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Founded in 2013 by Bob Altenburg, the program that lets fans keep foul balls or redeem them for $2 has raised over $110,000 and continues under the leadership of his son Dan Altenburg and Brock Sundall, with SDABA President Dan Sabers confident in its future.
Nebraska erased an early deficit to defeat Louisville 3-1 in their 2026 season opener, highlighted by goals from Nathalie Lewis, Ella Rudney and Ava Makovicka, and a strong defensive effort by goalkeeper Avery Gillahan.
Bethune‑Cookman’s men’s basketball team will launch its 2026‑27 campaign in the Field of 68’s 24‑hour marathon, facing Furman in the finale before a national audience.
Northern Kentucky University will open its 2026‑27 season in a 24‑hour basketball marathon in Sioux Falls, featuring a slate of games against Texas‑El Paso, Texas A&M and Saint Louis, while the Horizon League expands to twelve teams.
The Louisville Slugger Warriors National Amputee Baseball Team visited Sioux Falls to host a public screening of their documentary and play against a local all‑star squad, blending sport, storytelling, and community support.
The 2026 South Dakota Class A All‑State American Legion Baseball team was announced on August 10, highlighting top performers from Watertown, Aberdeen, Rapid City and Sioux Falls. The roster includes 29 players, several of whom are headed to college programs in the coming fall.
The University of Memphis released its full non‑conference schedule, highlighting seven matchups against top‑tier opponents, including a home game against Louisville, road contests at Texas and Vanderbilt, and a neutral‑site tournament in the Bahamas.
The University of Memphis revealed its full nonconference slate, featuring high‑profile road tests, a Battle 4 Atlantis series, and a balanced home schedule anchored by key domestic matchups.
The Tigers will open against Iowa State in Sioux Falls, face Vanderbilt, Baylor and Texas on the road, and battle elite teams in the Battle 4 Atlantis and A10/American Showcase, setting the stage for a demanding campaign.
Students at Ben Reifel, Patrick Henry and Whittier Middle Schools are learning to build and pilot cage‑enclosed drones in a netted arena, turning a Harry Potter‑inspired concept into a hands‑on STEM activity funded by a $35,050 grant.
Memphis will meet Dayton at Nationwide Arena on November 29, continuing a storied series that favors the Flyers, while the Tigers aim to build on recent NIT success and a season‑opening test against Iowa State.
The University of Memphis basketball program has announced a demanding non‑conference schedule for the 2026‑27 campaign, featuring a home‑and‑home series with Grand Canyon University, an early‑season clash with Baylor, and a neutral‑site opener against Iowa State in Sioux Falls. The lineup reflects Coach Bryce Drew’s intent to test his squad against top competition as it aims to extend its recent March Madness streak.
Head coach Fred Hoiberg announced the upcoming non‑conference slate, featuring October exhibitions, neutral‑site contests, an in‑state showdown and a Big Ten‑SEC clash before the regular season concludes with home games in December.
The Summit League announces its full 2026‑27 men's and women's basketball schedule, beginning January 7 and concluding February 27, with the postseason tournament returning to Sioux Falls in March.
The league released a full slate of men's and women's games, featuring 14 home‑and‑home matchups, key opening nights and a March championship weekend in Sioux Falls.
North Dakota State's women's basketball team will contest fourteen games between January 7 and February 26, highlighted by seven home contests at Scheels Center and a road trip that includes a stop in St. Thomas before a showdown with North Dakota. The season culminates with the Summit League Tournament in Sioux Falls.
The Illinois State Redbirds were selected second in the Missouri Valley Football Conference preseason poll, earning three first‑place votes and 256 points, while twelve players earned watch‑list honors and the team opens the 2026 season on August 29 at home against St. Francis.
Murray State and Tennessee State will launch the men's college basketball season on November 2 at the Sanford Pentagon, part of the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon. The game renews a historic series and showcases new coaching storylines.
Augustana University Athletics has partnered with FanWord to use its AI‑powered storytelling platform, FanWord Assist, to enhance communications, enabling faster, higher‑quality content that highlights more student‑athletes and expands the university’s reach in college sports.
Players from the Missouri Valley Football team attended Media Day in new suits, a tradition started by coach Dan Jackson. The experience, held at a local steakhouse, marked first‑time suit ownership for many and highlighted the squad's preparation for a healthy final season.
The Sioux Falls Family YMCA and Empower Sioux Falls have announced that the Neighborhood Soccer program will become an official YMCA initiative, ensuring long‑term sustainability while preserving its community‑driven mission.
The Racers will open the season in Sioux Falls, face Santa Clara in Reno, meet Hofstra in Southaven and close the non‑conference stretch at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, offering Coach Ryan Miller a chance to fine‑tune his squad before conference play.
In 1999, T. Denny Sanford contributed $2 million to Children’s Home Society, surpassing the organization’s $1 million request and enabling expanded services for children in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
The tournament, featuring teams from across the Midwest, kicked off with a ceremony ahead of a Sioux Falls Canaries game and highlights the city’s role as a regional sports hub.