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Quick 21-2 start launches Coyotes to blowout victory
Propelled by a 21-2 start, the University of South Dakota women’s basketball team defeated California State University Fullerton 86-50 Saturday in the DakotaDome. “We were just ready to come out with the attack mentality,” said junior forward Margaret McCloud. The Coyotes attacked on both ends of the court. They forced 21 turnovers on defense and held […]
Youngstown State outshoots USD Friday, wins 87-79
Hot shooting at the end of the game and a late-rally wasn’t enough for the Coyotes to get a win in front of the home crowd Friday night. South Dakota fell to Youngstown St. 87-79 in a game that featured lots of offense and not so much defense. This was the Coyotes second home game […]
PHOTOS: Women’s basketball beats UNI 85-77
Scroll down to see photos from Thursday night’s home game against the University of Northern Iowa. (Photo: Junior guard Tia Hemiller drives to the hoop during Thursday night’s game against the University of Northern Iowa. Hemiller scored 20 points to lead the Coyotes to their second home victory of the season. Photo Gallery: Anna Glenski / […]
Women’s basketball claims win in home opener
Despite a slow start, the University of South Dakota women’s basketball team managed a big win for the home opener Monday night in the DakotaDome. USD defeated UC Irvine 96-52, moving to 3-2 on the season. Senior Coyote guard Nicole Seekamp said a lack of execution was to blame for the poor start. “We just weren’t doing what […]
Jackrabbits squash Coyotes in rivalry blowout
The bleakness of the Coyotes’ football season made this year’s “South Dakota Showdown” one to forget for the University of South Dakota. USD was dominated from start to finish by South Dakota State Saturday at its last game of the regular season, losing 37-14 “South Dakota State started fast, played fast,” USD head coach Joe Glenn […]
Coyote football aims for one more shot to glory in rivalry game
South Dakota will end its season against its biggest rival, South Dakota State, Saturday, and while the Coyotes are sitting 2-9 (0-7 Missouri Valley) on the season, the team isn’t short of motivation. Junior linebacker Keyen Lage said his team, because of who they’re playing, will play with a lot of pride. “It just brings out the best […]
Athlete Spotlight: cross-country runner Katie Wetzstein
Junior Katie Wetzstein placed third at the Summit League Championship to help the University of South Dakota women’s cross-country team capture its first conference title. Her younger sister, Erin, is a first-year runner for the Coyotes. Alanna Schmeichel: Why did you come to South Dakota? Katie Wetzstein: I came from Hudson, Wisc., but USD was a […]
Bergner battles to be Coyotes’ top weapon
In a season with low scoring matches and a 2-9 record heading into its final game, one distinct bright spot has emerged in the University of South Dakota football team — kicker Miles Bergner. Bergner is currently perfect (16-16) on field goal attempts this year and 17-19 on extra point tries. He suffered a concussion in the Nov. 15 home game, […]
Eichkorn becomes first USD runner to qualify for nationals
University of South Dakota junior cross country runner Amber Eichkorn has become the first USD women’s cross country runner to qualify for the Division I National Championships. By finishing 10th at the Midwest Regionals Nov. 14, Eichkorn qualified for the Cross Country National Championships Nov. 22 in Terre Haute, Ind., by receiving an at-large bid. The at-large […]
Volleyball turns focus to conference after loss
Knowing they had a shot at a shared Summit League title, nerves and emotions hit the University of South Dakota women’s volleyball team Sunday. Instead, the team’s home conference winning streak was snapped in five games 25-18, 25-23, 23-25, 20-25, 15-11, and the seniors ended their careers at the DakotaDome with a loss. Now, their attentions must […]