Sports
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 […]
Coyotes officially claim Division-I status
After a four-year long wait, the University of South Dakota has finally received the news that it has completed the transition to NCAA Division I. A letter sent from the NCAA was received Thursday, August 2, and confirmed the coyotes are DI effective during the beginning of the 2012-2013 academic year. “Words cannot express how […]
Vermillion’s seventh annual swim camp in full swing
June 3 marked the start of Vermillion’s 7th annual swim camp for children. The camp is held on the University of South Dakota campus and is led by swimming and diving coach Jason Mahowald and assistant coach Chris Hansman. “The goal of the camp is to teach kids proper technique, have fun and make them […]
USD’s Compton drafted by Washington Redskins
University of South Dakota offensive lineman Tom Compton was the Washington Redskins’ 23rd pick in the sixth round of the NFL Draft — the first Coyote player drafted since 1990. Compton, a first team All-American, was picked No. 193 overall on Saturday. As part of the Washington Redskins, Compton will have the chance to play […]
Discrepancy found between USD men’s and women’s coaching salaries
According to data retrieved from the University of South Dakota’s athletic financial report for the 2010-11 fiscal year, a noticeable discrepancy between the compensation of head coaches for men’s athletics and head coaches for women’s athletics has created a gap of more than $16,000 in yearly pay. On average, USD men’s head coaches earn a […]