind.) (23-9) Saturday evening at 7 p.m.&amp;nbsp; The two teams battle for a spot in the NAIA's Final Four at the Keeter Gymnasium in Point Lookout, Mo.--hosted by College of the Ozarks.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:50:11 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State goes 2-1 on first day of McPherson (Kan.) Softball Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030813-softball-mcpherson-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 8, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;WICHITA, Kan.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University softball team went 2-1 on the first day of McPherson (Kan.) Tournament Friday.&amp;nbsp; The tournament concludes on Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 04:50:22 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball falls short in extra innings at Campbellsville (Ky.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030813-baseball-campbellsville-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 8, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University baseball team returned back to action Friday evening, visiting Campbellsville (Ky.) at the HIG Field.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans rallied back to tie the game in the ninth inning and took a one-run lead in the 10th inning, but the Tigers scored twice in the bottom 10th inning for a 4-3 victory.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 04:40:24 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans survive nail-biter over St. Thomas (Fla.); move on to NAIA 'Elite Eight'</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030813-mbk-stthomas-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 8, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;POINT LOOKOUT, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - A Tyrone Gordon, Jr. tip-in with 31 seconds left lifted Dakota State (S.D.) past St. Thomas (Fla.) 61-60 in the 'Sweet Sixteen' round of the 2013 NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Basketball Championships at the Keeter Gymnasium on the campus of College of the Ozarks.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans earned the final spot into Saturday's quarterfinal round for the first time since 1992.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 02:09:31 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball plays Saint Thomas (Fla.) in NAIA's 'Sweet 16'</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030813-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 8, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Dakota State (23-9 overall record) looks to continue their postseason run Friday night as they face Saint Thomas (Fla.) (21-11) in the 22nd annual NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament 'Sweet Sixteen' round at the Keeter Gymnasium in Point Lookout, Mo.&amp;nbsp; The national tournament is hosted by the College of the Ozarks (Mo.) and runs through Tuesday, March 12 with the championship game set for 8 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:11:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State softball sweeps Hillsdale Baptist (Okla.), prepares for tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030713-softball-hillsdale-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 7, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MOORE, Okla. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University&amp;nbsp;softball team&amp;nbsp;outscored Hillsdale Baptist (Okla.) 31-7 Thursday afternoon as the Trojans sweep a doubleheader by the score of 20-1 and 11-6.&amp;nbsp; DSU won their fourth straight game to improve their overall record to 4-2.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 04:00:12 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans upset No. 5 seed Warner Pacific (Ore.) in first round of NAIA D-II MBK Nationals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030713-mbk-warnerpacific-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 7, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;POINT LOOKOUT, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State (S.D.) upsets the No. 5 seed Warner Pacific (Ore.) 89-80 in the highest scoring game in the championship so far in the final game of the first round of the 2013 NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Championship Thursday night.&amp;nbsp; DSU recorded their first national tournament victory for the first time since 1992.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 02:32:46 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Photos from NAIA D-II MBK Opening Ceremony - Parade of Champions</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030613-mbk-ceremony.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 6, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. &lt;/strong&gt;- Check out the photos in the NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament opening ceremony Wednesday night at the Keeter Gymnasium.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:26:51 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball at Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) and Asbury (Ky.) ranied out</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030613-baseball-rain-out.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 6, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;COLUMBIA, Ky. &lt;/strong&gt;- Due to wet weather conditions in Kentucky, the Dakota State baseball games at Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) on Wednesday and at Asbury (Ky.) on Thursday has been canceled.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:43:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Softball sweeps Mid-American Christian (Okla.) for first wins of the season</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030613-softball-mac-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 6, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OKLAHOMA CITY&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University softball team recorded their first wins of the season Wednesday as they swept Mid-American Christian (Okla.) at the Jack Allen Field.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans won the first game by the score of 8-4 and survived Evangels' late rally to earn an 11-10 second game victory.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:30:46 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU continues postseason run vs. No. 5 seed Warner Pacific (Ore.) Thursday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030613-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 6, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The Dakota State University men's basketball team (22-9 overall record) continues their postseason run in the 32-team NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament Thursday night.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans takes on the national No. 5 seed Warner Pacific (Ore.) (27-6) in the last game of the first round at 9:15 p.m.&amp;nbsp; The national tournament is played at the Keeter Gymnasium, hosted by the College of the Ozarks, in Point Lookout, Mo.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:29:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Oklahoma Wesleyan sweeps Trojans in softball season opener</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030513-softball-okwu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 5, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BARTLESVILLE, Okla.&lt;/strong&gt; - Oklahoma Wesleyan swept Dakota State 14-0 and 13-5 in softball action Tuesday at the OKWU Softball field.&amp;nbsp; It was the season opener for the Trojans.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 02:32:09 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball games with St. Catharine &amp; Brescia (Ky.) rained out</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030513-baseball-canceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 5, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SPRINGFIELD, Ky. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University baseball team was scheduled to play two games Tuesday, but it was rained out.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:06:13 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>2013 NAIA Men's Indoor Track &amp; Field All-Americans announced</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030413-track-allamericans.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 4, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - The 2013 NAIA Men's Indoor Track &amp;amp; Field All-Americans have been announced.&amp;nbsp; The award winners competed at the 48th annual NAIA National Championships held at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio, from Feb. 28-March 2.&amp;nbsp; Honors were given to the top eight individuals from each event and all four runners in the top eight relays.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:59:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans drop pair of baseball games in Owensboro, Ky.</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030413-baseball-scc-brescia-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 4, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OWENSBORO, Ky.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University baseball team could not overcome St. Catharine's (Ky.) 10-run first inning in the first game Monday at the Schadler Field, hosted by Brescia (Ky.) University.&amp;nbsp; SC won by the score of 14-2.&amp;nbsp; In the second game, Brescia jumped to an early lead and held off the Trojans' late rally 7-5.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:27:07 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball prepares for NAIA Nationals trip to Point Lookout, Mo.</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030413-mbk-nationals.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 4, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University men's basketball team left the DSU Fieldhouse Monday morning for their second straight trip to the NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament in Point Lookout, Mo.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans play the national's No. 5 seed Warner Pacific (Ore.) on Thursday night at 9:15 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:37:04 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>A.I.I. tabs DSU's Coy as its Male Athlete of the Week honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030413-track-coy.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 4, 2013&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 its Male Athlete of the Week honor, announced on Monday morning.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:42:41 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Braves explode for six runs in 3rd inning; defeat Trojan Baseball 7-1</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030313-baseball-ottawa-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 3, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CLAREMORE, Okla.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State jumped to a 1-0 lead Sunday afternoon in a single baseball game with Ottawa (Kan.) at the Diamond Sports Complex.&amp;nbsp; The Braves exploded for six runs in the bottom third inning to defeat the Trojans 7-1.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2013 21:38:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball falls short to No. 5 Rogers State (Okla.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030213-baseball-rogersstate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 2, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CLAREMORE, Okla.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State faced their second opponent from the Sooner Athletic Conference in baseball doubleheader action Saturday at the Diamond Sports Complex.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans dropped a pair of games to the nationally-ranked Rogers State (Okla.) 3-1 and 9-4.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2013 02:32:09 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Boomsma &amp; Coy earn runner-up honors at NAIA Indoor Track &amp; Field Nationals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030213-track-nationals-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 2, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;GENEVA, Ohio&lt;/strong&gt; - Seth Boomsma (sophomore - Crooks, S.D.) and Andy Coy (senior - Hill City, S.D.) earned runner-up honors on the final day of the NAIA Indoor Track &amp;amp; Field National Championship meet at the SPIRE Institute Sports Complex Saturday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Trojan men's track team finished 17th overall with 16 points.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2013 01:05:33 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>FOLLOW TROJAN TRACK @ NAIA INDOOR TRACK &amp; FIELD NATIONALS</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030213-track-nationals-day3.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 2, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.naia.org/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=646949&amp;amp;SPID=100400&amp;amp;DB_LANG=C&amp;amp;DB_OEM_ID=27900&amp;amp;&amp;amp;ATCLID=205423235&quot;&gt;LIVE FREE VIDEO&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href=&quot;http://lightningtiming.com/results/20130228/index.htm?&amp;amp;DB_OEM_ID=27900&quot;&gt;LIVE SCORING&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;- SCHEDULE:&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.naia.org/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27900&amp;amp;ATCLID=205879314&quot;&gt;MEN&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.naia.org/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27900&amp;amp;ATCLID=205704773&quot;&gt;WOMEN&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;GENEVA, Ohio - Follow Dakota State University&amp;nbsp;runners&amp;nbsp;at the NAIA Indoor Track &amp;amp; Field National Championship by clicking the links above.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:57:56 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans cruise to a baseball doubleheader sweep at Mid-American Christian (Okla.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030113-baseball-midamerican-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 1, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OKLAHOMA CITY&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University baseball team kicked off their week-long trip Friday at the James Curtis Field.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans cruised to a doubleheader sweep over Mid-American Christian by the scores of 4-2 and 10-5.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:40:30 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Two DSU runners advance to finals at NAIA Indoor Track &amp; Field</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030113-track-day-2-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 1, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;GENEVA, Ohio&lt;/strong&gt; - Two Dakota State University runners advanced to the finals after their impressive performances on the second day of the NAIA Indoor Track &amp;amp; Field National Championship Friday at the SPIRE Institute Sports Complex.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:22:02 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>FOLLOW TROJAN TRACK @ NAIA INDOOR TRACK &amp; FIELD NATIONALS</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/030113-track-nationals.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 1, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.naia.org/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=646949&amp;amp;SPID=100400&amp;amp;DB_LANG=C&amp;amp;DB_OEM_ID=27900&amp;amp;&amp;amp;ATCLID=205423235&quot;&gt;LIVE FREE VIDEO &lt;/a&gt;- &lt;a href=&quot;http://lightningtiming.com/results/20130228/index.htm?&amp;amp;DB_OEM_ID=27900&quot;&gt;LIVE SCORING&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;- SCHEDULE:&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.naia.org/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27900&amp;amp;ATCLID=205879314&quot;&gt;MEN&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.naia.org/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27900&amp;amp;ATCLID=205704773&quot;&gt;WOMEN&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;GENEVA, Ohio - Follow Dakota State University&amp;nbsp;runners&amp;nbsp;at the NAIA Indoor Track &amp;amp; Field National Championship by clicking the links above.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:19:36 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's 4 x 800-meter relay team competes at NAIA Indoor Nationals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/022813-track-nationals-day1-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 28, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;GENEVA, Ohio&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University women's 4 x 800-meter relay team competed on the first day of&amp;nbsp;the NAIA Indoor Track &amp;amp; Field National meet Thursday afternoon at the SPIRE Institute Sports Complex.&amp;nbsp; The relay team finished 21st overall with a time of nine minutes and 43.79 seconds.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:58:51 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>FOLLOW TROJAN TRACK @ NAIA INDOOR TRACK &amp; FIELD NATIONALS</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/022813-track-nationals.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 28, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.naia.org/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=646949&amp;amp;SPID=100400&amp;amp;DB_LANG=C&amp;amp;DB_OEM_ID=27900&amp;amp;&amp;amp;ATCLID=205423235&quot;&gt;LIVE FREE VIDEO&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href=&quot;http://lightningtiming.com/results/20130228/index.htm?&amp;amp;DB_OEM_ID=27900&quot;&gt;LIVE SCORING&lt;/a&gt; - SCHEDULE:&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.naia.org/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27900&amp;amp;ATCLID=205879314&quot;&gt;MEN&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.naia.org/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27900&amp;amp;ATCLID=205704773&quot;&gt;WOMEN&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;GENEVA, Ohio &lt;/strong&gt;- Follow Dakota State University runners at the NAIA Indoor Track &amp;amp; Field National Championship by clicking the links above.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:33:16 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball adjusts schedule</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/022813-baseball-schedule.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 28, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University adjusted their upcoming baseball schedule for this coming week.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:11:23 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball draws No. 5 Warner Pacific (Ore.) in first round of NAIA Nationals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/022713-mbk-bracket.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 27, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University men's basketball team (22-9 overall record) will face the national's No. 5 seed Warner Pacific (Ore.) (27-6) in the opening round of the NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 9:15 p.m. on Thursday night, March 7.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:19:58 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Watch 2013 NAIA Division II National Tournament Brackets Presentation</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/022713-mbk-watch.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 27, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo. &lt;/strong&gt;- On Feb. 27 (tonight), the NAIA is providing a free graphical selection show to reveal the 32-team bracket for the 22nd annual State Farm-NAIA Division II Women's Basketball National Championshp and the 22nd annual NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Championship.&amp;nbsp; Go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.naia.org/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27900&amp;amp;ATCLID=206539771&quot;&gt;http://www.naia.org/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27900&amp;amp;ATCLID=206539771&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;to watch.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:55:38 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>2013 NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Championship qualifiers announced</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/022713-mbk-qualifiers.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 27, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has officially announced the 32-team field for the 22nd Annual NAIA Division II Men's basketball National Championship.&amp;nbsp; The event will be held for the 14th-straight year in Point Lookout, Mo., on the campus of College of the Ozarks (Mo.) from March 6-12.&amp;nbsp; The official championship bracket will be announced via a graphical selection show at approximately 7:15 p.m. (Central Standard Time) on &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.naia.org/&quot;&gt;www.NAIA.org&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:25:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU gains votes in the final NAIA Division II Men's Basketball national poll</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/022713-mbk-rankings.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 27, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State gained more votes in the final edition of the 2012-13 NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 national poll, announced Wednesday by the national office.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans tallied 17 votes to the poll.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:41:54 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Softball adjusts season opening week schedule</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/022713-softball-changes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 27, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University softball team adjusted their 2013 season opening week schedule for next week.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:10:54 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Seven DSU runners take off for NAIA Indoor Track Nationals this morning</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/022713-track-nationals.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 27, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Seven Dakota State University runners along with head coach Buzz Stevenson and assistant coach Anthony Drealan took off Wednesday morning for NAIA Indoor Track &amp;amp; Field National Championships.&amp;nbsp; The national meet will be held in Geneva, Ohio.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:50:36 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Four DSU men's basketball selected to A.I.I. Division II All-Conference</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/022613-mbk-all-conference.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 26, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Four Dakota State University men's basketball athletes were named to the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Division II Men's Basketball All-Conference teams, announced on Tuesday evening.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:29:04 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Westover named A.I.I. Division II Women's Basketball All-Conference</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/022613-wbk-westover.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 26, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Kylie Westover of Dakota State University Lady T's basketball has been selected to the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Division II All-Conference second team, announced on Tuesday evening.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:54:52 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Kruse to join Lady T's basketball program</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/022613-wbk-kruse.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 26, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University Lady T's basketball head coach Jeff Dittman is proud to announce the signing Kayla Kruse to join the Lady T's basketball program this coming fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:42:04 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State prepares for NAIA Indoor Track &amp; Field Nationals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/022613-track-nationals-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 26, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;Dakota State will be sending seven runners - Seth Boomsma, Andy Coy, Brooke Fritz, Kayla Sveen, Stephanie Uher, Stephanie Warnke and D'Artist Williams - to the 48th Annual Men's and 33rd Annual Women's' Indoor Track &amp;amp; Field National Championships.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:50:59 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Seven Trojan runners qualify for NAIA Indoor Track &amp; Field Nationals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/022513-track-qualifiers.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 25, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - The official qualifiers for the 2013 NAIA Men's and Women's Indoor Track &amp;amp; Field National Championships have been announced by the national office on Feb. 22.&amp;nbsp; The 48th annual men's and 33rd annual women's events take place Feb. 28-March 2 in Geneva, Ohio&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:06:48 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Garner receives A.I.I. Coach of the Year for his second straight year</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/022513-mbk-garner.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 25, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University men's basketball head coach Gary Garner was named the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Division II Men's basketball Coach of the Year.&amp;nbsp; The announcement came shortly after the Trojans beat Jamestown (N.D.) in the A.I.I. Tournament's championship game Sunday evening at the Civic Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:55:26 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Three DSU men's basketball athletes named to A.I.I. All-Tournament Team</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/022513-mbk-all-tourney-team.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 25, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Three Dakota State University athletes were named to the 2013 Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Division II Men's Basketball All-Tournament team, announced after the conclusion of the A.I.I. men's basketball championship game Sunday evening at the Civic Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:09:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU roars back to claim A.I.I. Division II Men's Basketball Conference Tournament Champions</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/022413-mbk-jc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 24, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Trailing as many as 23 points Sunday afternoon at the Civic Center, Dakota State roared back in the second-half to defeat Jamestown (N.D.) in the rematch of the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Conference Postseason Tournament's championship game by the score of 78-76 (DSU defeated Jamestown 82-73 in last year's A.I.I. title match in Madison, S.D.).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 01:10:06 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>FOLLOW DSU MEN'S BASKETBALL AT A.I.I. CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/022413-mbk-tournament.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 24, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/DSU%20won%20the%20quarterfinal%20game%20by%20using%20a%20big%20second-half%20comeback%20with%20an%2082-67%20victory%20over%20Northern%20New%20Mexico.%20%20The%20Trojans%20are%20scheduled%20to%20play%20No.%2023-ranked%20and%20A.I.I's%20second-seed%20Valley%20City%20State%20(N.D.)%20Saturday%20at%205:30%20p.m.%20%20Jamestown%20have%20set%20up%20a%20tournament%20host%20website%20on%20http:/www.jimmieathletics.com/article/1279.php&quot;&gt;LIVE VIDEO&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsdakota.com/kqdj-1400am/&quot;&gt;LIVE AUDIO&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dakstats.com/Websync/Pages/Tournament/TournamentPage.aspx?association=10&amp;amp;sg=MBB&amp;amp;tour=1031&quot;&gt;LIVE STATS&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;- &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.twitter.com/GoDaSUAthletics&quot;&gt;TWITTER&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Follow the Dakota State University men's basketball team in the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Division II Conference Tournament in the following links above.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State is scheduled to play in the A.I.I. Championship game for the second straight year.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:34:57 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball punches ticket to the NAIA National Tournament for the second straight year</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/022313-mbk-vcsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 23, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State trailed 23-19 at halftime Saturday evening versus nationally-ranked Valley City State (N.D.) in the semifinals of the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Conference Postseason Tournament at the Civic Center.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans used strong finish to claim a 58-53 thrilling victory, earning the Trojans an appearance in the A.I.I. conference championship game and an automatic bid to the NAIA National Tournament for the second straight year.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:58:28 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>FOLLOW DSU MEN'S BASKETBALL AT A.I.I. CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/022313-mbk-tournament.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 23, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.americaonesports.com/partner_members.asp?id=68&quot;&gt;LIVE VIDEO&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsdakota.com/kqdj-1400am/&quot;&gt;LIVE AUDIO&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dakstats.com/Websync/Pages/Tournament/TournamentPage.aspx?association=10&amp;amp;sg=MBB&amp;amp;tour=1031&quot;&gt;LIVE STATS&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;- &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.twitter.com/GoDaSUAthletics&quot;&gt;TWITTER&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Follow the Dakota State University men's basketball team in the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Division II Conference Tournament in the following links above.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Feb 2013 01:43:31 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans use big second-half to defeat Northern New Mexico in A.I.I. Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/022213-mbk-nnmc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 22, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Third-seed Dakota State overcame a 28.6 percent shooting in the first-half Friday evening to defeat sixth-seed Northern Mexico 82-67 at the Civic Center in the quarterfinals of the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Division II Men's Basketball Conference Tournament.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans outscored the Eagles 57-32 in the second-half after trailing by 10 points at halftime.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:35:06 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball participates in NAIA Champions of Character event</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/022113-mbk-championsofcharacter.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 21, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University men's basketball team arrived at the Civic Center Thursday evening, the day before the start of the three-day Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Division II Basketball Tournament (hosted by Jamestown College).&amp;nbsp; The Trojans along with all A.I.I. women's and men's qualifying teams participated in the NAIA's Champions of Character event.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:30:41 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU adds baseball game at Harris-Stowe College (Mo.) on March 1</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/022113-baseball-addition.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 21, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University baseball team added a game to their 2013 schedule on March 1.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will visit Harris-Stowe College in St. Louis, Mo. for a nine-inning game.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:31:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU's four-game baseball series at Baker (Kan.) canceled</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/022013-baseball-canceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 20, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University's four-game baseball series at Baker (Kan.) scheduled for this Saturday, Feb. 23 and Sunday, Feb. 24 at Baker's Sauder Field has been canceled due to the potential of a winter storm heading to the Baldwin City area.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:36:52 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Hertz and Liles participate in 2013 USA Freedom Bowl All-Star game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/022013-fball-hertz-liles.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 20, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Two Dakota State University football seniors participated in the 2013 USA Freedom Bowl All-Star game on Jan. 21 in Virginia Beach, Va.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:28:41 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans gain votes in NAIA Division II Men's Basketball national poll</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/021913-mbk-rankings.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 19, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State returned back to the receiving votes' section in the tenth edition of the 2012-13 NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 national poll, announced Tuesday evening.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:28:43 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans prepare for A.I.I. Division II Men's Basketball Tournament this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/021913-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 19, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The Dakota State University men's basketball team (19-9 overall record) kicks off their postseason play this weekend in the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Division II Men's Basketball Conference Tournament.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:48:52 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball falls short in ten innings at Saint Mary (Neb.) 7-6</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/021813-baseball-saintmary-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 18, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LEAVENWORTH, Kan.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University baseball team gained a 6-4 lead heading in the bottom ninth inning Monday afternoon at the Kehoe Memorial Field.&amp;nbsp; Saint Mary (Kan.) rallied back to tie the game at 6-6 and extended the game in extra innings.&amp;nbsp; The Spires scored the game-winning run in the bottom 10th inning to earn a 7-6 victory over the Trojans.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:55:09 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU to face Northern New Mexico in first round of A.I.I. Men's Basketball Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/021713-mbk-aiipairings.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 17, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State is the third-seed in the six-team 2013 Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Division II Men's Basketball Conference Postseason Tournament, hosted by Jamestown (N.D.).&amp;nbsp; The pairings and brackets were announced on Sunday night.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:45:23 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans earn first baseball win of the season, split with Saint Mary (Kan.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/021713-baseball-saintmary-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 17, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LEAVENWORTH, Kan.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State produced a pair of two-run innings in the first game Sunday versus Saint Mary (Kan.) at Kehoe Memorial Baseball Field and held on to a 4-3 victory.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans' late rally in the second game of the doubleheader fell short as the Spires recorded a 3-1 win to earn a split.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2013 22:30:39 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Niesen of Trojan Football highlights NFF's Scholar-Athlete of the Day</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/021613-fb-niesen.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 16, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Senior running back John Niesen of Dakota State Trojan Football team was highlighted as the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete of the Day Saturday, presented by Fidelity Investments.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2013 01:39:56 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Three DSU runners set qualifying times; Currey produces school record at BVU Open</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/021613-track-bvuopen-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 16, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;STORM LAKE, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Three Dakota State University runners produced national qualifying times on Saturday at the Buena Vista Open.&amp;nbsp; It was DSU's indoor track and field regular-season finale for their last chance to qualify for the NAIA Indoor Track &amp;amp; Field&amp;nbsp;nationals.&amp;nbsp; The meet was held at the Lamberti Recreation/Dennis Young Track, hosted by Buena Vista University.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2013 01:11:05 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU falls short in closing minutes at Vikings 71-66</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/021613-mbk-vcsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 16, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;VALLEY CITY, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Tied at 65-65, the nationally-ranked Valley City State (N.D.) outscored Dakota State men's basketball team 6-1 in the final 1:02 for a 71-66 Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) conference victory at the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; It was both teams' regular-season finale.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2013 22:47:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's drop regular-season finale at Valley City State; end season</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/021613-wbk-vcsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 16, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;VALLEY CITY, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University Lady T's and Valley City State (N.D.) played their regular-season finale Saturday afternoon at the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Vikings held a five-point halftime lead and shot 61.9 percent in the second-half to earn an 86-64 Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) conference victory over the Lady T's.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:29:43 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans @ Saint Mary (Kan.) four-game series moved to Sunday-Monday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/021513-baseball-postponement.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 15, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The four-game baseball series between Dakota State (S.D.) and Saint Mary (Kan.) scheduled for Saturday and Sunday has been moved to Sunday and Monday.&amp;nbsp; The series will be held at the Kehoe Memorial Baseball Field in Leavenworth, Kan.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:55:05 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball plays four-game series at Saint Mary (Kan.) this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/021413-baseball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 14, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Dakota State (0-2 overall record) continues their action on the road this weekend.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans travel to Leavenworth, Kan. to play a four-game series with Saint Mary (Kan.) (1-3).&amp;nbsp; Doubleheader on Saturday and Sunday is scheduled to start at 1 p.m.&amp;nbsp; The four-game series will be played at the Kehoe Memorial Baseball Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:24:04 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans prepare for final indoor track &amp; field regular-season meet</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/021413-track-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 14, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;The Dakota State University indoor track and field teams prepare for the final regular-season meet Saturday at the Buena Vista Relays.&amp;nbsp; Saturday's meet mark the last chance for athletes to make a national qualifying mark for the NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championship meet.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:32:12 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans hold on to a road victory at Jamestown (N.D.) for 19th victory</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/021313-mbk-jc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 13, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University men's basketball team traveled to the Civic Center Wednesday evening for an Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) conference game with Jamestown (N.D.).&amp;nbsp; The Trojans built a double-digit lead and held off JC's late-game rally for a 66-60 victory.&amp;nbsp; The win gave DSU their 19th victory of the season for the first time since 1991-92 season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:33:22 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>No. 18 Jamestown's (N.D.) strong second-half surge defeats Lady T's</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/021313-wbk-jc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 13, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State and Jamestown (N.D.) met for the third time this season Wednesday evening at the Civic Center.&amp;nbsp; The Lady T's trailed by nine points at halftime despite shooting 50 percent from the field.&amp;nbsp; The nationally-ranked Jimmies outscored DSU 48-21 in the second-half to earn an 85-49 Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) conference victory.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:19:40 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Warriors sweep Trojans in DSU's baseball season opener</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/021313-baseball-midland-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 13, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREMONT, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State kicked off their 2013 campaign Wednesday afternoon at the Moller Field, visiting Midland (Neb.) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference.&amp;nbsp; The Warriors produced a pair of 4-run third inning to sweep the Trojans by the score of 8-2 and 7-0.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:37:51 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans kick off 2013 baseball season Wednesday at Midland (Neb.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/021213-baseball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 12, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The Dakota State University baseball team (0-0 overall record) kicks off their 2013 campaign on Wednesday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans visit Midland (Neb.) (4-2) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference in a doubleheader.&amp;nbsp; First game is scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. at the Moller Field in Fremont, Neb.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:07:11 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball heads to North Dakota for a pair of games this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/021213-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 12, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (18-8 overall record, 4-2 Association of Independent Institutions conference record) concludes their men's basketball regular-season schedule with a pair of road games in North Dakota this week.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:00:54 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball adds games, opens season Wednesday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/021213-baseball-addition.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 12, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University baseball team has added games to their 2013 schedule.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans open their season on Wednesday, visiting Midland (Neb.) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:01:21 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball Krump sidelined by injuries</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/021213-mbk-krump.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 12, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Junior Cameron Krump of Dakota State University men's basketball team is sidelined by injuries sustained in a home victory versus Jamestown (N.D.) on Feb. 2.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:13:11 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans qualify for A.I.I. Division II Men's Basketball Postseason</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/021213-mbk-aii-tournament.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 12, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - It was announced on Monday that Dakota State is one of the six teams that qualified for the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Division II Men's Basketball Postseason Conference Tournament.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:09:13 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's conclude regular-season schedule with a pair of road games</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/021213-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 12, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; The Dakota State University Lady T's basketball team (6-18 overall record, 0-6 Association of Independent Institutions conference record) concludes their regular-season schedule on the road this week.&amp;nbsp; The Lady T's play a pair of A.I.I. conference games in North Dakota.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:19:58 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Successful Trojan Baseball program had roots in '61 season</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/021113-baseball-1961.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 11, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Distinguished 2012 Dakota State baseball players Anyelo Roman, Jason Hershfield and Max Garza can thank Jack Bauer, Darrell Sabers and Dale Waba for the groundwork for the sport which was laid in early 1961&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:55:11 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Two DSU runners capture individual titles at Dordt (Iowa) Invitational</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/020913-track-dordt-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 9, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CENTER, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Two Dakota State University runners captured individual titles at the Dordt (Iowa) Invitational Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The meet was held at the DC's Recreation Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2013 23:09:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Warriors snap Trojan men's basketball four-game winning streak</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/020913-mbk-midland-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 9, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREMONT, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - Midland (Neb.) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference earned a 31-20 halftime lead over Dakota State in men's basketball action Saturday afternoon at the Events Center.&amp;nbsp; The Warriors kept control for the rest of the game to earn a 63-53 victory over the Trojans.&lt;/p&gt;
