Current Coyote reflects on recruiting process
One year removed from officially signing with the Coyotes, first-year linebacker Keyen Lage can relate to the emotions likely experienced by the incoming class of University of South Dakota football players on Feb. 6. “I was so relieved,” Lage said. “I committed to USD before my senior season even started because I didn’t want to […]
Tennis team is rich with experience
While February may seem like an early time to be playing a “spring” sport, the University of South Dakota women’s tennis team won’t wait for warmer weather to start what looks to be a promising season. In a recent Summit League coaches’ preseason poll, the Coyotes were ranked third out of eight teams. Kansas City […]
Coyotes unable to execute win against State
After getting blown out 56-86 by South Dakota State in Brookings last year, the University of South Dakota men’s basketball team looked to erase those bad memories from Frost Arena. Unfortunately, the Coyotes (8-14, 4-5) were unable to exercise their demons on Thursday night, falling to the Jackrabbits by a score of 54-67. A sellout […]
David Herbster steps in as USD’s interim Athletic Director
For someone who has spent nearly his entire professional career in collegiate athletic marketing and administration, David Herbster is familiar with the concept of being at the right place, at the right time. “So many times in athletics, it’s all about timing,” Herbster said. President James Abbott named Herbster the University of South Dakota’s interim […]
School gun bill passes House 42-27
South Dakota’s House of Representatives passed House Bill 1087 Jan. 29, which would allow school districts to have the option to hire armed sentinels to protect students. Introduced Jan. 17 and heard on the floor Jan. 23, the bill was delayed because of discussions regarding how much the bill could cost school districts and the […]
Sen. Abourezk criticizes U.S. relationship to Israeli lobbyists during international forum
Former South Dakota Sen. James Abourezk headlined as the keynote speaker for a public forum on the state of affairs in the Middle East at the University of South Dakota Jan.14. Abourezk offered his opinions on a variety of topics, including the United States’ relationship with Israel, the ongoing civil war in Syria and President […]
Standout transfer’s journey takes him to USD
For the first time in over a year, Juevol Myles is playing on a Division-I basketball court. The USD senior point guard made it clear how much it means to him. “It’s one of the greatest feeling in the world. Basketball is basically my life. I love basketball,” Myles said. A gifted scorer with tremendous […]
Turn of the Tide
The University of South Dakota Coyotes men’s basketball team will be in Muncie, Ind. on Friday to take on the Ball State Cardinals, the first game of a two game series. Following Friday’s game, the Coyotes will return to the DakotaDome to face Ball State in their next game Dec. 15. Coming off a crippling […]
Coyotes prepare for high-energy Cleveland State University Nov. 9
The University of South Dakota women’s basketball program will officially begin a new era Nov. 9., as the Coyotes begin regular season play on the road against Cleveland State. With a new coach and a roster full of new faces, the Coyotes will have a new identity on the court. Under new head coach Amy […]
COLUMN: A fresh look at USD sports heading into winter season
When I first visited the University of South Dakota last winter, I was swept up in the euphoria of a typical college campus visit. Since I hail from southern Nebraska, I had never had any reason to visit Vermillion. While my perception was likely skewed by the excitement of an unfamiliar campus, I distinctly remember […]