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UPDATE: One-win Coyotes enter offseason with optimism
“Disappointment” and “embarrassment” are words that can be heard around campus when talking about the University of South Dakota Coyotes 2012 football season. The Coyotes knew they were about to get their feet wet and test the waters of the Missouri Valley Conference. Everyone knew the competition would be tougher, the athletes would be faster […]
Turn of the Tide
The University of South Dakota Coyotes men’s basketball team will be in Muncie, Ind. on Friday to take on the Ball State Cardinals, the first game of a two game series. Following Friday’s game, the Coyotes will return to the DakotaDome to face Ball State in their next game Dec. 15. Coming off a crippling […]
Early scores help SDSU down USD in rivalry game
After over nine years, the rivalry between the University of South Dakota and South Dakota State University returned in a much different state in which it was left. Three quick scores by the Jackrabbits, including a fumble recovery for a touchdown on the Coyotes first drive, shifted all momentum towards the SDSU sideline, giving them […]
USD rivalry game just like any other for SDSU’s Sumner
EDITOR’S NOTE: This week The Volante chose to do something different in respect to the upcoming USD football game against SDSU. We interviewed both opposing quarterbacks in order to get an inside look on each player and their team in preparation for Saturday’s game. Austin Ashlock: What makes a rivalry game different than every other […]
Coyotes take on in-state rival SDSU for the first time since 2003
Nov. 17 — a date that everyone in the state of South Dakota has had their eyes on for quite some time. The University of South Dakota Coyotes are sitting in dead last in the Missouri Valley Conference and all they have left to play for is pride. And what better opponent to play for […]
Nine years in the making
On Nov. 17 the University of South Dakota will travel to Brookings to take on South Dakota State University and renew a rivalry as old as the state it’s held in. The moment the Dakota Agricultural College established itself in February 1881, a new found rivalry was born. Shortly after, the Dakota Territory was divided […]
Vander Maten ready to rewrite season against Jacks
EDITOR’S NOTE: This week The Volante chose to do something different in respect to the upcoming USD football game against SDSU. We interviewed both opposing quarterbacks in order to get an inside look on how each player and their team is preparing for Saturday’s game. Troy Heinrich: What makes a rivalry game different than every […]
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 […]