May 18, 2012
Black Hills State University to Host “Basketball Night at Dry Creek Bar and Grill”
Spearfish, S.D. – Black Hills State University’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bradd Schafer announced today that they will be hosting their annual Basketball Night on Friday, June 1st, at the Dry Creek Bar and Grill in the Spearfish Canyon.

May 1, 2012
Black Hills State Men’s Basketball Announces Summer Camp Schedule
Spearfish, S.D. – Black Hills State University men’s basketball head coach Bradd Schafer announced today the final dates for the Yellow Jacket summer basketball camps. The men’s basketball coaching staff will host four camps at the Donald E. Young Center, each of which will be structured around different talents and ages.

May 1, 2012
2011-2012 Men's Basketball Highlight Video
The best plays of the 2011-12 Yellow Jacket Men's Basketball Campaign

April 26, 2012
Black Hills State University Cancels 3-on-3 Tournament
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s and women’s basketball programs announced today that they have cancelled the 3-on-3 basketball tournament that was scheduled for Saturday, April 28 at the Donald E. Young Center in Spearfish.

April 24, 2012
Men’s Basketball Adds Two More
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball program announced the signing of two more student-athletes in the late signing period. Chase Duben a senior from Ralston Valley High School in Colorado and Jake Ferrie a senior from Sioux Falls Christian will join the program beginning in the fall of 2012.

March 28, 2012
Black Hills State Names Sam Holden Men’s Assistant Basketball Coach
Spearfish, S.D. – Black Hills State University head men’s basketball coach, Bradd Schafer, announced today the hiring of Sam Holden as the men’s assistant basketball coach. Formerly a graduate assistant for the Yellow Jackets, Holden will take the reins in his new position effective immediately.

March 28, 2012
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March 13, 2012
Three Yellow Jacket Men’s Basketball Players Earn Postseason Honors
Tiffin, Ohio – The Independent Collegiate Athletic Association (ICAA) announced the All-Conference Team for the 2011-2012 men’s basketball season today. The Yellow Jackets had three players earn individuals honors as senior Rob Johnson, freshman Brody Brisk, and freshman Joey Mitchell were recognized.

March 12, 2012
Black Hills State University Announces the NCAA Transitional Tournament All-Tournament Team
Spearfish, S.D. – Black Hills State University men’s basketball head basketball coach Bradd Schafer announced the NCAA Transitional All-Tournament Team today. The two Yellow Jackets who were named to the All-Tournament Team are senior Rob Johnson and freshman Joey Mitchell.

March 3, 2012
Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball Defeats Minot State In Consolation Championship
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team finished their 2011-2012 campaign on a positive note as they defeated the Minot State Beavers by a score of 79-69 in the Consolation Championship of the NCAA Transitional Tournament, led by senior Rob Johnson who finished his career with a 21 point effort.

March 2, 2012
Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball Falls To The University of Sioux Falls
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team fell the University of Sioux Falls in the second day of the NCAA Transitional Tournament by a score of 64-76.

March 1, 2012
NCAA Transitional Tournament Central
Spearfish, S.D. – Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball Program hosted the first day of the NCAA Transitional Tournament presented by Holiday Inn and Lucky’s 13. The first day of action came to a close as Lindenwood defeat Minot by a score of 65-54 and Sioux Falls defeated S.D. School of Mines 77-63.

February 26, 2012
Black Hills Men’s Basketball Falls to California State San Marcos
Oceanside, Calif. – The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team played their final game of the 2011-2012 regular season, Saturday evening as they fell to Cal State San Marcos 81-73. The Yellow Jackets were led by senior Rob Johnson who netted 20 points.

February 24, 2012
Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball Falls to Chapman
Orange, Calif. - The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team fell to Chapman University in Orange, Calif. by the score of 67-70 to fall to 10-15 on the season despite shooting 51% from the floor. the Yellow Jackets had chance to tie the game with less than 5 seconds remaining when freshman Brody Brisk was fouled on a three-point attempt, but he made just one of his three shots and Chapman preserved the victory.

February 21, 2012
Black Hills State University to Host NCAA Transitional Tournament
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team will be hosting the NCAA Transitional Tournament sponsored by Holiday Inn and Lucky’s 13 on March 1-3 at the Donald E. Young Center in Spearfish. Black Hills State, S.D. Mines, Sioux Falls, Minot State, and Lindenwood will all compete in the three day tournament.

February 18, 2012
Yellow Jacket Men’s Basketball Defeats Dakota State in Double Overtime
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team finished their last regular season home game with a bang against Dakota State. The Yellow Jackets trailed early in the game but were able to fight their way back in the second half as they picked up the thrilling 74-72 win in double overtime on Senior Night.