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<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2013 21:40:56 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Midland (Neb.) sweeps season series over Lady T's</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/020913-wbk-midland-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 9, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREMONT, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University Lady T's basketball&amp;nbsp;played Midland (Neb.) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) for the second time this season on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Warriors defeated the Lady T's by the score of 77-66 at the Events Center&amp;nbsp;to earn a season series sweep.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2013 20:17:52 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>2013 DSU Trojan Softball Season Preview</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/020913-softball-season-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 9, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - After a promising fall season, Dakota State University Trojan Softball&amp;nbsp;head coach Ken Prorok is excited to get the 2013 campaign underway.&amp;nbsp; &quot;I am excited to get the season kicked off,&quot; said Prorok.&amp;nbsp; &quot;We have a very talented group that has worked very hard this preseason and throughout the fall.&amp;nbsp; We have a lot of new faces this year who have come together really well.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2013 13:52:10 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Madison Area JO Club Volleyball scheduled for Sunday postponed</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/020913-vball-jo-postponed.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 9, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Madison Area&amp;nbsp;Junior Olympic&amp;nbsp;Club Volleyball skills assessment for grades 5-8 that was scheduled for tomorrow (Sunday, Feb. 10) has been postponed to next Sunday, Feb. 17 from 2:30-5 p.m.&amp;nbsp;at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2013 13:14:42 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball season opener at Ottawa (Kan.) canceled</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/020813-baseball-canceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 8, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University baseball team will have to wait for their season opener next Saturday, Feb. 16.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans' season opener at Ottawa (Kan.) scheduled for Saturday has been canceled due to wet conditions.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:31:43 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU makes third straight trip to Iowa, competes in Dordt Invitational</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/020713-track-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 7, 2013&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 make their third straight trip to Iowa on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans compete in the Dordt Invitational.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:12:58 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball overcomes sluggish start; wins fourth straight game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/020613-mbk-mayville-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 6, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State was held to 18 points in the first twenty minutes of the game Wednesday evening versus Mayville State (N.D.) at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans overcame their sluggish start by outscoring the Comets 38-14 in the second-half to earn a 56-40 victory.&amp;nbsp; The victory gave DSU their fourth straight win and concluded their home schedule with an impressive 10-2 record.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:43:56 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>No. 18 Mayville State (N.D.) roars past Lady T's</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/020613-wbk-mayville-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 6, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State missed its first 16 shots of the game Wednesday evening at DSU Fieldhouse as the nationally-ranked Mayville State (N.D.) raced to a double-digit lead.&amp;nbsp; The Comets never trailed in the game as they defeated the Lady T's 77-43 in DSU's home regular-season finale.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:13:41 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Football announces 26 recruits on national signing day</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/020613-fball-recruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 6, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University head football coach Josh Anderson is pleased to announce the signing of 26 student-athletes for the upcoming 2013 season, including eight transfers.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:31:14 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball looks to extend winning streak this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/020513-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 5, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The Dakota State University men's basketball team (17-7 overall record, 3-2 Association of Independent Institutions conference record) looks to extend their winning streak with a pair of games this week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans play their final home regular-season contest on Wednesday night, hosting Mayville State (N.D.) (6-16, 2-7 A.I.I.) in the 'Blue-Out' night.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:46:30 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's play final home game Wednesday, visit Midland (Neb.) Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/020513-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 5, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (6-16 overall record, 0-5 Association of Independent Institutions conference record) plays their final home regular-season game on Wednesday night.&amp;nbsp; The Lady T's welcome the nationally-ranked Mayville State (N.D.) (19-2, 8-1 A.I.I.) with a tip-off starting at 5:30 p.m. at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:18:35 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU appears in NAIA Division II Men's Basketball national poll for eighth straight week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/020513-mbk-poll.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 5, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State extended their weekly appearance to eight weeks in the NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 national poll.&amp;nbsp; The eighth edition of the national poll was announced by the national office Tuesday afternoon.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:19:09 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State men's basketball lands JVC's standout Adam Hofer</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/020513-mbk-hofer.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 5, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HURON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University head men's basketball coach Gary Garner is excited to announce the signing of Adam Hofer of James Valley Christian High School.&amp;nbsp; He is currently the all-time leading scorer at James Valley Christian.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:32:30 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball announces schedule changes</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/020413-baseball-changes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 4, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State will open their 2013 baseball season on Saturday on the road.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will travel to Ottawa, Kan. to play Ottawa University in a doubleheader.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:46:36 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Pearson to play for DSU Football</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/020413-fball-pearson.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 4, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University head football coach Josh Anderson is proud to announce the signing of Elkton-Lake Benton standout - Ethan Pearson - to join the Trojan Football team this coming fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:57:47 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Timmer signs letter-of-intent to join Trojan Football team</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/020413-fball-timmer.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 4, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University head football coach Josh Anderson is pleased to announce the signing of Brady Timmer from Harrisburg High School to join the Trojan Football team this fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:45:35 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Two Madison standouts sign to join DSU Football</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/020413-fball-madison-recruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 4, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University head football coach Josh Anderson is proud to announced two local signees - Ayson Jones and Brendon Waldner - to join the Trojan Football program this coming fall.&amp;nbsp; Both Jones and Waldner will graduate from Madison High School this spring.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:18:36 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Vinson earns A.I.I. Male Athlete of the Week honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/020413-mbk-vinson.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 4, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Junior forward Yusuf Vinson of Dakota State University men's basketball team was selected to Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) 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, 04 Feb 2013 09:05:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Four Trojan runners place at Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/020213-track-husker-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 2, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LINCOLN, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - Four Dakota State University runners placed in the 38th annual Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, hosted by NCAA Division I University of Nebraska. &amp;nbsp;The two-day event took place at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:38:23 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU indoor track &amp; field teams compete in Dennis Young Classic Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/020213-track-dennisyoung-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 2, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;STORM LAKE, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State took the majority of the indoor track and field team members to the Dennis Young Classic meet Saturday at the Lamberti Recreation Center/Dennis Young Track.&amp;nbsp; It was the second straight Saturday at DSU had made the trip to Storm Lake, hosted by NCAA Division III Buena Vista University.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2013 23:50:28 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU's hot second-half surge lifts to victory over Jamestown (N.D.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/020213-mbk-jc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 2, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Jamestown (N.D.) earned a 36-34 halftime lead over Dakota State (S.D.) Saturday evening at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans used their hot second-half surge to defeat the Jimmies by the score of 74-62, and raised DSU's home record to 9-2 this season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2013 22:10:40 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>No. 15 Jamestown's (N.D.) first-half run defeats Lady T's</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/020213-wbk-jc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 2, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Nationally-ranked Jamestown (N.D.) used a 19-3 run mid-way in the first-half to open a double-digit lead Saturday afternoon over Dakota State (S.D.) at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Lady T's trimmed their deficit to single-digit in the second-half, but the Jimmies held on to an 82-70 victory.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:38:37 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Hamblin selected to CoSIDA Academic All-District 6 College Division</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/020113-wbk-hamblin.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 1, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Junior Courtney Hamblin of Dakota State University Lady T'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>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:58:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Bartel to receive Terry Ryan Distinguished Service Award Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/013113-bartel-award.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 31, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Long-time Dakota State University employee Steve Bartel has been involved with DSU Athletics in variety of duties for many years.&amp;nbsp; He will receive the Terry Ryan Distinguished Service Award during halftime of the Trojans-Jamestown men's basketball game at the DSU Fieldhouse Saturday night.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:37:35 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State competes in two different track &amp; field meets this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/013113-track-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 31, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;Dakota State will be taking four athletes to the Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, hosted by the University of Nebraska, on Friday and Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The majority of the Trojan indoor track and field squad will be making their second straight trip to the Storm Lake, Iowa.&amp;nbsp; DSU competes in the Dennis Young Classic, hosted by Buena Vista University, on Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:26:14 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's could not overcome Comets' second-half surge</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/013013-wbk-mayvillestate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 30, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MAYVILLE, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State earned a slim 25-24 halftime lead over the nationally-ranked Mayville State (N.D.) in an Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) conference game at Lewy Lee Fieldhouse Wednesday night.&amp;nbsp; The Comets outscored the Lady T's 42-30 in the second half to record a 66-55 victory.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:20:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans finish strong with 63-55 road win over in-state rival Mount Marty</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/012913-mbk-mountmarty-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 29, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YANKTON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Mount Marty (S.D.) grabbed a one-point lead at 50-49 with less than four-and-half minutes remaining in the game Tuesday night at the Cimpl Arena.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State finished the game with a 14-5 scoring spurt to earn a 63-55 victory over the Lancers.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:49:48 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lancers hand Lady T's 85-77 defeat</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/012913-wbk-mountmarty-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 29, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YANKTON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Mount Marty raced to a 42-26 halftime lead over Dakota State in a match-up of in-state women's basketball game at Cimpl Arena Tuesday night.&amp;nbsp; The Lady T's outscored the Lancers 51-43, but Mount Marty held on to an 85-77 victory.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:58:50 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU receives votes to men's basketball national poll for 7th straight week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/012913-mbk-nationalpoll.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 29, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University men's basketball received votes recognition for the seventh straight week.&amp;nbsp; The seventh regular-season edition of the 2012-13 NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 poll was announced Tuesday by the national office.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:00:02 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans play pair of games this week, hosts Jamestown (N.D.) Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/012813-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 28, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The Dakota State University men's basketball&amp;nbsp; team(15-7 overall record, 2-2 Association of Independent Institutions conference record) plays a pair of games this week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans visit their in-state rival Mount Marty (7-16 overall record) on Tuesday night.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:28:36 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Basketball schedule changes announcements</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/012813-basketball-postponements.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 28, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Due to the winter weather and road conditions in eastern South Dakota, the Dakota State women's basketball game at Mayville State (N.D.) scheduled for Monday night (tonight) has been postponed to Jan. 30 at 7 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:20:26 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's basketball team plays pair of road games, returns home Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/012813-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 28, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (6-13 overall record, 0-3 Association of Independent Institutions conference record) continues their busy week with three games scheduled.&amp;nbsp; The Lady T's are slated to face two ranked teams from the A.I.I. this week, starting with No. 20 Mayville State (N.D.) (17-2, 5-1 A.I.I.) on Monday night (tonight).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:03:37 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU indoor track &amp; field teams have stellar day at Buena Vista Open</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/012613-track-bvuopen-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 26, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;STORM LAKE, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State women's 4 x 800-meter relay team&amp;nbsp;national qualifier, Seth Boomsma's facility and meet record time in the men's 55-meter dash, Andy Coy's automatic qualifying time in the men's 800-meter run and Ryan Gimbel's first-place in the men's weight throw highlighted the day Saturday at the Buena Vista Open.&amp;nbsp; The meet was held at the Lamberti Recreation Center/Dennis Young Track, hosted by NCAA Division III Buena Vista University.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jan 2013 23:43:33 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans secure third straight winning season for the first time in 21 years</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/012613-mbk-trinity-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 26, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Five different Dakota State men's basketball players scored in double digits Saturday evening to defeat Trinity Bible (N.D.) 90-69 at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The victory also secured the Trojans their third consecutive winning seasons for the first time in 21 years.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jan 2013 22:11:37 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's rout Trinity Bible (N.D.) in Coaches vs. Cancer game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/012613-wbk-trinity-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 26, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Eleven different Dakota State Lady T's basketball players scored in the game Saturday afternoon in a 93-33 rout over Trinity Bible (N.D.) at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; Saturday marks the national wide Coaches vs. Cancer game to help raise cancer awareness.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jan 2013 21:33:09 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans prepare for Buena Vista Indoor Track &amp; Field Open Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/012513-track-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 25, 2013&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 returns back to action Saturday as they prepare their first of the three trips to Storm Lake, Iowa this winter.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans compete in the Buena Vista Open.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:53:42 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Vikings use strong finish to defeat Trojan men's basketball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/012413-mbk-vcsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 24, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Tied at 48-48 with three minutes and 23 seconds left in the game Thursday night at the DSU Fieldhouse, the nationally-ranked Valley City State (N.D.) closed the game with a 15-6 run to earn a 63-54 Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) conference win.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:26:15 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's fall short to No. 25 Valley City State (N.D.) 57-54</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/012413-wbk-vcsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 24, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Valley City State (N.D.) built the game's largest lead in the early second-half over Dakota State in an Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) conference game Thursday evening at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Lady T's mounted a rally late in the game, but fell short to the Vikings 57-54.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:03:47 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU alumna notches 300th career collegiate coaching victory</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/012313-wbk-johnson-300th.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 23, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RIPON, Wis.&lt;/strong&gt; - A Dakota State University alumna and current Ripon College Women's Basketball Head Coach, Julie Johnson, recorded her 300th career collegiate victory with a 63-55 win over Grinnell (Iowa) College on Jan. 19.&amp;nbsp; She became the fourth coach in the Midwest Conference (MWC) history to win 300 career games.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:16:38 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Basketball to raise cancer awareness during NAIA Coaches vs. Cancer Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/012313-bball-cancer-awareness.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 23, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University women's and men's basketball teams will help raise awareness and support for the American Cancer Society during the game against Trinity Bible (N.D.) Saturday, Jan. 26 at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; Prior to the college basketball doubleheader game, there will be a high school girls' basketball game between Fulda (Minn.) and Summit (S.D.) with a tip-off starting at 1:30 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:35:30 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Game time changed for Monday's Lady T's basketball game at Mayville State</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/012313-wbk-gametime-changed.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 23, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University Athletic Department has announced the game time change in Lady T's road game at Mayville State (N.D.) on Monday night.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:04:16 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball hosts pair of games with N.D. teams this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/012213-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 22, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (14-6 overall record, 2-1 Association of Independent Institutions conference record) hosts a pair of teams from North Dakota at DSU Fieldhouse this week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans welcome No. 24 Valley City State (N.D.) (15-5, 4-2 A.I.I.) on Thursday night.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:48:04 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans make sixth straight appearance in NAIA D-II Men's Basketball poll</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/012213-mbk-nationalpoll.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 22, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University made their sixth straight appearance to the NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 poll.&amp;nbsp; The sixth regular-season edition of the 2012-13 national poll was announced Tuesday evening by the national office.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:22:39 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU returns back to DSU Fieldhouse for two-game home stand this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/012213-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 22, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (5-12 overall record, 0-2 Association of Independent Institutions conference record) returns home this week for a pair of home games at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; Valley City State (N.D.) (17-4, 5-2 A.I.I.) will play the Lady T's for the second time in five days on Thursday evening.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:01:54 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>2012 DSU Baseball national tournament team recognition Thursday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/012213-baseball-recognition.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 22, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University Athletic Department will be recognizing the 2012 DSU baseball team during the halftime of the men's basketball game versus Valley City State (N.D.) on Thursday night.&amp;nbsp; They will be recognized with an unveiling of the national tournament banner that will be hung up in the DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:04:33 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Coy tabs A.I.I. Male Athlete of the Week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/012113-track-coy.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 21, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) selected Dakota State's Andy Coy 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, 21 Jan 2013 11:46:26 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU storms past Comets in Dakota Tip-off Classic men's consolation game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/012013-mbk-mayvillestate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 20, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State stormed to a 41-19 halftime lead over Mayville State (N.D.) Sunday afternoon at the Civic Center.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans claimed the consolation game of the Dakota Tip-off Classic with a 65-49 victory over the Comets.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2013 23:29:52 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's could not overcome Vikings' hot second-half surge</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/012013-wbk-vcsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 20, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State trailed 33-30 at halftime Sunday afternoon against nationally-ranked Valley City State (N.D.) in the Dakota Tip-off Classic's consolation game&amp;nbsp;at the Civic Center.&amp;nbsp; The Vikings outscored the Lady T's 38-22 in the second-half to defeat the Lady T's 71-52.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2013 22:49:31 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans have successful day at Wildcat Indoor Track &amp; Field Open</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/011913-track-waynestate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 19, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;WAYNE, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - The majority of the Dakota State University indoor track and field teams competed in the Wildcat Open Saturday, hosted by NCAA Division II Wayne State (Neb.).&amp;nbsp; The Trojans had 14 individuals placed in the top 10 at the WSC's Recreation Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2013 01:04:39 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU tracksters shine at Iowa State Open</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/011913-track-iowastate2-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 19, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;AMES, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Three Dakota State University runners had produced national qualifying times in the second day of the Iowa State Open Saturday.&amp;nbsp; Various schools from all levels competed at the Harry Hoak Track in the Lied Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jan 2013 23:44:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans struggle in loss to Jamestown in Dakota Tip-off Classic</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/011913-mbk-jc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 19, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University men's basketball team grabbed the biggest lead of the game in the early second-half Saturday evening at the Civic Center.&amp;nbsp; Jamestown (N.D.) rallied back late in the second-half to secure a 62-57 victory over the Trojans in the first day of the Dakota Tip-off Classic.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jan 2013 22:21:15 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Jimmies defeat Lady T's in Dakota Tip-off Classic</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/011913-wbk-jc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 19, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Four former Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) members - Dakota State&amp;nbsp;(S.D.), Jamestown (N.D.), Mayville State (N.D.) and Valley City State (N.D.) -&amp;nbsp;met Saturday at the Civic Center.&amp;nbsp; The nationally-ranked Jamestown defeated the Lady T's 97-72 on the first day of the Dakota Tip-off Classic.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jan 2013 21:30:57 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Two Trojan indoor track &amp; field athletes place at Iowa State Open Friday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/011813-track-isuopen1-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 18, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;AMES, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Two Dakota State University men's indoor track and field athletes competed in the Iowa State Open Friday.&amp;nbsp; The meet was held at the Harry Hoak Track in the Lied Center that featured numerous schools from all levels.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 23:30:19 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dittman continues to win games</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/011813-wbk-dittman.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 18, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Article by Larry Leeds, Madison Daily Leader Sports Editor&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- When the Dakota State University Lady T's go to Jamestown, N.D., for a pair of games on Saturday and Sunday, Coach Jeff Dittman will be looking for his 251st and 252nd wins at DSU.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:57:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU indoor track and field competes in two different meets this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/011713-track-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 17, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;nbsp;The Dakota State University indoor track and field teams will take partial members to the two-day Iowa State Open this weekend in Ames, Iowa.&amp;nbsp; On Saturday, the majority of DSU's track teams travel to Wayne, Neb. to compete in the Wildcat Open.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:43:45 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Second-half surge propels Trojans to victory over in-state rival DWU</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/011613-mbk-dwu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 16, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MITCHELL, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Trailing 24-21 at halftime Wednesday evening at the Corn Palace, Dakota State outscored their long-time rival Dakota Wesleyan 52-34 in the second-half to record a 73-58 road victory.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans won their third straight meeting over the Tigers (including the last two road games at DWU).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 01:10:47 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's fall short to long-time rival Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/011613-wbk-dwu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 16, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MITCHELL, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State shot 48.1 percent overall from the field Wednesday evening at the Corn Palace, but Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) outscored the Lady T's 37-7 in points off turnovers to seal a 78-69 victory.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:21:28 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Softball prepares for the 2013 season</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/011613-softball-season-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 16, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The 2013 Dakota State University softball season officially began on Monday morning with the Trojans' first practice held inside the DSU Memorial Field House.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:40:05 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball continues busy schedule with three games this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/011513-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 15, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Dakota State (12-5 overall record, 1-0 Association of Independent Institutions conference record) continues their action on the road this week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans visit their long-time rival Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) (9-11) Wednesday night.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, S.D.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:19:22 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU continues to receive votes to NAIA D-II Men's Basketball national poll</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/011513-mbk-poll.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 15, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State continues to receive votes to the latest NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 Poll, released Wednesday evening at the national office.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans made their fifth straight appearance to the national poll.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:53:15 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's visit long-time rival DWU, play in Dakota Tip-off Classic this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/011513-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 15, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Dakota State (5-9 overall record, 0-0 Association of Independent Institutions conference record) continues their women's basketball games on the road with three games scheduled this week.&amp;nbsp; The Lady T's travel to the Corn Palace on Wednesday evening to visit their long-time rival Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) (14-6).&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. in Mitchell, S.D.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:42:06 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Mustangs defeat Lady T's in junior varsity action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/011413-wbk-morningsidejv-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 14, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University Lady T's junior varsity team returned back to action after a month-long break Monday evening at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; Morningside (Iowa) defeated the Lady T's 77-68.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:09:11 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota Tip-off Basketball Classic set for this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/011413-bball-classic.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 14, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The pairings and times had been set for this weekend's Dakota Tip-off Women's &amp;amp; Men's Basketball Classic in Jamestown, N.D.&amp;nbsp; Four former Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) members are set to meet at the Civic Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:32:45 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans bounce back in winning column, defeat Oglala Lakota (S.D.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/011313-mbk-oglala-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 13, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KYLE, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Trailing 54-50 at halftime Sunday afternoon at the Multipurpose Gym, the Dakota State men's basketball team outscored Oglala Lakota (S.D.) 61-41 in the second-half to earn a 111-95 victory.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:57:30 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's snap three-game losing streak, give coach Dittman 250th win at DSU</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/011313-wbk-oglala-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 13, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KYLE, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State Lady T's shot a sizzling 58.9 percent from the field Sunday afternoon to defeat Oglala Lakota (S.D.) 76-28 at the Multipurpose Gym.&amp;nbsp; With the victory, Jeff Dittman recorded his 250th career win as the Lady T's head basketball coach.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
