Sports
USD soccer beats SDSU for first time since 2003
The USD women’s soccer team secured a 2-1 victory over rivals South Dakota State University Friday, the first time they’ve beat the Jackrabbits since 2003. Going into the match SDSU held the top spot in the Summit League as the Jackrabbits were undefeated in Summit League play. Junior Katlin Ptacek scored the first goal of […]
Coyote volleyball loses first match in SCSC
A step out of Summit League play to take on the Iowa State Cyclones ended in a loss in straight sets for USD in front of a crowd of 1,397, the largest since the opening match of the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. The Coyotes went into the match on a six-game win streak and undefeated […]
Coyotes look to Indiana State after Dakota Days win
The University of Northern Iowa Panthers came into the DakotaDome ranked 11th in the country on Dakota Days, but left with their tails between their legs. Junior quarterback Chris Streveler led the Coyotes to a 28-25 win. This came as the first win in Missouri Valley conference play for USD. “It was a good win. […]
Intramural volleyball rule called ‘sexist’
Co-recreational volleyball at the University of South Dakota has many rules, but one in particular “prevents men from dominating the court,” said co-director of intramural sports at USD, Connor Singhisen. This rule comes with intramural volleyball, and it states that if there are two or more hits on a side then a female must be included in […]
Coyote women’s swimming and diving open season with a win
The South Dakota women’s swimming and diving team kicked off their season over Dakota Days against Minnesota State with their only home meet of the semester in the DakotaDome pool. The Coyotes won the meet 169-129 as they took 10 of 16 events. Three time reigning Summit League Diver of the Year, senior Greyson Hertting, […]
Coyotes hope to improve after slow Summit League start
The South Dakota women’s soccer team has been working hard to progress this season. With many fresh new faces, and some unfortunate injuries, this year has been anything but easy for the team. “We have had to put a lot of new people in that haven’t played a lot this season, we just need to get more […]
Coyotes upset No. 11 UNI 28-25 in close Dakota Days game
It was revenge two years in the making Saturday afternoon when USD beat No. 11 ranked University of Northern Iowa 28-25 in a close Dakota Days game in the DakotaDome. The Coyotes came out of the gate early with a huge 69-yard rushing touchdown by USD quarterback Chris Streveler in the first two minutes of […]
Coyotes defeat NDSU to end 10 game skid
USD soccer came out guns blazing to open the weekend of Dakota Days sporting events. The Coyote offense seemed to find their groove as they defeated the defending Summit League champs, the North Dakota State Bison, 4-0. The Coyotes opened the scoring in the 35th minute. Sophomore forward Sammie Villwock was able to put in […]
Coyote volleyball sweeps IUPUI
Coyote volleyball just kept on winning Friday evening. USD took down Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis in straight sets to remain undefeated in Summit League play. USD jumped out to a 25-18 win in the first set and did not look back. The Jaguars caused some problems in the second set and made it close, but […]
Coyote soccer opens Summit League play with back to back losses
After winning their opener against Idaho, the Coyotes went 0-9-1 in remaining games of pre-conference play. Looking to turn a new page, USD opened Summit League play last Friday on the road against Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. After a 40-minute weather delay postponed the game, the Jaguars struck first in the 21st minute with a header from […]