Sports
Coyotes redeem previous loss to IUPUI
After losing to Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis by 25 points, the University of South Dakota was looking for a way to redeem the loss. That redemption came in the form of a 69-53 win against IUPUI Thursday night in the DakotaDome. “A big key is being able to take care of the basketball, and we […]
Practice team challenges women’s basketball players
One attribute of the women’s basketball team’s success comes from its practice squad. “The overall goal is to give the USD women a look at their opponent’s offense and defense,” senior Trever Serr said. “It’s giving them unpredictable people to play against.” The women’s practice, or scout team, is composed of six men who are treated just […]
Golf athletes forced to practice inside
As golfers in the Midwest, practicing during the winter months can be somewhat difficult. Because it’s colder, and there’s typically snow on the ground, golfers aren’t allowed to practice outside. Instead, they must find ways to get their practice in and get ready for their spring season as best they can. For the University of South Dakota men’s […]
Softball team works for continued improvement
Softball head coach Amy Klyse knows the regular season can only put the team in a better spot for the Summit League conference. That is why the team is currently more focused on the post-season. The University of South Dakota softball team has already traveled to Tennessee and Texas and currently sits with a record […]
Thrower McKelvey ‘really good student of his body’
Senior Kyle McKelvey always thought he would follow in his father’s footsteps onto the football field when he got to college. And for most of his life, the Beresford, S.D., native didn’t stray too far from that path. But with four years as a thrower for the University of South Dakota’s track and field team, he’s found his […]
Radio entities give voice to the ‘Yotes
Although they may not be seen on the court, the voices of John Thayer and Joe Van Goor narrate the action behind the scenes of the University of South Dakota basketball games for listeners on the radio. Both Thayer and Van Goor work for Learfield Sports/Coyote Sports Network radio network in Vermillion, which covers the […]
Jacks down Coyotes 77-67
Even though University of South Dakota women’s basketball had junior guard Tia Hemiller back to playing for 15 minutes, the Coyotes lost to South Dakota State University 77-67 in Frost Arena Feb. 22. “The underlying message after the game was we gave up too many second chance opportunities, got out-rebounded and got outscored at the […]
Men earn team win against IUPUI
Balanced scoring, along with a few turnovers and a number of rebounds led to the University of South Dakota’s Saturday win in the DakotaDome. The men’s basketball team downed IUPUI 77-62, giving USD’s head coach Craig Smith something to be pleased about. “(This was a) great team win for our guys,” Smith said. “I’m not […]
‘Yotes push forward without guard Tia Hemiller
During practice, just before the North Dakota State game Feb. 8, junior guard Tia Hemiller jumped up to catch a pass. She landed, took another step and knew something wasn’t right. Hemiller had torn a piece of her meniscus. Hemiller had her knee scoped last week and is hoping to be back before the season […]
Coyote men down Avila University 84-60
While they may not be the biggest players in the league or the most athletic, the University of South Dakota men’s basketball players rallied offensively and defensively Tuesday night to grab a win at home. Despite a slow start to their game against Avila University, the Coyotes defeated the Eagles 84-60 in the DakotaDome, marking a […]