Coyotes’ balanced shooting takes down Omaha
Without junior starting guard Tia Hemiller, the University of South Dakota pulled off an 83-69 win against the Omaha Mavericks, with six players reaching double digits in scoring. “We are dealing with the adversity right now, but I think we are doing alright (without Tia),” senior guard Nicole Seekamp said. “If we can come through strong […]
Hertting continues to improve, eyes conference win
After breaking her own school record this semester, sophomore diver Greysen Hertting has not only set a standard for herself, but she also inspires her teammates. “She is one of those people who leads by example,” junior swimmer Rachel Svendson said. “She sets the standard of how people should work, and this is what they […]
Coyote women hold on in second half to take down Fort Wayne
Despite giving up 52 points in the second half, the University of South Dakota women’s basketball team claimed a 91-80 win against Fort Wayne Friday night in the DakotaDome. “I was really proud of the way we played for a good chunk of that ball game,” said head coach Amy Williams. “We had great team […]
Athlete Spotlight: Senior guard Raeshel Contreras
Senior guard Raeshel Contreras, from San Fransisco, Calif., scored a career-high 32 points against South Dakota State. She was also named Coyotes Athlete of the week Jan. 18 for averaging 24.5 points against North Dakota State and SDSU. Alanna Schmeichel: Why did you come to USD? Raeshel Contreras: On my visit I instantly had […]
USD women’s bench shows leadership on the court
Junior center Margaret McCloud gained her second foul with 15:19 left in the first half against Oral Roberts on Saturday, when head coach Amy Williams sent in first-year Kate Liveringhouse. “She stepped up and played huge minutes,” Williams said. “She did not play intimidated and was effective going up against a pretty tough foe (McIntyre, […]
Coyote women ranked nationally for offense
For the third week in a row, the University of South Dakota women’s basketball team has been ranked by ESPN as one of the top schools for its offense among schools like Baylor, UCONN, Notre Dame and Ohio State. The Coyotes have ranked in the top 15 in the last three weeks, and are now ranked No. 10. But […]
USD bench players secure win against Oral Roberts
The University of South Dakota women’s basketball team’s goal was to show Oral Roberts what real Coyote basketball is. They did just that with a 93-70 win in the DakotaDome Saturday. “It seems like our team does play the best when we have lots of different people contributing,” head coach Amy Williams said. The Coyotes […]
Strong second half gets USD win over Denver
The University of South Dakota Coyote women’s basketball team showed up to win Wednesday night, triumphing over the Denver Pioneers 82-56 in the DakotaDome. “The tale of two halves — I was really pleased the way the team played in the second half,” head coach Amy Williams said. The Coyotes began the game with an early lead, but […]
Coyote women take down rival Jackrabbits
Hustle plays and rebounding have been a focus for the University of South Dakota women’s basketball team as of late, which payed off for the team Saturday as they earned an 82-78 win against rival South Dakota State. “This game showed we didn’t just settle on making or missing shots, and it showed we are […]
Athletes give back to community by volunteering
While it might be the season of giving as the Christmas holiday approaches, some University of South Dakota student athletes try to live out the season of giving all of the time. Morgan Hancock, a senior on the USD softball team, said representing the Coyotes goes beyond the field of play. “It’s really easy to […]