Spreading kindness through memories and sisterhood
Kappa Alpha Theta brought members together to reflect and support one another for their memorial sisterhood event, Ladybugs & Love, to honor the life of Karlee Hughes. Hughes was a USD student and member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She passed away in Nov. 2024 during her freshman year. Her legacy is a big […]
“Making a Lifelong Impact One Hour a Week”
Big Pal Little Pal (BPLP) is a USD SERVE organization that pairs a college student with an elementary student, offering the opportunity to volunteer and be a role model. The college students are expected to spend at least one hour a week with their little pal. The organization hosts monthly meetings and events for members […]
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 […]