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<title>Trojans compete in first track &amp; field meet of 2013 at Dordt (Iowa)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/011213-track-dordt-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 12, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CENTER, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Fourteen different Dakota State University individuals placed in the top 10 Saturday at the Dordt (Iowa) Indoor Track and Field Invitational.&amp;nbsp; Ten teams competed at the Recreation Center on the campus of Dordt College.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2013 01:29:51 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball falls short in overtime at South Dakota Mines</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/011213-mbk-sdmines-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 12, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RAPID CITY, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University men's basketball raced to a double-digit lead through the second-half over NCAA Division II South Dakota Mines Saturday evening at King Center.&amp;nbsp; The Hardrockers mounted a furious comeback to force overtime.&amp;nbsp; SDM outscored DSU 15-9 in overtime period to record a 75-69 victory.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2013 23:29:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Hardrockers defeat Lady T's in DSU women's basketball exhibition game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/011213-wbk-sdmines-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 12, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RAPID CITY, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - South Dakota Mines jumped to an 8-0 lead over Dakota State Saturday afternoon at the King Center and never trailed in the game.&amp;nbsp; The Hardrockers defeated the Lady T's by the score of 93-69 in the battle of former Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) members.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2013 22:46:44 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU @ Oglala Lakota (S.D.) basketball doubleheader postponed to Sunday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/011113-bball-postponement.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 11, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Winter weather conditions in western South Dakota has forced the postponement of the Dakota State-Oglala Lakota (S.D.) basketball games.&amp;nbsp; The doubleheader scheduled for tonight has been postponed to Sunday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:07:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Howard standout signs letter-of-intent to join Trojan Football</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/011113-fball-potter.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 11, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HOWARD, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Dakota State University head football coach is proud to announce the local signing of Cole Potter to join the Trojan Football team this coming fall.&amp;nbsp; He will graduate from Howard High School this spring.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:37:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State indoor track and field heads to Dordt for first meet of 2013</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/011013-track-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 10, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Dakota State indoor track and field teams return back to action Saturday after a month-long break from their last meet.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans compete in the Dordt Invitational located in Sioux Center, Iowa.&amp;nbsp; The meet will be held at the Recreation Center on the campus of Dordt College.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:55:07 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans upset No. 10 Dordt (Iowa) 83-65 at DSU Fieldhouse</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/010913-mbk-dordt-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 9, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University men's basketball team outscored the nationally-ranked Dordt (Iowa) 20-0 in fast-break points Wednesday evening at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; After trailing by eight points early in the game, the Trojans posted an 83-65 victory over the Defenders.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:17:37 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's furious second-half rally falls short to Defenders 81-79</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/010913-wbk-dordt-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 9, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dordt (Iowa) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) raced to a 25-point second-half lead over Dakota State Wednesday evening at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Lady T's mounted a furious late-game rally, but fell short by the score of 81-79.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:00:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State held Military Appreciation Night</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/010813-military-night.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 8, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University Athletics Department held their Military Appreciation Night on Jan. 5 during a basketball doubleheader versus Midland (Neb.).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:13:49 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU receives votes to NAIA Division II Men's Basketball national poll</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/010813-mbk-nationalpoll.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 8, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - Eastern Oregon climbs up to No. 1 for the first time in school history in the 2012-13 NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 Poll, announced Tuesday by the national office.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State received votes' recognition for the fourth straight edition of the national poll.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:11:24 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans entertain Dordt (Iowa) Wednesday, travel west Friday &amp; Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/010813-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 8, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (10-4 overall record) is scheduled to play three men's basketball games this week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans welcome the nationally-ranked Dordt (Iowa) (15-3) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Wednesday evening.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; DSU heads west this weekend for a pair of games.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:19:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's host Dordt (Iowa) Wednesday, head west this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/010713-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 7, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The Dakota State University women's basketball team (4-8 overall record) continues their busy January schedule with three games this week.&amp;nbsp; The Lady T's host Dordt (Iowa) (10-9) on Wednesday night at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m.&amp;nbsp; DSU travels west for a pair of games this weekend.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 18:42:18 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Krump named A.I.I. Male Athlete of the Week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/010713-mbk-krump.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 7, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) selected Dakota State's Cameron Krump as its Male Athlete of the Week, announced Monday morning.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:46:35 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball team rallies back from 20-point deficit for victory</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/010513-mbk-midland-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 5, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Facing the largest deficit (20 points) with 45 seconds left before halftime, the Dakota State men's basketball team mounted a huge second-half comeback Saturday evening to defeat Midland (Neb.) 75-69 at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; DSU's victory also snapped Warriors' seven-game winning streak.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jan 2013 22:08:07 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Midland (Neb.) races past Lady T's 80-68</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/010513-wbk-midland-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 5, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Midland (Neb.) raced to a 20-point halftime lead over Dakota State in women's basketball action Saturday afternoon at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Warriors never trailed in the game as they defeated the Lady T's by the score of 80-68.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jan 2013 21:45:02 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans return home for two-game men's basketball home stand</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/010213-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 2, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The Dakota State University men's basketball team (9-4 overall record) looks to bounce back in the winning column Saturday evening.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans welcome Midland (Neb.) (10-5) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC).&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. at DSU Fieldhouse as part of Armed Forces Night.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:37:45 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Lady T's basketball team opens 2013 at home Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2013/010213-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;January 2, 2013&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Dakota State women's basketball team (4-7 overall record) opens 2013 at home Saturday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Lady T's entertain Midland (Neb.) (6-10) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC).&amp;nbsp; Tip-off from the DSU Fieldhouse is set for 4 p.m.&amp;nbsp; Armed Forces Night will be held.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:08:24 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's drop exhibition game to former DAC-10 foe Mary (N.D.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/123012-wbk-mary-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 30, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BISMARCK, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Mary (N.D.), a member of the NCAA Division II and Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC), defeated Dakota State Sunday afternoon in women's basketball action at the McDowell Activity Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 30 Dec 2012 21:27:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Mustangs defeat Trojans to earn a season series split in men's basketball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/122912-mbk-morningside-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 29, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - On the final game of the two-day Morningside Holiday Classic Saturday evening at RVSC-Allee Gym, Morningside (Iowa) defeated Dakota State 65-53 in men's basketball action.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 30 Dec 2012 00:44:12 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball could not overcome Chargers' second-half surge</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/122812-mbk-briarcliff-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 28, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - After Dakota State earned a five-point halftime lead Friday afternoon at the RVSC-Allee Gym, Briar Cliff (Iowa) outscored the Trojans 52-31 in the second-half to earn a 75-59 victory in the Morningside Holiday Classic (sponsored by Sioux City's Downtown Holiday Inn).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:32:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's face former DAC-10 foe Mary (N.D.) in final exhibition game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/122812-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 28, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The Dakota State Lady T's basketball team (4-7 overall record) will play their fourth and final exhibition game of the season on Sunday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Lady T's visit their former Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) foe Mary (N.D.) (7-3, 3-2 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference record).&amp;nbsp; Tip-off from the McDowell Activity Center is set for 4 p.m. in Bismarck, N.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:40:20 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU plays a pair of GPAC foes in Morningside men's basketball classic</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/122812-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 28, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (9-2 overall record) heads to Sioux City, Iowa Friday and Saturday to play a pair of games in the Morningside Classic, sponsored by Downtown Holiday Inn.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:28:36 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Vinson earns A.I.I. Male Athlete of the Week honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/122412-mbk-vinson.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 24, 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 Yusuf Vinson 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, 24 Dec 2012 11:37:01 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans upset No. 19 Bellevue (Neb.) 61-59 in men's basketball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/122112-mbk-bellevue-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 21, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State raced to the biggest lead of the game in the first-half Friday evening over nationally-ranked Bellevue (Neb.) at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Bruins rallied back to tie the game late in the second-half, but the Trojans held to upset Bellevue by the score of 61-59.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 22 Dec 2012 13:24:39 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's drops exhibition game at Minnesota State-Mankato</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/121912-wbk-msum-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 19, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MANKATO, Minn.&lt;/strong&gt; - NCAA Division II Minnesota State-Mankato started the game with an 8-0 run Wednesday night with Dakota State Lady T's basketball game at the Taylor Center.&amp;nbsp; The Mavericks never trailed in the game as they defeated the Lady T's by the score of 85-42.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 23:51:27 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball returns home Friday, hosts No. 19 Bellevue (Neb.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/121812-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 18, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The Dakota State men's basketball team (8-2 overall record) returns home for the first time in a month on Friday night.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans welcome No. 19 Bellevue (Neb.) (7-5).&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 7 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, 18 Dec 2012 13:25:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>No. 6 Briar Cliff (Iowa) defeats Lady T's 91-74</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/121712-wbk-briarcliff-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 17, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The nationally-ranked Briar Cliff (Iowa) of Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) shot 52.9 percent overall from the field Monday evening to defeat Dakota State Lady T's 91-74 at DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:47:48 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Lady T's plays two games this week, returns home Monday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/121612-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 16, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The Dakota State Lady T's basketball team (4-6 overall record) is scheduled to play two games this week.&amp;nbsp; The Lady T's returns home Monday night against nationally-ranked No. 6 Briar Cliff (Iowa) (11-2) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 Dec 2012 18:29:57 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball rallies back for an overtime victory, improves to 8-2</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/121512-mbk-mayvillestate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 15, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MAYVILLE, N.D. - &lt;/strong&gt;Trailing as many as 15 points early in the second-half Saturday evening at the Lewy Lee Fieldhouse, Dakota State men's basketball team rallied back for an 82-81 overtime thriller over Mayville State (N.D.) in the battle of Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) conference game.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Dec 2012 22:55:28 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's dominates Minnesota-Morris 66-49</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/121412-wbk-umm-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 14, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MORRIS, Minn.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University Lady T's basketball team held Minnesota-Morris to 27.9 percent shooting from the field Friday evening at the Jim Gremmels Court.&amp;nbsp; The Lady T's dominated the Cougars by the score of 66-49.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:43:15 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Former football Trojan Hodgen has success as Madison coach</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/121212-fball-hodgen.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 12, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - &quot;He didn't look like it, but he could do it all,&quot; said DSU head football coach Josh Anderson.&amp;nbsp; &quot;Max Hodgen is one (if not) the best linebackers I ever played with.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:37:13 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans receive votes to NAIA Division II Men's Basketball national poll</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/121112-mbk-ranking.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 11, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - Cardinal Stritch (Wis.) remains at No. 1 ranking in the third regular-season installment of the 2012-13 NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 Poll, announced Tuesday by the national office.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State received votes recognition&amp;nbsp;to the national poll for the third straight week.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:15:06 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Niesen named to 2012 Daktronics-NAIA Football Scholar-Athlete</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/121112-fball-niesen.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 11, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ROME, Ga.&lt;/strong&gt; - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced Tuesday that 259 football student-athletes have been named 2012 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes.&amp;nbsp; Senior running back John Niesen of Dakota State University earned this prestigious honor for his second straight year.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:11:06 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Football holds end-of-the-year banquet</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/121112-fball-banquet.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 11, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University football team held their end-of-the-year banquet at Nicky's Saturday (Dec. 8).&amp;nbsp; The Trojan Football coaches handed out awards and honors to the team.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:47:56 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball looks to bounce back in winning column Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/121012-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 10, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;The Dakota State University men's basketball team (7-2 overall record) looks to bounce back in the winning column on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans conclude their road stretch in nearly one month as they travel to Mayville, N.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:31:54 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's visit Minnesota-Morris Friday in Morris, Minn.</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/121012-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 10, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (3-6 overall record) is scheduled to play one game this week.&amp;nbsp; The Lady T's heads on the road Friday night, visiting Minnesota-Morris (2-5) at the Physical Education Center.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 5:30 p.m. in Morris, Minn.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:08:01 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Boomsma earns A.I.I. Male Athlete of the Week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/121012-track-boomsma.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 10, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Seth Boomsma of Dakota State University indoor track team was named to the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Male Athlete of the Week, announced Monday morning.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:16:28 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU kicks off indoor track season; Boomsma qualifies for NAIA nationals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/120812-track-msum-open.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 8, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MANKATO, Minn.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University kicked off their 2012-13 indoor track and field season Saturday at the Minnesota State-Mankato Preseason Open at Myers Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; Seth Boomsma captured the men's 60-meter dash and qualified for the NAIA Indoor Track and Field National meet.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 8 Dec 2012 21:59:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Red Raiders end Trojan men's basketball winning streak</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/120812-mbk-nwia-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 8, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ORANGE CITY, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Northwestern (Iowa) outscored Dakota State 46-32 in the second-half Saturday afternoon to earn a 77-62 victory at the Bultman Center.&amp;nbsp; The Red Raiders ended Trojans' six-game winning streak.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 8 Dec 2012 21:00:40 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Jackrabbits top Trojans at Frost Arena</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/120612-mbk-sdsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 6, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BROOKINGS, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State maintained lead in the first seven minutes and 31 seconds of the game Thursday evening at the Frost Arena in an exhibition game versus NCAA Division I South Dakota State.&amp;nbsp; The Jackrabbits overtook the lead midway through the first-half and defeated the Trojans 83-52.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 6 Dec 2012 23:22:04 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Coyotes race past Lady T's in DSU women's basketball exhibition game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/120612-wbk-usd-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 6, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;VERMILLION, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University Lady T's played their second exhibition game of the season Thursday evening at the USD DakotaDome.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 6 Dec 2012 22:45:41 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State track and field opens indoor season in Mankato</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/120612-track-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 6, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Dakota State opens their indoor track and field season at the Minnesota State-Mankato Chuck Petersen Preseason Open in Mankato, Minn.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 6 Dec 2012 11:13:53 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's fall short to Mount Marty (S.D.) 66-60</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/120512-wbk-mmc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 5, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State built the largest lead in the first-half Wednesday evening versus in-state rival Mount Marty at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Lancers mounted a rally in the second-half to defeat the Lady T's by the score of 66-60.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 5 Dec 2012 22:39:39 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lancers hold off Lady T's second-half surge in junior varsity game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/120512-wbk-mmc-jv-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 5, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Mount Marty (S.D.) jumped to a 36-14 halftime lead over Dakota State in a junior varsity game Wednesday afternoon at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Lady T's used a second-half surge, but fell short to the Lancers 60-56.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 5 Dec 2012 22:25:16 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU receives votes to the men's basketball national poll</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/120412-mbk-national-poll.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 4, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State men's basketball received votes recognition to the national poll for the second straight week.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 4 Dec 2012 18:02:58 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball continues action on road with a pair of games</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/120412-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 4, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (7-1 overall record) continues their men's basketball&amp;nbsp;action on the road&amp;nbsp;with a pair of games&amp;nbsp;this week.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 4 Dec 2012 13:01:45 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's play pair of games against South Dakota teams this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/120312-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 3, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; The Dakota State University Lady T's basketball team (3-5 overall record) plays a pair of games this week against teams from South Dakota.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 3 Dec 2012 20:11:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Junior varsity Lady T's notch season home opener victory over DWU</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/120312-wbk-jv-dwu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 3, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University Lady T's junior varsity team played their first home game of the season Sunday afternoon at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; DSU jumped to a twelve-point halftime lead and held on to a victory over in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan 71-63.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 3 Dec 2012 16:54:49 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Niesen named to Capital One Academic All-America® First Team</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/120312-fball-niesen.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 3, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TOWSON, Md.&lt;/strong&gt; - Senior running back John Niesen of Dakota State (S.D.) was selected to the 2012 Capital One Academic All-America® College Division Football 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, 3 Dec 2012 11:29:20 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Penning captures Midland Half-Marathon; qualifies for NAIA Nationals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/120312-track-penning.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 3, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREMONT, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - Senior Nic Penning of Dakota State University captured the Midland Half-Marathon event Saturday, hosted by Midland University.&amp;nbsp; As a result, he qualified for the NAIA Men's Outdoor Track and Field National Championship in marathon for the second straight season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 3 Dec 2012 09:10:50 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball wins sixth straight game with a 72-59 road victory</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/120112-mbk-mlc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 1, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NEW ULM, Minn.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State shot a sizzling 52 percent from the field to defeat Martin Luther (Minn.) 72-59 Saturday afternoon at the Luther Student Center.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans recorded their sixth straight win and continue their best start since 1966-67 (9-1 record to start the season).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 1 Dec 2012 21:10:50 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Knights snap Lady T's basketball two-game winning streak</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/120112-wbk-mlc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;December 1, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NEW ULM, Minn.&lt;/strong&gt; - Martin Luther (Minn.) snapped Lady T's two-game winning streak Saturday afternoon at the Luther Student Center.&amp;nbsp; The Knights won by the score of 71-59.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 1 Dec 2012 20:27:54 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Follow DSU basketball teams Saturday at Martin Luther (Minn.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/113012-bball-live.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 30, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Follow the Dakota State University Lady T's and Trojan men's basketball teams as they visit Martin Luther (Minn.) Saturday afternoon in New Ulm, Minn.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:59:23 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football shatters eight new records in 2012</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/113012-fball-records.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 30, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University football team shattered team and individual records during the 2012 season.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans broke eight new records in the DSU Football record book.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:32:17 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Olson signs letter-of-intent to join Lady T's basketball program</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/112912-wbk-olson.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 29, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Head Coach Jeff Dittman is proud to announce the signing of BreeAna Olson of Nunda, S.D. to join the Lady T's Basketball program in 2013-14.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:10:25 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Two Trojan netters listed in DSU Volleyball Record Book</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/112912-vball-records.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 29, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Two Dakota State University netters are listed in the DSU Volleyball record book after the completion of 2012 volleyball season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:17:57 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Volleyball team rakes leaves for community service</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/112812-vball-champions.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 28, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University volleyball team rakes leaves in the Madison community earlier this month.&amp;nbsp; The Trojan Volleyball players take part in one of the NAIA's Champions of Character projects by displaying community service to the city of Madison.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:03:37 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Volleyball holds end of the year banquet</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/112812-vball-honors.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 28, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University volleyball team held their end-of-the-year banquet at the Pizza Ranch earlier this month.&amp;nbsp; The Trojan volleyball coaches handed out awards and honors to the team.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:39:38 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans rally back from 15-point deficit to earn best start since 1966-67 season</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/112712-mbk-aib-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 27, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DES MOINES, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University men's basketball team&amp;nbsp;trailed&amp;nbsp;15 points in the early&amp;nbsp;second-half&amp;nbsp;Tuesday night at AIB Activities Center.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans regained their lead in closing seconds to complete a 59-57 comeback win&amp;nbsp;over AIB (Iowa)&amp;nbsp;for&amp;nbsp;DSU's best start since 1966-67 season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:02:42 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's win second straight game; defeat Presentation (S.D.) 88-67</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/112712-wbk-pc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 27, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State used a 31-13 scoring run to close the first-half for a 53-35 halftime lead over Presentation (S.D.) Tuesday evening at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Lady T's won their second straight game, defeating the Saints by the score of 88-67.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:58:44 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU receives votes recognition to NAIA D-II Men's Basketball national poll</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/112712-mbk-national-poll.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 27, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State received votes recognition in the first regular-season edition of the 2012-13 NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Coaches' 'Top 25' poll, released Tuesday evening by the national office.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:35:49 -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/2012/112612-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 26, 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 (5-1 overall record) looks to continue their best start in many years as they continue their action on the road with a pair of games this week.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:53:54 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Lady T's basketball returns back to regular-season action this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/112612-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 26, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The Lady T's basketball team (2-4 overall record) returns back to regular-season action with a pair of games this week.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State returns home on Tuesday night as they welcome Presentation (S.D.) (2-1).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:48:58 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's basketball junior varsity team plays two home games next week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/112612-wbk-jv-schedule.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 26, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University Lady T's basketball junior varsity team will be playing two home games next week at DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:26:22 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball could not overcome USF's late second-half run</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/112412-mbk-usf-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 24, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State earned a one-point halftime lead (21-20) Saturday evening in DSU men's basketball exhibition game against in-state rival University of Sioux Falls at the Stewart Center.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Nov 2012 21:36:32 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>USF escapes Lady T's 78-64 in DSU women's basketball exhibition game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/112412-wbk-usf-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 24, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; -The Dakota State University Lady T's basketball team returned back to action Saturday afternoon at the Stewart Center against in-state rival University of Sioux Falls.&amp;nbsp; The Lady T's began with a 10-point lead, but the Cougars escaped with a 78-64 victory.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Nov 2012 18:51:33 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Free live coverage for Saturday's basketball exhibition game at USF</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/112112-bball-broadcast.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 21, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Big Sioux Media, an area website based out of Dell Rapids, S.D., will be broadcasting the DSU Lady T's and Trojan men's basketball games on Saturday, Nov. 24.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:20:44 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Large named to A.I.I. Football Offense Most Valuable Player</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/112112-fball-large.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 21, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Brandon Large of Dakota State University's football team was selected to the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Football Offense Most Valuable Player, announced Tuesday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:05:44 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans land five selections to A.I.I. Football All-Conference First-Team</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/112112-fball-allconf.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 21, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University's football team had landed five players to the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) All-Conference first-team, announced Tuesday.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:08:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's play exhibition game at in-state rival USF Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/112112-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 21, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; The Dakota State Lady T's take a break away from the regular-season action as they play an exhibition game on Saturday afternoon.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:37:13 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>A.I.I. Football All-Conference selections announced</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/112012-fball-aii-allconference.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 20, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Football All-Conference selections and post-season awards were announced Tuesday.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:50:14 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball continues best start in more than 20 years</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/112012-mbk-pc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 20, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State scored its first six points in a men's basketball game Tuesday night versus Presentation (S.D.) at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:59:37 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Coy produces career best-place finish at NAIA Cross Country Nationals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/111712-xc-coy-recap1.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 17, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;VANCOUVER, Wash.&lt;/strong&gt; - Andy Coy ran his career best-place finisher at the 57th Annual NAIA Men's Cross Country National Championship meet Saturday at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; It was Coy's final career collegiate cross country meet at DSU.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:41:54 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans couldn't overcome Vikings' second-half surge in exhibition game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/111912-mbk-augie-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 19, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - NCAA Division II Augustana (S.D.) held Dakota State men's basketball team to a 28.6 percent shooting in the second-half Monday evening as the Vikings earned a 66-47 victory at the Elmen Center.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:26:16 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Coy prepares for NAIA Men's Cross Country National meet Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/111412-xc-coy-preview-1.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 14, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Senior Andy Coy (Hill City, S.D.) of Dakota State University prepares for his final collegiate career meet at the 57th Annual Men's NAIA Men's Cross Country National Championship meet on Saturday.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:07:17 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DWU defeats Lady T's in women's basketball in-state rival game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/111312-wbk-dwu-recap1.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 13, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) raced to a 41-19 halftime lead over Dakota State Lady T's Tuesday evening at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:51:31 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DWU defeats Lady T's in women's basketball in-state rival game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/news2012111312-wbk-dwu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 13, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D. - Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) raced to a 41-19 halftime lead over Dakota State Lady T's Tuesday evening at DSU Fieldhouse. &lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Kevin Rydberg &lt;kevin.rydberg@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:22:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans conclude four-game home stand Tuesday, head on road for two games this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/111212-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 12, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Dakota State (2-1 overall record) concludes their four-game home stand Tuesday night against Morningside (Iowa) (2-2, receiving votes in the NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Coaches' preseason poll).&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; On Thursday, the Trojans head to Ellendale, N.D. for a match-up with Trinity Bible (N.D.) (2-1).&amp;nbsp; Game is set for 8 p.m. at the Ray Ulmer Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; DSU play an exhibition game with NCAA Division II Northern State (S.D.) (1-2) on Friday night.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. at Wachs Arena.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:05:19 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Lady T's look to bounce back in the winning column with two games this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/111212-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 12, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The Dakota State University Lady T's basketball team (1-3) looks to snap their losing streak this week as they play two games this week.&amp;nbsp; The Lady T's return home Tuesday night as they host their long-time rival Dakota Wesleyan (3-0).&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; On Thursday night, DSU heads to the Ray Ulmer Fieldhouse to visit Trinity Bible (N.D.) (2-0).&amp;nbsp; Game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. in Ellendale, N.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:48:35 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DiPaola selected to A.I.I. Volleyball All-Conference First-team honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/111112-vball-dipaola.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 11, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MAYVILLE, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) had announced its volleyball All-Conference honors on Nov. 8 in the banquet at the campus of Mayville State (N.D.).&amp;nbsp; Senior outside hitter Kristen DiPaola of Dakota State (S.D.) was selected to the A.I.I. All-Conference first-team.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 Nov 2012 23:56:57 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Niesen earns CoSIDA Academic All-District 6 College Division Football team honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/111112-fball-niesen.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 11, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - More honors are piling up for DSU's Football senior running back John Niesen.&amp;nbsp; On Nov. 8, he was selected to the CoSIDA to its Academic All-District 6 College Division football team.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:57:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Schuller named to CoSIDA Volleyball Academic All-District 6 College Division</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/111112-vball-schuller.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 11, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Sophomore setter Stacey Schuller of Dakota State University volleyball team has earned an academic award for her academic success at DSU.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:12:33 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Pillar selected to NAIA Showcase All-Tournament Team</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/111112-wbk-pillar.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 11, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;La CROSSE, Wis.&lt;/strong&gt; - Katy Pillar of Dakota State University Lady T's basketball team was chosen to the NAIA Showcase All-Tournament team, announced Saturday afternoon.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 Nov 2012 18:10:09 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Nationally-ranked Indiana Wesleyan holds off Lady T's 68-63 in NAIA Showcase</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/111012-wbk-iw-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 10, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;La CROSSE, Wis.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University Lady T's basketball team faced the NAIA's 'Top 5' team for the second time this week Saturday afternoon in the second day of the NAIA Showcase, hosted by Viterbo (Wis.) University, at R.W. Beggs Senior Gymnasium.&amp;nbsp; The Wildcats, No. 4 in the NAIA Division II Women's Basketball Coaches' preseason poll, held off to defeat DSU by the score of 68-63.