Black Hills State Yellow Jackets
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| Black Hills State Yellow Jackets | |
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| University | Black Hills State University |
| Conference | RMAC (primary) NIRA (rodeo) |
| NCAA | Division II |
| Athletic director | Mark Nore (interim) |
| Location | Spearfish, South Dakota |
| Varsity teams | 14 (4 men's, 8 women's, 2 co-ed) |
| Football stadium | Lyle Hare Stadium |
| Basketball arena | Donald E. Young Center |
| Mascot | Sting |
| Nickname | Yellow Jackets |
| Colors | Green and gold[1] |
| Website | bhsuathletics |
The Black Hills State Yellow Jackets are the athletic sports teams for Black Hills State University. They are currently a member of the NCAA Division II and participate in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC). BHSU Rodeo teams are members of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA).
Varsity sports
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Men's sports
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Women's sports
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Rivalry
Black Hills State's main athletic
Softball
The Yellow Jackets softball team appeared in the first Women's College World Series in 1969.[3]
Transition to NCAA
In July 2010 the university received word it had been accepted into NCAA Division II. The move to the NCAA was a multiple-year process that included a two-year candidacy period followed by a one-year provisional season, in which BHSU was not allowed to advance into NCAA postseason play.[4] The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) extended an invitation for Black Hills State University to be considered for membership. Following the successful transition, the university became a full member of the NCAA DII in 2013.[5]
Notable alumni
- Zac Alcorn – Former NFL tight end
References
- ^ "Black Hills State University's Visual Identity Standards – Colors and Fonts". Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- ^ West River Rivalry – BHSU vs. SDSM&T
- ISBN 978-0-9893007-0-4.
- ^ Holsen, Matt (July 12, 2010). "BHSU, SDSMT Accepted To NCAA Division II". Sioux Falls, SD: KELOLAND TV. Archived from the original on March 7, 2012. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
- ^ Looney, Josh (July 15, 2013). "Division II adds new conference, members". NCAA. Archived from the original on July 18, 2013. Retrieved July 27, 2013.