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.

July 8, 2011
Tucker And Durham To Join Men's Basketball Team
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team has added Keeton Tucker and Raith Durham to the 2011-12 roster.

June 15, 2011
Yellow Jacket Golf Classic And Auction To Be Held June 25
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University Yellow Jacket Golf Classic & Auction presented by the Stadium Sports Grill will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at the Spearfish Canyon Country Club in Spearfish, S.D.

June 15, 2011
Men's Basketball Announces Team Camp Schedule
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s basketball program has announced the schedule for team camp.

May 17, 2011
BHSU To Hold "Basketball Night At The Chophouse"
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team will be holding “Basketball Night at the Chophouse” on Friday, May 20.

April 28, 2011
Men's Basketball Adds Six To 2011-2012 Roster
Black Hills State University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bradd Schafer announced today the addition of six members to the Yellow Jacket roster for the 2011-2012 season.

April 26, 2011
BHSU Athletics To Auction Game Worn Jerseys
The Black Hills State University Department of Athletics in conjunction with the Yellow Jacket Foundation will be auctioning off game worn jerseys from the men’s basketball, women’s basketball and football teams online.

April 9, 2011
Men's Basketball Holds Awards Banquet
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team held its annual awards banquet on Saturday at the Spearfish Chophouse.

March 30, 2011
Men's Basketball To Hold Awards Banquet
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team will hold its postseason awards banquet on Saturday, April 9 at the Spearfish Chop House at 3 p.m. MT in Spearfish, S.D.

March 16, 2011
Enos and Johnson Named NAIA All-Americans
Seniors Luke Enos and Will John Johnson were both named NAIA All-Americans today. Enos was named to the first-team and Johnson was named to the third-team.

March 11, 2011
Men's Basketball Loses In Overtime At National Tournament
The No. 5 Black Hills State University men’s basketball team played its final game of the season today, falling to the No. 12 seed Davenport (Mich.) 78-74 in overtime.

March 9, 2011
Men's Basketball Rolls In First Round Of NAIA Torunament
The No. 5 Black Hills State University men’s basketball team defeated first round opponent Holy Names by a score of 85-62 at the NAIA Division II National Tournament on Wednesday.

March 4, 2011
Basketball Programs Prepare For National Tournament
The Black Hills State University men’s and women’s basketball teams are preparing to compete at the NAIA Division II Men’s and Women’s National Basketball Tournaments on March 9-15.

March 2, 2011
NAIA Basketball Tournament Fan Central
The one-stop shop for all fan information related to the NAIA men's and women's basketball national tournament.

March 2, 2011
Men's Basketball No. 5 Seed At The NAIA National Tournment
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team earned a No. 5 seed in the NAIA tournament bracket that was released Wednesday. The Yellow Jackets will match up against Holy Names (Calif.) in the first round of the NAIA National Tournament.

March 1, 2011
Men's Basketball Has Three Named All-Conference
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team had three players named to the Dakota Athletic Conference all-conference team.

March 1, 2011
Men's Basketball Wins DAC Title
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball defeated S.D. School of Mines 75-63 to win the Dakota Athletic Conference tournament title and earn a berth in the NAIA National Tournament.

February 28, 2011
BHSU To Hold NAIA Selection Show Watch Party
Black Hills State University Director of Athletics Jhett Albers announced today that the Yellow Jackets will be holding a “NAIA Selection Show Watch Party” at the Young Center on Wednesday, March 2.

February 28, 2011
BHSU Encourages Fans To “White Out” The Stands
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team is encouraging all fans to wear white to the Dakota Athletic Conference championship game and “White Out” the stands.

February 27, 2011
Men's Basketball Advances To DAC Finals
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team defeated Minot State 91-74 in the semifinal round of the Dakota Athletic Conference tournament.

February 23, 2011
Men's Basketball Rolls Past Mayville State
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team defeated Mayville State 91-70 in the quarterfinal round of the Dakota Athletic Conference tournament Wednesday night in Spearfish.

February 21, 2011
Men's Basketball Remains No. 5 In Latest NAIA Top 25 Poll
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team stayed at No. 5 in the latest NAIA Top 25 rankings released today.

February 19, 2011
Men's Basketball Picks Up Win Over Dickinson State
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team knocked-off Dickinson State 67-56 on Saturday night in Dickinson, N.D. to move to 23-5 overall and 12-2 in the Dakota Athletic Conference.

February 18, 2011
Men's Basketball Defeats Minot State
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team defeated Minot State 69-50 to advance to 22-5 overall with a mark of 11-2 in the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC). With the victory the Yellow Jackets secured the DAC regular season title.

