SDSU softball announces fall schedule

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BROOKINGS – The South Dakota State softball program announced its 2018 fall schedule, with eight games to be played at Jackrabbit Softball Stadium against area Division II schools.

“We are looking forward to the opportunity we have this fall to grow and develop as a team,” SDSU coach Krista Wood said. “This fall schedule gives us a chance for our players to have game experience as we move towards an exciting 2019 campaign.”

All dates will feature doubleheaders played on four successive Saturdays. The fall opener is set for Sept. 15 against St. Cloud State at noon, with a matchup against Concordia-St. Paul on Sept. 23 at 2 p.m. From there, the Jackrabbits welcome Southwest Minnesota State to town Sept. 30 at noon before wrapping up the fall with another noon start time Oct. 7 against Augustana.

The Jackrabbits are coming off a historic 37-win season that saw the program reach the postseason for the first time in its Division I era, reaching a winner-take-all championship bout at the NISC Greeley Regional.

Four Jackrabbits were named to the NFCA All-Midwest Region team and six picked up all-Summit League honors. SDSU returns 14 letterwinners from last year’s team and will welcome 10 freshman this semester.

Photo from www.gojacks.com.