February 15, 2012
Black Hills State Men’s Basketball Falls to Tech
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team took on age-old rival South Dakota School of Mines at the Donald E. Young Center. The Yellow Jackets held on to a one point lead at the half, but were unable to capitalize down the stretch as they went on to fall to Mines 58-64.

February 14, 2012
Black Hills State University to Host “I Hate Winter Week”
The Black Hills State University Athletic Department announced that it will be joining the campus-wide celebration of I Hate Winter Week. The Yellow Jackets encourage all fans to show their support for Black Hills State men’s and women’s basketball by dressing up to match the theme for each night.

February 11, 2012
Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball Comes Up Short Against Sioux Falls
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team’s was defeated by the University of Sioux Falls Cougars, Saturday night by a score of 58-73.

February 10, 2012
Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball Rolles Past Minot State University
Spearfish, SD - The Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball team overpowered the Minot State University Beavers by a score of 83-68, to reach a 9-12 overall record. The Yellow Jackets shot 49% from the floor and 48% from behind the arc.

February 4, 2012
Black Hills State Men’s Basketball Team Comes Away with a Victory on the Road
Denver, Colo. - The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team met up with Northern New Mexico for the second consecutive weekend. The Yellow Jackets were able to keep the Eagles winless on the season as they coasted to an 82-69 win, to advance to 8-12 on the season.

February 3, 2012
Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball Falls at Johnson & Wales
Denver, Colo. - The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team collided with Johnson & Wales University at the Wildcat Center in Denver, Colo. on Friday February 3. The Yellow Jackets came up short in the loss by a final score of 77-79.

February 2, 2012
Men's Basketball News and Notes: At Johnson & Wales and Northern New Mexico
The Black Hills State University men's basketball team will take to the road this weekend as they travel to Denver, Colo. to square off against Johnson & Wales and Northern New Mexico

January 31, 2012
Rob Johnson Named ICAA Player of the Week
Spearfish, SD – Black Hills State University men’s basketball senior Rob Johnson was named the Independent Collegiate Athletic Association (ICAA) Men's Basketball Player of the Week for his efforts over the past week against S.D. Mines, Northern New Mexico and Johnson & Wales. Johnson helped the Yellow Jackets go 3-0 on the week.

January 28, 2012
Black Hills State Men’s Basketball Picks Up Third Straight Victory
Spearfish, S.D. – The Yellow Jacket men’s basketball team added another tally to the win column tonight as they lengthened their win streak to three games. Black Hills State was too much for the visiting team to handle as they went head to head with Johnson & Wales University, outscoring the Wildcats by a final score of 87-63.

January 27, 2012
Yellow Jacket Men’s Basketball Outsoars the Eagles of Northern New Mexico
Spearfish, S.D. - The Black Hills State men’s basketball team picked up their second consecutive win this week as they collided with Northern New Mexico at the Donald E. Young Center on Friday night. A tremendous first half performance offensively gave the Yellow Jackets the cushion they needed to cost to a 90-68 victory.

January 24, 2012
Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball with a Rivalry Win Over Mines
Rapid City, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team rolled past rival S.D. School of Mines & Technology by a score of 76-60 Tuesday evening to improve to 5-11 on the season behind a solid offensive performance by senior Rob Johnson and junior Tommy Earl who each scored 17 points.

January 23, 2012
Men's Basketball News and Notes: Mines, N. New Mexico, and Johnson & Wales
The Black Hills State men's basketball team will have a busy week on the hardwood as they travel to take on rival S.D. School of Mines on Tuesday. The Yellow Jackets will then turn around and host Friday and Saturday games against Northern New Mexico and Johson & Wales.

January 21, 2012
Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball Defeated by the University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team was defeated by the University of Sioux Falls Saturday night in Sioux Falls by a score of 66-44, to fall to 4-11 on the season, behind a solid Sioux Falls defensive effort.

January 20, 2012
Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball Falls on the Road to Dakota State
Madison, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team fell to the Dakota State Trojans by a score of 79-70 to fall to 4-10 on the season, this Friday evening in Madison, S.D.

January 17, 2012
Black Hills State Basketball Games to be Televised on Midco Sports Network
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University Men’s and Women’s basketball team will travel to Sioux Falls, S.D. to take on the University of Sioux Falls on Saturday January 21, 2012. This game will air on the Midco Sports Network for Midcontinent subscribers.

January 16, 2012
Black Hills State University Announces Booster Club Meeting
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University Athletic Department announced today that they will host an organizational meeting for their new booster club on Wednesday, January 18 at 5:30 p.m. at Lucky’s 13 inside the Holiday Inn in Spearfish. Appetizers will be served and door prizes given out to those in attendance.

January 16, 2012
Men's Basketball News and Notes: Dakota State and Sioux Falls
The Yellow Jacket men's basketball team will travel east to take on Dakota State and University of Sioux Falls in their second straight weekend of road games.