February 15, 2011
Tickets On Sale Wednesday For First Round Of DAC Tournament Playoffs
Black Hills State University Director of Athletics Jhett Albers announced today that tickets will go on sale Wednesday, February 16 for the first round of the DAC men’s and women’s basketball tournament.

February 14, 2011
Men's Basketball Moves Up To No. 5
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team moved up two spots to No. 5 in the latest Top 25 rankings released by NAIA officials today.

February 12, 2011
Men's Basketball Defeats Mayville State
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team defeated Mayville State 58-49 on Saturday night in Spearfish.

February 11, 2011
Men's Basketball Picks Up 20th Win
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team knocked-off Dakota State 78-64 to advance the team’s record to 20-5 overall, 9-2 in the Dakota Athletic Conference.

February 7, 2011
Men's Basketball Jumps To No. 7
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team improved their record to 19-5 overall and 8-2 in Dakota Athletic Conference play, and jumped two spots to No. 7 in this week’s NAIA Top 25 Poll.

February 5, 2011
Men's Basketball Picks Up Win Over Valley City State
The No. 9 Black Hills State University men’s basketball team defeated Valley City State 69-57.on Saturday in Valley City, N.D.

February 4, 2011
Men's Basketball Defeats Jamestown
The No. 9 Black Hills State University men’s basketball team defeated No. 21 Jamestown 68-65 in Jamestown, N.D. Friday night to move to 18-5 overall and 7-2 in the Dakota Athletic Conference.

January 31, 2011
Men's Basketball Slips To No. 9
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team fell two spots in the NAIA Top 25 Poll released earlier today.

January 27, 2011
Men's Basketball Comes Up Short
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team fell to S.D. School of Mines 76-74 on Thursday night in Spearfish.

January 25, 2011
Men's Basketball Slips To No. 7
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team fell four sports to No. 7 in the latest NAIA Coaches Top 25 Poll.

January 22, 2011
Men's Basketball Falls In Final Seconds To Minot State
The No. 3 Black Hills State University men’s basketball team fell to Minot 63-60 on Saturday night. With the loss, the Yellow Jackets fall to 17-4 overall and 6-1 in the Dakota Athletic Conference.

January 21, 2011
No. 3 Men's Basketball Rolls Past No. 23 Dickinson State
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team rolled past Dickinson State 80-55 to improve to 17-3 (6-0 DAC) on the season Friday evening at the Donald E. Young Center in Spearfish.

January 19, 2011
BHSU To Host Full Slate Of Events At Upcoming Basketball Games
The Black Hills State University basketball games being held this weekend will feature a variety of activities.

January 17, 2011
Johnson Named DAC Player Of The Week
Dakota Athletic Conference officials announced today that Will John Johnson has been named the men’s basketball player of the week.

January 17, 2011
Men's Basketball No. 3 In Latest Poll
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team moved up to the No. 3 spot in the latest NAIA Top 25 poll released today.

January 15, 2011
Men's Basketball Wins, Moves To 5-0 In Conference Play
The No. 6 Black Hills State University men’s basketball team defeated knocked off Dakota State 81-63 to move to 16-3 overall and 5-0 in the Dakota Athletic Conference.

January 14, 2011
Men's Basketball Rolls Past Mayville State
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team moved to 15-3 overall and 4-0 in the Dakota Athletic Conference after defeating Mayville State 87-76 on Friday night in Mayville, N.D.

January 11, 2011
Men's Basketball No. 6 In Latest Top 25 Poll
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team did not move in the latest NAIA Top 25 Poll and sits at No. 6.

January 10, 2011
Enos Earns DAC Player Of The Week Honors
Dakota Athletic Conference officials announced today Black Hills State University senior forward Luke Enos was named the DAC Player of the Week.

January 8, 2011
Men's Basketball Rolls Past Jamestown
The No. 6 Black Hills State University men’s basketball team defeated Jamestown 81-70 to remain undefeated in Dakota Athletic Conference.

January 7, 2011
Men's Basketball Defeats Valley City State
The No. 6 Black Hills State University men’s basketball team defeated Valley City State 80-68 Friday in Spearfish to advance to 13-3 (2-0 DAC) on the season.

December 30, 2010
Men's Basketball Moves To 13-3 On Season
The Black Hills State University men's basketball team defeated Montana Tech 93-83 in Havre, Mont. on Thursday night.

December 29, 2010
Men's Basketball Falls To MSU-Northern
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team was defeated by Montana State-Northern on Wednesday night by a score of 83-75 in Havre, Mont.

