South Dakota State welcomed recruits from the 2027 class to town for a day with the Jackrabbits coaching staff and more.

Brooklyn Meyer had 26 points to go with nine rebounds and second-seeded South Dakota State claimed another Summit League championship, defeating top-seed North Dakota State 64-51 on Sunday. The Jackrabbits improved to 13-2 in Summit League title games and will play in the NCAA Tournament for the 14th time,

BOTTOM LINE: St. Thomas plays in the Summit League Tournament against South Dakota State. The Tommies are 12-4 against Summit League opponents and 11-4 in non-conference play. St. Thomas leads the Summit League with 17.2 assists per game led by Nolan Minessale averaging 4.4.

BROOKINGS — South Dakota State hit the field at the SJAC bright and early on Tuesday, kicking off spring football with the first of their 15 scheduled practices. It felt different — immediately.

South Dakota State Jackrabbits (26-6, 16-2 Summit) vs. North Dakota State Bison (28-3, 17-1 Summit) Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Sunday, 4 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: North Dakota State squares off against South Dakota State in the Summit Championship.

BOTTOM LINE: South Dakota State plays South Dakota after Madison Mathiowetz scored 23 points in South Dakota State's 59-44 victory over the North Dakota State Bison. The Jackrabbits are 10-2 on their home court. South Dakota State is third in the Summit in rebounding with 34.7 rebounds. Brooklyn Meyer leads the Jackrabbits with 7.9 boards.

Year One for Bryan Peterson in Brookings was disappointing to Jackrabbit fans, with a 14-18 record and no wins in the Summit League tournament.

The latest Summit League women’s basketball tournament showdown between South Dakota and South Dakota State was a physical one, and a scenario that Brooklyn Meyer and the Jackrabbits thrive in.