2019
USD hires new defensive coordinator
USD head football coach Bob Nielson has found himself a new defensive coordinator. Nielson announced January 15 that he hired Travis Johansen, who was with Grand View University for the last six seasons. Johansen has garnered one of the best defenses in the NAIA over the last three years as the Vikings’ defensive coordinator and secondary […]
Former women’s practice squad player Caleb Cline joins Coyote men’s basketball team
In search of depth for a roster thinned by injuries, the Coyote men’s basketball team found a new place to recruit: their own gym. Caleb Cline, a 6-foot-3-inch guard from LeMars, Iowa, joined the men’s team in January after a two-week stint as a practice player on the USD women’s basketball team. Head men’s basketball […]
Coyotes take 11 events at Jim Emmerich Alumni Invitational
Another record is posted for the Coyotes track & field team, as Senior Lara Boman broke her own throwing record at the Jim Emmerich Alumni Invitational Saturday in Brookings. Boman broke her own weight throw school record with a throw of 67 feet, 2 inches, beating her previous mark by eight inches. “Going into it, […]
Sjerven’s Journey: From Southwest to South Dakota
In March of 2017, Hannah Sjerven first stepped foot in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center to watch USD play North Dakota in the first round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament (WNIT). At the time, no one knew she would be a vital piece to the 2018-19 Coyote women’s basketball team. “I came to the […]
A ‘day on’: Students spend Martin Luther King Jr. Day serving the Clay County communities
While some USD students viewed Monday’s remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a free day from schoolwork, more than 35 student volunteers used this day off as a “day on”. Students met in the morning to hear speeches about King’s life and legacy. In the afternoon, they spread out to 11 different […]
Finalists named: Law school dean selection process moves forward
The search for the new USD law school dean has been narrowed down to three finalists. Committee members began their search for the law school dean last March. This search has been longer than other academic searches because the committee used an outside search form to help the search process. The finalists are Christopher Behan, […]
Attempted armed robbery at Vermillion convenience store, police investigating
The Pump ‘N Pak convenience store in Vermillion was attempted to be robbed at 12:30 a.m. on Friday morning Jan. 18. The Vermillion Police Department (VPD) responded to the call and their investigation revealed that the suspect had driven around the store several times before entering the store wearing a mask and gloves and with […]
All you need to relax is a happy tree
Over the last few years, Bob Ross and his show “The Joy of Painting” has emerged as a sensation on YouTube and Netflix as a creative outlet or just a way to relax. The crazy thing is—this isn’t the first time we’ve seen Bob Ross’ television show. In fact, “The Joy of Painting” first aired […]
Coyotes’ win streak moves to four with win over Mavericks
Led by Ciara Duffy with 17 points, five Coyotes reached double figures in a 80-49 victory over Omaha Sunday afternoon in Baxter Arena. The Coyotes (17-3 overall, 5-1 in the Summit) never trailed in the game, not even allowing the Mavericks to once tie. With the win, the Coyotes tie South Dakota State for first in […]
Out-sized under the basket, Coyotes drop narrow battle to Omaha
The USD men’s basketball team dropped a narrow game to Omaha 68-75 at Baxter Arena Sunday night. Sophomore Stanley Umude led the Coyotes with 20 points on 8-for-15 shooting. Junior Tristan Simpson, who leads the Summit League in minutes played, scored 17 on 5-for-13 shooting, adding three assists and three steals. In the last three […]