Lilli Mackley

MN | HM ‘21 | DSU wbb ‘25

[Lilli Mackley @LilliMackley]

I’m extremely excited to officially announce my commitment to Dakota State University! @dakotastate_wbb Thanks teammates, love playing with my HMGB & @wi_2021 girls. Thanks coaches who have helped me along my journey, especially Coach Herman, Jonas, McCurdy, Wilke, & my Dad...

[Michael Russo @RussoHockey]

There are no words to express how heartbroken we all are.

Jessi Pierce (Hinrichs) was the most vibrant person - the life of the party, always with a smile on her face, always bringing a passion to every article and podcast and interview she did. Jessi simply loved covering the Wild and hockey throughout Minnesota and had a way of brightening everyone’s day with her upbeat, bubbly personality. I have literally NEVER met anybody that had a way of being EVERYBODY’s friend.

More than anything, she absolutely loved Hudson, Cayden and Avery and was the greatest mother who did everything she could to bring joy to her sweetest kids. Even at Friday’s practice in her beloved Iowa State sweatshirt, she was so excited to take them to the seasonal opening of Cup and Cone in WBL. Seeing those precious pics yesterday, she provided them with another incredibly fun and loving day.

My heart breaks for Mike for the loss of his wife and children and Jessi’s family, friends and colleagues for this unimaginable loss. This hockey community lost a wonderful, energetic and one of a kind voice and story teller and Grade A person.

Life can be unbearably unfair sometimes, and it’s impossible to make sense of this tragedy.

Please keep Jessi and her beautiful kids in your thoughts and prayers. I wish Mike all the peace and support and happiness in the world.

A lot of tears were shed at the arena yesterday. We, in the Wild media and inside the Wild, will miss seeing Jessi everyday, laughing with her everyday. The press box and press room won’t be the same without her. It’ll be a lot quieter, a lot less funny. But her passion and joy for covering this hockey team and sport will remain.

Sorry for the length of this, but as Jessi knew better than most as my original Athletic “backup” and somebody who always gave me Minnesota Hockey Journal deadline extensions, as she used to joke, I’m incapable of writing tight.

Especially about her.

RIP Jessi, Hudson, Cayden and Avery. 🙏💔

[Kirsten Krull @KirstenKrull]

Family isn’t always blood, but the people you choose and that couldn’t have been more true. Jessi was like another big sister to me. She had a confidence and a way of being able to talk to anyone that I envied. She had an unmatched work ethic and a huge heart. Any time I needed help, needed to rant, or needed someone she was there without hesitation. Most importantly, she was the best mom and loved her kids and family fiercely.

She brought me into her world and introduced me to her family and friends and I’m so grateful she did. Hudson, Cayden and Avery were the best kids and I’m so grateful she let me be part of their lives. The visits on game days, being able to come to their house and hang out with the family are memories I cherish.

There’s not enough pictures, videos, memories I can share in one post. There’s so much more I want to say that I can’t find the words for yet. I hope you know how loved you are and could see the outpouring of love for you and your family from the hockey community today. I hope you know how much I love you and how missed you will be. Thank you for everything.

Please keep Mike, the family, and everyone who loved Jessi in your prayers.

[Dakota State University Women's Basketball @dakotastate_wbb]

TROJANS ARE FAB FOUR BOUND ⚔️🔥

DSU finishes it off and punches a ticket to Monday night in Sioux City.

Caitlin Dyer and Tabor Teel lead the way with 16 apiece, and Teel dominates inside with 16 boards and 6 blocks.

See you at 6 PM at the Tyson Events Center.

#GOTROJANS

[Lilli Mackley @LilliMackley]

@GMacHoops @dakotastate_wbb @hmgirlshoops So good seeing you today!!!

[Grant McGinnis @GMacHoops]

She graduated a year ago but the young fans of @dakotastate_wbb haven’t forgotten @LilliMackley. The @hmgirlshoops grad came back from a devastating car accident to have an outstanding college career.

[ESPN @espn]

UCONN IS UP‼️

[Minnesota Vikings @Vikings]

Buckets 🏆

💜💛

[Dakota State University Athletics @DSU_Athletics]

W🏀: Hear post-game interviews from @dakotastate_wbb after their 81-63 #NAIAWBK First Round victory over Montana Tech.

https://t.co/dk1VurWjv9

#TrojanNation⚔️ @NAIA

[Dakota State University Athletics @DSU_Athletics]

W🏀 RECAP: (8) @dakotastate_wbb closes NSAA era with conference tournament title

Trojans highlighted with 20-2 monstrous run in late third and early fourth quarters to reclaim tournament title, punch ticket to #NAIAWBK nationals

📰 https://t.co/7kOZEiLfi4

#TrojanNation⚔️

[Dakota State University Athletics @DSU_Athletics]

W🏀: Six @dakotastate_wbb individuals receive awards from NSAA conference

Teel named Most Valuable Player, Slattery 2nd Team, Wasmund and Mackley Honorable Mention, Biniek Champions of Character, Moe Coach of the Year

📰 https://t.co/vNc3KzrWj6

#TrojanNation⚔️

[Dakota State University Athletics @DSU_Athletics]

🚨 MARK YOUR DATES DOWN! @dakotastate_wbb will be hosting #NAIAWBK National Tournament First and Second Rounds at DSU Fieldhouse in March 14-15!!!

#TrojanNation⚔️

[Brooke Gunderson @brookegunderso2]

Go Trojans!! #committed @dakotastate_wbb

[Dakota State University Women's Basketball @dakotastate_wbb]

Final From Dickinson‼️

Four Trojans scored 15+ vs. Dickinson State!

Lilli Mackley led with 17, Angela Slattery had 16, and Bria Wasmund & Cierra Watkins added 15 each.

#TrojanNation #FastFreeFun

[Dakota State University Athletics @DSU_Athletics]

W🏀PREVIEW: (8) DSU women's basketball concludes regular season home stand this weekend

Ag Ball will be held Friday; Seniors Day on Saturday at DSU Fieldhouse

📰 https://t.co/sT1Maqyevq

#TrojanNation⚔️

[Dakota State University Women's Basketball @dakotastate_wbb]

Congratulations to senior, Angela Slattery, on surpassing 1,000 career points in tonight’s win! Angela has put in countless hours of hard work and embodies what it means to be a Trojan. Well done, Angela!

[CSB Basketball @CSBBasketball]

Welcome to the 1k Club! ❤️ 🏀

Milestones like this need talented teammates!

Two former CSB 1,000 pt club members had to have a picture with the newest member!! 😎🏀❤️

[Dakota State University Women's Basketball @dakotastate_wbb]

Tune in at 3:00 for today’s top 25 matchup!!

https://t.co/Feh2wlbD5N

[NAIA @NAIA]

One last #NAIATopPlays of 2024 presented by @NAIASIDA, get ready to run the court this week! Did you know you can score two points sitting in the paint?

This week features: @DSU_Trojans, @PointSkyhawks, and @JBUathletics

Check out previous weeks! --> https://t.co/eW1EljrlBS

[Dakota State University Women's Basketball @dakotastate_wbb]

🏀 Trojans take the win vs Minnesota-Morris!!

#TrojanNation #FastFreeFun

[Dakota State University Women's Basketball @dakotastate_wbb]

🌟⚔️🏀DSU WBB Player Spotlights🏀⚔️🌟

👋Meet the seniors!!!👋

#TrojansWBB #FastFreeFun