USD introduces neuroscience major and minor
USD offers biology and psychology programs for students to study the brain in different ways. This summer, USD introduced neuroscience as a new B.S. program that has combined the works of each department, as well as the School of Medicine. Neuroscience has two specializations: cognitive or molecular and cellular. Offered as both a major and […]
Coyote soccer splits opening weekend against Idaho State, Utah State
USD soccer opened their schedule with a win against Idaho State 2-0 before falling to Utah State 1-0 over the weekend. USD vs. Idaho State The Coyotes hosted the Idaho State Bengals at First Bank and Trust Soccer Complex in Vermillion to begin the year Friday. Senior midfielder Amanda Carpio started the season off with […]
Stanley Umude says he’s staying at USD
On April 18, Sophomore guard Stanley Umude entered the NCAA transfer portal. Today (May 8), Umude announced he has decided to stay USD after receiving offers from Arizona and California. Umude was a first team all-Summit selection this year after a breakout campaign. Umude will join a senior laden roster for the 2019-2020 season. pic.twitter.com/SjxhCm2sSL […]
Stanley Umude enters NCAA transfer portal
The Coyote men’s basketball team has lost their second player to transfer this spring as sophomore guard Stanley Umude has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal Thursday afternoon. “I would like to thank the University of South Dakota for providing me the opportunity to play the sport I love for the past two years and the […]
Spring Break: USD bypasses spring football game
USD football decided to forego the annual spring football game due to DakotaDome renovations. Instead, the team held two practices open to the public on April 6 and 14. Head coach Bob Nielson and Athletic Director Dave Herbster came to the conclusion for no spring football game, which is usually held in April. “The Dome being […]
Smooth as butter: Two-time Diver of the Year Isaac Morris reflects
It is a nearly impossible feat to win an Athlete of the Year award in the Summit League if you only compete for three weeks. However, junior Isaac “Butters” Morris captured the Summit League Diver of the Year after missing most of the season recovering from a torn ACL while rock climbing. “Just over the […]
15 years without USD baseball: The Huska brothers reflect
America’s favorite pastime has a history unlike most sports at USD. The Coyote athletic department made the move to cut baseball just over 15 years ago, and is one of three Summit League schools without baseball (UND and Denver are the others). USD baseball was the first athletic program at the university in 1886, but […]
Mike West hired as deputy athletic director
USD announced Monday morning that Mike West will take on the position of deputy athletic director on April 15. He will replace David Williams, who left for a similar position at New Mexico in January. West will be in charge of the day-to-day functions within the athletic department. He will oversee areas of marketing, sports […]
Pole Vaulters showing at Texas Relays has them near top of national ranks
Both the Coyote men’s and women’s pole vault teams had individuals claim the top spot in the nation over the weekend at the 92nd Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays in Austin, Texas. Junior Helen Falda found herself at the highest mark in the NCAA standings after Friday’s competition, vaulting 14 feet, 3 1/2 inches. “Before jumping […]
Takeaways from the historic Coyote WBB 2018-19 season
First and second AP Top 25 victories, first AP Top 25 appearance, second NCAA Tournament appearance. The list could go on for the USD Women’s basketball team and their triumphs this season. The Coyotes didn’t lose inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center, and finished the year 28-6 overall, 14-2 in conference play. They finished second […]