Sports
Coyote women take down rival Jackrabbits
Hustle plays and rebounding have been a focus for the University of South Dakota women’s basketball team as of late, which payed off for the team Saturday as they earned an 82-78 win against rival South Dakota State. “This game showed we didn’t just settle on making or missing shots, and it showed we are […]
USD women stomp NDSU Bison 84-69
Balanced scoring has been a staple for the University of South Dakota’s women’s basketball team this year, and Thursday night was no different. Six Coyotes scored 10 or more points, led by senior guard Raeshel Contreras’ 17-point effort, to beat North Dakota State 84-69 at the DakotaDome. “None of them get caught up in ‘I […]
Coyotes take down NDSU in Wednesday match
The University of South Dakota men’s basketball team finds itself atop the Summit League standings after defeating North Dakota State Wednesday night at the DakotaDome. The Coyotes claimed a 71-67 victory against the Bison in a contested matchup — competing until the final minute of the game. “(This was a) great victory for our guys,” […]
Women extend win streak to five in a row after defeating Valparaiso
The University of South Dakota women’s basketball team continued its strong start to the season as they defeated Valparaiso 81-62 Tuesday night in the DakotaDome. Just like their previous game before, the Coyotes opened up the game quickly. This time it was a 10-0 run led by junior guard Tia Hemiller’s two steals which setup four fast break […]
USD men nearly pull off comeback upset in Omaha
The University of South Dakota men’s basketball team traveled into one of the toughest home environments in college basketball on Tuesday night to face the Creighton Blue Jays, giving their fans something to remember. Coming in 16.5-point underdogs, the Coyotes, on a large stage, gave fans their most memorable Coyote game early in the Craig […]
Athletes give back to community by volunteering
While it might be the season of giving as the Christmas holiday approaches, some University of South Dakota student athletes try to live out the season of giving all of the time. Morgan Hancock, a senior on the USD softball team, said representing the Coyotes goes beyond the field of play. “It’s really easy to […]
Men’s basketball fights hard to find identity, shows promise against Creighton
When first-year men’s basketball head coach Craig Smith arrived at the University of South Dakota last spring, he was inheriting a group of athletes who had been through three coaches in three seasons. Fast forward to Tuesday night, the Coyotes exhibited the kind of skills and grit that can put a team into double overtime […]
Women’s basketball off to winning start
Behind a balance of scoring and a new emphasis on defense, the University of South Dakota women’s basketball team is off to a 7-2 start. The Coyotes have seven players who average more than five points per game, with three of those players averaging double digits. Senior guard Raeshel Contreras, who leads USD in scoring […]
Former Coyote finds niche in Swedish basketball
In a game of big athletes, it’s not easy to replace a player who made 102 consecutive starts. It’s not easy to replace a senior captain, and it’s definitely not easy to replace a skilled 6’10” center. The University of South Dakota men’s basketball team is figuring out how to do just that as it […]
Recruiting in-state not the problem for USD football
After the SDSU-USD rivalry football game, Coyote head coach Joe Glenn kept his press conference shorter than usual. “We just aren’t good enough,” he said about his program. That’s what a 37-14 score was telling him. Three days later, I was back home for Thanksgiving break. I was the only University of South Dakota representative […]