Noem’s Proposal Clarifies Expenses on Pregnant Parents

On Jan. 19, Gov. Kristi Noem requested amends to Senate Bill (SB) 75 that will provide for all pregnancy expenses to be covered by both of the child’s parents, which is clarifying an existing law.  Gov. Noem along with Sen. David Wheeler and Rep. Mike Stevens, hope this new bill will lessen the financial burden […]

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Erin Kinney Breaks DakotaDome Record

The Coyotes track and field team hosted their first indoor meet of the 2023 season in the South Dakota Kickoff. The teams that made their way to Vermillion were Wayne State, Midland and Morningside.  USD took the top four spots in the women’s 60 meter dash as sophomore Erin Kinney took the top spot with […]

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Fall Sports Ends with NCAA Tournament

The 2022 fall season of sports has ended which means the volleyball and football teams are heading into the offseason.  Football Moments Throughout the Season The football team finished their season 3-8 after starting the season with the toughest schedule in the FCS.  In their first home game of the season, they hosted the Cal […]

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Volleyball Wins First NCAA Tournament Set in Program History

In the Coyotes’ third straight NCAA Tournament appearance, they fell to No. 23 Houston in five sets. Houston won the first two sets 25-14 and 25-19. USD then went on to win sets three and four 25-18 and 25-23, respectively. In the fifth and final set, the Cougars won 15-11.  Set one saw a tightly […]

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Volleyball Heads Back to Omaha, this Time for NCAA Tournament

On Saturday, the No. 1 South Dakota Coyotes took on the No. 2 Omaha Mavericks for the Summit League Tournament Title and a chance to go to the NCAA Tournament.  In the first set, it was back and forth between the two teams until the Coyotes went on a 5-0 run and got up 12-6 […]

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Volleyball Advances to Summit League Championship for Third Straight Year

In the semifinals round of the Summit League Tournament on Friday night, the No.1 South Dakota Coyotes faced off against the No. 4 Denver Pioneers.  South Dakota defeated Denver in three sets, 25-21, 26-24 and 25-18.  In set one of the match, the Coyotes and Pioneers went back and forth all the way up until […]

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Camp Enters the Transfer Portal

Sophomore quarterback Carson Camp has announced he is entering the transfer portal via Twitter today.  Camp said in his Tweet, “I have appreciated my time at USD. However, I have officially entered my name in the transfer portal. I am looking to pursue my football career elsewhere.”  I have appreciated my time at USD. However, […]

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Nielson Receives Contract Extension After Loss

The Coyote football team hosted the Northern Iowa Panthers for their final game of the 2022 season, where they fell 58-14.  At the press conference after the game, athletic director David Herbster announced that he will be extending head coach Bob Nielson’s contract “for the foreseeable future.”  “We all believe in Bob and his ability […]

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Buhr Wins Four Event in Augustana Invite

The Coyote swim and dive team was in Sioux Falls this past weekend as they competed in the three day Augustana Invitational at the Midco Aquatic Center. There were 12 other schools from the women’s side that were competing; SDSU, Augustana, Minnesota State, University of Sioux Falls, Northern State, University of Mary, Iowa Central Community […]

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Coyote Volleyball Claims Top Spot in Summit League

With two regular season games left, many teams are changing their focus to the Summit League Tournament in Omaha. Only six teams get into the tournament this year. No. 1 South Dakota Coyotes: USD is 15-1 in conference play and 26-2 overall. Their games left include North Dakota State on Nov. 17 and North Dakota […]

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