September 2025
USD Natatorium Open for First Full School Year
The University of South Dakota’s Wellness Center Natatorium had its official grand opening on April 15th, 2025. Open to students, athletes, the public, this Olympic-sized competition pool offers not only a lap pool but also, an activity pool, ninja cross aquatic obstacle course and steam room, etc. This new expansion to the USD Wellness Center […]
Volleyball Hosts Coyote Invitational, falls to #17 Kansas
The South Dakota volleyball team picked up two wins against Green Bay and Florida Gulf Coast before falling to Kansas ranked No. 17 inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center on Sept. 11-13. Sophomore Lauren Medeck paced the Coyotes in game one against Green Bay, recording 13 kills on 31 attacks (19.4%) in the 3-0 victory […]
Sanford Donates $20M for USD’s Gassen Family Fieldhouse
The University of South Dakota received a large infusion of funds over the summer, with a $20 million gift from philanthropist T. Denny Sanford for the construction of a new indoor track and field facility. Subject to the approval of the South Dakota Board of Regents, the facility shall be known as the Gassen Family […]
Johansen Notches First Win As Coyotes Head Coach
Coyote football took home their first win of the season in the home opener at the Dakota Dome on Saturday, Sept. 13. Giving first-year head coach Travis Johansen a successful debut as the Coyotes defeated the Northern Colorado Bears in overtime. The teams exchanged scores throughout regulation and then into overtime when L.J. Phillips Jr […]
USD Intramural Kickoff
It’s that time of year at the University of South Dakota where friendly and fun competitions bring students together in a variety of different ways. Fall intramurals have kicked off their seasons with co-rec volleyball, flag football and soccer. However, despite the seasons already in full spring it is not too late to sign up […]
The Volante’s Athlete Of The Week: Kamryn Farris
Kamryn Farris has shown immense skills throughout the start of the Coyotes volleyball season, earning her both the titles of The Volante’s Athlete of the Week, and the Summit League’s Defensive Peak Performer of the Week for the third straight week. The senior libero leads the Summit League in the highest total of digs with […]