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 Nov 2012 17:03:54 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball records home win versus DWU for the first time in nearly 10 years</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/111012-mbk-dwu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 10, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University men's basketball team continued their four-game home stand Saturday afternoon, hosting their long-time rival Dakota Wesleyan at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans jumped to an eight-point halftime lead and held off the Tigers' second-half rally with a 68-64 victory.&amp;nbsp; It was the first home victory for DSU over DWU for the first time since Nov. 19, 2002 (where DSU defeated DWU 92-85 at DSU Fieldhouse).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 10 Nov 2012 23:32:22 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's fall short to Viterbo (Wis.) in NAIA Showcase</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/110912-wbk-viterbo-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 9, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;La CROSSE, Wis.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University Lady T's traveled to the R.W. Beggs Senior Gymnasium to play in the two-day NAIA Showcase, which kicked off Friday night.&amp;nbsp; The Lady T's raced to a double-digit lead early in the game, but fell short to the host-team Viterbo (Wis.) by the score of 67-65.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 23:09:23 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans' late second-half rally falls short to No. 7 Northwestern (Iowa)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/110712-mbk-nwia-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 7, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - In the battle of last year's NAIA Division II Men's Basketball national qualifiers Tuesday evening at DSU Fieldhouse, Northwestern (Iowa) jumped to a 16-point halftime lead.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State used a late second-half rally but fell short to the nationally-ranked Northwestern 78-70.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 23:09:30 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>No. 2 Northwestern (Iowa) defeats Lady T's at DSU Fieldhouse</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/110712-wbk-nwia-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 7, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University Lady T's hosted the three-time defending NAIA Division II Women's Basketball Champions Northwestern (Iowa) Wednesday evening at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Red Raiders shot 59.2 percent to hand the Lady T's their first defeat of the season 99-58.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 22:42:49 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>NAIA Cross Country National Championship meet qualifiers announced; Coy to make third appearance at national meet</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/110512-xc-coy-nationals.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 5, 2012&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 2012 Men's and Women's Cross Country National Championships on Monday.&amp;nbsp; The 57th Annual Men's and 33rd Annual Women's event will take place at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in Vancouver, Wash. on Saturday, Nov. 17.&amp;nbsp; The women's 5K run will start at 10:30 a.m. (Pacific Standard Time)/12:30 p.m. (Central Standard Time, followed by the men's 8K race at 11:45 a.m. (PST)/1:45 p.m. (CST).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:38:20 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU continues four-game men's basketball home stand with a pair of games this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/110512-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 5, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (1-0 overall record) continues their four-game men's basketball home stand with a pair of games this week against members of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC).&amp;nbsp; The Trojans entertain Northwestern (Iowa) (1-1, No. 7 in the NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Coaches' preseason poll) on Wednesday night in the annual 'White-Out' game.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 7:30 p.m. at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; On Saturday, DSU welcomes their in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan (2-0) with a tip-off scheduled for 4 p.m. at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:45:14 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's host No. 2 Northwestern (Iowa) Wednesday, play in NAIA Showcase this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/110512-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 5, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State Lady T's basketball team (1-0 overall record) prepares for a busy week with three games scheduled this week.&amp;nbsp; The Lady T's host the three-time defending NAIA Division II Women's Basketball champions Northwestern (Iowa) (2-0) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC)--No. 2 in the NAIA Division II Women's Basketball Coaches' Preseason national poll--on Wednesday night in the annual 'White-Out' game.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; DSU travels to La Crosse, Wis. this weekend for a pair of games in the NAIA Showcase, hosted by Viterbo (Wis.) University.&amp;nbsp; The Lady T's play Viterbo (0-2) on Friday night at 7 p.m. and No. 4 Indiana Wesleyan (1-0) on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m.&amp;nbsp; Both games will be at the R.W. Beggs Senior Gymnasium.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:02:45 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU's furious fourth-quarter comeback falls short to Comets in regular-season finale</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/110312-fball-mayvillestate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 3, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - After committing six turnovers and trailing 34-7 through three quarters versus Mayville State (N.D.) Saturday afternoon at Trojan Field, Dakota State staged a furious rally in the fourth quarter.&amp;nbsp; After the Trojans scored a touchdown with 12 seconds remaining in the game, DSU missed the PAT extra kick as the Comets held on to defeat the Trojans 34-33 in DSU's regular-season finale.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 03 Nov 2012 22:00:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Coy qualifies for NAIA Cross Country nationals; DSU men's fifth, women's sixth at A.I.I. meet</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/110312-xc-aii-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 3, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SAN MARCOS, Calif.&lt;/strong&gt; - Senior Andy Coy (Hill City, S.D.) of Dakota State University produced a sixth-place finish Saturday at the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Cross Country Championship meet held at the Mangrum Track and Soccer Field Complex, hosted by Cal State San Marcos.&amp;nbsp; The DSU men's team finished fifth as a team, while the Trojan women's placed sixth in the conference meet.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 03 Nov 2012 21:22:19 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football plays final regular-season game versus Mayville State (N.D.) Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/110212-fball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 2, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; The Dakota State University football team (2-8 overall record, 1-1 Association of Independent Institutions conference record) looks to end their 2012 season on a high note.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans are seeking for their second straight victory as they host Mayville State (3-5, 0-3 A.I.I.) in the battle of former Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) foes.&amp;nbsp; Kick-off is slated for 3 p.m. at the Trojan Field.&amp;nbsp; Seniors will be recognized at approximately 15 minutes prior to the game.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 03 Nov 2012 11:47:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball breaks records in home season opener victory over Bravehearts</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/110112-mbk-oglalalakota-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 1, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University men's basketball team broke several DSU school records Thursday evening as the Trojans stumped Oglala Lakota (S.D.) 130-47 at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; Since the arrival of DSU men's basketball head coach Gary Garner, the Trojans had won their fourth straight season opener game.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:30:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's hit century mark in victory, extend winning streak in season opener game to eight</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/110112-wbk-oglalalakota-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 1, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Twelve different Lady T's basketball players scored in a 112-39 season home opener victory over Oglala Lakota (S.D.) Thursday evening at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The victory extended DSU's winning streak in season opening game to eight straight wins.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:36:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans prepare for A.I.I. Cross Country Conference meet Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/110112-xc-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;November 1, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;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 independent conference meet.&amp;nbsp; The women's 5K race kicks off at 11 a.m. (Central Time)/9 a.m. (Pacific Time), followed by the men's 8K race at approximately 12 noon (Central Time)/10 a.m. (Pacific Time).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:07:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Annual 'White-Out' game slated for Nov. 7, T-shirts available for sale</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/103112-basketball-tshirt.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 31, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University's Physical Education and Coaching club will be hosting the annual 'White-Out' game on Wednesday, Nov. 7.&amp;nbsp; There will be T-shirts on sale prior to the DSU's basketball season home opener versus Oglala Lakota (S.D.) Thursday night (tomorrow) at DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:48:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>2012-13 DSU men's basketball team debuts season Thursday night at DSU Fieldhouse</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/103112-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 31, 2012&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The 2012-13 Dakota State University men's basketball team (0-0 overall record) makes their season debut at home Thursday night as they host Oglala Lakota (S.D.) at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 7:30 p.m. or approximately 25 minutes after the conclusion of the Lady T's basketball game.&amp;nbsp; Thursday's game kicks off the Trojans' four-game home stand at DSU Fieldhouse that includes three straight opponents from the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Tunheim and Friends Garden Coop Recognition Night in Lady T's basketball season opener</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/103112-wbk-tunheim.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 31, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Members of the Tunheim and Friends Garden Coop Athletic Endowed Scholarship will be recognized after the conclusion of the Lady T's basketball season opener versus Oglala Lakota (S.D.) on Thursday evening.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 5:30 p.m. at the DSU Fieldhouse with the men's basketball game to follow at approximately 7:30 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:04:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's basketball team opens 2012-13 season Thursday versus Oglala Lakota (S.D.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/103112-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 31, 2012&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; The Dakota State Lady T's basketball team (0-0 overall record) kicks off their 2012-13 season Thursday evening as they host Oglala Lakota (S.D.) (0-0).&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is slated for 5:30 p.m. at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; DSU will be hosting the post-Halloween costume party with prizes for children as well as for college students.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:34:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Basketball to host post-Halloween costume party Thursday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/102912-basketball-costume-prizes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 29, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University's basketball teams kick off their 2012-13 season at home Thursday evening as they host Oglala Lakota (S.D.).&amp;nbsp; DSU will be hosting the post-Halloween costume party with prizes for children as well as for college students.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:00:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Volleyball ends season with loss at Mayville State (N.D.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/102812-vball-mayvillestate.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 28, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MAYVILLE, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Mayville State (N.D.) outhit Dakota State 42-26 in kills Saturday evening as the Comets swept the Trojans in three straight sets at Lewy Lee Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The loss ended DSU's volleyball season with an overall record of 12-20 and 2-6 in the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) conference record.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans fight back to defeat Jamestown (N.D.) in double overtime football thriller</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/102712-fball-jc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 27, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University football team kicked off their two-game home stand at the Trojan Field Saturday afternoon at Trojan Field, hosting Jamestown (N.D.) in the battle of former Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) foes.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans rallied back to tie the game with seven seconds left in the game and extended the game into overtime.&amp;nbsp; After a scoreless first overtime period, both DSU and JC scored a touchdown in the second overtime period.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans prevented the Jimmies' two-point attempt as DSU sealed the victory by the score of 35-34 in double overtime.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:02:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU drops pair of volleyball matches in Jamestown (N.D.) triangular</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/102612-vball-vcsu-jc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 26, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JAMESTOWN, N.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State's volleyball team continued their action on the road Friday night as they played a pair of matches in the Jamestown (N.D.) triangular at the Hansen Center.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans dropped a pair of 3-0 defeats to Valley City State (N.D.) and host-team Jamestown.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:55:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Lady T's basketball team gets ready for 2012-13 season</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/102612-wbk-practices.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 26, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University Lady T's basketball team stays busy this month with practices as they prepare for their 2012-13 season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:46:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball prepares for 2012-13 season</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/102512-mbk-practice.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 25, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State men's basketball team had been practicing in the last few weeks to prepare for their 2012-13 campaign.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:19:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>USF defeats Trojans in the battle of in-state rival volleyball match</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/102312-vball-usf-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 23, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - University of Sioux Falls, member of NCAA Division II and Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC), hosted Dakota State in the battle of in-state rival Tuesday night at the Stewart Center.&amp;nbsp; The Cougars swept the Trojans in three straight sets by the scores of 25-18, 25-19 and 27-25.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:51:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU football team looks to bounce back in winning column, hosts Jamestown (N.D.) Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/102312-fball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 22, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt; Dakota State football team (1-8 overall record, 0-1 Association of Independent Institutions conference record) looks to bounce back in the winning column as they return home Saturday afternoon.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:49:56 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU is an NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Institution</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/102212-naia-champions-of-character.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 22, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State is one of the 221 NAIA institutions to be named to the NAIA's Champions of Character Five-Star institutions, announced on Oct. 17.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:35:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Volleyball heads into final week of regular-season play with four matches</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/102212-vball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 22, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (12-16 overall record, 2-3 Association of Independent Institutions conference record) heads into the final regular-season week with four matches scheduled on the road.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:18:59 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU falls short in a four-set volleyball match at Saint Mary (Neb.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/102012-vball-saintmary-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 20, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OMAHA, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University volleyball team continued their road trip in Nebraska Saturday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans visited Saint Mary (Neb.) at the Lied Fitness Center.&amp;nbsp; The Flames defeated the Trojans in four sets by the scores of 25-18, 21-25, 25-22 and 25-20.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 20 Oct 2012 19:39:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football loses to Dordt (Iowa) 24-7</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/102012-fball-dordt-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 20, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CENTER, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State's football team gained a 7-0 first-quarter lead over Dordt (Iowa) at the Open Space Park Saturday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Defenders outscored the Trojans 24-0 in the final three quarters to earn a 24-7 victory over DSU in both teams' second-ever meeting in series history.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 20 Oct 2012 18:44:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State runners finish Graphic Edge/Mount Marty cross country meet</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/102012-xc-mountmarty-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 20, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YANKTON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University cross country teams ran in the 19th Annual Graphic Edge Invitational, hosted by Mount Marty College, on Saturday morning at the Human Service Center.&amp;nbsp; The Trojan women's team placed 12th with 336 points.&amp;nbsp; The DSU men's team did not compete in the team portion, but had several athletes and unattached runners place in the 8K race.&amp;nbsp; It was the final regular-season cross country meet as they prepare for the Independent Conference meet in two weeks.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 20 Oct 2012 16:34:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>No. 22 Midland (Neb.) sweeps Trojans in volleyball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/101912-vball-midland-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 19, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREMONT, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University kicked off their final five volleyball regular-season matches stretch on the road Friday night.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans visited the nationally-ranked Midland (Neb.), a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC), at the Event Center.&amp;nbsp; The Warriors swept DSU in three straight sets by the score of 25-22, 25-19 and 25-9.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 23:08:09 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball announces 2013 schedule</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/101912-baseball-schedule.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 19, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - When considering the opponents on the Dakota State University baseball schedule during the 2012 season, you can only describe the season as challenging.&amp;nbsp; &quot;We played one of the most difficult schedules of all the independent teams in the country and it paid off at tournament time with us being one of the final 45 teams alive,&quot; commented Scott Hortness, who enters his third season as head coach of the Trojan baseball program.&amp;nbsp; &quot;When you look at the teams we played and how they did, and then look at the other independent schedules and who their opponents were, we really asked a great deal of our guys.&amp;nbsp; To go out and play a good program almost every game and watch our guys compete every time out, that made us better at tournament time.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:18:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU runners return back to action Saturday in the Graphic Edge Invitational</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/101812-xc-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 18, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State women's and men's cross country runners return back to action Saturday morning.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans prepare to compete in their final regular-season meet in the 19th Annual Graphic Edge Invitational.&amp;nbsp; The race will be held at the Human Services Center in Yankton, S.D. with the women's meet starting at 10:30 a.m., followed by the men's race at 11:15 a.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:53:04 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State football looks to make it two straight wins Saturday at Dordt (Iowa)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/101812-fball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 20, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (1-7 overall record) looks to make it two straight wins Saturday afternoon as they travel to Open Space Park to face Dordt (0-7, 0-6 Great Plains Athletic Conference record) in football action.&amp;nbsp; Kick-off is slated to start at 1 p.m. in Sioux Center, Iowa.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:24:53 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DiPaola smashes 1000th career kill as Trojans defeat Presentation (S.D.) in four sets</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/101612-vball-presentation-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 16, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State outhit Presentation (S.D.) 57-32 in kills Tuesday night as the Trojans swept the season series with the Saints with a 3-1 victory (25-15, 22-25, 25-17 and 25-12) at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; Kristen DiPaola opened the fourth set by smashing her 1000th career kill through two seasons with the Trojans.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:54:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans play final home volleyball match Tuesday, head on road this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/101512-vball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 15, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (11-14 overall record) volleyball team plays their final home regular-season match on Tuesday night at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans entertain Presentation (S.D.) (3-20)&amp;nbsp; with the first serve set for 7 p.m.&amp;nbsp; Seniors will be recognized prior to the match.&amp;nbsp; In addition, DSU Faculty/Staff Appreciation night will be held.&amp;nbsp; DSU heads to Nebraska this weekend for a pair of matches.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans visit No. 23 Midland (Neb.) (15-8) on Friday night at 7 p.m. in Fremont at the Event Center.&amp;nbsp; On Saturday afternoon, DSU makes the trip to the Lied Fitness Center in Omaha for a match-up with Saint Mary (Neb.) (12-16).&amp;nbsp; First serve is slated for 3 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:06:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU snaps losing streak with 35-28 road football victory over Chargers</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/101312-fball-briarcliff-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 13, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State outgained Briar Cliff (Iowa) 484-386 in total offense yards Saturday afternoon as the Trojans ended their losing streak with a 35-28 road victory at the Memorial Field.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans trailed 28-21 in the early fourth quarter and rallied for victory by scoring the final 14 points of the game.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 13 Oct 2012 19:56:53 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Jimmies sweep Trojan Volleyball in three straight sets</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/101312-vball-jamestown-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 13, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Jamestown (N.D.) outhit Dakota State (S.D.) 47-30 in kills Saturday afternoon as JC swept the Trojans in three straight sets at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Jimmies won by the scores of 25-17, 25-13 and 25-23 in the annual 'Dig Pink' volleyball match.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 13 Oct 2012 17:57:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football heads to Briar Cliff (Iowa) Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/101112-fball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 11, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (0-7 overall record) is seeking for their first football win this season as they head on the road on Saturday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans visit Briar Cliff (Iowa) (1-5) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference.&amp;nbsp; Kick-off is set for 1 p.m. at the Memorial Field in Sioux City, Iowa.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:44:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Volleyball returns home Saturday, hosts Jamestown (N.D.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/100912-vball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 9, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (11-13 overall record. 2-2 Association of Independent Institutions record) returns back home at DSU Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon as they host Jamestown (N.D.) (17-4, 6-1 A.I.I.).&amp;nbsp; The battle of former Dakota Athletic Conference foes is set for 3 p.m.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:27:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>KDLT-TV Sports Athlete of the Week features DSU's DiPaola</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/100912-vball-diapola.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 9, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- KDLT-TV Sports featured DSU's Kristen DiPaola Monday night as its Athlete of the Week.&amp;nbsp; DiPaola leads all of NAIA this season in kills with 473 and also kills per set with 5.2, racking up 964 career kills as far as a Trojan.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:04:49 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>No. 21 Hastings defeats Trojans in football action Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/100612-fball-hastings-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 6, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University football team faced a nationally-ranked opponent for the fourth time this season on Saturday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans faced No. 21 Hastings (Neb.) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC).&amp;nbsp; The Broncos defeated DSU 55-19 at the Trojan Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 06 Oct 2012 20:12:16 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Volleyball bounces back in winning column Saturday, defeat Wildcats and Mustangs</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/100612-vball-tourney-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 6, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DENVER&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State bounced back in the winning column Saturday as they recorded two wins in the Johnson &amp;amp; Wales (Colo.) volleyball tournament at the Wildcat Center.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans defeated the host-team Johnson &amp;amp; Wales in the first match in four sets (25-19, 25-23, 17-25 and 25-12).&amp;nbsp; DSU concluded the tournament with three straight sets sweep over Southwest (N.M.) by the scores of 25-23, 25-18 and 28-26.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 06 Oct 2012 15:33:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan runners compete in Briar Cliff Invitational</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/100612-xc-briarcliff-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 6, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;McCOOK LAKE, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Nic Penning of Dakota State placed 12th in the Briar Cliff Invitational Saturday morning at the Adams Nature Preserve.&amp;nbsp; The Trojan women's cross country team placed 14th with 420 points.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 06 Oct 2012 14:15:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State drops first match in the Johnson &amp; Wales (Colo.) Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/100512-vball-sterling-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 5, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DENVER&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State was held to minus .009 hitting percentage Friday afternoon as the Trojans dropped in three straight sets versus Sterling (Kan.) in the first day of the Johnson &amp;amp; Wales (Colo.) Tournament at the Wildcat Center.&amp;nbsp; Sterling won by the scores of 28-26, 25-15 and 25-11.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2012 23:22:02 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Photos of DSU Athletics in the Madison Chamber of Commerce's annual kick-off event</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/100412-photos-chamber.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 4, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Check out the photos as DSU Athletics participated in the annual Madison Chamber of Commerce's kick-off event last September.&amp;nbsp; It was held at the Madison Armony in downtown Madison.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:45:26 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU cross country set to run at Briar Cliff Invitational Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/100412-xc-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 4, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State men's and women's cross country teams return to action Saturday morning.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans are set to run in the Briar Cliff Invitational, which will be held in McCook Lake, S.D.&amp;nbsp; The meet will be held at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve.&amp;nbsp; The women's 5000-meters race is slated to start at 10 a.m., followed by the men's 8K course at 10:45 a.m.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:05:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State entertains No. 21 Hastings (Neb.) in football action Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/100312-fball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 3, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Dakota State (0-6 overall record) will attempt to notch their first win of the season Saturday afternoon as they entertain nationally-ranked Hastings (Neb.) (4-0) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC).&amp;nbsp; Kick-off is slated for 4 p.m. at the Trojan Field.&amp;nbsp; Saturday's game will mark the fourth time this season that DSU played a nationally-ranked team, and third different opponent that is ranked No. 21 in the NAIA Football Coaches' Top 25 national poll.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:54:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU plays three volleyball matches in Johnson &amp; Wales (Colo.) Tournament this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/100212-vball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;October 2, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (9-12 overall record. 1-2 Association of Independent Institutions record) continues their volleyball action on the road this weekend.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans travel to Denver, Colo. to play three matches in the Johnson &amp;amp; Wales Tournament.&amp;nbsp; The two-day tournament event will take place at the Wildcat Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:08:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Ecklein was successful Trojan runner and is transportation success</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/093012-ecklein.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 30, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - &quot;I am a giant John Ecklein fan,&quot; said Dakota State coach Buzz Stevenson.&amp;nbsp; &quot;John had an outstanding athletic career both in cross country and track here at DSU.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:50:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans split Minnesota-Morris volleyball triangular Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/092912-vball-umm-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 29, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MORRIS, Minn.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State snapped their four-match losing streak in volleyball action Saturday afternoon as they defeated Northland (Wis.) in three straight sets (26-24, 25-18 and 25-14) at the Physical Education Center, hosted by Minnesota-Morris.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans dropped a four-set (25-18, 25-14, 18-25 and 25-22) to host-team UMM in the final match of the Minnesota-Morris triangular.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 29 Sep 2012 22:20:09 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>CUNE's second-half comeback defeats Trojans in DSU's annual homecoming football game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/092912-fball-concordia-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 29, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State maintained ball control for nearly 20 minutes in the first-half to gain a 7-0 halftime lead over Concordia (Neb.) Saturday afternoon at the Trojan Field in DSU's annual homecoming football game.&amp;nbsp; The Bulldogs scored 14 points each in the third and fourth quarters to defeat the Trojans 28-7.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 29 Sep 2012 20:47:48 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State runners compete in two different meets</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/092912-xc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 29, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D./ST. PAUL, Minn.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State placed six women's runners in the top 15 in the annual Trojan Day 5K Run Saturday&amp;nbsp; morning as part of DSU's homecoming festivities.&amp;nbsp; The Trojan men's cross country team competed in the 27th Annual Roy Griak Invitational at the Les Bolstad Golf Course, which featured numerous NCAA Division II and top quality NAIA schools in the race.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 29 Sep 2012 13:39:56 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Niesen named semifinalist for the National Football Foundation's William V. Campbell Trophy</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/092712-niesen.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 27, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DALLAS, Texas&lt;/strong&gt; - John Niesen of Dakota State University football team was one of the 147 candidates for the 2012 National Football Foundation (NFF) National Scholar-Athlete Awards, presented by &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;Fidelity Investments&lt;/span&gt;®, announced by NFF and College Hall of Fame Thursday.&amp;nbsp; Selected as the best and brightest from the college gridiron, the 147 nominees also comprise the list of semifinalists for the 2012 William V. Campbell Trophy, endowed by HealthSouth, which recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:49:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan cross country teams compete in two races Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/092712-xc-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 27, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Dakota State's cross country teams return back to action Saturday for the first time since Sept. 15.&amp;nbsp; The Trojan women's team will compete in the Trojan Day 5K run to be held in Madison on Egan Ave.&amp;nbsp; DSU men's team travels to Saint Paul, Minn. to run in the 27th Annual Roy Griak Invitational, which feature numerous quality teams from the Midwest area.&amp;nbsp; The race takes place at Les Bolstad Golf Course in Falcon Height.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:07:01 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU drops five-set thriller with in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/092612-vball-dwu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 26, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota Wesleyan outhit Dakota State 73-56 for a 3-2 match thriller victory in the battle of in-state volleyball rivals Wednesday night at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Tigers handed DSU their fourth straight defeat by the scores of 25-18, 21-25, 25-17, 23-25 and 19-17.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 22:57:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans welcome Concordia (Neb.) in DSU's annual homecoming football game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/092512-fball-preview-ver2.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 25, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The Dakota State University football team (0-5 overall record) returns home for their two-game home stand Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans are searching for their first win of the season as they welcome Concordia (Neb.) (1-3) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) in the Trojan Annual homecoming football game.&amp;nbsp; Kick-off is set for 4 p.m. at the Trojan Field.&amp;nbsp; There will be a tailgate party with a free concert, starting at 1 p.m. on the&amp;nbsp;east side of the Trojan Field's parking lot area.&amp;nbsp; The tailgate will start with an opening act of Amos Slade, taking the stage at 1 p.m.&amp;nbsp; Kory and the Fireflies will take that stage at around 2 p.m&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:24:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Volleyball concludes home stand Wednesday, travels to Morris, Minn. Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/092412-vball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 24, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The Dakota State volleyball team (8-10 overall record) looks to bounce back in the winning column this week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans conclude their seven-match home stand Wednesday night versus in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan.&amp;nbsp; First serve is set for 7 p.m. at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; DSU heads on the road Saturday for a triangular, hosted by the University of Minnesota-Morris.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans face a pair of opponents from the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC).&amp;nbsp; DSU face Northland (Wis.) (5-10) at 1 p.m. and host-team Minnesota-Morris (9-5) at 3 p.m.&amp;nbsp; Both matches will be held in the Physical Education Center in Morris, Minn.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:32:43 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Independent Volleyball Jamboree Day Two recap</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/092212-vball-jamboree-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 22, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Four matches went to four sets Saturday in the Independent Volleyball Jamboree at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; Ashford (Iowa) and South Dakota Mines recorded back-to-back match victories were the highlights in the second day of the two-day event.&amp;nbsp; Jamestown (N.D.) and Mayville State (N.D.) each recorded a win, while Dakota State and Valley City State (N.D.) each dropped two matches.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 23 Sep 2012 00:02:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State drops road football contest at Northwestern (Iowa)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/092212-fball-nwia-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 22, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Northwestern (Iowa) - No. 16 in the latest NAIA Football Top 25 Coaches' national poll - outgained Dakota State 499-255 in total offensive yards Saturday.&amp;nbsp; DSU dropped a 47-12 road contest at the DeValois Stadium.&amp;nbsp; It was the third straight opponent that the Trojans had faced a nationally-ranked team.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 22 Sep 2012 23:26:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans drop two matches in the second day of Independent Volleyball Jamboree</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/092212-vball-sdm-masu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 22, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State faced two former Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) foes Saturday in the Independent Volleyball Jamboree at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans dropped in three straight sets to South Dakota Mines (NCAA Division II independent member) by the scores of 25-23, 25-14 and 25-21.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans fell short in the night cap, losing to Mayville State (member of the Association of Independent Institutions) in four sets - 25-22, 23-25, 25-22 and 25-16.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 22 Sep 2012 22:44:50 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Independent Volleyball Jamboree Day One recap</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/092112-vball-independent-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 21, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The first day action of the Independent Volleyball Jamboree - hosted by Dakota State University - is in the book.&amp;nbsp; The highlights of the day were two matches that went to five-set thriller, along with Jamestown (N.D.) coming out undefeated in two matches in the first day of the two-day event at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State went 1-1.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:30:38 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU splits in first day of Independent Volleyball Jamboree</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/092112-vball-au-vcsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 21, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State's volleyball team continued their seven-match home stand Friday as they hosted the six-team Independent Volleyball Jamboree at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans survived a five-set victory thriller over Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) foe Ashford (Iowa) to kick-off the jamboree.&amp;nbsp; Valley City State (N.D.) stopped Trojans' three-match winning streak in the night cap as the Vikings swept DSU in three straight sets.