December 20, 2010
Have You Voted For Luke Enos?
Black Hills State University senior Luke Enos is currently leading in online voting for the Rapid City Journal’s top athlete of 2010.

December 15, 2010
Luke Enos Needs Your Vote!
Black Hills State University senior Luke Enos needs your vote to win the Rapid City Journal’s award for the top athlete of 2010.

December 13, 2010
Men's Basketball Moves Up To No. 6
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team moved up one spot into a tie for No. 6 in the NAIA Top 25 poll announced Monday.

December 11, 2010
Men's Basketball Scores 59 In Second Half, Moves To 11-2
The No. 7 Black Hills State University men’s basketball team defeated Rocky Mountain 91-82 on Saturday night in Billings, Mont. to move to 11-2 on the season.

December 6, 2010
Men's Basketball Moves Up To No. 7
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team moved up one spot to No. 7 in this week’s top 25 rankings after defeating Peru State and S.D. School of Mines.

December 4, 2010
Men's Basketball Falls To Northern Colorado In Exhibition Game
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team was defeated 84-52 by Northern Colorado on Saturday night in Greeley, Colo.

December 3, 2010
Men's Basketball Cruises Past Peru State
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team defeated Peru State 93-71 at the Donald Young Center in Spearfish, S.D. Friday night to move to 10-2 on the season.

December 1, 2010
Strong Second Half Lifts Men's Basketball Over Rival S.D. School Of Mines
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team outscored S.D. School of Mines by 21 points in the second half Wednesday night en route to a 80-61 victory.

November 29, 2010
Men's Basketball No. 8 In NAIA Top 25 Poll
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team fell to No. 8 in the NAIA Top 25 Poll released today.

November 27, 2010
Men's Basketball Moves To 8-2
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team defeated St. Mary’s (Kan.) 85-67 Saturday afternoon at the US Bank Thanksgiving Classic in Rapid City, S.D.

November 26, 2010
Men's Basketball Rolls Past Johnson & Wales
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team defeated Johnson and Wales 84-67 in Rapid City, S.D. Friday night to move to 7-2 on the season.

November 20, 2010
Men's Basketball Defeats Point Loma
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team defeated Point Loma 86-78 on Saturday night in San Diego, Calif.

November 19, 2010
Men's Basketball Falls At Azusa Pacific
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team was defeated by Azusa Pacific on Friday night 83-69.

November 15, 2010
Men's Basketball Defeats Chadron State
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team defeated Chadron State 76-67 in an exhibition game on Monday night in Chadron, Neb.

November 13, 2010
Men's Basketball Rolls Past Montana Tech
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team earned their 5th win of the season as the defeated Montana Tech 77-59 Friday evening at the Donald Young Center in Spearfish, S.D.

November 12, 2010
Men's Basketball Knocks-Off Rocky Mountain
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team defeated Rocky Mountain 82-65 Friday evening at the Donald E. Young Center in Spearfish, S.D.

November 6, 2010
Men's Basketball Falls In Double Overtime To Dakota Wesleyan
The No. 6 ranked Black Hills State University men’s basketball team fell to Dakota Wesleyan 96-94 in double overtime on Saturday night in Mitchell, S.D.

November 5, 2010
Men's Basketball Holds Off Mount Marty For 57-56 Victory
The No. 6 ranked Black Hills State University men’s basketball team defeated Mount Marty 57-56 in Yankton, S.D. on Friday night.

November 3, 2010
Basketball Teams To Take On Mount Marty And Dakota Wesleyan
Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s and women’s basketball teams will travel across the state to take on Mount Marty on Friday and Dakota Wesleyan on Saturday.

October 30, 2010
Men's Basketball Defeats Morningside
The Black Hills State men’s basketball team defeated Morningside 78-66 behind a 20-point effort from senior Cain Atkinson in the final game of the Perkins Tip-Off Classic.

October 29, 2010
Men's Basketball Holds On To Win Season Opener
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team overcame a slow start to defeat Montana State-Northern 65-62 to in the Yellow Jackets’ season opener at the Donald E Young Center Friday.

October 25, 2010
Men's Basketball Picked To Three-peat In DAC Preseason Poll
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team was picked to win the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) Title for the third consecutive season by the DAC men’s basketball coaches.

October 25, 2010
Men's Basketball No. 6 In NAIA Top 25 Poll
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team was ranked No. 6 in the NAIA Preseason Top 25 Poll released today.

