Sports
USD intramurals opens up fall season
Students struggling to find something to do in the first few weeks at the University of South Dakota can turn to intramurals as a social event as well as a health event. The USD Wellness Center organizes on-campus intramurals and hopes to expand these team-building activities outside of Vermillion, said Samantha Lowry, assistant director of […]
USD begins season with pair of wins
OMAHA, Neb.— The University of South Dakota’s cross country teams started their seasons off strong with a pair of wins at the Creighton/UNO Classic at the Chili Greens Course in Omaha, Neb. on Sept. 1. Men’s runner Jeff Mettler picked up where he left off last season by winning the event, while the women placed […]
Robb has skydiving on top of bucket list
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. Kelsey Kroger: Do you have any hidden talents or abilities? Kevin Robb: I am a pretty good soccer player. I played from the time I was five years old until […]
Changes will affect the Coyotes in 2012 season
The University of South Dakota football team is going through a multitude of changes in 2012. For one, they’ve hired a new coach, USD alum Joe Glenn. However, possibly an even bigger change is the boost in competition brought about through the switch to the Missouri Valley Conference. The switch from the Great West Conference […]
Volleyball team begins season 6-5
Eleven games into their inaugural Division-I season, the University of South Dakota volleyball team is feeling the wear of the road. Tournaments in Arkansas, Alabama and North Dakota over the first three weeks of the season, have left the Coyotes at 6-5 heading into conference play, setting the standard for the remainder of their 2012 […]
Glenn, Coyotes stride into bye week 1-1
The University of South Dakota football team’s season is underway. After a 24-35 loss to Montana during week one and a 31-21 victory over Colgate, the Coyotes enter their bye week at 1-1. With a change of conference and coaching staff, the Coyotes entered the 2012 season in a whole new atmosphere. Head coach Joe […]
Coyotes defend Dome against Colgate
The University of South Dakota Coyotes football home opener went as planned, as Joe Glenn snagged his first victory as head coach, defeating the Colgate Raiders 31-21 on Saturday afternoon. The defense got off to a shaky start, giving up a touchdown on Colgate’s opening drive. The Coyotes were able to keep their composure, with […]
USD volleyball goes 3-1 at UCA Tournament
The Coyotes volleyball team headed to Conway, Arkansas over the weekend looking to rebound off their 0-3 showing last weekend at the UND Classic in Grand Forks. The Coyotes faced four teams in the University of Central Arkansas Tournament beginning Friday night with Arkansas-Pine Bluff. USD swept the Golden Lions three straight games to win […]
Coyotes prepare for home opener
As the University of South Dakota football team prepares for this season’s home opener Saturday, Head Coach Joe Glenn urged Ribs, Rods, and Rock ‘n Roll goers to fill the DakotaDome in support of the Coyotes. Glenn, Seniors Will Powell and Tom Marlette and the cheer and dance squads greeted the building crowd Friday evening […]
Coyotes stumble in sluggish season opener versus Montana
The University of South Dakota football team had a tough task under first-year coach Joe Glenn, opening their season on the road versus the University of Montana. A strong start to the second half made things interesting but the Coyotes couldn’t get the win, as they lost 35-24. The Coyotes offense got off to a […]