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:38:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans prepare for Independent Volleyball Jamboree at DSU Fieldhouse</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/092012-vball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 20, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Six independent schools will compete in the upcoming Independent Volleyball Jamboree this weekend at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The two-day event is hosted by Dakota State University.&amp;nbsp; Five members from the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) and an NCAA Division II independent school will participate in the jamboree.&amp;nbsp; The jamboree kicks off on Friday morning at 10 a.m. between DSU (7-7 overall record, 0-0 A.I.I.) and Ashford (Iowa) (10-6, 1-0 A.I.I.).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:54:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans travel to No. 16 Northwestern (Iowa) in football action Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/091912-fball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 19, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Dakota State (0-4 overall record) will face their third straight opponent that is ranked in the NAIA Football 'Top 25' national poll on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans travel to Orange City, Iowa to take on No. 16 Northwestern (2-1) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC).&amp;nbsp; Kick-off from the Korver Field at the DeValois Stadium is set for 1 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:46:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State announces indoor and outdoor track schedules</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/091812-track-schedule.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 18, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The official track season does not get 'underway' in more than two months later, Dakota State announced its indoor and outdoor track schedules for 2012-13 season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:05:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State to host Independent Volleyball Jamboree this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/091812-vball-jamboree.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 18, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State will be hosting the Independent Volleyball Jamboree this weekend at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; Six independent schools, including five members from the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) conference (DSU, Ashford (Iowa), Jamestown (N.D.), Mayville State (N.D.) and Valley City State (N.D.) and an NCAA Division II school (South Dakota Mines) will compete in the two-day event.&amp;nbsp; The jamboree kicks off with the first match between Dakota State and Ashford on Friday at 10 a.m.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:54:50 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU netters win eighth straight meeting over in-state rival Mount Marty</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/091712-vball-mountmarty-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 17, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University volleyball team hosted their in-state rival Mount Marty in both teams' second meeting of the season Monday evening at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans defeated the Lancers in four sets (25-17, 21-25, 25-20 and 26-24) to record their fifth win in the last six matches.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans remained undefeated in the current seven-match home stand.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:08:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football falls short to No. 21 Valley City State (N.D.) 41-31</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/091512-fball-vcsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 15, 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 Saturday afternoon at the Trojan Field, Dakota State jumped to a 17-7 lead in the second quarter.&amp;nbsp; Valley City State (N.D.) overtook the lead at halftime from the Trojans.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; DSU was able to tie the game at 24-24 in the third quarter, but the Vikings scored 17 unanswered points to secure the victory over DSU 41-31.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Sep 2012 22:00:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans kick off seven-match home stand with sweep over Concordia (Neb.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/091512-vball-concordia-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 15, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University volleyball team kicked off their seven-match home stand at the DSU Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans hit a .314 hitting percentage to sweep Concordia (Neb.) Bulldogs in three straight sets by the score of 26-24, 25-23 and 25-16.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Sep 2012 21:24:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan runners excel in DSU/Herb Blakely Invitational</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/091512-xc-dsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 15, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - A total of three runners from Dakota State University cross country placed in the top 10 in the DSU/Herb Blakely Invitational Saturday morning at the Madison Country Club.&amp;nbsp; It was the season opener for Dakota State's cross country teams.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Sep 2012 19:31:49 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Briar Cliff (Iowa) tops Dakota State spikers in four sets</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/091312-vball-briarcliff-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 13, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Briar Cliff (Iowa) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) ended Dakota State's winning streak in volleyball at the Newman Flanagan Center on Thursday night.&amp;nbsp; The Chargers defeated the Trojans in four sets (25-20, 25-19, 17-25 and 25-16).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 22:48:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Schedule change in DSU women's cross country schedule for Sept. 29</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/091312-xc-schedule-change.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 13, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University women's cross country team will be running in the Trojan Day Parade 5K race on Sept. 29.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:10:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU runners open season at home Saturday morning</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/091312-xc-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 13, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State kicks off their 2012 cross country campaign Saturday morning at the 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>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:01:53 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's cross country team receives votes in the first-regular season NAIA national poll</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/091212-xc-mens-national-poll.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 12, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State men's cross country team received votes recognition in the first edition of the 2012 NAIA Men's Cross Country Coaches' Top 25 national poll, the national office released Wednesday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:43:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State football team returns home Saturday, hosts Valley City State (N.D.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/091212-fball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 12, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The Dakota State University football team (0-3 overall record, 0-0 Association of Independent Institutions conference record) returns home Saturday late afternoon after playing two straight games on the road.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans entertain Valley City State (N.D.) (1-1, 1-0 A.I.I.) in an Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) conference match-up.&amp;nbsp; The battle of former Dakota Athletic Conference foes is slated for 4 p.m. at the Trojan Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:26:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans thump Presentation (S.D.), extend winning streak to three in volleyball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/091112-vball-presentation-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 11, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ABERDEEN, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State produced 44 attacks and .255 hitting efficiency Tuesday evening to sweep Presentation (S.D.) at the Strode Center.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans defeated the Saints by the scores of 25-15, 25-23 and 25-16 to extend DSU's winning streak to three matches.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:24:44 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DiPaola earns A.I.I. Female Athlete of the Week honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/091012-vball-dipaola.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 10, 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 Kristen DiPaola of Dakota State University volleyball team as its female player of the week, announced Monday afternoon.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:53:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State plays four volleyball matches in seven days</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/091012-vball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 10, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (4-6 overall record) continues their busy schedule this week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will be playing four matches in seven-day span, starting Tuesday night at Presentation (S.D.) (1-7).&amp;nbsp; First serve is set for 7 p.m. at the Strode Center in Aberdeen, S.D.&amp;nbsp; DSU travels to Briar Cliff (Iowa) (6-5) on Thursday night before returning home to start their seven-match home stand at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; Match time for DSU-BC match is 7 p.m. at the Newman Flanagan Center in Sioux City, Iowa.&amp;nbsp; DSU entertains Concordia (Neb.) (3-6) on Saturday at 1 p.m. and in-state rival Mount Marty (1-7) next Monday (Sept. 17) at 7 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:12:22 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Cross Country Media Day pictures and interviews</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/091012-crosscountry-media-day.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 10, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University Trojan cross country teams held their annual 'Media Day' at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; Check out the DSU cross country pictures and interviews during their media day.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:39:57 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>No. 21 Doane (Neb.) defeats Trojans in football action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/090812-fball-doane-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 8, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CRETE, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - Doane (Neb.), No. 21 in the NAIA Football Preseason Coaches' national poll, jumped to a 21-0 halftime lead over Dakota State Saturday evening at the Simon Field.&amp;nbsp; The Tigers extended their lead to 28-0 before the Trojans scored.&amp;nbsp; DSU was unable to complete a comeback as Doane defeated the Trojans 35-14.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2012 23:49:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans bounce back in winning column, defeat Flames and Tigers in the Corn Palace Classic</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/090812-vball-corn-palace-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 8, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MITCHELL, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University volleyball team bounced back in the winning column in the second day of the Corn Palace Classic, hosted by Dakota Wesleyan University.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans swept Saint Mary (Neb.) in three straight sets and defeated in-state rival DWU in four sets.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2012 20:19:47 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU drops two volleyball matches at the Corn Palace Classic</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/090712-vball-corn-palace-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 7, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MITCHELL, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University volleyball team traveled to the Corn Palace to play in the two-day Corn Palace Classic, hosted by Dakota Wesleyan University.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans dropped two matches in three straight sets Friday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2012 21:10:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Madison Chamber of Commerce hosts annual kick-off event for DSU student-athletes</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/090612-madison-chamber-of-commerce.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 6, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce hosted the Dakota state student-athletes and the athletic department's staff at their annual kickoff event Thursday evening.&amp;nbsp; The community's restaurants served food and Madison's businesses provided gift bags for DSU student-athletes at the Madison Downtown Armory gym.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 23:39:48 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Volleyball plays four matches this weekend at the Corn Palace</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/090712-vball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 6, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The Dakota State (2-4 overall record) volleyball team looks to extend their winning streak with four matches scheduled at the Corn Palace Classic this weekend.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans are scheduled to play their first match of the classic on Friday at 12 noon versus South Dakota Mines (2-4) in the battle of former Dakota Athletic Conference members.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:23:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Football takes on No. 21 Doane (Neb.) Saturday night</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/090512-fball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 5, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Dakota State (0-2 overall record) is seeking for their first football win this season on Saturday night as they travel to Crete, Neb.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans visit nationally-ranked Doane (Neb.) (1-0) at the Simon Field.&amp;nbsp; Both teams are meeting for the second-time ever in series history, where they met at the Trojan Field last season for their first meeting.&amp;nbsp; Kick-off is slated for 7 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:07:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans post second straight five-set victory, defeat in-state rival Mount Marty</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/090412-vball-mountmarty-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 4, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YANKTON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State smashed 64 kills Tuesday evening as the Trojans posted their second-straight five-set thriller victory, defeating in-state rival Mount Marty (25-19, 22-25, 25-19, 21-25 and 15-8) at the Cimpl Arena.&amp;nbsp; DSU won their seventh straight meeting versus the Lancers.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:27:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU volleyball looks to make it two straight wins tonight at Mount Marty</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/090412-vball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 4, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (1-4 overall record) looks to make it two straight wins tonight (Tuesday) as they travel to Mount Marty (1-4).&amp;nbsp; The Trojans had won the last six meetings with the Lancers.&amp;nbsp; First serve is slated for 7 p.m. at the Cimpl Arena in Yankton, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2012 10:57:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DWU defeats Trojans in battle of long-time football rival</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/090112-fball-dwu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 1, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MITCHELL, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University football team traveled to the Joe Quintal Field for a 65th meeting with long-time rival Dakota Wesleyan Saturday evening.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans quickly jumped for an early lead, but the Tigers scored 33 straight points to earn a 40-14 win.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Sep 2012 00:18:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans notch first volleyball win of the season, split DSU Triangular</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/090112-vball-dsu-triangular-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;September 1, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University volleyball team welcomed Waldorf (Iowa) and Peru State (Neb.) in a triangular Saturday at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans dropped a five-set thriller in the first match against the Warriors, but bounced back in the night cap to defeat the Bobcats in another five-set thriller for DSU's first win of the season.&amp;nbsp; All three teams split in the DSU triangular.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2012 22:40:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State men's basketball faces challenging 2012-13 schedule</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/083112-mbb-schedule-release.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 31, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Facing four teams that qualified for the NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament last year and starting the season with four straight home games highlight the 2012-13 Dakota State University men's basketball schedule, released Wednesday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans are coming off a historic 2011-12 season where they captured the first-ever conference tournament championship and qualified for the national tournament for the first time since 1992.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:51:56 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU cross country sets media day on Sept. 10</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/083012-xc-media-day.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 30, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University cross country teams will have their media/picture day on Monday, Sept. 10 at the DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:18:09 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Schwartz proved to be Trojans' 'quiet' leader for '70s football Trojans</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/083012-schwartz.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 30, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- On a late fall Saturday in 1978, Russ Schwartz plucked a football out of midair and rambled 90 yards for an interception touchdown against Sioux Falls College (now the University of Sioux Falls).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:54:26 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans face in-state rival DWU in a Saturday night football game</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/083012-fball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 30, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (0-1 overall record) heads to Mitchell, S.D. for a Saturday night football game versus long-time rival Dakota Wesleyan (0-0).&amp;nbsp; This is the first road game for Dakota State this season.&amp;nbsp; The 65th meeting between DSU and DWU will kick-off at 7 p.m. at the Joe Quintal Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:39:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU drops volleyball match versus Morningside (Iowa) in four sets</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/082912-vball-morningside-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 29, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State faced their third straight opponent from the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Wednesday night, hosting Morningside (Iowa) at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans won the first set, but could not complete a comeback as the Mustangs took the next three sets for a 3-1 victory.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:04:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Red Raiders sweep Trojans in volleyball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/082812-vball-nwia-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 28, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ORANGE CITY, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Northwestern (Iowa), member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC), recorded a hitting percentage of .364 to sweep Dakota State in three straight sets Tuesday evening at the Bultman Center.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2012 23:15:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball offers youth fall league and showcase</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/082812-baseball-fall.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 28, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University baseball team is offering a youth fall league and a junior/senior prospect showcase this fall.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:43:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan cross country teams begin practice</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/082612-crosscountry-practice.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 28, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University cross country teams opened up their 2012 season with its first official practice Monday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; Their first meet of the season is not until Sept. 15 as DSU hosts its home meet - Herb Blakely Invitational - at the Madison Country Club.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:56:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State prepares for a busy week in volleyball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/082712-vball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 27, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (0-1 overall record) prepares for their busy week with four matches scheduled this week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans play a pair of opponents from the Great Plains Athletic Conference, traveling to Northwestern (Iowa) (4-0) on Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. and hosting Morningside (Iowa) (4-0) at DSU Fieldhouse on Wednesday at 7 p.m.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State will be hosting a triangular on Saturday with Waldorf (Iowa) (1-7) and Peru State (Neb.) (0-4) at DSU Fieldhouse with the first match starting at 2 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:19:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans lose football season home opener versus Peru State (Neb.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/082512-fball-perustate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 25, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University football team hosted Peru State College (Neb.) in both teams' season opener Saturday afternoon at Trojan Field.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans earned a 10-7 halftime lead.&amp;nbsp; Peru State outscored DSU 28-7 in the third quarter.&amp;nbsp; DSU scored 10 points in the fourth quarter, but fell short to the Bobcats by the score of 35-27.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 25 Aug 2012 21:33:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Volleyball falls short to Chargers in five-set thriller</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/082412-volleyball-briarcliff-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 24, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University volleyball team kicked off their 2012 campaign Friday evening at DSU Fieldhouse, hosting Briar Cliff (Iowa) from the Great Plains Athletic Conference.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans jumped to a 2-0 set lead, but the Chargers rallied back in the final three sets to take a 3-2 match victory.&amp;nbsp; The Chargers won by the score of 24-26, 18-25, 25-23, 25-13 and 15-8.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 22:58:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU welcomes Peru State (Neb.) in season football opener at Trojan Field Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/082212-football-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 22, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;Dakota State (0-0 overall record) opens their 2012 campaign Saturday afternoon, hosting Peru State (Neb.) (0-0) from the Heart of American Athletic Conference.&amp;nbsp; DSU and PSC will meet for the first time since 1972.&amp;nbsp; Kick-off is set for 4 p.m. at the Trojan Field in both teams' season opener.&amp;nbsp; There will be a tailgate prior the game, starting at 2 p.m. in the parking field of the Trojan Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:29:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans name football team captains</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/082212-football-captains.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 22, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University football team is proud to announce the team captains for the 2012 season.&amp;nbsp; They are seniors Brandon Large, Eric Liles, John Niesen and Blake Schlagel.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:38:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Family Season Pass now on sale</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/082412-dsu-season-pass.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 20, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Family season pass for all Dakota State University home athletic events is now on sale.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:05:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball players have successful summer</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/082012-baseball-summer.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 20, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Several returning Trojan baseball players had successful summer seasons in 2012 and six new faces shined as well, participating in American Legion post-season tournaments.&amp;nbsp; Outside of South Dakota, Rays and Anyelo Roman played in the Futures Collegiate League, an East Coast League made up primarily of NCAA Division I players.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:38:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU volleyball kicks off 2012 season at home versus Briar Cliff (Iowa) Friday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/082012-vball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 20, 2012&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The Dakota State University volleyball kicks off their 2012 season Friday evening at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans host Briar Cliff of the Great Plains Athletic Conference in both teams' season opener.&amp;nbsp; First serve is slated for 7 p.m. at DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State volleyball fall camp underway</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/081412-vball-fall-camp.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 14, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; - The Dakota State University volleyball team opened up the 2012 season with its first practice on Monday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans are under the guidance of head coach Amy Veenhof, assisted by Megan Kusler.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:16:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Football Media Day Pictures</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/081312-fball-media-day.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 13, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University Trojan football team held their annual 'Media Day' at Trojan Field Monday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; Check out the DSU Football pictures during their media day event.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:05:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Volleyball Media Day Pictures</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/081312-vball-media-day.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 13, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Check out the Dakota State University Volleyball pictures during their annual 'Media Day' at DSU Fieldhouse Monday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:07:52 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Match time change for Morningside-DSU volleyball match on Aug. 29</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/081012-vball-match-time-change.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 10, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The starting time for the volleyball match between Morningside and Dakota State at DSU Fieldhouse on Aug. 29 had been changed to 7 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:41:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football opens fall camp</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/080912-fball-fall-camp.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 9, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University football team began their fall camp this week at Trojan Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:27:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Volleyball adjusts 2012 schedule match times</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/080912-vball-game-times-changes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 9, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- There are some adjustments to the 2012 Dakota State University Volleyball schedule.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 14:15:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU volleyball and football media day set for Aug. 13</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/080612-fall-media-day.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;August 6, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Dakota State University's football and volleyball teams had set their media day festivities on Monday, Aug. 13.&amp;nbsp; Media outlets are invited to attend.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 18:24:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Five DSU teams earn NAIA Scholar Team award</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/072612-scholar-teams.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;July 26, 2012&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo. &lt;/strong&gt;- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) had announced 741 teams being named to NAIA Scholar Team list. Five Dakota State University teams earned the NAIA Scholar Team award.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:28:36 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Smidts still involved in basketball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/072612-smidts.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;July 26, 2012&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- You could say this is the story about 'The Gym Rat' and 'The Tom Boy', and you'd be right.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State hosts Independent Volleyball Jamboree Sept. 21-22</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/072312-volleyball-jamboree-schedule.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;July 23, 2012&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State will be hosting the Independent Volleyball Jamboree at DSU Fieldhouse on September 21 and 22, 2012.  The two-day event will feature six independent teams including host-team Dakota State, Ashford (Iowa), Jamestown (N.D.), Mayville State (N.D.), South Dakota Mines and Valley City State (N.D.).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:18:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Niesen nominated for 2012 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/071712-football-niesen.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;July 17, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NORTHBROOK, Ill.&lt;/strong&gt; - John Niesen of Dakota State University football was one of the 117 nominees for the 2012 Allstate American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team®, announced Tuesday by Allstate Insurance Company and AFCA.&amp;nbsp; As one of college football's most prestigious off-the-field honors, the award recognizes a select group of college football players committed to making a difference in their communities.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:39:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Cross Country opens 2012 season at home</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/070312-crosscountry-schedule.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;July 3, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Dakota State's cross country teams will open the 2012 season at home for the second straight year.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans host its own meet - Herb Blakely Invitational - at the Madison Country Club on Sept. 15.&amp;nbsp; The women's race begins at 10;30 a.m. with the men's race to follow.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:39:59 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU's Roman earns Player of the Week honor in Futures Collegiate Baseball League</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/062912-baseball-roman.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 29, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Anyelo Roman of Dakota State University baseball team earned weekly honor in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL), announced earlier this week.&amp;nbsp; Roman is playing for Seacoast Mavericks during the summer.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:18:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football helps with Habitat renovation project</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/062812-football-habitat.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 28, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Dakota State University football players were busy tearing off shingles of the house Wednesday morning as part of the Habitat for Humanity project.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:46:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU's Liles earns football preseason honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/062812-football-liles.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 28, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University's football season opener is just less than two months away, but preseason honors have already started coming in for Eric Liles.&amp;nbsp; He was named to the 2012 Beyond Sports Network (BSN) NAIA Preseason All-American second team.&amp;nbsp; It was announced by BSN this week.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:54:56 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Former sprinting quartet still holds relay record fifteen years later</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/062812-track-quartet.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 28, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Rachelle DeBeer, Michelle Butash, Amy Hansen and Miranda Reese just wanted to win the 1600-meter relay that cool, gray early May night at the 1997 Howard Wood Relays in Sioux Falls.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:17:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Boomsma joins Trojan track and field team</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/062712-track-boomsma.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 27, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University track and field head coach Buzz Stevenson is pleased to announce the signing of Seth Boomsma of Tri-Valley High School.&amp;nbsp; He will join the track and field team this coming school year (2012-13).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:57:52 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Two DSU cross country/track student-athletes named to Capital One Academic All-American® teams</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/061812-xc-track-coy-beck.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 18, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TOWSON, Md.&lt;/strong&gt; - Juniors Andy Coy and Claire Beck of Dakota State (S.D.) were selected to the 2012 Capital One Academic All-American® College Division men's and women's cross country/track &amp;amp; field teams, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).&amp;nbsp; The teams were announced Monday morning as Coy was named to first team, while Beck was listed as third team.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:35:36 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Volleyball kicks off 2012 season at home</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/061412-vball-12schedule.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 14, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Dakota State University volleyball announced its 2012 schedule.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans kick off their 32-match schedule on Aug. 24 at home (DSU Fieldhouse) versus Briar Cliff (Iowa) from the Great Plains Athletic Conference.&amp;nbsp; DSU will play a total of 13 matches at home.&amp;nbsp; Amy Veenhof will begin her fourth season as the Trojans' head volleyball coach this fall, assisted by Megan Kusler.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:14:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Creed signs to join DSU Volleyball program this fall</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/061312-vball-creed.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 13, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University head volleyball coach Amy Veenhof is pleased to announce the signing of Hannah Creed.&amp;nbsp; She will join the Trojan volleyball program this fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:34:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>College Track:  Coy leading the way</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/061312-track-coy-article.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 13, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- A native of Hill City, S.D. - Andy Coy - was featured in the June 10 edition of the Rapid City Journal sports article.&amp;nbsp; Coy finished his junior year at Dakota State University.&amp;nbsp; He is currently a five-time NAIA All-American athlete&amp;nbsp;(three in indoor track and two in outdoor track).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:29:50 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Kusler named DSU volleyball assistant coach</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/060812-vball-kusler.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 8, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University's Interim Athletic Director Dr. Judy Dittman is pleased to announce the hiring of Megan Kusler as the assistant volleyball coach.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:29:47 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football adds five to the 2012 recruiting class</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/060812-football-recruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 8, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University head football coach Josh Anderson is proud to announce five additional student-athletes to the 2012 recruiting class.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:48:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU track &amp; field/cross country teams receive fourteen commitments</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/060812-track-xc-recruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 8, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Dakota State University track &amp;amp; field and cross country coaches Buzz Stevenson and Anthony Drealan announced Friday the commitment of fourteen student-athletes for the 2012-13 season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:43:43 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Jeff Dittman returns to DSU to take Athletic Director and Head Women's Basketball Coach positions</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/060712-dittman.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 7, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Dakota State University Interim President Dr. David Borofsky has announced that Jeff Dittman will serve as its Athletic Director and Head Women's Basketball Coach, effective June 22, 2012.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:56:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Three individuals and the women's basketball team from 1999-2000 inducted into DSU Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/060512-hof-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;June 5, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University Athletic Department inducted three new members as well as a team into the Hall of Fame last Saturday (June 2) at the Dakota Prairie Playhouse.&amp;nbsp; Inductees included Maureen Green Casey (posthumously), Dawn Gaffney Dittman, Dan Stratton and members of the 1999-2000 Lady T's basketball team.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:43:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Seven DSU cross country/track &amp; field athletes receive academic honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/053112-track-academic-honor.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 31, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Seven Dakota State University cross country and track &amp;amp; field student-athletes were named to CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America) Academic All-District 6 College Division, announced Thursday.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 15:19:13 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Westermann named DSU's softball assistant coach</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/053012-westermann.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 30, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University's interim Athletic Director Dr. Judy Dittman is pleased to announce the hiring of Betsy Westermann as the assistant softball coach.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 19:23:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Coy earns 2012 NAIA Outdoor Track &amp; Field All-American honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/052912-track-coy.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 29, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MARION, Ind.&lt;/strong&gt; - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is proud to announce the 2012 NAIA Men's Outdoor Track and Field All-American Team.&amp;nbsp; All-American honors are awarded to the top eight individuals in each event and all four runners in the top eight relay teams.&amp;nbsp; These awards were given out at the 61st Annual NAIA Men's Outdoor Track &amp;amp; Field National Championships on the campus of Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Ind.&amp;nbsp; The event was contested from May 24-26.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 15:08:56 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>NAIA Nationals end DSU outdoor track &amp; field season Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/052612-track-naia-day3.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 26, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MARION, Ind.&lt;/strong&gt; - Three Dakota State University men's distance runners were in action Saturday at the NAIA Outdoor Track &amp;amp; Field National Championship at IWU Outdoor Track Complex.&amp;nbsp; The national meet was hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University.&amp;nbsp; Two Trojan runners earned their name on the list in the DSU record book.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 14:52:04 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>1999-2000 Women's Basketball Team to be inducted in the DSU Athletic Hall of Fame on June 2</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/052612-wbk-99-00-team.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 26, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The 1999-2000 season was a year to remember for the Lady T's basketball team and their fans.&amp;nbsp; They shared the South Dakota-Iowa Conference (SDIC) championship that year, which proved to be the final year for the SDIC.&amp;nbsp; The Lady T's made it clear in their final game of the season against Huron University they were postseason ready by defeating Huron 102-72 at Huron.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 14:15:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Five DSU named to Daktronics-NAIA Track &amp; Field Scholar-Athlete award</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/052512-track-scholar-athletes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 25, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) released its 2012 Daktronics-NAIA Track &amp;amp; Field Scholar Athletes Friday morning.