January 14, 2012
Black Hills State University Men's Basketball Falls To Dickinson Dickinson State
Dickinson, N.D. – The Black Hills State University men's basketball team fell to Dickinson State by a score of 74-56 Friday evening in Dickinson.

January 14, 2012
Black Hills State Men’s Basketball Suffers Loss to Minot
Minot, N.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team dropped a game on the road to former Dakota Athletic Conference foe Minot State. The Yellow Jackets kept the game close throughout but were unable to overcome the Beavers as they went on to lose by a final score of 66-73.

January 12, 2012
Yellow Jacket Holiday Classic a Success
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s and women’s basketball teams hosted the Yellow Jacket Holiday Classic Youth Tournament on December 31 and January 1 at the Donald E. Young Center. Close to 50 teams comprised of 4th through 8th grade boys and girls competed in the two day tournament.

January 2, 2012
Men's Basketball News and Notes: Dickinson and Minot
The Yellow Jacket men's basketball team will travel to North Dakota to take on two former Dakota Athletic Conference foes in Dickinson State and Minot State this upcoming weekend.

December 30, 2011
Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball Loses to Wesleyan
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball team was dropped another close game at home tonight against Dakota Wesleyan. The Yellow Jackets led by one at the half-way point but were unable to hold on to the lead in the second half as the Tigers pushed to a 60-66 victory.

December 29, 2011
Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball Falls to Montana Tech
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball team was defeated by Montana Tech by a final score of 51-53 at the Donald E. Young Center in Spearfish Thursday evening. The Yellow Jackets made a late run but were unable to sink the buzzer beater to win the game.

December 28, 2011
Black Hills State Men’s and Women’s Basketball Programs Announce Youth Tournament Bracket
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s and women’s basketball programs have announced the tournament bracket for the 2011 Holiday Classic on December 31 and January 1.

December 27, 2011
Black Hills State University To Host Perkins Classic
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University basketball program will be hosting the Perkins Classic basketball tournament sponsored by Perkins.

December 21, 2011
Black Hills State Basketball To Host Youth Tournament
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men's and women's basketball teams will be hosting the fourth annual Yellow Jacket Holiday Classic youth basketball tournament on December 31, 2011 and January 1, 2012.

December 12, 2011
Tommy Earl Named ICAA Men’s Basketball Player of the Week
Spearfish, S.D. – Black Hills State guard Tommy Earl was named the Independent Collegiate Athletic Association (ICAA) Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for his performance at the Carroll College Classic this past weekend. Earl helped propel his team to a 2-0 record on the weekend through two stellar offensive performances.

December 12, 2011
Men's Basketball News and Notes: Perkins Classic
Black Hills State men's basketball will take on Montana Tech and Dakota Wesleyan as they host the 2011 Perkins Classic at the Donald E. Young Center on Dec. 29-30, 2011.

December 10, 2011
Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball Defeats Carroll
Helena, Mont. – The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team picked up a tough road win at the Carroll College Classic against host Carroll College. The Yellow Jackets jumped out to a first half lead before putting away the Saints for good in the 72-63 final.

December 10, 2011
Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball Defeats Great Falls
Billings, Mont. – The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team defeated the University of Great Falls by a score of 72-71 to improve to 4-5 on the season. The Yellow Jackets took the lead with nine seconds left on a three pointer by junior Tommy Earl.

December 6, 2011
Black Hills State Men's Basketball News and Notes: Carroll College Classic
The Yellow Jackets split on the weekend as they fell to Dickinson State 71-66 on Friday evening but bounced back against Rocky Mountain, junior Tommy Earl led the charge for Black Hills State shooting 64% from the field, 60% from behind the arc and 77% from the free throw line, Earl finished with a game high 28 points. Senior Rob Johnson had a solid performance for the Yellow Jackets, he finished 15-15 from the free throw line and added 21 points in the Black Hills State win.

December 5, 2011
Black Hills State University Green and Gold Luncheons Moves to the Cedar House
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University athletic department will host the "Green & Gold Luncheon" on Tuesday, December 6 at 12 noon at the Cedar House in Spearfish.

December 3, 2011
Black Hills State Men’s Basketball Defeats Rocky Mountain
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s Basketball team rolled to a victory over Rocky Mountain College tonight at the Donald E. Young Center. The Yellow Jackets sharpshooting led by Tommy Earl and Rob Johnson proved to be the difference as Black Hills State ran away with the 82-71 win.

December 2, 2011
Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball Falls to Dickinson State
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball team was defeated by Dickinson State by a score of 66-71 at the Donald E. Young Center in Spearfish Friday evening. With the loss the Yellow Jackets move to 1-5 on the season.

