Sports
Track teams try to overcome injuries for homestretch
In a program already holding high expectations, mid-April and early May are crucial times of the year for the University of South Dakota track and field teams. Runners, jumpers, vaulters and throwers are riding through a bumpy stretch of constant meets and end-of-the-semester school work, trying to keep their eyes on a conference prize. “This […]
Passion, basic understanding key in reporting
There are many aspects to being a sports reporter, one of which is simply having a broad understanding of a variety of sports . If a reporter is sent to report on a certain sport, that reporter needs to be sure he or she knows at least the basics. Growing up playing sports has definitely […]
Offseason crucial for success during regular season
The typical cycle of a college student includes class five days a week for roughly eight to nine months with the summer off to relax and take a break. Jobs get thrown into the mix, among other things, but the main idea is taking a break from the cycle of going to class every day. […]
Coyotes bring home 17 track titles
The Coyotes men’s and women’s track and field teams saw a weekend of success at the Sioux City Relays. Hosted at Olsen Stadium on the Morningside College campus, USD brought home two team and 15 individual titles from the two-day event April 11-12. Head women’s coach Lucky Huber said the athletes took advantage of the […]
Former SDSU player and coach Hansen joins Smith with Coyotes
Former South Dakota State player and coach Austin Hansen will be joining University of South Dakota head men’s basketball coach Craig Smith as one of three assistants for the upcoming season. Hansen was a four-year letter winner and two-time captain at SDSU from 1998-2003. He remains the second-leading three-point shooter and third-leading scorer in program […]
Matthew leads men’s golf team by action
If you ask his teammates or his coach, the unquestioned leader of the University of South Dakota men’s golf team is Sam Matthew. They will also tell you he leads by example, not words. His coach calls him quiet and composed. Teammates say he’s kind and let’s others talk over him. That’s just the way […]
Coyote softball sweeps Western Illinois
For the first time this season the University of South Dakota Coyotes softball team went three games in a row without giving up an earned run. The Coyotes hosted Western Illinois for a double header April 11 and a single game April 12. “Western Illinois has been a top five batting team in the nation, […]
USD tennis team falls 5-2 to Omaha
After a home loss Saturday, the University of South Dakota women’s tennis team bounced back with a win at home Tuesday. “(Tuesday) was about getting back out, competing and getting ready for this weekend,” head coach Malcolm Gilreath said. “It was nice to build some momentum.” The Coyotes, now 9-11 overall and 0-3 in the […]
Jessen makes home debut, Coyotes win both matches
The University of South Dakota women’s volleyball team interim head coach Leanne Williamson got her first shot at coaching the Coyotes as they hosted a spring tournament at the DakotaDome April 5. “It has been fun,” Williamson said. “These girls are awesome and work really hard. It is nice to have some quality teams coming […]
Matthew, men earn second-place finish
The University of South Dakota men’s golf team continued to put up solid numbers at the Western Illinois Beu Mussatto Invite March 31 and April 1, while the women struggled at the Georgia State Panther Intercollegiate tournament. Head coach Nick Hovden said the men hung tough in the cold and windy conditions. “They were right […]