SUMMIT LEAGUE HONORS FIVE FOR ACADEMICS

SIOUX FALLS – Five South Dakota State student-athletes, including three-time selection Sianne Downes, were honored Thursday as members of the 2023-24 Summit League Academic All-League teams for swimming and diving. Downes, a native of Edenvale, South Africa, was one of three Jackrabbits honored in the women's division. A graduate student, Downes received her third honor after compiling a 3.85 grade-point average while studying mechanical engineering. Earning a repeat selection to the 17-member squad was junior Katie Pattee, who has maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA as a mechanical engineering major. Sophomore Jenna Currier also received academic all-league honors with a 4.0...