December 1, 2011
Bradd Schafer with KBHU/KJKT's Paul Schackow
Bradd Schafer talks with Paul Schackow of KBHU/KJKT FM about the teams 1st win, the SD School of Mines Classic, & the games this weekend.

November 30, 2011
Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball Adds Another
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s basketball Head Coach Bradd Schafer announced today the signing of Kevin Hanes, a transfer student from Monument, Colo. Hanes will transfer for the spring semester from the University of Northern Colorado.

November 26, 2011
Black Hills State Men’s Basketball Defeated by Dordt College
Rapid City, S.D. – The Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball team fell to Dordt College in the second day of the S.D. Mines and Technology Classic in Rapid City, S.D. by a score of 86-74 to fall to 1-4 on the season.

November 25, 2011
Black Hills State University Men's Basketball Falls in the Opening Game of the S.D. Mines & Technology Classic
Rapid City, S.D. – The Black Hills State University Men’s basketball team fell to the Great Falls Argos by a score of 77-61 to fall to 1-3 on the season in the opening day of the S.D. Mines & Technology Classic at Goodell Gym in Rapid City, S.D.

November 23, 2011
Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball Rolls Past Chadron State
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team earned their first win of the season as they defeated future RMAC foe Chadron State 85-70 Tuesday evening at the Donald E. Young Center in Spearfish.

November 19, 2011
Black Hills State University Men's Basketball Falls to Metro State
Denver, Colo. - The Black Hills State University men's basketball team fell to Metro State in Denver, Colo. on Saturday by a score of 51-69 to fall to 0-2 on the season.

November 19, 2011
Black Hills State Men's Basketball Loses On The Road
Golden, Colo. – The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team fell in the first game of the 2011-2012 regular season to Colorado Mines on Friday. The Yellow Jackets were hot from behind the three point line in the first half, but were unable to hold off the Mines offensive push as they fell to the Orediggers by a score of 56-87.

November 16, 2011
Black Hills State Basketball To Host Youth Tournament
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s and women’s basketball teams will be hosting the fourth annual Yellow Jacket Holiday Classic youth basketball tournament on December 31, 2011 and January 1, 2012. The tournament is sponsored by Prestige Auto Sales and X-Rock/Eagle FM Radio and will have both boys and girls divisions in grades fourth through eighth.

November 10, 2011
Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball Signs Wyoming Standout
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s basketball program has announced the signing of Riley Ryan from Sheridan, Wyo. Ryan is a 6’5 shooting guard and will graduate from Sheridan High School in the spring of 2012. Riley Ryan is the first member of the 2012-2013 recruiting class at Black Hills State University.

November 3, 2011
Yellow Jacket Men's Basketball Falls To Dakota Wesleyan In Exhibition Game
Mitchell, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team fell in their third and final exhibition game of season. The Yellow Jackets took on host school Dakota Wesleyan in Mitchell, S.D. The Tigers came out on top in the contest with a final score of 59-74.

November 1, 2011
Black Hills State Basketball Tickets Available For Pick-Up
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s and women’s basketball season tickets and pocket schedules are available to be picked up in the athletic offices at the Donald E. Young Center in Spearfish.

October 31, 2011
Men's Basketball Notes: at Dakota Wesleyan
Black Hills State men's basketball will travel to Mitchell, S.D. to take on the Dakota Wesleyan Tigers in an exhibition game on November 3, 2011.

October 29, 2011
Black Hills State Men's Basketball Loses By Two Points
Billings, Mont. - The Black Hills State men's basketball team fell to Rocky Mountain College in an exhibition game 60-62. The Yellow Jackets finished the weekend winless on the road.

October 28, 2011
Black Hills State Men's Basketball Loses To Montana Tech
Butte, Mont. – The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team traveled to Butte, Montana for their first exhibition game of the season. The Yellow Jackets fell to Montana Tech on Friday night by a score of 49-70.

October 24, 2011
Men's Basketball Notes: Montana Tech and Rocky Mountain
Black Hills State men's basketball will travel to Montana for two exhibition games against Montana Tech and Rocky Mountain.

October 24, 2011
Men’s and Women’s Basketball to Host Media Day
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s and women’s basketball programs will be hosting a preseason media day at the Donald E. Young Center on Tuesday, October 25 in the Hall of Fame room.

September 13, 2011
Enos Going Pro In Ireland
Black Hills State University basketball stand-out Luke Enos has joined the Moycullen basketball team in Galway, Ireland.

August 10, 2011
BHSU All-Sport Season Tickets On Sale Monday
Black Hills State University will begin selling all-sport season tickets to the general public on Monday, August 15.

July 13, 2011
Men's Basketball Unveils 2011-2012 Schedule
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team will play 11 home games during the 2011-2012 season.