Sports
Women’s basketball ready for expectations
The University of South Dakota women’s basketball season is approaching, but coach Amy Williams isn’t worried about games today — she’s focused on eliminating weak practices. The faces aren’t much different this year under the practice court hoop — only one player left from last year, two transfer players moved in and one first-year joined. “We’ve started off with […]
Athlete Spotlight: volleyball setter Brittany Jessen
Not your typical first-year volleyball player, Brittany Jessen is the setter. Last year she graduated early from high school and in January she came to USD. She started taking spring classes and became acquainted with the volleyball team. Alanna Schmeichel: Where are you from? Brittany Jessen: I am from Mendota Heights, Minn. It is a […]
Coaches want to ‘break barriers’ with athletes supporting peers
When the University of South Dakota women’s basketball team made their run to the NCAA tournament last season, USD football kicker Miles Bergner remembers all types of students showed their support for the Coyote women. It didn’t matter they were heavy underdogs against Stanford for their first game — students were trying to find tickets […]
Column: Clock ticking on Coyote football
Head coach Joe Glenn has brought a steady presence to the University of South Dakota football team. The Coyotes football team has seen a steady rise in their play on the field each year he’s been here. The first year’s win total was all of one game. Last year’s win total jumped to four. Three […]
Red suit trio ‘passionate about USD’
Touchdown celebrations aren’t just for athletes. For the past four years, a group of students have decided to take being Coyote Crazies to another level. “The cops do ask to see our faces when we come in,” said Peterson, a political science major. “Just in case we do something dumb.” Senior Chad Peterson, senior Connor […]
Athlete Spotlight: basketball player Margaret McCloud
Junior center Margaret McCloud was on the Summit League champion Coyote women’s basketball team last season, and her team has opened practice. Alanna Schmeichel: Is basketball your favorite sport? Margaret McCloud: Yes, definitely. I grew up around sports, and I’ve always liked being a competitor. I love the competition of the fast-paced game and competition […]
New men’s basketball coach looks to change culture
With a new year and a new coach, there is a new atmosphere being exemplified during practice for the University of South Dakota men’s basketball team, which is looking forward to some new expectations this year. Senior guard Tyler Larson said the team has a mindset of improvement in practice — where players clap and cheer for each other this year, and when anyone […]
Unlimited meals ruling has little affect on USD
Last season, high jumper Tyler Frank was a first-year stepping up as the lead high jumper, but he wasn’t on scholarship. He finished second in both conference indoor and outdoor track championships. This year he is on scholarship, but his scholarship covers only tuition. He is responsible for his room and board as well as providing […]
UNI defeats USD 27-16
The 100th Dakota Day hype appeared to be too much for the University of South Dakota football to handle. South Dakota came into their homecoming game with high hopes of taking down Northern Iowa for the second year in a row and improving to 3-3 on the year. Unfortunately, UNI got the best of the […]
PHOTOS: USD soccer ties NDSU 2-2
On Sunday the University of South Dakota women’s soccer team on the North Dakota State University at home. The Coyotes tied the Bison 2-2. (Photos: Anna Glenski / The Volante)