It was a moment Jackrabbit fans will be talking about for a long time. The South Dakota State men’s basketball team pulled off a stunning upset, defeating 18th-ranked Kansas State in Manhattan — a result that sent shockwaves through college basketball and put the Sioux Falls-based program squarely in the national spotlight.

The victory, reported by Sioux Falls Live, is the kind of road win that programs build legacies on. Traveling into a Power conference opponent’s home arena and coming away with a win over a ranked team is no small feat, and the Jackrabbits delivered exactly that.

South Dakota State has steadily grown into one of the most respected mid-major programs in the country, and this result is a testament to the hard work of the players and coaching staff. For fans across Sioux Falls and the broader South Dakota community, it’s a moment of genuine pride — proof that the Jackrabbits can compete with and beat some of the best teams in the nation.

Adding to the excitement in Sioux Falls basketball circles, the 18th-ranked Iowa State men’s team was also upset by Memphis in a game played right in Sioux Falls, making it a remarkable stretch of college basketball action in and around the city. Sioux Falls continues to establish itself as a destination for high-profile college basketball matchups, giving local fans front-row seats to memorable moments in the sport.

With the season still young, Jackrabbit fans have every reason to be energized heading into the weeks ahead. If this early-season statement is any indication, South Dakota State is ready to make some noise — and Sioux Falls is ready to cheer them on every step of the way.

Sources: Sioux Falls Live, Dakota News Now