2011
Coyotes, Cowboys clash in Wyoming
Coming off their first win of the season, an 83-81 thriller against the University of Nebraska-Omaha at the DakotaDome Nov. 20, the University of South Dakota men’s basketball team will travel to face the Cowboys of the University of Wyoming Tuesday night. Head coach Dave Boots said the team will have to play a complete […]
COLUMN: Football traditions recalled
The last time members of the Detroit Lions returned to their homes on Thanksgiving Day with a belly full of winning satisfaction, the now obsolete Joey Harrington was running their offense and Brett Favre still had some shred of dignity. The year was 2003 and the Lions, led by cornerback Dré Bly’s two interceptions, forced […]
USD finishes season with 6-5 record
For the second time in three weeks, the University of South Dakota Coyote football team went into halftime with a double-digit lead and a share of the Great West Conference title in grasp, but walked away empty handed. Leading 37-17 at the beginning of the fourth quarter during their Nov. 19 game against the University […]
Q & A: Hegge not a fan of cranberries
EDITOR’S NOTE: Each week The Volante sports staff will interview a member of the USD athletic community and ask them off-the-wall questions. Enjoy the hilarity. Senior forward Amber Hegge is a member of the University of South Dakota women’s basketball team from Crofton, Neb. Hegge ranks 15th all-time in career scoring with 1,163 point. She […]
Coyotes shooting for success
With five returning starters and several upperclassmen, the USD women’s basketball team is anticipating a successful 2011-2012 season as they enter the Summit League. “With all the returners, we’re a lot further along than we’ve ever been as far as being organized and everybody being on the same page,” head coach Ryun Williams said at […]
Coyotes look for second win Tuesday
Starting it’s season with a big win in their season opener against Northern Arizona, the University of South Dakota women’s basketball team is preparing for another tough non-conference opponent, Creighton. A year ago, the Coyotes suffered their only home loss of the season at the hands of the Bluejays in a close 70-79 game at the […]
COLUMN: Cheer on both Coyote teams this year at USD
The University of South Dakota basketball teams will be taking a big step this year, as both will play their first full Summit League schedule. Being the first full year in the conference, both teams will face some adversities and, play in some tough games but overall Coyote basketball should have successful seasons. Since making […]
COLUMN: November starts up big time basketball
With the current lockout putting the NBA season in jeopardy, college basketball could bring some much needed excitement to basketball fans. For most teams, the regular season tips of this Friday, November 11. The most enticing matchup on Friday night is the North Carolina versus Michigan State game. A Big Ten and ACC matchup is […]
USD championship hopes still alive
The University of South Dakota’s football team enjoyed a pleasant surprise over their bye week. Head coach Ed Meierkort said he thought they had already blown their chances of a conference championship after suffering a final minute loss to Cal Poly two weeks ago. Luckily, they received a huge favor from the University of Cal-Davis […]
USD to battle UND for championship title
When the University of South Dakota football team plays the University of North Dakota the stakes are always high. This week, those stakes will have a whole new element added, as the winner will earn a share of the conference title with Cal Poly. Head coach Ed Meierkort said his team should be well prepared […]