&amp;nbsp; Five student-athletes from Dakota State University had received this prestigious honor.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 11:13:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dittman makes history with DSU Lady T's Basketball program</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/052512-dawn-dittman.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 25, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - When headed to an event in the Midwest during the winter, every seasoned Midwesterner knows to first check the weather.&amp;nbsp; Snowstorms often prevent an event from occurring when it is originally scheduled. &amp;nbsp;But, in the case of Dawn Dittman, her career as a Lady T was made possible because of a game that was played earlier than originally scheduled due to bad weather.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 10:22:43 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Coy and Fideler advance to finals at NAIA Outdoor Track &amp; Field Championships</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/052412-track-nationals-day1.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 24, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MARION, Ind.&lt;/strong&gt; - Two Dakota State University distance runners - junior Andy Coy and senior Matt Fideler - advanced to the finals on the first day of the 61st Annual Men's NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships Thursday.&amp;nbsp; The three-day national meet (through Saturday) at IWU Outdoor Track Complex is hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 23:06:59 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State University golf prodigy</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/052412-casey.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 24, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Maureen (Green) Casey's passion for outdoor activities like biking and fast-pitch softball was topped only by her passion for golf.&amp;nbsp; Her golfing talents proved to be a real bonus for Dakota State's women's golf team in 1982 when she and her teammates took third-place honors at the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) National Golf tournament in Wilmington, North Carolina.&amp;nbsp; Casey placed sixth on the individual leader board earning her All-American honors.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 10:32:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Three DSU distance runners prepare for NAIA Outdoor Track &amp; Field National Championships</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/052312-track-naia-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 23, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MARION, Ind.&lt;/strong&gt; - Three Dakota State University men's distance runners are preparing for the 61st Annual Men's NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships this week.&amp;nbsp; The national meet starts on Thursday, May 24 and runs through Saturday, May 26 at the IWU Outdoor Track Complex, hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 12:01:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Stratton was an integral member of DSU Football Boothill Bowl team</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/052312-stratton.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 23, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - December 4, 1971, December 18, 1971 and June 2, 2012.&amp;nbsp; Those are three of the most important dates for Wentworth's Dan Stratton.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 10:25:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball shatters school records</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/052212-baseball-records.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 22, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Seven different Dakota State University baseball student-athletes had been listed in the DSU Baseball Record book during the 2012 campaign.&amp;nbsp; They were also&amp;nbsp;integral members of the team that made a postseason run, which included a runner-up honor in the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) conference tournament and a first-ever appearance in the NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round with an overall record of 28-26.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 14:34:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Volleyball signs two additional recruits</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/051712-vball-additional-recruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 17, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Amy Veenhof, Dakota State University's head volleyball coach, is proud to announce that two defensive specialists -&amp;nbsp;Angele Waldner and Victoria Sopko - will be joining the Trojan volleyball program this coming fall.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 13:50:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>24th Annual DSU Blue &amp; Gold Golf Classic scheduled for June 1</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/051612-golf-classic.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 16, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The 24th Annual Dakota State University Blue &amp;amp; Gold Golf Classic is scheduled for June 1 at the Madison Country Club.&amp;nbsp; Registration deadline is May 25, limited to the first 36 teams.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 10:40:52 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State University hosts variety of summer sports camps</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/051512-dsu-summercamps.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 15, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The summer is approaching and so are Dakota State University summer sports camps.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will host a number of camps that range from football, volleyball and basketball this summer.&amp;nbsp; For more information on any of these events, visit &lt;a href=&quot;/camps/index.aspx&quot;&gt;http://www.dsuathletics.com/camps/index.aspx&lt;/a&gt; or contact Dakota State University Athletics' main office at 605-256-5229.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 11:22:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>17th Annual Dakota State Athletic Hall of Fame banquet set for June 2</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/051512-halloffame-banquet-tickets.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 15, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The 17th Annual Dakota State University Athletic Hall of Fame banquet is scheduled for Saturday, June 2 at the Dakota Prairie Playhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 09:58:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans land three on A.I.I. Baseball All-Conference teams</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/051212-baseball-allconference.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 12, 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 announced its baseball All-Conference teams, announced Friday morning.&amp;nbsp; Three athletes from Dakota State University's baseball team were selected on the All-Conference teams list.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 21:27:44 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Three DSU runners capture first-place finish at Concordia Twilight</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/051212-track-concordia-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 12, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SEWARD, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - Three Dakota State University runners captured first-place finish in their regular-season finale Friday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Concordia Twilight, hosted by Concordia (Neb.)&amp;nbsp;University, was held at the Bulldog Stadium.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 02:10:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball ends season at NAIA Nationals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/051112-baseball-judson-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 11, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HUTCHINSON, Kan.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State faced No. 17 Judson (Ill.), No. 17 in the final NAIA Baseball Coaches' Top 25 national poll, Friday in an elimination game in the Hutchinson (Kan.) bracket of the NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round at Hobart-Detter Field. The Eagles jumped to an early lead and held on to end Trojans' postseason run by the score of 9-4.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 18:48:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>FOLLOW DSU BASEBALL TODAY AT NAIA BASEBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP OPENING ROUND IN HUTCHINSON, KAN.</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/051112-baseball-follow-live.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 11, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HUTCHINSON, Kan.&lt;/strong&gt; - Follow the Dakota State baseball team &lt;strong&gt;TODAY&lt;/strong&gt; in&amp;nbsp;an elimination game of the NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round at Hobart-Detter Field.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans, No. 5 seed with an overall record of 28-27,&amp;nbsp;play No. 2 seed Judson (Ill.) at 11 a.m., with the winner moving on to play No. 4 seed Tabor (Kan.) tonight at 6:30 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 09:17:26 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Outdoor Track &amp; Field concludes regular-season at Concordia Twilight</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/051012-track-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 10, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;nbsp;The Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams conclude their 2012 regular-season schedule Friday at the Concordia Twilight.&amp;nbsp; The meet will be held at the Bulldog Stadium in Seward, Neb.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 20:45:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans' comeback falls short in NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round debut</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/051012-baseball-tabor-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 10, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HUTCHINSON, Kan. &lt;/strong&gt;- The fifth-seed Dakota State and fourth-seed Tabor (Kan.) both made their debut Thursday in the Hutchinson (Kan.) bracket of the NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round at Hobart-Detter Field.&amp;nbsp; The Bluejays quickly scored the first nine runs in the first three inning to gain a 9-0 lead.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans mounted a rally late in the game, but fell short by the score of 9-7.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 14:52:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Lee earns NAIA Champions of Character award at NAIA Baseball Nationals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/050912-baseball-lee.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 9, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HUTCHINSON, Kan. - &lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;The Dakota State University baseball coaching staff nominated Andy Lee for the NAIA Champions of Character award.&amp;nbsp; The award was presented Tuesday evening at the banquet prior to the NAIA Baseball National Championships Opening Round.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 21:40:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball continues postseason run this week in NAIA Nationals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/050912-baseball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 9, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (28-26 overall record) will be preparing to make their debut in the NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round Thursday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans continue their postseason run as they face Tabor (Kan.) in the Hutchinson (Kan.) bracket.&amp;nbsp; First pitch is set for 11 a.m. at Hobart-Detter Field in Hutchinson, Kan.&amp;nbsp; The tournament continues through Saturday, May 12 with the championship game set for 6:30 p.m.&amp;nbsp; The second championship game, if necessary, is set for May 14 at 1 p.m.&amp;nbsp; The winner of the Hutchinson bracket will join the host-team Lewis-Clark State (Idaho) at the 56th Annual Avista-NAIA World Series in Lewiston, Idaho on May 25-June 1.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 11:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Hutchinson (Kan.) baseball bracket preview and quick facts</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/050912-baseball-hutchinson-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 9, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HUTCHINSON, Kan. &lt;/strong&gt;- Five teams&amp;nbsp;in the Hutchinson (Kan.) bracket of the NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening round continue their postseason play Thursday at Hobart-Detter Field.&amp;nbsp; Three teams in the brackets (Dakota State, Judson and Tabor) will be making their debut in the national tournament's opening round in program history, while Oklahoma Baptist and Rogers State will be making their second appearance.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 09:54:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Steffensen named to CoSIDA Academic All-District 6 College Division</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/050712-steffensen.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 7, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Ryan Steffensen of Dakota State University baseball team has earned an academic award for his academic success at DSU.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 23:16:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans to play Tabor in NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/050712-baseball-tournament-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 7, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University baseball team will take on Tabor (Kan.) College at 11 a.m. (Central Time) Thursday in the opening round of the NAIA Baseball National Championships in the Hutchinson bracket.&amp;nbsp; The five-team double elimination tournament&amp;nbsp;takes place at Hobart-Detter Field in Hutchinson, Kan.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 17:59:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU heads to Kansas for NAIA Baseball National Tournament Opening Round</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/050612-baseball-national-brackets.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 6, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University baseball team will be making their debut in the NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round in Kansas on May 10-14.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will be playing in the Hutchinson, Kan. bracket - hosted by Tabor College.&amp;nbsp; Each of the nine locations will feature a five-team double-elimination tournament.&amp;nbsp; Each opening round winner will join host Lewis-Clark State (Idaho) at the 56th annual Avista-NAIA World Series in Lewiston, Idaho on May 25-June 1.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 19:07:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round qualifiers announced</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/050612-baseball-national-qualifiers.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 6, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has officially announced the 45 qualifiers for the 2012 NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round on Sunday.&amp;nbsp; The tournament will take place at nine different sites around the country May 10-14. Each site will feature a five-team double-elimination tournament with the winners joining host Lewis-Clark State (Idaho) at the 56th annual Avista-NAIA World Series in Lewiston, Idaho, on May 25-June 1. The seeding and brackets for the NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round will be announced Sunday by 6 p.m. (Central Time).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 17:08:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans had strong performances in second day of USF Invitational</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/050512-track-usf-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 5, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams overcame the wet weather that rolled through eastern South Dakota Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans had strong performances in the second day of the University of Sioux Falls Invitational at Lillibridge Track Stadium.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 00:16:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State falls short in A.I.I. Baseball Championship Game to Arizona Christian</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/050512-baseball-arizonachristian-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 5, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SAN MARCOS, Calif.&lt;/strong&gt; - In the final day of the Association of Independent Institutions Baseball Postseason Tournament at CSUSM Baseball field, No. 6 seed Dakota State faced No. 5 seed Arizona Christian in the championship game Saturday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans earned a 2-0 lead early in the game.&amp;nbsp; The Firestorm put together a combined nine unanswered runs in the fifth, sixth and seventh innings to defeat DSU 9-2.&amp;nbsp; Both teams qualified for the NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round, which is slated to start next weekend.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 19:25:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>FOLLOW DSU BASEBALL IN A.I.I. CHAMPIONSHIP GAME IN SAN MARCOS, CALIF.</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/050512-baseball-follow-live.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 5, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SAN MARCOS, Calif.&lt;/strong&gt; - Follow Dakota State baseball team as the play in the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Baseball Championship game &lt;strong&gt;THIS AFTERNOON&lt;/strong&gt;.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans await the winner of Arizona Christian-Mayville State, which is scheduled to play&amp;nbsp;at 1 p.m. (Central Time)/11 a.m. (Pacific Time).&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;The championship game will start in&amp;nbsp;approximately 30 minutes after the&amp;nbsp;completion of the first game today (4:30 p.m. (CT)/2:30 p.m. (PT).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 13:07:47 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan runners compete in USF Invitational Day One</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/050412-track-usf-day1recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 4, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Despite three-hour severe weather delay that rolled in the Sioux Falls area, three Dakota State University runners participated in the first day of the University of Sioux Falls Invitational Friday.&amp;nbsp; The meet was held at the Lilibridge Track and Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 23:07:52 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU advances to A.I.I. Baseball Championship game; earns automatic bid for NAIA Nationals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/050412-baseball-arizonachristian-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 4, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SAN MARCOS, Calif.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State survived another elimination game Friday in the third day of the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Postseason Tournament at CSUSM Baseball Field.&amp;nbsp; No. 6 seed Dakota State handed No. 5 seed Arizona Christian its first loss of the tournament by the score of 4-1.&amp;nbsp; As a result, Dakota State advanced to the A.I.I. Baseball championship game on Saturday and earned an automatic bid to the NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 21:25:49 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans bounce back in A.I.I. Baseball Tournament, eliminates Thomas (Ga.) 8-6</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/050412-baseball-thomas-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 4, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SAN MARCOS, Calif.&lt;/strong&gt; - No. 6 seed Dakota State faced No. 4 seed Thomas (Ga.) in an elimination game Friday morning at the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Baseball Postseason Tournament at CSUSM Baseball Field.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans held on to defeat the Night Hawks 8-6 to remain alive in the postseason tournament.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 14:31:45 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Mayville State hands Trojans first loss in A.I.I. Baseball Postseason Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/050312-baseball-mayvillestate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 3, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SAN MARCOS, Calif.&lt;/strong&gt; - In the second day of the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Baseball Postseason Tournament at CSUSM Baseball Field, No. 3 seed Mayville State (N.D.) remained alive by defeating No. 6 seed Dakota State 13-0 Thursday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; It was the first loss for DSU in the double-elimination tournament.&amp;nbsp; Five teams remains in the postseason tournament, which continues through Saturday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 18:05:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans head to Sioux Falls for two-day USF outdoor track invitational meet</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/050312-track-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 3, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams head to Sioux Falls, S.D. Friday and Saturday to compete in the University of Sioux Falls Invitational.&amp;nbsp; The invitational will feature high school and college meets to be held at Lillibridge Track in southeast Sioux Falls area.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 12:54:22 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Hill named to A.I.I. Softball All-Conference second team</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/050312-hill.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 3, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;COLUMBUS, Ga.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) announced its softball All-Conference teams and postseason honors Wednesday evening.&amp;nbsp; Brittany Hill of Dakota State was named to A.I.I. Softball All-Conference team.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 12:03:56 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans upset top-seed CSU San Marcos in A.I.I. Baseball Postseason Opening Round</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/050212-baseball-csusm-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 2, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SAN MARCOS, Calif.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State opened their postseason play Wednesday afternoon in the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Baseball Postseason Tournament, facing top-seed and host-team Cal State San Marcos at CSUSM Baseball Field.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans grabbed the first lead of the game, and held their lead throughout the game before the Cougars tied the game in the bottom of the eighth inning.&amp;nbsp; DSU scored once in the final inning and secured a 3-2 victory over the defending A.I.I. Baseball Champions CSU San Marcos to advance to the next round.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 18:41:53 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Drealan named DSU cross country and track/field assistant coach</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/050212-drealan.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;May 2, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Dakota State University's interim Athletic Director Dr. Judy Dittman is pleased to announce the hiring of Anthony Drealan as the full-time assistant coach for cross country and track &amp;amp; field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 10:48:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU opens A.I.I. Baseball Postseason Tournament at CSUSM Wednesday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/043012-baseball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 30, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The six-team Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Baseball Postseason tournament is slated to start on Wednesday, May 2 at CSUSM Baseball Field in San Marcos, Calif.&amp;nbsp; The double-elimination tournament continues through Saturday, May 5 with the championship game.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (25-24 overall record), the sixth-seed in the&amp;nbsp;tournament, will visit the top-seed and defending A.I.I. Baseball champion Cal State San Marcos (27-20) at 2:30 p.m. (Central Time)/12:30 p.m. (Pacific Time).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:44:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans break records at Drake Relays Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/042812-track-drake-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 28, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DES MOINES, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State sent four runners in the annual premier Drake Relays meet on Saturday morning at Drake Stadium.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans produced strong performances in two events, competing with numerous schools from the NAIA and NCAA schools.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:21:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Larsen, Vlasman remember record-setting '84 outdoor track &amp; field season</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/042712-larsen-vlasman.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 27, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Oh, what a spring outdoor track season it was for Lorin Larsen and Doug Vlasman in the jumps and relays!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:17:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Outdoor Track Invitational scheduled for Friday - CANCELED</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/042712-track-canceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 27, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University's home outdoor track and field meet scheduled for Friday (today) was canceled due to poor weather forecast conditions.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:05:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU prepares for home meet Friday; four Trojan athletes compete at Drake Relays</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/042612-track-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 26, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The majority of the Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams will prepare for their annual home meet - the DSU Invitational - on Friday afternoon at Trojan Field.&amp;nbsp; The first event is slated to start at 12 noon.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will be sending four student-athletes to the annual premier event in the Drake Relays Saturday morning in Des Moines, Iowa at Drake Stadium.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:38:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>USF sweeps Trojans in Dakota State's softball regular-season finale</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/042412-softball-usf-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 24, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University visited their in-state rival University of Sioux Falls in a softball doubleheader at Harmodon Park Tuesday evening.&amp;nbsp; The Cougars defeated the Trojans 8-0 in the first game.&amp;nbsp; DSU held their lead in the second game, but USF rallied back with two runs scored in the final inning to earn a 6-5 comeback victory over the Trojans.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:57:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans pound Dordt (Iowa) in DSU's baseball season home finale at Flynn Field</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/042412-baseball-dordt-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 24, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State recorded a combined 31 runs and 35 hits Tuesday evening to sweep Dordt (Iowa) 16-5 and 15-6 at Flynn Field.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans scored at least one run in nine straight innings until the fourth inning of the second game.&amp;nbsp; DSU won their third straight game before heading into the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Baseball Postseason Tournament, which starts next week in San Marcos, Calif.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:27:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Cheer and Dance team tryouts to be held Saturday, April 28</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/042412-cheer-tryouts.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 24, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University Cheer and Dance team will be holding a tryout on Saturday, April 28.&amp;nbsp; Tryouts will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:32:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Softball concludes regular-season with doubleheader at USF Tuesday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/042312-softball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 23, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; The Dakota State University softball team (13-22 overall record) concludes their regular-season schedule on Tuesday evening.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans visit their in-state rival University of Sioux Falls in a doubleheader.&amp;nbsp; First game is set for 5 p.m. at Harmodon Park in southeast area of Sioux Falls, S.D. with the second game to follow at approximately 20-25 minutes after the completion of the first game.&amp;nbsp; It will be the final regular-season collegiate career softball games for two DSU seniors (Leslie Neiman and Alisa Balesteri).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:40:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans finish 2012 baseball regular-season schedule at home Tuesday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/042312-baseball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 23, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Dakota State (23-24 overall record) baseball team concludes their regular-season schedule on Tuesday late afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans&amp;nbsp; return back to Flynn Field to play their last two home games of the season before heading in the postseason.&amp;nbsp; DSU hosts Dordt (Iowa) (13-25) in a doubleheader, starting at 4 p.m.&amp;nbsp; It will be the final home career collegiate games for four DSU seniors (Seth Doxey, Max Garza, Jason Hershfield and Brandon Womack).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:00:19 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State qualifies for A.I.I. Baseball Postseason Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/042312-baseball-postseason-pairings.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 23, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) had announced its qualifiers and pairings for the upcoming baseball postseason tournament next week.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State was one of the six teams that will play in the independent conference tournament, which will be held in San Marcos, Calif.&amp;nbsp; The tournament is hosted by Cal State San Marcos, where the postseason will kick off on Wednesday, May 2 at CSUSM Baseball Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:07:04 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans had strong performances at Red Raiders outdoor track Open</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/042112-track-redraiders-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 21, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ORANGE CITY, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University's outdoor track and field teams competed in the two-day Red Raiders Open, hosted by Northwestern (Iowa).&amp;nbsp; The Trojans recorded nine top-8 place finishers at the De Valois Stadium.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:15:50 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans split softball doubleheader with York (Neb.) Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/042112-softball-york-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 21, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YORK, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State jumped to a 6-0 lead in the first softball game with York (Neb.) Saturday at Miller Park.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans held on to a 6-4 victory to end their six-game losing skid.&amp;nbsp; York defeated DSU 2-0 in the second game of the doubleheader to earn a split.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:54:49 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>York (Neb.) sweeps Trojans in softball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/042012-softball-york-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 20, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YORK, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State traveled to Miller Park Friday evening to begin their four-game softball series with York College, a member of the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference.&amp;nbsp; The Panthers swept the Trojans by the scores of 3-0 and 7-2.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:40:13 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU outdoor track and field competes in Red Raiders Open Friday &amp; Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/041912-track-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 19, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams are preparing to compete in the Red Raiders Open, hosted by Northwestern (Iowa) College.&amp;nbsp; The two-day event kicks off on Friday at 4 p.m.&amp;nbsp; The meet will continue on Saturday with the first event starting at 9 a.m.&amp;nbsp; The meet will be held at the De Valois Stadium.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:17:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans @ Dakota Wesleyan baseball doubleheader - CANCELLED</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/041912-baseball-changes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 19, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Dakota State at Dakota Wesleyan baseball doubleheader scheduled for Thursday (today) had been canceled due to wet weather.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:25:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU @ Mount Marty softball doubleheader - CANCELLED</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/041912-softball-changes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 19, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Dakota State and Mount Marty softball doubleheader scheduled for Thursday (today) had been canceled due to wet weather.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:58:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans split baseball doubleheader with NCAA Division II University of Sioux Falls</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/041812-baseball-usf-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 18, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX FALLS, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - University of Sioux Falls, a member of NCAA Division II, handed Dakota State's baseball team its first loss versus South Dakota teams Wednesday evening with a 6-4 game one victory at Harmodon Park.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans bounced back and shut down the Cougars in the second game 6-0 to earn a doubleheader split.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:47:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU drops a pair of softball games at in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/041812-softball-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 18, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MITCHELL, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University softball team was unable to end Dakota Wesleyan's winning streak Wednesday evening at McWhirter Field.&amp;nbsp; The Tigers swept the season series with the Trojans by recording another doubleheader sweep 4-2 and 5-2.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:11:43 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>2012 DSU Athletics annual awards announced</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/041812-annual-awards.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 18, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University held their annual Honors Banquet Tuesday night&amp;nbsp;(April 17) at Dakota Prairie Playhouse.&amp;nbsp; The most outstanding male and female athletes, Dusty Andersen Memorial and NAIA Champions of Character awards were given out.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:54:52 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Softball team prepares for a busy week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/041712-softball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 17, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State softball team (12-17 overall record) prepares for their busy week on the road this week.&amp;nbsp; DSU will play a total of eight games in four straight days.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans head back to McWhirter Field on Wednesday evening to take on their in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan (10-21) in a doubleheader at 5 p.m. in Mitchell, S.D.&amp;nbsp; On Thursday, DSU visits Mount Marty in another doubleheader at Riverside Park in Yankton, S.D.&amp;nbsp; First game is set for 1 p.m.&amp;nbsp; On Friday and Saturday, the Trojans participate in the York (Neb.) triangular with Hillsdale Baptist (Okla.).&amp;nbsp; DSU will play two games each versus the Panthers (13-20) and the Lady Saints (4-17) in York, Neb.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:15:59 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball plays four games this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/041612-baseball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 16, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Dakota State (22-23 overall record) will play a total of four baseball games this week against in-state rival teams.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans visit the University of Sioux Falls (8-24) in a doubleheader on Wednesday evening at Harmodon Park in Sioux Falls.&amp;nbsp; On Thursday late afternoon, DSU heads to Mitchell's Caldwell Park to face Dakota Wesleyan (15-27).&amp;nbsp; Both doubleheaders is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. on each night.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:42:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dordt (Iowa) at Dakota State baseball game time change</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/041612-baseball-timechange.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 16, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The starting game time for Dordt (Iowa) at Dakota State baseball doubleheader on Tuesday, April 24 have been changed to &lt;strong&gt;4 p.m. &lt;/strong&gt;at Flynn Field.&amp;nbsp; It was originally scheduled for 1 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:49:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Fideler qualifies for NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/041412-track-siouxcity-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 14, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams completed their final day of the annual Sioux City Relays Saturday at Olsen Stadium.&amp;nbsp; Numerous NAIA and NCAA schools&amp;nbsp;competed in&amp;nbsp;the premier annual two-day event.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:48:36 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DWU sweeps Trojans in softball action at McWhirter Field</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/041412-softball-dwu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 14, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MITCHELL, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State softball team traveled to McWhirter Field to face their in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan Saturday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Tigers swept the Trojans by the scores of 4-2 and 7-3.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:52:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State had stellar performances in first day of Sioux City Relays track</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/041312-track-siouxcity-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 13, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Numerous colleges and universities (NAIA and NCAA levels) from the Midwest region attended the annual two-day Sioux City Relays at Olsen Stadium.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans had stellar performances in the first day Friday, which highlighted two Trojan runners capturing runner-up honors and a thrower setting a new DSU school record.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:58:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans head to Mitchell to face in-state rival DWU in softball doubleheader</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/041312-softball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 13, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (12-15 overall record) heads to Caldwell Park to face their in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan (8-21) in a softball doubleheader on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; It was originally scheduled to be held at Thue Softball Complex, but with recent rain Thursday night and Friday forced to make a location change to Mitchell, S.D..&amp;nbsp; Stay tuned to DSU Athletics website for any future updates on postponements and cancellations.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:27:47 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Softball revises schedule, moves games</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/041312-softball-changes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 13, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Dakota State University softball announced its schedule changes for the next two weeks.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans' home doubleheader scheduled for Saturday (tomorrow) has been moved to Caldwell Park in Mitchell, S.D. with the first game starting at 1 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:29:04 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State competes in the annual Sioux City Relays this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/041212-track-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 12, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams prepare for the annual premier event in Sioux City, Iowa on Friday and Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans participate in the Sioux City Relays, where numerous schools from the Midwest (NAIA and NCAA levels) along with high school schools are expected to attend.&amp;nbsp; The two-day event kicks off at 12 noon on Friday at the Olsen Stadium.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:32:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State and Briar Cliff split baseball doubleheader</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/041112-baseball-briarcliff-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 11, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State and Briar Cliff split their baseball doubleheader Wednesday afternoon at the Bishop Mueller Field.&amp;nbsp; The Chargers broke a 3-3 tie with two runs scored in the bottom sixth frame to gain a 5-3 game one victory.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans rallied back from 6-5 deficit as they scored two runs in the final inning and held on to defeat BC 7-6 to gain a split.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:31:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU splits with in-state rival Mount Marty in softball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/041112-softball-mtmarty-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 11, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YANKTON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University softball team returned back to action Wednesday evening at Riverside Park.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans visited their in-state rival Mount Marty.&amp;nbsp; DSU fell short 3-2 in the first game in eight innings, but bounced back to defeat the Lancers 6-2 in the second game to earn a doubleheader split.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan baseball looks to extend winning streak Wednesday at Briar Cliff</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/041012-baseball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 10, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (21-22 overall record) looks to extend their winning streak on Wednesday afternoon as they travel to Sioux City, Iowa.