Sports
USD golfers making sure they improve over offseason
With the fall 2013 season at a close, the spring season won’t begin again for the Coyotes until February, however both the men’s and women’s golf teams are continuing work in the DakotaDome. The fall season had notable finishes for both the men’s and women’s teams, but as head coach Nick Hovden said, one the […]
Coyotes looking for consistency
The Coyotes are limping into Saturday’s match-up with Green Bay after three consecutive losses, and Green Bay is no easy feat. Green Bay is coming into the DakotaDome at 5-3, fresh off a victory over the University of Virginia Saturday. The Phoenix are ranked No. 12 in the College Insider’s Mid-Major’s Top 25, and head […]
COLUMN: More resources provide best production
Facebook had me convinced a while back that the University of South Dakota was quickly becoming the best university in the Midwest. As soon as plans for a new sports facility and basketball arena were made public, my news feed flooded with shares and statuses from current, former and future students celebrating USD’s advancement. It […]
Swim and dive set to be meet-free for the next month
The University of South Dakota swimming and diving team has seen a little more than half of their season go by. Last weekend, Dec. 7-8, the men and women both finished second at the Rochester Invitational. Sophomore long distance swimmer Morgan Barnes said despite not winning the meet, the team was very thrilled with how […]
Earl looking to take next step as QB
EDITOR’S NOTE: This week The Volante interviewed sophomore quarterback Kevin Earl. In his first season as the Coyotes’ starting quarterback, Earl threw for 1,920 yards and nine touchdowns. The Volante talked to Earl about the upcoming offseason and what he remembers about the recruiting process three years ago. Grant Bosiacki: What have you personally, and the […]
Lone senior is leading by example on and off court
The Coyote women’s basketball team will graduate only one senior when the clock strikes zero on the 2013-14 campaign: Polly Harrington. Harrington was a major part of the Coyotes’ run to the Summit League Championship game 2013 where the Coyotes lost to South Dakota State, losing a bid to the NCAA Tournament. Harrington is a […]
COLUMN: Coyotes basketball showing its inexperience
Kritenbrink named to all-region team The American Volleyball Coach Association named junior volleyball player Kendall Kritenbrink to the All-Midwest Region team. Kritenbrink was the Summit League Player of the Year this year, and the Coyotes are lucky to have her for another season next year. Kritenbrink and the Coyotes seemed destined for great things this […]
For basketball, there’s no place like home
There are no secrets when it comes to home court advantage. Playing in your own venue for your own fans has extra juice in any sport. Teams are expected to have better records at home versus on the road, and the visiting teams are expected to shake a little bit in front of home crowds. […]
Coyote women lose to Drake 89-81, to play Boise State Sunday
The University of South Dakota and Drake University women’s basketball teams clashed for the first time on the Heritage Court inside Sioux Falls’ Sanford Pentagon. A back-and-forth overtime thriller, the game ended with an 89-81 scoreboard in favor the visiting Drake Bulldogs, who snapped a two-game losing skid and move to 2-2 on the season. […]
Volleyball climbs to seven straight wins
After defeating Western Illinois University and University of Nebraska-Omaha this past weekend, the University of South Dakota women’s volleyball team remains undefeated in conference play. The Coyotes faced the University of Nebraska-Omaha Sunday night and came out winning 3-0. The first two sets, the team came out slow winning close matches in each. Senior Tori […]