Sports
Women’s basketball focuses on defense for first game
Head women’s basketball coach Amy Williams is taking the first few games of the season seriously, but after her team started last season slowly, she has a different perspective. “If you can have success, be successful or see great things out of your program in those games, that’s a positive,” Williams said. Besides winning and […]
Men’s basketball looking for Friday victory
Head men’s basketball coach Craig Smith doesn’t know what to expect for the opening game of the season. As a first-year coach for the University of South Dakota, Smith will be put to the test when his team goes against Utah Valley Friday. The game has been a long time coming for Smith. “It’s been seven and […]
Western Illinois tops Coyotes 44-29
It’s been one long season for the Coyote football team. If Saturday’s game meant anything, it’s that it’ll be even longer. South Dakota, sitting in last place in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, hosted the Western Illinois Leathernecks. Western Illinois came into the game with the second worst record in the conference. The Leathernecks walked […]
Two season sports provide extra camaraderie among athletes
Looking back on her first year at the University of South Dakota, sophomore Kaitlyn Krzyzanowski didn’t know what college golf would bring, but she’s thankful her fall season helped her adjust to school before jumping into a competitive spring season. “It was really hard to adjust coming into my freshman year,” she said. “I’m used […]
Coyotes staying positive for final three games
The month of October went by without the University of South Dakota football team notching a single victory. November didn’t start out much better. This past Saturday the Coyotes fell to Youngstown State 28-17, despite entering the fourth quarter leading 17-7. The loss dropped the team’s record to 2-7 (0-5 in the Missouri Valley). Despite […]
Conference win has cross country women focused on high regional finish
Just two days after the first women’s conference championship at the Division I level, coach Dan Fitzsimmons was still getting congratulations from people around the DakotaDome. But he was already focused on his team’s next competition. “It’s a good feeling coming into the Dome, but now that we’re getting ready for practice, it’s onward to […]
Column: Big XII football calls for some respect
With all the mayhem from the Southeastern Conference (SEC) West division in this year’s college football season, the impressive season from the Big XII has been wildly overlooked. The Big XII has 10 teams combining for eight out-of-conference losses. The teams handing them the losses: Auburn, Alabama, Florida State, Brigham Young, UCLA, Arkansas, Duke and […]
Older cheer, dance members mentor younger peers
The University of South Dakota cheer and dance teams are relying on senior leadership this year, making it a priority to pass down the knowledge of their seasoned veterans. With so many members on each team, it has become a priority for older members to encourage the younger members. On the cheer team, the captains […]
Athlete Spotlight: basketball player Adam Thoseby
Junior men’s basketball player Adam Thoseby is a native of Melbourne, Australia. Thoseby has been at the University of South Dakota for three seasons and is eligible for his second season of competition. Last year Thoseby averaged 7.7 points per game and 2.3 rebounds. Sean Bower: How long have you lived in the United […]
Athlete Spotlight: swimmer Sam Schutt
Sophomore Sam Schutt is a swimmer for the University of South Dakota. She has posted two Summit League Women’s Swimmer of the Week awards and competes in the freestyle events. Her brother, senior Nick Schutt, transferred to USD from Oklahoma Baptist University this season. Nathan Ellenbecker: Your last name is pronounced “shut,” not “shoot”? Sam […]