Golf athletes forced to practice inside
As golfers in the Midwest, practicing during the winter months can be somewhat difficult. Because it’s colder, and there’s typically snow on the ground, golfers aren’t allowed to practice outside. Instead, they must find ways to get their practice in and get ready for their spring season as best they can. For the University of South Dakota men’s […]
Swim and dive team prepares for conference championships
Instead of winning, the University of South Dakota swim and dive team is focused on putting on its best performance of the year for the conference championships. The Coyotes will compete at the Summit League Championships in Indianapolis, Ind. The championships begin Feb. 18 and continue through Feb. 21. “I’ve told our kids we aren’t […]
Brandon Bos hits 1000 career points
Now joining 43 former Coyotes in the exclusive 1,000-point club, senior guard Brandon Bos is used to hearing people say they expect him to be a little full of himself. But Bos, who joined the 1,000-career-point club against Fort Wayne Jan. 10, doesn’t even take credit for achieving this feat. “I’ve had a great group […]
Redshirt first-year recovers from injuries, prepares for next season
It was the sixth game of the season for the University of South Dakota football team, but for redshirt first-year Aaron Ramsey, it was his last. During the game, Ramsey tore his meniscus after being hit in the air by a defender and falling down awkwardly on his leg. “I remember getting hit and having […]
Student athletes fight stereotype, give back to community
On top of all the demands it takes to be a Division-I athlete, many go beyond what is expected of them by participating in the Student Athlete Advisory Committee to support their fellow athletes, campus and community. Seniors Yamini Reddy and Lauren Bennett, Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) co-presidents, see the committee as an opportunity for student athletes […]
Coyotes take down NDSU in Wednesday match
The University of South Dakota men’s basketball team finds itself atop the Summit League standings after defeating North Dakota State Wednesday night at the DakotaDome. The Coyotes claimed a 71-67 victory against the Bison in a contested matchup — competing until the final minute of the game. “(This was a) great victory for our guys,” […]
Women extend win streak to five in a row after defeating Valparaiso
The University of South Dakota women’s basketball team continued its strong start to the season as they defeated Valparaiso 81-62 Tuesday night in the DakotaDome. Just like their previous game before, the Coyotes opened up the game quickly. This time it was a 10-0 run led by junior guard Tia Hemiller’s two steals which setup four fast break […]
Bergner battles to be Coyotes’ top weapon
In a season with low scoring matches and a 2-9 record heading into its final game, one distinct bright spot has emerged in the University of South Dakota football team — kicker Miles Bergner. Bergner is currently perfect (16-16) on field goal attempts this year and 17-19 on extra point tries. He suffered a concussion in the Nov. 15 home game, […]
Eichkorn becomes first USD runner to qualify for nationals
University of South Dakota junior cross country runner Amber Eichkorn has become the first USD women’s cross country runner to qualify for the Division I National Championships. By finishing 10th at the Midwest Regionals Nov. 14, Eichkorn qualified for the Cross Country National Championships Nov. 22 in Terre Haute, Ind., by receiving an at-large bid. The at-large […]
Swimming season picking up steam
As the swim season gets into full swing, both the men’s and women’s teams are putting in the work to improve as they adjust to a big transition in their schedule. This weekend the University of South Dakota swimming and diving teams head to Stevens Point, Wis. for the Border Battle Meet. “This is a […]