Cross Country
Cross Country athletes take precautions while running outside
It’s been less than three months since University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts went missing on a run near her home in Brooklyn, Iowa, and less than a month since Iowa State golfer Celia Barquin Arozamena was found dead on a golf course in Ames, Iowa. These incidents, at the forefront of the national news […]
Cross country team breaks records at Roy Griak Invitational
The cross country team broke program records at the 33rd annual Roy Griak Invitational in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday. Senior Megan Billington placed 10th at 21:43:80 followed by senior Madeline Huglen at 11th place with 21:44.20, both exceeding the program’s Division-I record of 21:56:00. Overall, the women’s team finished third with 106 points.buy zithromax online […]
Women’s cross country takes second at Woody Greeno Invitational
The women’s cross country team placed second among 21 teams at Nebraska’s Woody Greeno Invitational in Lincoln, Neb. on Saturday. Defending champions of the invitational the last two years, the Coyotes ran to a 96 point second place finish, one spot behind #12 Michigan at 20 points. Senior Megan Billington was USD’s top finisher, taking […]
USD women take gold at Augustana Twilight
Friday, the women’s cross country team took home the crown for the third consecutive year at the Augustana Twilight in Sioux Falls. The Coyote women totaled 24 points to win the event, while Nebraska finished second with 45 points. Five runners finished in the top 10 and seven in the top-15 for USD. Senior Megan […]
Cross Country looks to build on last year’s success
As their first meet of the season approaches, the USD cross country team looks to sustain their place at the top of the Summit League by building on last year’s success. Last year, the women’s team earned a Summit League championship for the fourth year in a row, placing first in four of five meets […]
Player of the Pack: Megan Billington
Megan Billington is a junior on the cross country team majoring in kinesiology and sport science. Karina Dufoe: What was the experience of running at Regionals like? How do you feel about your performance? MB: It was a really rewarding experience to be part of the USD team that placed the highest that we ever have […]
Male body image an important discussion in athletics
With hefty schedules and an emphasis on strength, male athletes focus on gaining muscle, staying healthy and maintaining a certain body type. With these expectations comes insecurities and perceptions of body image many male athletes don’t often talk about. Different focuses Josh Sorbe, a sophomore on the swimming/diving team, said the team focuses a lot […]
Women’s cross country team wins Summit League Championship fourth year in a row
The South Dakota women’s cross country team won its fourth straight Summit League Championship Saturday. South Dakota won the title with 30 points. NDSU finished in second with 57 and SDSU came in third with 67. While USD didn’t have a runner in the top three, they had every runner from fourth to 10th place. According to […]
Legacy of retired track and field coach ‘will live on’
A constant in USD track and field for the past 33 years announced his departure from the program over the summer. Dave Gottsleben, who coached both men’s cross country and track and field, announced his retirement in July. Senior sprinter Joe Reagan said he was shocked when he heard the news. “Obviously I wish he was […]
USD to host two Summit League championships this year
USD will host two Summit League championships this year – one this fall and one in spring. The cross country championship will take place at The Bluffs golf course on Oct. 28, the same day the football team takes on Southern Illinois. Spring will see the Coyotes travel to Sioux Falls Feb. 14-17 to host […]