Freshman Nate Robinson decides to step away from USD basketball
USD freshman Nate Robinson has decided to step away from the men’s basketball team after appearing in 18 games for the team this season, Jay Elsen of Midco Sports Network first reported on Twitter Tuesday morning. @CoachLeeUSD confirms that Nathan Robinson has asked for and received his release. Robinson appeared in 18 games for the […]
Coyotes drop opening round game with Clemson
Leading by four at the half, the Coyotes went cold from behind the arc while Clemson tied a season-high in 3’s to top USD 79-66 Friday evening in Starkville, Miss. at their opening round game of the NCAA Tournament. “We had a great run. It’s been a really special year,” senior Allison Arens said. “Honestly, […]
Coyote softball slips up at Mercer Classic
USD softball went 1-3 at the Mercer Classic in Macon, Georgia March 15-16. The Coyotes lost to Connecticut and Ball State on Friday and split games Saturday against Connecticut and Cleveland State. Connecticut jumped to a 2-0 lead in the second inning and added five runs in the fourth inning. The Huskies won the game […]
Coyotes fall to Jacks in championship, await selection committee decision
South Dakota’s women’s basketball team falls to South Dakota State in the Summit League Championship game 83-71. The Jackrabbits earn an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament, and the Coyotes will have to wait for next Monday, March 18, when the selection committee announces the field of 64 teams and where the opening round games […]
Coyotes stumble in quarterfinal, lose to Purdue-Fort Wayne 96-70
Two teams headed in different directions clashed Sunday night inside the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, with the Coyote men’s basketball team winning four of their last five games and Purdue-Fort Wayne losing their last four regular season games. Starting out hot was the key to the Mastodons ending their losing streak, and they proved so […]
Survive and Advance: Coyote women outlast UND 84-61, play SDSU in Championship
The Coyote women’s basketball team eclipsed a physical battle with North Dakota to advance to the Summit League Championship tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon. In two regular-season meetings between the Fighting Hawks and Coyotes, there were 120 fouls and over 100 free throws attempted; this game was no different. There were 53 fouls and 48 free throws […]
Coyotes second quarter run knocks out NDSU, advance to semifinals
The USD women’s basketball team took a wire-to-wire victory over North Dakota State Saturday inside the Denny Sanford Premier Center. With the 74-51 win, USD advances to the semifinals of the Summit League Tournament. The Coyotes opened the game by finding Senior Allison Arens in the corner for a quick 3-pointer, and never gave up […]
Summit League Tournament Preview: Coyotes coming in hot
A coaching staff’s inaugural year accompanied by injuries and growing pains limited the USD men’s basketball team for a large part of the season, but after winning four of their last five games, the Coyotes look to storm through the Summit League. Todd Lee’s first season as head coach was far from what was hoped […]
Summit League Tournament Preview: Coyote women gear up for revenge tour
In 2018, the South Dakota women’s basketball team went 14-0 in conference play, made it to the Summit League Championship, and were 40 minutes away from making it to NCAA Tournament. The only team that stood in the way of a bid was their rival up north, South Dakota State. The Jackrabbits, led by the […]
Coyotes win plethora of Summit League season awards
The Summit League announced their 2019 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Awards at the Summit League Tip-Off press conference Thursday. Three Coyotes were named first team all-Summit. On the women’s side, Junior Ciara Duffy and senior Allison Arens received the honor. Sophomore Stanley Umude represented the men’s team. For Duffy, this is her second time being […]