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Coyotes’ depth very strong
EDITOR’S NOTE: This week The Volante interviewed men and women head golf coach Nick Hovden. Both teams just finished up their second tournaments of the season. Hovden discussed goals for the season, how the younger players have been adapting to the level of competition and how the team has dealt with the heat. Josh Jorgensen: How […]
Soccer looks to continue strong play
The University of South Dakota women’s soccer team is looking to add to their win total against the Creighton University Sept. 13 at Morrison Stadium in Omaha, Neb. The Coyotes are coming off a strong outing this past weekend at the South Dakota State Jackrabbit Invitational, where they beat Northern Illinois and had a double […]
Early lead not enough for Coyotes, fall to Kansas 31-14
LAWRENCE, KAN. — After jumping out to a 7-0 lead in the first quarter, the University of South Dakota Coyotes (1-1) allowed 24 unanswered points, losing to the University of Kansas (1-0) 31-14 Saturday night in Lawrence, Kan. The Coyote defense came out of the gates strong, forcing the three consecutive three and outs by […]
USD assistant coach James named interim head coach
Three days after longtime University of South Dakota men’s basketball coach Dave Boots announced his retirement, USD athletic director David Herbster named assistant coach Joey James interim head coach Friday. In a statement released Friday, Herbster said James will take over as head coach effective immediately, and a national search will be conducted at the […]
Boots calls it quits
After 503 wins and 25 years with the University of South Dakota, men’s basketball head coach Dave Boots called it quits, announcing his retirement Tuesday afternoon. Senior center Trevor Gruis said he was blindsided by the news of Boots’ departure. “It was extremely shocking and I am sure we will be in shock for a […]
Coyotes hungry for win No. 2
The University of South Dakota had little time to celebrate their 10-7 victory over UC Davis from a week ago. Effective enough to get the job done last week, South Dakota head coach Joe Glenn likes where the offense can take the Coyotes for the rest of the year. “When you have our running backs […]
Former Coyote makes NFL roster
Former Coyote offensive lineman Tom Compton was named to the Washington Redskins 53-man roster after surviving the last day of cuts Saturday, Aug. 31. Compton, a native of Rosemount, Minn. was a sixth round pick by the Redskins in the 2012 draft. He was the first USD player drafted since 1986.
USD coach Dave Boots announces retirement
University of South Dakota men’s basketball coach Dave Boots announced his retirement Tuesday afternoon, ending a 25-year tenure with the Coyotes. In a released statement, Boots said he enjoyed his time at USD but felt it was time to move on. “For the past 25 years, I have enjoyed leading the Coyote basketball program. The […]
Women’s Soccer Preview: Northern Illinois
After a forgettable two-win season in 2012, the University of South Dakota women’s soccer team is looking to turn things around. After matching their win total from last year, the Coyotes (2-1-1) have already earned wins against Wyoming and Colorado Springs, and will be fighting for a third win against Northern Illinois Friday. Coach Mandy […]
Glenn at pep rally: ‘We all have to support each other’
The singing of the University of South Dakota fight song and rousing sight of Charlie Coyote Aug. 30 were staples at the first pep rally of the year in preparation for the football home opener against UC Davis. Held in the grass next to the Muenster University Center by the “Legacy” coyote statue, the rally […]