October 14, 2010
Men's Basketball To Host Six Team Scrimmage
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team will host a scrimmage that is open to the public all day on Sunday, October 17 beginning at 9 a.m. MT in the Donald E. Young Center.

September 8, 2010
Men's Basketball Inks Joey Mitchell
Black Hills State University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bradd Schafer announced today the signing of Joey Mitchell for the 2011-12 basketball season. Mitchell, from Hitchcock-Tulare High School, is currently entering his senior year after leading his football and basketball teams to the S.D. state championship game as a junior.

May 6, 2010
Tim Collins Joins the Yellow Jacket Coaching Staff
Black Hills State University officially announced the hiring of men’s assistant basketball coach Tim Collins. Collins has been a part of several college coaching staffs over the past nine seasons. Collins will assist alongside first-year head coach Bradd Schafer in all phases of the program.

May 3, 2010
Rockwell Signs to Play Basketball at BHSU
Jordan Rockwell has recently signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Black Hills State University beginning in the fall of 2010. Jordan is currently a senior a Greeley West High School in Greeley, Colorado.

April 21, 2010
Brisk to Play Basketball at BHSU
Brody Brisk has recently committed to Black Hills State University to play basketball beginning in the fall of 2010. Brody is currently a senior at Stevens High School in Rapid City, South Dakota.

April 17, 2010
Men's Basketball Hands Out Annual Awards
Black Hills State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bradd Schafer handed out awards to members of the team for achievements earned during the 2009-2010 season.

April 5, 2010
Men's Basketball To Hold Annual Awards Banquet
Black Hills State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bradd Schafer announced plans today to hold the annual banquet on Saturday, April 17 at the Spearfish Canyon Country Club. A social will be held at 5 p.m. with a dinner and program beginning at 5:30 p.m.

March 22, 2010
Schafer named head men's basketball coach at BHSU
Bradd Schafer, assistant men's basketball coach for Black Hills State University, will take over as head coach of the Yellow Jackets.

March 19, 2010
Sather steps down as BHSU men's basketball coach
Black Hills State University head men's basketball coach Paul Sather will step down after five seasons at BHSU to become the head men's basketball coach at Northern State University (NSU).

March 19, 2010
Sather steps down as BHSU men's basketball coach
Black Hills State University head men's basketball coach Paul Sather will step down after five seasons at BHSU to become the head men's basketball coach at Northern State University (NSU).

March 17, 2010
Enos & Atkinson Honored by the NAIA
The Yellow Jackets concluded their season this past week with an 83-86 loss to the University of Saint Francis who eventually went on to win the 2010 NAIA National Championship. This was the second straight year that the Yellow Jackets lost in the National Tournament to the eventual National Champion.

March 11, 2010
Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets Fall in the First Round of the NAIA National Championship
Black Hills State University National Championship hopes were cut short by a very strong University of Saint Francis team in the first round of the NAIA national championship. The Jackets fell 86-83.

March 4, 2010
Black Hills State University vs. University of St. Francis in Branson
The brackets came out yesterday afternoon and BHSU will take on University of St. Francis from Fort Wayne, Indiana. USF will come in the game with a record of 23-9 and BHSU will enter with a record of 21-9. Tip off is set for 4:00 PM CST in Branson, Missouri on the campus of College of the Ozarks. The game will be broadcasted live on KDSJ 980 radio tune in and listen to John Kietzmann and Austin Albers call the game. All games can be watched via the internet on www.watchnaia.org. You can purchase all four NAIA tournaments for $39.95. Each of the four basketball tournaments can be purchased separately for $24.95 and any single day can be purchased for $9.95. Click below for an entire NAIA Division II National Tournament bracket.

March 3, 2010
Enos, Atkinson, Johnson, & Pottorff Honored by the DAC
Four players were recently honored by the Dakota Athletic Conference by receiving All-DAC honors. Junior Luke Enos was named DAC Player of the Year and 1st Team All-DAC for his second straight season. Enos averaged 19 points and six rebounds per game. Luke currently has 1267 points so far in his career at BHSU. Junior Cain Atkinson was also named 1st Team All-DAC for his second straight season. Cain averaged 16 points per game and he currently has 1528 total career points.

March 1, 2010
Black Hills State To Host NAIA Selection Show Watch Party
Black Hills State University will be hosting an NAIA national tournament selection show watch party for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams on Wednesday, March 3 in the Donald E. Young Center lobby. The selection show broadcast will begin at 2 p.m. MT.

February 28, 2010
Black Hills State University Can’t Overcome Strong Shooting by the Jamestown Jimmies
The Black Hills State University Yellow Jacket couldn’t manage to overcome a strong night shooting by the Jamestown Jimmies as the loose in the semi-finals of the Dakota Athletic Conference Tournament 78-67.