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans visit Briar Cliff (17-21), a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference, in a doubleheader at Bishop Muller Field.&amp;nbsp; First game is slated to start at 2 p.m., followed by the second game in approximately 20-25 minutes after the completion of the first game.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:20:53 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan softball returns back to action Wednesday at Mount Marty</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/041012-softball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 10, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State softball team (11-14 overall record) returns back to action for the first time since April 1 on Wednesday evening.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans take on their in-state rival Mount Marty (2-20) in a doubleheader at Riverside Park in Yankton, S.D.&amp;nbsp; First game is set for 5 p.m. with the second game to follow at approximately 20-25 minutes after the completion of the first game.&amp;nbsp; It was originally scheduled for Thursday evening, but was forced to move to Wednesday evening due to wet weather conditions forecasted for Thursday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:51:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State @ Mount Marty softball doubleheader pushed back to Wednesday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/041012-softball-changes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 10, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University softball doubleheader at Mount Marty will be played on Wednesday evening (tomorrow) at Riverside Park in Yankton, S.D..&amp;nbsp; It was originally scheduled for Thursday evening.&amp;nbsp; The change was made due to wet weather conditions forecasted for Thursday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:30:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Football to hold spring game scrimmage on Saturday, April 21</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/041012-football-springgame.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 10, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University football team prepares for their annual spring game against the DSU alumni on Saturday, April 21.&amp;nbsp; Kick-off is slated to start at 2:30 p.m. at Trojan Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:12:59 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Henderson to join DSU women's basketball program</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/041012-wbk-henderson.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 10, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University women's basketball interim head coach Chris Stoebner is excited to announce the signing of Callie Henderson.&amp;nbsp; She will graduate this spring and continue her education and basketball career at DSU.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:51:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State sweeps baseball season series with Mount Marty</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/040912-baseball-mountmarty-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 9, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YANKTON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State continued their busy baseball schedule Monday evening at Riverside Field.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans visited their in-state rival Mount Marty, a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC).&amp;nbsp; DSU completed their season series sweep (4 games) over the Lancers with 8-2 and 5-2 victories and surpassed 20 wins this season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:52:45 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball heads to Mount Marty Monday evening</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/040912-baseball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 9, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (19-22 overall record) continues their busy April schedule Monday evening.&amp;nbsp; DSU is currently on a 12-game stretch on the road.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will face Mount Marty (14-18) in a doubleheader for the second time within a week.&amp;nbsp; First game of the doubleheader is set for 5 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>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:21:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball drops pair of games at Bellevue (Neb.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/040712-baseball-bellevue-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 7, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OMAHA, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State trailed to Bellevue (Neb.) 7-0 in the first game of the baseball doubleheader action at Westgate Field Saturday afternoon, as part of Bellevue IHOP Invitational.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans mounted a late rally but fell to the Bruins 16-7.&amp;nbsp; DSU lost the second game by the score of 10-1.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Apr 2012 19:45:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State and Bellevue (Neb.) split baseball doubleheader Friday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/040612-baseball-bellevue-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 6, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OMAHA, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State kicks off their 12-game stretch on the road Friday afternoon at the Westgate Field, visiting Bellevue (Neb.) as part of Bellevue IHOP Invitational.&amp;nbsp; The Bruins, a member of the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference, won the first game 5-1.&amp;nbsp; DSU jumped to a 5-0 lead in the second game and held on to a 5-4 victory&amp;nbsp;to earn a doubleheader split with the Bruins.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:08:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Football announces third round of recruits</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/040612-football-recruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 6, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; -&amp;nbsp;Dakota State University head football coach Josh Anderson is proud to announce the signing of 15 additional recruits to the 2012 recruiting class.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:15:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans travel to Bellevue (Neb.) for a four-game series Friday and Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/040512-baseball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 6, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Dakota State (18-19 overall record) looks to extend their winning streak as they head to Omaha, Neb. for a four-game series with Bellevue (Neb.) (23-12).&amp;nbsp; The four-game series, as part of Bellevue IHOP Invitational, kicks off with a doubleheader on Friday and concludes on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; Game starting time will be at 1 p.m. on both days.&amp;nbsp; The doubleheader on each day will consist of&amp;nbsp; nine-inning and seven-inning games.&amp;nbsp; The series take place at Westgate Field in east Omaha area.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:16:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU competes in Dordt Invitational in season opening outdoor track season</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/040512-track-dordt-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 5, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CENTER, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams opened their 2012 outdoor schedule Thursday afternoon at Open Space Park Football Field.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans competed in the Dordt Invitational, hosted by Dordt College.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 23:37:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans kick off outdoor track and field season Thursday at Dordt</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/040412-track-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 4, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; The Dakota State University outdoor track and field teams kicks off their outdoor season Thursday afternoon in Sioux Center, Iowa.&amp;nbsp; A total of eight schools are expected to compete in the Dordt Invitational at the Open Space Park Football Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:09:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU concludes 12-game baseball home stand with sweep over in-state rival Lancers</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/040312-baseball-mmc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 3, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State concluded their 12-game home stand Tuesday night with a sweep over in-state rival Mount Marty at Flynn Field.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans broke a 1-1 tie with two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to earn a 3-1 game one victory.&amp;nbsp; DSU used a fast start in the second game to cruise to an 11-2 win to extend Trojans' winning streak to three games.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:01:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball concludes 12-game home stand Tuesday night vs. Mount Marty</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/040212-baseball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 2, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (16-19 overall record) concludes their 12-game home stand Tuesday night as they welcome in-state rival Mount Marty (12-14) in a doubleheader at Flynn Field.&amp;nbsp; It was originally scheduled for March 27 and was postponed to April 3.&amp;nbsp; The doubleheader is set to start with the first game at 5:30 p.m., followed by the second game in approximately 20-25 minutes after the completion of the first game.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:03:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>University of Sioux Falls @ Dakota State softball doubleheader - POSTPONED</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/040212-softball-postponed.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 2, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University softball's home doubleheader versus in-state rival University of Sioux Falls scheduled for Tuesday, April 3, have been postponed.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:58:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Softball goes 1-1 in final day of Morningside Invitational</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/040112-softball-mayvillestate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 1, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State snapped their three-game losing streak with a 5-4 victory in eight innings versus in-state rival Mount Marty in the final day of the Morningside Softball Invitational at SYA Complex Sunday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans lost their final game of the invitational to host-team Morningside 6-4.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:50:04 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans earn baseball slugfest doubleheader split with Mayville State</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/040112-baseball-mayvillestate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;April 1, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State and Mayville State teams piled up runs in a slugfest Association of Independent Institutions baseball doubleheader at Flynn Field in a beautiful, breezy Sunday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Comets won the first game 21-19 in eight innings.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans used a six-run second inning (including Jason Hershfield's school record breaking in most home runs in a single season), and held off Mayville State's comeback as DSU ended their losing skid with a 9-7 game two victory.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:30:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan softball drops three games at Morningside Invitational Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/033112-softball-mctourney-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 31, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State dropped three games in the Morningside Softball Invitational Saturday at SYA Complex.&amp;nbsp; The tournament began on Friday and will conclude on Sunday, hosted by Morningside College.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 20:11:59 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Comets sweep Dakota State in A.I.I. baseball doubleheader action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/033112-baseball-mayvillestate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 31, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University baseball team fell short in the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) doubleheader with Mayville State (N.D.) Saturday afternoon at Flynn Field.&amp;nbsp; The Comets won the pitcher's duel in the first game 2-1.&amp;nbsp; DSU had a 5-1 lead in the second game, but were outscored by Mayville State 11-1 in the final four inning as the Comets earned a 12-6 game two victory.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 19:47:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans to play five games in Morningside Softball Tournament this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/032912-softball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 29, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (10-10 overall record) softball team plays a total of five games in the Morningside Tournament this weekend in Sioux City, Iowa.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will face four opponents from the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) during the tournament.&amp;nbsp; DSU's first game of the tournament is set for 1 p.m. on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; All games will be held at the SYA Complex.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:34:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball hosts Mayville State in a four-game series at Flynn Field</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/032912-baseball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 29, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (15-16 overall record, 2-2 Association of Independent Institutions conference record) returns back to action this weekend as they continue their 12-game home stand.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans welcome Mayville State (N.D.) (17-9 overall, 2-1 A.I.I. conference record) in a four-game A.I.I. conference series in Madison, S.D.&amp;nbsp; The doubleheader is slated to start on&lt;br /&gt;Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:55:13 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Mount Marty-DSU baseball home doubleheader rescheduled for April 3</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/032912-baseball-rescheduled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 29, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University baseball's home doubleheader with in-state rival Mount Marty tonight had been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 3 at Flynn Field.&amp;nbsp; The first game of the doubleheader kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with the second game to follow (approximately 20-25 minutes after the completion of the first game).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:52:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Football kicks off 2012 schedule at home</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/032912-football-12schedule.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 29, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State's 2012 football schedule was announced Thursday as the Trojans kick off their season at home on Saturday, Aug. 25.&amp;nbsp; DSU will be playing a total of 11 games - six at home.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:24:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU softball earns split with Mayville State in A.I.I. conference doubleheader</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/032812-softball-mayvillestate-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 28, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University softball team hosted Mayville State (N.D.) Wednesday afternoon in a battle of former Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) foes at Thue Softball Complex.&amp;nbsp; The Comets produced three runs in the first inning to gain a 4-1 victory over the Trojans in the first game.&amp;nbsp; DSU rebounded back with four runs in the bottom third frame in the second game to earn a 4-0 shutout win to gain a doubleheader split with the Comets.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:29:45 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State welcomes Mayville State in Wednesday's softball doubleheader</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/032712-softball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 27, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (9-9 overall record) returns home Wednesday afternoon as they welcome Mayville State (8-6) in a battle of former Dakota Athletic Conference members.&amp;nbsp; The Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) conference doubleheader kicks off at 3 p.m. at Thue Softball Complex.&amp;nbsp; The second game will start at approximately 20-25 minutes after the completion of the first game.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:53:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Final Four Trojans remember 1991-92 postseason well</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/032712-finalfour92.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 27, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. -&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;&quot;It was a great run for us in the postseason of 1992,&quot; said Earnest 'Blue' Monette from his Desoto, Texas home, referring to Dakota State's seven-game win streak which carried the basketball-playing Trojans to the NAIA National Tournament's Final Four in Stephensville, Texas in March of 1992.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:42:50 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Mount Marty @ Dakota State baseball doubleheader - POSTPONED</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/032712-baseball-postponed.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 27, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University baseball's home doubleheader with in-state rival Mount Marty tonight had been postponed.&amp;nbsp; It will be rescheduled on a later date.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:04:36 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans continue 12-game baseball home stand Tuesday versus Mount Marty</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/032612-baseball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 26, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (15-16 overall record) continues their 12-game home stand on Tuesday&amp;nbsp;evening at Flynn Field.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans look to rebound back in the winning column as they welcome their in-state rival Mount Marty (11-11) in a&amp;nbsp; doubleheader.&amp;nbsp; First game of the doubleheader is slated to start at 4:30 p.m.&amp;nbsp; The second game will start approximately 20-25 minutes after the completion of the first game.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:54:22 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Bouricer earns weekly honor from Association of Independent Institutions</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/032612-bouricer.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 26, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Ryan Bouricer of Dakota State University baseball team was selected as Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.)&amp;nbsp;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, 26 Mar 2012 11:06:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Mackey receives A.I.I. Female Athlete of the Week honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/032612-mackey.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 26, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;-&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;The Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) has selected Dakota State's Taylor Mackey (softball) as its Female Athlete of the Week, announced Monday morning.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:44:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans earn split with Saint Mary (Neb.) in college softball action Sunday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/032512-softball-csm-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 25, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OMAHA, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State's softball team ended their five-game losing skid as they earned a 10-2 victory in the first game of the doubleheader at Heritage Park on Sunday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans fell short for the second time in the four-game series as the Flames scored the winning run in the final inning with two outs 7-6 in second game.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:33:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Jimmies sweep Trojans to even four-game baseball series at Flynn Field</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/032512-baseball-jc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 25, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - In the battle of former Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) baseball foes Sunday afternoon at Flynn Field, Jamestown (N.D.) swept Dakota State to earn a four-game series split.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans fell short in the first game 3-2 and JC earned an 18-6 second game victory.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2012 20:19:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Softball falls short in doubleheader with Saint Mary (Neb.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/032412-softball-csm-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 24, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OMAHA, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University softball team returned back to action on the road Saturday afternoon at the Heritage Park.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans suffered a doubleheader sweep by Saint Mary (Neb.).&amp;nbsp; The Flames defeated DSU 6-5 in eight innings in the first game and 5-3 in the second game.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:10:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball remains undefeated at home, extends winning streak to five games</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/032412-baseball-jc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 24, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State's baseball team hosted Jamestown College in a battle of former Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) rivals in a beautiful weather Saturday afternoon at Flynn Field.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans extended their winning streak to five games with a sweep over the Jimmies by the scores of 6-1 in the first game and a furious 12-5 comeback victory in the second game.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:55:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State entertains Jamestown in four-game baseball series at Flynn Field</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/032312-baseball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 23, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (13-14 overall record) continues their 12-game home stand this weekend at Flynn Field.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans welcome their former Dakota Athletic Conference foe Jamestown (11-7-1) in a four-game A.I.I. (Association of Independent Institutions) conference series.&amp;nbsp; The doubleheader starts 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>
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<title>DSU cancels season home outdoor track and field opener</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/032212-track-canceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 22, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University outdoor track and field canceled their season home opener on March 31.&amp;nbsp; DSU will have to wait until Thursday, April 5 to kick off their outdoor track season in the Dordt Invitational in Sioux Center, Iowa.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:34:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU softball looks to bounce back in winning column this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/032212-softball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 22, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Dakota State softball team (8-6) looks to snap their losing streak as they head to the Heritage Park in Omaha, Neb. this weekend for a four-game series with Saint Mary (1-11).&amp;nbsp; The doubleheader will be held on Saturday and Sunday.&amp;nbsp; First game is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. on each day.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:48:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans sweep in-state rival DWU in DSU's baseball home opener</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/032112-baseball-dwu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 21, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State recorded a combined seven home runs Wednesday night as the Trojans swept their in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan in home baseball opener at Flynn Field.&amp;nbsp; DSU won their third straight game by defeating the Tigers 6-5 in the first game of the doubleheader and 6-3 in the night cap.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:12:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Baseball kicks off 12-game home stand Wednesday night</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/032012-baseball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 20, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Dakota State (11-14 overall record) returns home for the first time Wednesday night after playing 25 straight games on the road to start the season.&amp;nbsp; DSU will kick off their 12-game home stand stretch, starting tomorrow (March 21).&amp;nbsp; The Trojans welcome their in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan (11-13) in a doubleheader.&amp;nbsp; First game is set for 5 p.m. at Flynn Field.&amp;nbsp; It was originally scheduled for Thursday at 2 p.m., but was pushed back to Wednesday due to forecast rain for Thursday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:40:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Flandreau's Relf joins DSU women's basketball program</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/032012-relf.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 20, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University women's basketball interim head coach Chris Stoebner is excited to announced the signing of Brooke Relf.&amp;nbsp; She will join the Trojan women's basketball program this fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:35:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball home opener pushed back to Wednesday night</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/032012-baseball-changes.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 20, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University baseball home opener at Flynn Field had been pushed back to Wednesday night.&amp;nbsp; First game is slated to start at 5 p.m. versus in-state rival Dakota Wesleyan.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:04:52 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU announces Class of 2012 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/031912-12hof-inductees.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 20, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University Athletics announced the Class of 2012 Hall of Fame. They will be formally inducted at the Hall of Fame Banquet on June 2 in Madison.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:48:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball receives recognition votes to NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Coaches' Postseason Top 25 poll</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/031912-mbk-postseason-poll.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 19, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced Monday afternoon from the national office, that after making their second-ever trip to NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament on March 7, Dakota State gained more votes recognition to the postseason 'Top 25' national poll.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:00:48 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Hershfield earns A.I.I. Male Athlete of the Week honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/031912-hershfield.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 19, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Jason Hershfield of Dakota State University baseball team was selected by the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) 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, 19 Mar 2012 14:54:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU Outdoor Track and Field adjusts spring schedule</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/031912-track-adjustments.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 19, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University outdoor track and field adjusted their 2012 spring track schedule Monday.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:22:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State earns a four-game series baseball split at Hastings</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/031912-baseball-hastings-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 19, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HASTINGS, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State recorded a 3-1 first game victory of the four-game baseball series with Hastings on Saturday at Duncan Field.&amp;nbsp; The Broncos won the second game 5-1 on Saturday and 4-2 first game win on Sunday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans rallied back for a 3-1 victory in the final game of the series to gain a split with Hastings.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:38:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Red Raiders sweep Trojans in DSU's softball home opener</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/031712-softball-nwia-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 17, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University softball team returned home for the first time this season Saturday at Thue Softball Complex.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans dropped a pair of games to Northwestern (Iowa) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference by the scores of 5-0 and 9-5.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Mar 2012 21:09:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU softball prepares for home opener Saturday, hosts Northwestern (IA)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/031612-softball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 16, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; After completing a 12-game schedule in the Snowbird Tournament last week, the Dakota State University softball team (8-4 overall record) returns home for the first time on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans host Northwestern (Iowa) (6-4) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference in a doubleheader.&amp;nbsp; First game is set for 4 p.m. at Thue Softball Complex in Madison, S.D.&amp;nbsp; The second game will follow in approximately 15-20 minutes after thecompletion of the first game.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:04:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan baseball travels to Hastings for a four-game series this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/031412-baseball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 14, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; The Dakota State University baseball team (9-12 overall record) concludes their first 25-game road schedule this weekend.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans travel to Hastings, Neb. for a four-game series with Hastings (5-13), a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference.&amp;nbsp; The doubleheader kicks off at 2 p.m. on Saturday afternoon and 11 a.m. on Sunday.&amp;nbsp; The four-game series will be played at the Duncan Field.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:08:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Onodera named to 2012 Daktronics-NAIA Women's Basketball Scholar-Athlete</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/031212-ondoera.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 12, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - Yui Onodera of Dakota State University is one of 162 Division II Women's Basketball student-athletes being named to 2012 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes.&amp;nbsp; The national scholar-athletes list was announced on Monday from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) national office.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:55:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's basketball head coach resigns</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/031212-reints.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 12, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- Head women's basketball coach, Joe Reints, has resigned from Dakota State University to pursue other professional opportunities.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:18:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Woods earns NAIA Champions of Character award at NAIA Nationals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/031212-mbk-woods.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 12, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;POINT LOOKOUT, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University men's basketball's coaching staff nominated Chason Woods for the NAIA Champions of Character award.&amp;nbsp; He received the award certificate prior to the first-round of NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament game versus No. 5 McPherson (Kan.) on March 7.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:04:26 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans wrap up Snowbird Softball Tournament with a split Sunday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/031112-softball-myrtlebeach-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 11, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University softball team played their final day of the Snowbird Tournament Sunday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans gained a split and completed with an 8-4 record in the tournament.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2012 21:52:02 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>DSU at Bethany (Kan.) baseball doubleheader Sunday canceled</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/031112-baseball-canceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 11, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LINDSBORG, Kan.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State at Bethany (Kan.) baseball doubleheader scheduled for Sunday afternoon has been canceled due to wet weather.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2012 21:37:26 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Penning qualifies for NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Nationals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/031012-track-penning.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 10, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FREMONT, Neb.&lt;/strong&gt; - Nic Penning of Dakota State University recorded a national qualifying time in the Midland Half-Marathon Meet on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The 13.1 mile meet, hosted by Midland University, gave individuals an opportunity to compete for a bid in marathon for NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championship in late May.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 10 Mar 2012 21:16:22 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans end Bethany's (Kan.) baseball winning streak in first game 3-2, lose second game 7-5</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/031012-baseball-bethany-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 10, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LINDSBORG, Kan.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State baseball team ended Bethany's (Kan.) eight-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory in the first game of the doubleheader Saturday afternoon at Anderson Field.&amp;nbsp; The Swedes gained a 7-5 win in the second game to earn a split with the Trojans.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:51:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State splits with St. Joseph's (N.Y.) in softball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/031012-softball-stjoes-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 10, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University softball team returned back to action Saturday morning in the Snowbird Tournament.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans split a doubleheader action with Saint Joseph's from New York.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:18:56 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Tabor (Kan.) takes two games from Trojans in baseball action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/030912-baseball-tabor-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 9, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HILLSBORO, Kan.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State baseball team continued their 14-game schedule trip in Missouri and Kansas Friday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans were not able to end the Tabor College's winning streak as the Blue Jays swept the Trojans by the scores of 8-4 and 13-6.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:33:33 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU softball splits pair of games Thursday at Snowbird Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/030812-softball-snowbird-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 8, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State softball team extended their winning streak to five games Thursday morning after defeating Bluefield (Va.) 10-3 in the first game of the Snowbird Tournament.&amp;nbsp; Eastern (Pa.) halted Trojans' winning streak in the second game of the day by the score of 9-6.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:51 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan baseball falls short in final inning at McPherson (Kan.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/030812-baseball-mcpherson-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 8, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;McPHERSON, Kan.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University baseball team battled with McPherson (Kan.) Wednesday afternoon at Light Capital Stadium.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans rallied back in the final inning, but the Bulldogs scored the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning 7-6.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:48:14 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU drops heartbreaker to No. 5 McPherson (Kan.) in NAIA Men's Basketball National Tournament opening round</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/030812-mbk-mcpherson-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 8, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. &lt;/strong&gt;- Fifth-seed McPherson (Kan.) needed overtime to defeat a resilient Dakota State (S.D.) team, 69-63, in the final game of the first day of the 2012 NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Championship. The 2012 event is being played at the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Mo.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 02:45:16 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>LISTEN LIVE FOR FREE FROM NAIA MEN'S BASKETBALL NATIONALS--GAME STARTING TIME DELAYED TO 10:30 P.M.</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/030712-mbk-delay-1.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 7, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BRANSON, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University's alumni and fans can listen LIVE FREE AUDIO of DSU's men's basketball action versus No. 5 McPherson (Kan.) on &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.streaming.dsu.edu/Athletics-Live&quot;&gt;www.streaming.dsu.edu/Athletics-Live&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp; Due to previous extended games and ceremories, Voice of the Trojan, Jim Hockett, will go on air at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;10:15 P.M.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;(Central Time) with the DSU men's basketball game tip-off at approximately&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;10:30&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;P.M.&lt;/strong&gt; (Central Time).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:01:20 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>LISTEN LIVE FOR FREE FROM NAIA MEN'S BASKETBALL NATIONALS</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/030712-mbk-live-coverage.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 7, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BRANSON, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University's alumni and fans can listen &lt;strong&gt;LIVE FREE AUDIO&lt;/strong&gt; of DSU's men's basketball action versus No. 5 McPherson (Kan.) on &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.streaming.dsu.edu/Athletics-Live&quot;&gt;www.streaming.dsu.edu/Athletics-Live&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp; Voice of the Trojan, Jim Hockett, will go on air at 9:30 p.m. (Central Time) with the DSU men's basketball game tip-off at approximately 9:45 p.m. (Central Time).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:03:07 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>NAIA MEN'S BASKETBALL NATIONALS:  Click here for game preview</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/030712-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 7, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BRANSON, Mo. - &lt;/strong&gt;Watch a&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;VIDEO PREVIEW&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;from DSU's Voice of the Trojan, Jim Hockett below.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:26:19 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU baseball cruises to easy victory over Central Christian (Kan.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/030612-baseball-mcpherson-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 6, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;McPHERSON, Kan.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State scored a combined 11 runs in the final two innings Tuesday afternoon as the Trojans defeated Central Christian (Kan.) 16-1 at Grant Complex.&amp;nbsp; The victory ended DSU's three-game losing streak.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:20:36 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans extend winning streak to four games in softball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/030612-sofball-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 6, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;nbsp;- The Dakota State University softball team recorded another two wins on Tuesday in the Snowbird Tournament.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans extended their winning streak to four games and raised their overall record to 5-1.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:14:50 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Coy garners A.I.I. Male Athlete of the Week honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/030612-coy.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 6, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) selected Dakota State's Andy Coy as its male athlete of the week, announced Monday morning.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:17:41 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State wins pair of softball games in Snowbird Tournament Monday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/030512-softball-snowbird-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 5, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State's softball team held two opponents scoreless Monday in the Snowbird Tournament.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:56:42 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Pioneers sweep Trojans in baseball doubleheader action</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/030512-baseball-mnu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 5, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OLATHE, Kan.&lt;/strong&gt; - MidAmerican Nazarene (Kan.) baseball team scored in double digits in both games Monday afternoon to sweep Dakota State at Dixon Stadium.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans suffered their third straight defeat.