Coyotes sweep competition at IUPUI Invitational
Head Coach Leanne Williamson earned her 100th career victory as USD swept the competition at the IUPUI Invitational in Indianapolis over the weekend. USD vs IUPUI The Coyotes defeated Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis in four sets to secure their first win of the season at The Jungle on Friday. After dropping the first set 20-25, […]
Coyote Crazies look to change tailgate culture while alternative options move in next door
A rainy Saturday morning hindered the first tailgate of the football season, which saw roughly 50 attendees congregating outside the DakotaDome prior to USD’s showdown with Montana. Tailgate returns as an option for fans this year and cosmetically remains the same, but the Coyote Crazies are aiming to change the experience for attendees. Across the […]
Women’s cross country takes Bison Open
The Coyote women’s cross country team topped the field by 21 points at the NDSU Bison Open at the Rose Creek Golf course on Friday. Junior Abby Ripperda was the first to cross the finish line for the Coyotes as she placed second overall in the competition. She broke the 4,000-meter record for USD, clocking […]
Montana passing attack takes down USD in opener
The passing attack of No. 25 Montana Grizzlies proved to be too much for the Coyotes to handle as USD fell 31-17 in its season opener at the DakotaDome Saturday afternoon. Opening their season at home for the first time since 2013, USD was dealt their first loss in a home opener since 2002, according […]
Former Coyote basketball star Matt Mooney signs NBA contract
Former USD basketball player Matt Mooney has agreed to an NBA contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. Mooney, who grad transferred to Texas Tech in 2018 and played in the 2019 NCAA National Championship game, plans to sign an Exhibit 10 contract in September. He had been deciding between signing with the Grizzlies or the Miami […]
Coyote Volleyball Features No Lack of Talent as Season Approaches
Following their appearance at the NCAA Tournament last season, the Coyote Volleyball team is looking to continue their success with a re-tooled roster. Last year the team finished 21-10 (13-3 CONF) en route to their first-ever Summit League Tournament championship. Leanne Williamson, entering her sixth season as head coach, said she hopes the team can […]
USD Football preview: What’s new on both sides of the ball
After missing out on the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs last season, the Coyote football team is adjusting for the future. As USD begins another season with a young squad, head coach Bob Nielson said he’s hopeful this team will continue developing. The Coyotes followed an 8-5 (4-4 CONF) 2017 season, which included a trip […]
Nilsen Takes Pole Vault at NCAA Division I Championships
Junior Chris Nilsen went back-to-back by again winning the pole vault at the NCAA Division I Championships in Austin, Texas on Wednesday. Nilsen took the event at 19-1 ½ last year, breaking a 22-year-old NCAA championships record, according to the Argus Leader. This year, he broke his own meet record by clearing 19-6 ¼. Nilsen, […]
USD basketball adds Nebraska transfer Brady Heiman
USD men’s basketball added another piece to the men’s basketball team, bringing in former Nebraska center Brady Heiman. Heiman, who visited with head coach Fred Hoiberg in his office, was told to not return to the program following his freshman season. Hoiberg, who was hired by Nebraska on March 30, saw no future for Heiman […]
Coyotes win 10 Events at Sioux City Relays
USD had a top collegiate finisher in all but two events at the Sioux City Relays on Saturday. Sophomore Landon Kemp became the third Coyote this season to break the 14-foot mark, and only the fifth in USD history. Kemp, who vaulted 14 feet, ¼ inches to win the event, moved into 10th place in […]