Sports
USD’s Compton awaits draft day
University of South Dakota left tackle Tom Compton’s dreams will come true this weekend, as the former star of the Coyote offensive line will nervously be awaiting one very important phone call. That phone call will not be coming from his parents, friends or relatives. It will be coming from one of the 32 General […]
USD student worked with women’s basketball legend
How would you like to be able to practice with one of your all-time favorite coaches in college athletics? One University of South Dakota graduate was able to do just that. First-year graduate student Jared Indahl attended the University of Tennessee after working as a guidance counselor at a high school. Indahl, who grew up […]
Softball team to finish up season
Sitting in the middle of Summit League standings, the University of South Dakota softball team will be looking to close out their first full conference schedule with a record above .500. Currently at 9-9 in the conference USD heads into its final two non-conference match-ups against North Dakota on April 21 and Nebraska-Omaha on April […]
Q&A: Rearick has fallen in water after golf shot
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. Jordan Rearick is a freshman nursing major and a part of the Univeristy of South Dakota women’s golf team. She shot a 258 with rounds of 87, 86 and 85 […]
Red vs. White Game
On Saturday, April 21 head football coach Joe Glenn will lead the South Dakota Coyotes during his first annual Red vs. White spring exhibition game. The Coyotes, who went 6-5 in their final season in the Great West Conference, will show off a new team that is replacing 22 seniors from the previous year’s roster. […]
USD tennis caps off historic season
Wrapping up their season on April 9 with a clean sweep against Valparaiso was the quintessential ending to a historical year for the University of South Dakota women’s tennis team. Their final victory on April 9 gave the Coyotes their 16 win of the season, a Summit League high, and solidified the fifth place slot […]
USD returns home to host Oakland
Another weekend of playing on their new home field is in store for the University of South Dakota women’s softball team as they play host to the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in conference action. The Coyotes, who have an overall record of 8-27 on the year, will face off against the Oakland in a doubleheader on […]
Q&A: Sarehkhani plays too many video games
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. Kevin Sarehkhani is a sophomore pole vaulter out of Walnut, Cal. This is Sarehkhani’s first season as a Coyote, in 2011 he competed at Mt. San Antonio College Kelly Stewart: […]
Intramural interest
When University of South Dakota freshman Alisha Roesler wants time away from the daily grind of classes and schoolwork, instead of looking to the TV remote or the friendly confines of a pillow, she looks to her softball mitt. Roesler, just like hundreds of her fellow USD students, choose to subdue their urge to take […]
Track teams set for outdoor Dakota Duals
The University of South Dakota track and field season is in full stride and the team is preparing for their Dakota Duals meet this Friday in Yankton. Women’s track head coach Lucky Huber said everyone is excited for the upcoming meet. “The (Dakota) Duals is always really exciting,” Huber said. “Being able to compete outside as […]