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:37:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Fan bus to NAIA National Tournament canceled; watch or listen live at home</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/030512-mbk-nationals-coverage.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 5, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MADISON, S.D.- Due to not being able to meet capacity for the trip, the fan bus will not be making a trip to the NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:19:54 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Softball kicks off 2012 season with split at Myrtle Beach, S.C.</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/030412-softball-king-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 4, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University softball team opened their 2012 season in the Snowbird Tournament with a split with King's College (Pa.).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2012 23:45:11 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State splits baseball doubleheader with Pirates</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/030412-baseball-park-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 4, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PARKVILLE, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University baseball team recorded their third straight win in the first game of the doubleheader 11-6 with Park (Mo.) Sunday afternoon at Comfort Field.&amp;nbsp; The Pirates took the final game of the four-game series 16-0 as the Trojans earned a 3-1 series win over Park.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2012 22:42:38 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans hand Park (Mo.) first baseball losses Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/030312-baseball-park-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 3, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PARKVILLE, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State's baseball team swept Park (Mo.) Saturday afternoon at the Comfort Park.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans handed the Pirates their first losses of the season after opening the season with six straight wins.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 03 Mar 2012 21:52:39 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Coy and Fideler set record-times to earn top honors at NAIA Indoor Track National Championships</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/030312-track-coy-fideler.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 3, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;GENEVA, Ohio&lt;/strong&gt; - Andy Coy and Matt Fideler of Dakota State University produced their career-best place finishers in the final day of the NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championship meet Saturday at SPIRE Institute Sports Complex.&amp;nbsp; Both student-athletes earned NAIA All-American honors.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 03 Mar 2012 19:43:10 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Two DSU distance runners advance to NAIA National Indoor Track and Field Championship finals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/030212-track-nationals.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 2, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;GENEVA, Ohio&lt;/strong&gt; - Two Dakota State University men's distance runners placed in the top four in the semifinals Friday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; Both Trojan runners advanced to the finals in the NAIA National Indoor Track and Field National Championships at SPIRE Institute Sports Complex.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 23:53:23 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU sponsors 'fan bus' trip to NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/030112-mbk-fanbus-nationals.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 1, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University is sponsoring a 'fan bus' trip to the NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament in Point Lookout, Mo. to support the Trojan men's basketball team.&amp;nbsp; DSU will be playing the national's No. 5 seed McPherson (Kan.) on Wednesday night, March 7 at 9:45 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:49:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Midco Sports Network to televise A.I.I. Basketball Tournament Championship games Friday night</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/030112-mbk-midco.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 1, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Midco Sports Network will be televising the 2012 State Farm Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Basketball championship games on Friday night.&amp;nbsp; The women's championship game between Valley City State (N.D.) and Cal State San Marcos will be shown at 7 p.m.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State's men's basketball team will be televised at 9 p.m. in the championship game versus then-No. 8 Jamestown (N.D.).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:42:24 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU softball kicks off 2012 season at Myrtle Beach, S.C.</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/030112-softball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;March 1, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The 2012 softball season is right around the corner and this year's Dakota State University team is focused on making it deep in the post-season. The Trojans return six starters from a year ago including the NFCA West Region catcher of the year.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:50:38 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans to face No. 5 McPherson (Kan.) in opening round of NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Championship</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022912-mbk-brackets.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 29, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University men's basketball team (18-12 overall record) will face the national No. 5 seed McPherson (Kan.) (30-3) in the opening round of the NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday night, March 7.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:18:15 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Former Trojan Husman winning fight against Stage Four cancer</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022912-husman.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 29, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - There was Rich Husman sitting almost in the middle of the DSU Fieldhouse's southwest bleachers on a Tuesday night in January.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:40:04 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Championship qualifiers announced</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022912-mbk-nationalqualifiers.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 29, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has officially released the field of 32 teams for the 21st Annual Division II Men's Basketball National Championship. The event will be held for the 13th-straight time in Point Lookout, Mo., on the campus of College of the Ozarks from March 7-13. The official 32-team bracket will be unveiled by 6 p.m. (Central Standard Time) on &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.naia.org&quot;&gt;www.naia.org&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:23:06 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball gains recognition in the final NAIA 'Top 25' national poll</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022912-mbk-poll.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 29, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State men's basketball team made their sixth appearance this season in the national poll's recognition Wednesday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; It was the final NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 national poll before the national tournament, which kicks off next Wednesday, March 7 in Point Lookout, Mo.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:27:53 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State adds 14 football recruits</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022912-football-recruits.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 29, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; -&amp;nbsp;Dakota State University head football coach Josh Anderson is proud to announce the signing of 14 additional recruits to the 2012 recruiting class.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:51:58 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Fideler and Coy prepare for NAIA Indoor Track and Field National meet</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022912-track-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 29, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Dakota State University will be sending two men's distance runners - Matt Fideler and Andy Coy - to the 47th Annual Men's NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championship.&amp;nbsp; The three-day national meet gets underway on Thursday, March 1 and runs through Saturday, March 3.&amp;nbsp; The meet will be held at the SPIRE Institute Track and Field Sports Complex in Geneva, Ohio.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:39:22 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan Baseball wins one game; loses three games at Baker (Kan.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022812-baseball-baker-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 28, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BALDWIN CITY, Kan.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State's baseball team suffered a doubleheader sweep from Baker (Kan.) on Feb. 25, but bounced back to split a pair of games on Sunday, Feb. 26.&amp;nbsp; It was a four-game series with the Wildcats at the Sauder Baseball Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:08:40 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Three DSU men's basketball receives post-season awards</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022812-mbk-all-conference.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 28, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Two Dakota State University men's basketball team - Spencer Adams and Jesse Bean -received Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) second-team all-conference honor, announced Tuesday.&amp;nbsp; DSU's head coach Gary Garner was named the A.I.I. Coach of the Year after capturing their first-ever A.I.I. conference championships on Feb. 26.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:50:44 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Westover earns A.I.I. Division II Women's Basketball All-Conference Honorable Mention</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022812-westover.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 28, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Kylie Westover of Dakota State University women's basketball had been selected to the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) All-Conference honorable mention, announced on Tuesday&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:29:27 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Biggers receives A.I.I. weekly honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022712-biggers.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 27, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Keith Biggers of Dakota State University men's basketball team was named to the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Male Athlete of the week, announced Monday.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:09:44 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Three DSU men's basketball players named to 2012 State Farm A.I.I. Basketball All-Tournament Team</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022612-mbk-alltournament-team.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 26, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Three Dakota State University players were named to the 2012 State Farm Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Men's Basketball All-Tournament, announced after the conclusion of the men's championship game Sunday evening.&amp;nbsp; Trojan Donald Stewart was selected as the tournament's most valuable player.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 23:55:56 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>2012 State Farm A.I.I. Women's Basketball All-Tournament Team announced</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022612-wbk-alltournament-team.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 26, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Brittany Lehner of Valley City State was voted as the top player in the 2012 State Farm Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Women's Basketball Tournament held at the DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The A.I.I. All-Tournament team was announced after the conclusion of the women's championship, where Cal State San Marcos captured the conference tournament's title.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 23:33:23 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State wins first-ever State Farm A.I.I. Men's Basketball Championships</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022612-mbk-jc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 26, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State led the majority of the game in the 2012 State Farm Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) men's basketball championship game Sunday evening at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans defeated their former Dakota Athletic Conference rival Jamestown (N.D.) 80-71.&amp;nbsp; It was the first-ever A.I.I. conference tournament title in their first-year membership of the conference.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:47:40 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Cougars capture 2012 State Farm A.I.I. Division II Women's Basketball Championships</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022612-wbk-vcsucsusm-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 26, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - No. 3 seed California State University San Marcos captured their first ever State Farm Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Women's Basketball Tournament championship with a 56-54 in an overtime thriller over No. 4 seed Valley City State Sunday afternoon at DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:01:59 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Jimmies hang on to defeat Dickinson State in State Farm A.I.I. Men's Basketball semifinals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022512-mbk-disujc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 25, 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 Saturday night at DSU Fieidhouse in the 2012 State Farm Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) semifinals, top-seeded Jamestown earned an automatic bid to the NAIA National Tournament by defeating fourth-seed Dickinson State 71-70.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:58:28 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball qualify for NAIA National Tournament for the first time since 1992</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022512-mbk-vcsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 25, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State men's basketball team faced a nationally-ranked team from the NAIA Division II 'Top 25' for the eighth time this season Saturday evening at DSU Fieldhouse in the 2012 State Farm Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Men's Basketball semifinals.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will be making their first trip to the NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament for the first time since 1992 with an 82-73 upset over No. 25 Valley City State.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:21:01 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Valley City State upsets No. 7 Jamestown in State Farm A.I.I. Women's Basketball semifinals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022512-wbk-vcsujc-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 25, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Valley City State and Jamestown, former Dakota Athletic Conference rivals, faced each other for the fourth time this season Saturday in the second semifinal game of the State Farm Association of Independent Institutions National Qualifying Tournament at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Vikings held the Jimmies to 30 percent shooting from the field to earn a 58-50 upset victory and a spot in the NAIA Division II Women's Basketball National Tournament.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:50:16 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Jackson's game-winning lay-up sends Cal State San Marcos to NAIA National Tournament</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022512-wbk-cssm-iun-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 25, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Sarah Jackson of Cal State San Marcos hit a second-chance lay-up with less than 15 seconds remaining to send the Cougars to the NAIA nationals Saturday in the semifinals of the 2012 State Farm Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Cougars added two-free throws to gain a 62-59 thrilling win over the Red Hawks.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:35:42 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Second-half surge lifts Dickinson State over Mayville State in first-round of State Farm A.I.I. Men's Basketball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022412-mbk-masudisu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 24, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - As Dickinson State trailed 38-30 at halftime Friday evening versus Mayville State in the opening round of the 2012 State Farm Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Men's Basketball at DSU Fieldhouse, the Blue Hawks outscored the Comets 38-22 in the second-half to earn a 68-60 win and a spot in the semifinals.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:26:46 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU opens five-game baseball weekend schedule with win over Saint Mary (Kan.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022412-baseball-saintmary-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 24. 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LEAVENWORTH, Kan.&lt;/strong&gt; - Chaz Palmer had two extra base hits to help Dakota State University baseball team to a 7-6 victory in seven innings over Saint Mary (Kan.)on Friday afternoon.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:21:58 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Vikings advance to State Farm A.I.I. Women's Basketball Tournament semifinals, defeat Trojans 61-45</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022412-wbk-vcsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 24, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - In the opening day of the 2012 State Farm Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Women's Basketball Tournament Friday evening at DSU Fieldhouse, No. 4 seed Valley City State defeated No. 5 seed Dakota State 61-45 to advance to the semifinals.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:45:45 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans continue action on the road in Kansas for five baseball games this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022312-baseball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 23, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State's baseball team (2-2 overall record) continues their stretch of 28 games on the road with five games this weekend.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans play a single nine-inning game with Saint Mary (Kan.) (3-2) on Friday.&amp;nbsp; First pitch from the USM Baseball Field is set for 3 p.m. in Leavenworth, Kan.&amp;nbsp; DSU will play a four-game series with Baker (Kan.) (1-3)&amp;nbsp;this weekend.&amp;nbsp; The doubleheader starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday and 12 noon on Sunday at the Sauder Baseball Field.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:12:06 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball starts post-season play Saturday in semifinals</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022312-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 23, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State men's basketball team plays in the semifinals of the 2012 State Farm Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) National Qualifying Tournament Saturday evening at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The three-day post-season event starts with the first-round game on Friday night at 8 p.m. and championship game on Sunday at 6 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:16:18 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's basketball kick off post-season play Friday night</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022312-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 23, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State women's basketball team kicks off the 2012 State Farm Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) National Qualifying Tournament on Friday night at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The three-day post-season event continues with the semifinals on Saturday afternoon (1 p.m. and 3 p.m.) and championship game on Sunday at 4 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:20:17 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans add baseball game to schedule, visit Saint Mary (Kan.) Friday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022312-baseball-addition.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 23. 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D. &lt;/strong&gt;- The Dakota State University baseball team added a game to their 2012 schedule.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans will visit Saint Mary (Kan.) Friday afternoon in Leavenworth, Kan.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:05:27 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball receives vote recognition in the NAIA Division II Men's Basketball national poll</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022012-mbk-national-poll.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 20, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo&lt;/strong&gt;. - The Dakota State University men's basketball team made their fifth appearance in the tenth installment of the NAIA Division II Men's Basketball national poll, announced by the national office Monday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans received a vote after splitting a pair of road games in western South Dakota last weekend.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:40:33 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Fideler earns A.I.I. Male Athlete of the Week honor for his second time</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/022012-fideler.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 20, 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 been selected Dakota State's Matt Fideler as its Male Athlete of the Week honor, announced Monday morning.&amp;nbsp; It was his second time during the indoor track and field season that he had received this honor.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:57:57 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State-Peru State baseball game on Monday canceled</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/021912-baseball-canceled.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 19, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University Athletic Department would like to announce the cancellation of Dakota State versus Peru State baseball game scheduled for Monday due to poor weather forecast.&amp;nbsp; There will be no make-up date.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:07:26 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State baseball wins first game, loses second game with Braves</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/021912-baseball-ottawa-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 19, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OTTAWA, Kan.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State recorded their second win of the season Sunday afternoon over Ottawa (Kan.) 6-1 at Dick Peters Memorial Sports Complex, but dropped an 11-6 decision in the second game of the doubleheader.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans and Braves gained a four-game series split.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:41:06 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>State Farm A.I.I. Men's Basketball Tournament brackets announced</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/021912-mbk-aii-brackets.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 19, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;nbsp;- The 2012 State Farm Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Men's Basketball Tournament pairings and game times were announced Sunday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The men's tournament features five former Dakota Athletic Conference members.&amp;nbsp; The tournament begins on Friday, Feb. 24 and runs through Sunday, Feb. 26 at DSU Memorial Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:44:56 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>State Farm A.I.I. Women's Basketball Tournament brackets announced</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/021912-wbk-aii-brackets.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 19, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;nbsp;- The 2012 State Farm Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Men's Basketball Tournament pairings and game times were announced Sunday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The tournament will be held at DSU Memorial Fieldhouse, starting on Friday, Feb. 24 and runs through Sunday, Feb. 26.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:28:24 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball records 16th win for the first time since 1992</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/021812-mbk-sdmines-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 18, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RAPID CITY, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State shot 51.9 percent in the first-half and held off a furious late rally from South Dakota Mines Saturday evening at King Center.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans held on to a 79-74 victory and completed a season series sweep with the Hardrockers for the first time since 2004-05 season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:15:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's basketball drops regular-season finale at South Dakota Mines</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/021812-wbk-sdmines-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 18, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RAPID CITY, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - South Dakota Mines women's basketball team shot 55.9 percent from the field in the first-half and never trailed in the game as they defeated Dakota State 77-64 Saturday afternoon at King Center.&amp;nbsp; It was the final regular-season game for both teams.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:09:37 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans split baseball season opening doubleheader with Ottawa (Kan.)</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/021812-baseball-ottawa-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 18, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OTTAWA, Kan.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State scored three runs in the top of the seventh inning in the first game with Ottawa (Kan.) in both teams' baseball season opener at Dick Peters Memorial Sports Complex.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans recorded the first win of 2012 with a shutdown over the Braves 4-0.&amp;nbsp; DSU dropped a 1-0 decision in the second game of the doubleheader.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:54:02 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball falls short in double overtime thriller at BHSU</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/021712-mbk-bhsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 17, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SPEARFISH, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - In the battle of former Dakota Athletic Conference foes Friday night at the Donald E. Young Gymnasium, Dakota State and Black Hills State men's basketball teams took two extra periods to complete the game.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans fell short in double overtime thriller to the Yellow Jackets 74-72 to gain a season series split.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:47:05 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU-Peru State baseball game Monday relocated to Sabetha, Kan.</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/021712-baseball-relocated.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 17, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State versus Peru State baseball game scheduled for Monday afternoon in Peru, Neb. had been relocated to Sabetha, Kan.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:05:19 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Yellow Jackets sweep season series with DSU women's basketball</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/021712-wbk-bhsu-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 17, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SPEARFISH, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Black Hills State opened the game with a 12-0 run and never trailed in the game to defeat Dakota State 51-39 in a battle of former Dakota Athletic Conference women's basketball foes at Donald E. Young Gymnasium Friday night.&amp;nbsp; The Yellow Jackets swept the season series with the Trojans.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:29:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Fideler breaks DSU indoor track school record in men's 3000-meter run</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/021712-fideler.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 17, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;- After capturing the men's 3000-meter run title Thursday at the Independent Open, Dakota State's Matt Fideler set a new DSU school record.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:19:44 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State finishes strong in indoor track and field's regular-season finale</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/021612-track-independentopen-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 16, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SPEARFISH, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State claimed five first-place events Thursday afternoon in the Independent Open at the Donald E. Young Gymnasium, hosted by Black Hills State University.&amp;nbsp; Four individuals had recorded their personal bests in Trojans' final indoor track regular-season meet.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:56:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU basketball doubleheader game times changes for Saturday at SD Mines</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/021612-bbk-timeschanges.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 16, 2012&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 game times changes for DSU's final regular-season basketball&amp;nbsp;game at South Dakota Mines on Saturday&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:22:30 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans kick off 2012 baseball season with five games on road this weekend</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/021512-baseball-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 15, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp; Dakota State kicks off their 2012 campaign this weekend in Kansas and Nebraska.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans&amp;nbsp;travel to Ottawa, Kan. for a four-game series with Ottawa, a member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference.&amp;nbsp; The doubleheader starts on Saturday at 1 p.m. and Sunday at 12 p.m. at Dick Peters Memorial Sports Complex.&amp;nbsp; On Monday, DSU visits Peru State (1-2 overall record and first year membership of the Heart of America Athletic Conference) in a nine-inning game at the Centennial Complex.&amp;nbsp; First pitch is set for 1 p.m. in Peru, Neb.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:02:47 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU competes in final regular-season indoor track and field meet Thursday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/021412-track-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 14, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State heads to western South Dakota to compete in their final regular-season meet Thursday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans participate in the Independent Open.&amp;nbsp; The final regular-season meet is their last chance to make a national qualifying mark for NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in early March.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:54:59 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball finishes regular-season schedule with a pair of road games</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/021412-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 14, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Dakota State (15-11 overall record) attempts to bounce back in the winning column as they conclude their regular-season schedule with a pair of road games versus former Dakota Athletic Conference members.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans visit Black Hills State (9-13) on Friday night.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 8:30 p.m. (Central Time)/7:30 p.m. (Mountain Time) from the Donald E. Young Gymnasium in Spearfish, S.D.&amp;nbsp; On Saturday night, DSU travels to the King Center to play South Dakota Mines (14-11).&amp;nbsp; The starting game time is set for 7 p.m. (CT)/6 p.m. in Rapid City, S.D.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:57:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojans conclude women's basketball regular-season schedule on road</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/021412-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 14, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (7-19 overall record) women's basketball team concludes their regular-season schedule this weekend.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans visit a pair of in-state rivals and former Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) members.&amp;nbsp; DSU visits Black Hills State (10-12) on Friday evening.&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. (Central Time)/5:30 p.m. (Mountain Time) from the Donald E. Young Gymnasium.&amp;nbsp; On Saturday, the Trojans travel to the King Center in Rapid City, S.D. to play South Dakota Mines (15-9) with the game starting time set for 5 p.m. (CT)/4 p.m. (MT).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:33:20 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Westover earns A.I.I. Female Athlete of the Week honor</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/021312-westover.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 13, 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 Kylie Westover as its Female Athlete of the Week, announced on Monday morning.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:53:11 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan indoor track and field teams had stellar performances at BVU Open</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/021112-indoortrack-bvuopen-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 11, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;STORM LAKE, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State indoor track and field teams traveled to the Lamberti Recreation Center/Dennis Young Track Saturday for the second time in two weeks.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans competed in the Buena Vista Open, hosted by Buena Vista University.&amp;nbsp; DSU claimed two individual champions in the meet, while several Trojans' athletes had improved their personal marks.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:03:14 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball falls short to Warriors in DSU's regular-season home finale</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/021112-mbk-midland-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 11, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - In Dakota State University men's basketball regular-season finale Saturday evening at DSU Fieldhouse, Midland grabbed a ten-point halftime lead and held off DSU's second-half rally 68-65.&amp;nbsp; It was the annual 'Think Blue' to help raise cancer awareness.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:24:16 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU defeats Midland 83-68 in home women's basketball regular-season finale</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/021112-wbk-midland-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 11, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State drained 12 3-pointers in the game and shot a sizzling 66.7 percent in the second-half to defeat Midland 83-68 Saturday evening in women's basketball action at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans recorded their first win against the Great Plains Athletic conference member this season.&amp;nbsp; It was the annual 'Think Pink' game to help raise cancer awareness and DSU's regular-season home finale.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:20:14 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Thielsen joins Trojan volleyball program</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/020912-thielsen.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 9, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State University head volleyball coach Amy Veenhof has inked a letter-of-intent from Allison Thielsen.&amp;nbsp; She will join the Trojan volleyball team this coming fall.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:46:56 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State returns back to Buena Vista indoor track meet Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/020812-track-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 8, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State will return back to Storm Lake, Iowa for the second time in two weeks as they compete in the Buena Vista Graphic Open on Saturday.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans have two regular-season meets remaining for their chances to qualify for NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships to be held in early March.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:44:50 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Mustangs end DSU men's basketball season-high winning streak</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/020712-mbk-morningside-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 7, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - Dakota State overcame a slow start and rallied back in the second-half versus Morningside College in a men's basketball action Tuesday night at RVSC-Allee Gym.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans fell short as the Mustangs sealed the victory down the stretch by the score of 69-62. &amp;nbsp;The Mustangs ended Trojans' season-high winning streak at five games.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:11:59 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan women's basketball team suffers road defeat at nationally-ranked Morningside</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/020712-wbk-morningside-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 7, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CITY, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University women's basketball team traveled to RVSC-Allee Gym Tuesday night to visit the NAIA's nationally-ranked Morningside College of the Great Plains Athletic Conference.&amp;nbsp; The Mustangs never trailed in the game as they defeated the Trojans 76-43.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:17:43 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dakota State men's basketball looks to extend winning streak with two games this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/020612-mbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 6, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Dakota State (15-9 overall record) looks to extend their season-high winning streak with a pair of games versus Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) opponents this week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans travel to RVSC-Allee Gym to visit Morningside (14-12, 9-8 GPAC) on Tuesday night at 8 p.m. in Sioux City, Iowa.&amp;nbsp; On Saturday night, DSU returns home to play their final regular-season home contest versus Midland (15-10, 10-7 GPAC).&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. at the DSU Fieldhouse.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:12:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU women's basketball team faces a pair of GPAC opponents this week</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/020612-wbk-preview.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 6, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS WEEK:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Dakota State (6-18 overall record) plays a pair of women's basketball games from the members of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) this week.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans head on the road Tuesday night at RVSC-Allee Gym to visit the nationally-ranked Morningside (20-6, 14-3 GPAC) with a game time starting at 6 p.m.&amp;nbsp; On Saturday afternoon, DSU returns home at DSU Fieldhouse to host Midland (9-17, 2-15 GPAC).&amp;nbsp; Tip-off is set for 4 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:17:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Trojan men's basketball returns back to NAIA's 'Top 25' recognition</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/020612-mbk-nationalpoll.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 6, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KANSAS CITY, Mo.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University men's basketball team returns back to the NAIA 'Top 25' national poll as they received recognition, announced on Monday afternoon.&amp;nbsp; DSU received 12 votes in the eighth edition of the NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 poll.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans' last appearance in the national poll was on Jan. 9.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
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<title>DSU indoor track and field competes in the Dordt Invitational Saturday</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/020412-track-dordt-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 4, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SIOUX CENTER, Iowa&lt;/strong&gt; - The majority of the Dakota State University indoor track and field teams competed in the Dordt Invitational at DC's Recreation Center Saturday.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:49:22 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DSU men's basketball extends season-high winning streak, stops USF's winning streak</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/020412-mbk-usf-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 4, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - The Dakota State University hosted their in-state rival University of Sioux Falls for the second time this season Saturday night at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans finished the game strong and defeat the Cougars 66-56 to complete their current five-game home stand undefeated.&amp;nbsp; USF's longest winning season of nine-game was snapped by the Trojans.&amp;nbsp; Dakota State recorded their first back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in more than 20 years.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:30:12 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Cougars race past Trojans in women's basketball action at DSU Fieldhouse</title>
<link>http://www.dsuathletics.com/news/2012/020412-wbk-usf-recap.aspx</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;February 4, 2012&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MADISON, S.D.&lt;/strong&gt; - NCAA Division II University of Sioux Falls held Dakota State to 18.2 percent shooting from the field in the first-half&amp;nbsp;and poured in 15 3-pointers overall in the game to defeat Trojan women's basketball 77-37 Saturday evening at DSU Fieldhouse.&amp;nbsp; The Trojans were limited to four field goals in the first twenty minutes of the game as USF never trailed in the game.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Nick Huntimer &lt;nick.huntimer@dsu.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:23:16 -0600</pubDate>
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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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<title>Trojan men's runners third, women's sixth at A.I.I. Championship meet</title>
<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>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:38:02 -0500</pubDate>
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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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