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Northern Iowa edges the Coyotes 24-21
The University of South Dakota Coyotes fought for all 60 minutes on Saturday afternoon but was unable pull off the win; losing to the University of Northern Iowa 24-21 at the DakotaDome. The Coyotes had all the momentum they needed after sophomore Josh Vander Maten connected with Will Powell on a 46-yard touchdown, giving USD […]
Williams takes the reigns of the USD women’s team
Amy Williams is no stranger to transition. In 2007, Williams was hired as the inaugural head coach of the women’s basketball team at Rodgers State in Claremore, Okla. Williams played a crucial role in building the program from the ground up. In fact, by the time practice began in fall 2007, equipment was so low […]
Coyotes prepare for high-energy Cleveland State University Nov. 9
The University of South Dakota women’s basketball program will officially begin a new era Nov. 9., as the Coyotes begin regular season play on the road against Cleveland State. With a new coach and a roster full of new faces, the Coyotes will have a new identity on the court. Under new head coach Amy […]
COLUMN: The art of the game-winning field goal
The most nerve-wracking experience for any football fan to endure is watching their favorite team line up the special teams unit to kick or defend a potential game winning field goal. The result that follows could potentially mean losing or winning a game, season, or even a chance at the Super Bowl title or a […]
QuickHits: Coyote swimming and diving teams fall to Green Bay at the DakotaDome over weekend
VERMILLION, S.D.— South Dakota men’s and women’s swimming and diving suffered setbacks at the hands of Green Bay at the USD Pool in the DakotaDome. The men lost 149-89 and the women lost 148-95. The Coyote women won four of 13 events. Mariah Anderson, Shannon Moceri, Hannah Veselik and Kaitlyn Jefferson opened the meet with […]
Q & A: Lage likes to “Smack That” with Akon
EDITOR’S NOTE: Each week The Volante sports staff will interview a member of the USD athletic community and ask them off-the-wall questions. Enjoy the hilarity. First Year athlete Keyen Lage is a linebacker for the University of South Dakota football team from Sioux Falls, S.D. In high school, Lage was a part of two state […]
USD-SDSU announce competition
The historic rivalry between the University of South Dakota and South Dakota State University just became a little more interesting. Today, USD and SDSU officials announced a head-to-head athletic and academic competition between the two in-state rivals that will involve all sports and include athletes’ grade point average. In partnership with the South Dakota Corn […]
USD prepares for final home game before SDSU matchup
The University of South Dakota football team is riding a seven-game losing streak and realizes it no longer have hopes of playing after the final game on their schedule. Yet, each individual you speak to wants to end the season on a high note and finish off the season with pride. By losing to Youngstown […]
COLUMN: A fresh look at USD sports heading into winter season
When I first visited the University of South Dakota last winter, I was swept up in the euphoria of a typical college campus visit. Since I hail from southern Nebraska, I had never had any reason to visit Vermillion. While my perception was likely skewed by the excitement of an unfamiliar campus, I distinctly remember […]
Silent success
The transition to Division I has been a tough one for many University of South South Dakota athletic teams.buy xenical online http://pmilv.com/wp-content/languages/new/cheap/xenical.html no prescription However, if you ask a member of the USD men and women’s cross country team, they will tell you their 2012 season has been far from a failure. With both the […]