February 24, 2010
Yellow Jacket Men Stomp the Comets
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team rolled to victory over the Mayville State Comets in the first round of the 2010 DAC Conference Tournament 87-52.

February 22, 2010
BHSU To Host First Round Of DAC Playoffs
Black Hills State University will host the first round of the Dakota Athletic Conference playoffs on Wednesday night in the Donald E. Young Center. The women’s basketball game will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the men’s game slated to begin at 7:30 p.m.

February 22, 2010
Enos Names DAC Player of the Week
Junior Luke Enos from Faith, South Dakota was recently named Dakota Athletic Conference Player of the Week. Enos Averaged 31.5 points and 5 rebounds per game this past weekend as BHSU defeated Minot State University 93-90 and Dickinson State University 79-69 to win the DAC Confernce for the second year in a row.

February 20, 2010
Yellow Jackets Finish Regular Season on a Strong Note Against Dickinson State University
The Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets win the Dakota Athletic Conference regular season and are the number one seed heading into playoffs with a 79-69 victory over the Dickinson State University Blue Hawks.

February 19, 2010
Black Hills State Men Get Big Win on the Hardwood
Tonight the Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball team picked-up a win in the first of two enormously important DAC conference games. The Yellow Jackets fought off the tough Minot State Beaver squad 93-90.

February 13, 2010
Men's Basketball Has Dominating Win Over Mayville State
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team bounced Saturday night with a dominating win over Mayville State, 87-61

February 12, 2010
Men's Basketball Falls At Dakota State
The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team could not hold off Dakota State in the second half and was defeated 69-66 on Friday night in Madison, S.D.

February 6, 2010
Yellow Jackets Take Over the Number One Spot
Tonight the Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball team took on the Valley City State Vikings at home. The Yellow Jackets were able to pull away in a narrow victory 75-71.

February 5, 2010
Black Hills State Men's Basketball Shoots Down Jamestown
The Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets dominate The Jamestown College Jimmies led by a strong attack down low by Junior Will John Johnson as the Jackets roll to a decisive 89 to 51 victory.

February 1, 2010
Atkinson, Enos, Fuhrman, & Lamb Reach 1000 Point Mark
Black Hills State University basketball reached a great milestone this past year as four players have all reached the 1000 point mark. Junior Cain Atkinson from Evanston, Wyoming went over the 1000 point mark at the NAIA National Tournament in 2008-2009 as a sophomore. He currently has 1390 career points at BHSU with six regular season games left to play. Senior Brittany Fuhrman from Mobridge, South Dakota also reached the 1000 point mark in 2008-2009. Brittany currently holds the All-Time three-point record at BHSU along with having 1231 career points.

January 29, 2010
Yellow Jackets Win on the Road against Rival South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
The Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets get the 10 point win over South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Dakota Athletic Conference play, 81-71.

January 25, 2010
Black Hills State Men Suffer Loss on the Road
After getting temporarily stuck in North Dakota due to inclement weather and road closures, the Black Hills State Men’s Basketball team squared off against a tough opponent in Minot State University. The Yellow Jackets fell to the Beavers 75-81.

January 22, 2010
Black Hills State University Dominate the Dickinson State University Blue Hawks in Conference Play, 77-52
The Black Hills State University Basketball team was able to come away with a 25 point win on the road while shooting 52% from the field.

January 16, 2010
Black Hills State University Wins Barn Burner Against The Dakota State University Trojans
Tonight the Black Hills State University Men’s Basketball Team butted heads with a scrappy conference opponent in Dakota State University. Despite the minimal two point margin at the half, the Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets were able to fight off the Trojans and pick up the win 68-66.

January 15, 2010
Yellow Jacket Men Get Victory at Home
The Black Hills State Yellow Jacket Men’s Basketball team posted a dominant performance over conference opponent Mayville State University. The Yellow Jackets took the home contest 85-60.

January 9, 2010
Yellow Jackets Suffer Two Point Lose on the Road to The Jamestown Jimmies
The Yellow Jackets (11-6) struggled shooting from behind the arc as they lost in conference play to the Jamestown Jimmies (12-6) 63-61 Saturday night in Jamestown.

January 8, 2010
Men's Basketball Defeats Valley City State By 18 Points
The BHSU Men’s Basketball team bounce back from a loss to Montana Western with a demanding win over the Valley City State Vikings Friday evening in a Dakota Athletic Conference Matchup!