Sports
Athletics investing in fan participation
The University of South Dakota is investing in its fans. If the proposed increase to the General Activity Fund is approved, the university will have another $50,000 to invest in fan participation at athletic events throughout the year. This year, a one-time allocation toward fan participation was made. The increase in the GAF would make […]
Men’s golf works for consistency
The University of South Dakota men’s golf team got off to a strong start last week, tying for first place at the Nicholls State Atchafalaya Open in Patterson, La. The Coyotes will now look forward to carrying that momentum from this win into the remaining part of their spring season. “It was a great start […]
VIDEO: Tennis works for success under new coach
A new coach and a winning record are the touchstones to the fresh start University of South Dakota tennis is serving up this year. The Coyotes, who are 4-1 this season, welcomed head coach Brett Barnett to the court after the departure of Malcolm Gilreath last year, who was at the helm of the program for […]
Men’s basketball prepares for Summit League
With the regular season over, the Coyotes have secured the fifth seed in the Summit League Tournament and will now play Fort Wayne in the quarterfinals of the Summit League Tournament March 7 in Sioux Falls at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center at 6 p.m. The Coyotes split their two games with Fort Wayne during […]
Coyote women prepare for Summit League Tournament
After Saturday’s win against Western Illinois in the DakotaDome, the University of South Dakota women’s basketball team sits top-seeded for the Summit League Tournament. “I’m really proud of our team for finishing things off with an undefeated home season and regular season championship. That is a pretty special thing to accomplish,” head coach Amy Williams […]
Coyote women grasp 78-75 win against Western Illinois
Seniors on the University of South Dakota’s women’s basketball team went out in style with a win over Western Illinois Saturday night. In the final seconds of the game, the Coyotes held on and ended with a win of 78-75. “We like to make things exciting around here. I’m really proud of our team for […]
Coyote men take down SDSU, 80-64
The USD men’s basketball team capped off its regular season with an 80-64 victory over rival South Dakota State Saturday in the DakotaDome. The win gives the Coyote men their first winning record in four years and also marks the first time the Coyotes have beaten the Jackrabbits in two years. “Great game. Great environment,” […]
Coyotes redeem previous loss to IUPUI
After losing to Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis by 25 points, the University of South Dakota was looking for a way to redeem the loss. That redemption came in the form of a 69-53 win against IUPUI Thursday night in the DakotaDome. “A big key is being able to take care of the basketball, and we […]
Practice team challenges women’s basketball players
One attribute of the women’s basketball team’s success comes from its practice squad. “The overall goal is to give the USD women a look at their opponent’s offense and defense,” senior Trever Serr said. “It’s giving them unpredictable people to play against.” The women’s practice, or scout team, is composed of six men who are treated just […]
Golf athletes forced to practice inside
As golfers in the Midwest, practicing during the winter months can be somewhat difficult. Because it’s colder, and there’s typically snow on the ground, golfers aren’t allowed to practice outside. Instead, they must find ways to get their practice in and get ready for their spring season as best they can. For the University of South Dakota men’s […]