Football Moves on to Mercer in FCS Playoffs
The South Dakota Coyotes advance in the FCS playoffs after a 38-17 victory over the Drake Bulldogs. With the game tied at ten all the Coyotes scored four straight touchdowns to put the game out of reach. The Coyotes were led by senior quarterback Aidan Bouman who completed fifteen passes for a total of 261 […]
Coyotes Fall to St. Thomas In the Summit League to End Their Season
The USD women’s volleyball team season ended Monday night when the Coyotes fell 3-2 to the St. Thomas Tommies in the Summit League Championship semifinals at First Bank & Trust Arena, coming up short in a back-and-forth match that determined who advanced to Tuesday’s title round. Freshman outside hitter Ava Ball led the Coyotes’ offense […]
Women’s Basketball Goes 1-1 Over Thanksgiving Break After Hot Start
Over Thanksgiving break, the USD women’s basketball team defeated Arkansas–Pine Bluff 73-41 and received its first loss of the season from Wyoming 66-59. On Tuesday, Nov. 25, the Coyotes took on Arkansas–Pine Bluff at home. The game ended in a dominant win for USD, outscoring UAPB 23-8 in the fourth quarter. Five USD players scored […]
Coyotes Soccer Closes Out Season
The South Dakota women’s soccer team closed out its 2025 season Sunday afternoon with a 1-0 loss to Kansas City at the First Bank & Trust Soccer Complex. Kansas City’s Olivia Platt scored in the 16th minute, converting a pass from Madelyn Muhr to give the Roos the only goal of the match. Despite a […]
Volleyball and Soccer VS SDSU
The South Dakota volleyball and women’s soccer teams both went head-to-head with in-state rival South Dakota State over the weekend. The Coyote volleyball team fell to the Jackrabbits, 3-1, inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center on Saturday. Lauren Medeck led South Dakota with 14 kills, while Amanda Loschen added 11 kills and four blocks. Setter […]
Dalton Smith Completes Women’s Basketball Staff
The University of South Dakota women’s basketball program has announced the addition of Dalton Smith to its coaching staff ahead of the 2025-26 season. Head coach Carrie Eighmey hired Smith in October to serve as an assistant coach, completing her staff for the upcoming season. Smith reunites with Eighmey after previously working under her as […]
Women’s Soccer Splits Against North Dakota Schools
The USD women’s soccer team played two matches Oct. 2 and Oct. 5 at the First Bank & Trust Soccer Complex in Vermillion. The Coyotes dropped one match to North Dakota State but bounced back with a win over North Dakota. South Dakota opened the week with a tough 4-3 loss to North Dakota State. […]
Athletic Department Announces Master Facility Plan
The USD Athletic Department announced their master facility plan for athletics, with three main projects spanning over the next decade. These include the Gassen Family Fieldhouse, DakotaDome renovations and a new softball complex, with a goal to complete the projects in the next five to seven years. “These facilities will ensure all Coyote student-athletes have […]
Football Snags a Dakota Days Win
The USD Coyotes football team came away victorious during Dakota Days, defeating Murray State 49-24 on Saturday at the DakotaDome. The win puts South Dakota at 3-3 overall and gives the Coyotes their first conference victory of the season. South Dakota complemented a strong defensive effort by scoring five touchdowns in the first half and […]
What Does a Government Shutdown Mean for College Students
On Oct. 1, the U.S. Government shutdown resulted in the closure of various agencies, workers being suspended or unpaid and a halt in many government actions. The effect it will have on colleges and universities may start small but could grow to be a serious concern. At the start, federal student aid and payments will […]