Sports
USD intramural referees gain unique experience
For most University of South Dakota students involved in intramurals, the long-standing campus tradition acts as a means to blow off steam after classes while having a good time. However, for senior Drake Bachmeier and the other 25 members of intramural referee staff, it’s a whole new ball game. “It’s essentially a job,” Bachmeier said. […]
USD drops first Dakota Days game since 2009
Lackluster offense crippled the University of South Dakota football team during the team’s 24-17 loss to Western Illinois University on Saturday. The Coyotes led the Leathernecks 10-7 at halftime, but after allowing two quick touchdowns in the third quarter all momentum was lost and the team fizzled out in the second half. Both teams were […]
Recreational frisbee players turn weekly tradition into campus activity
What began as a casual game of ultimate frisbee between members of the USD marching band after class quickly blossomed into one of the newest clubs on campus. “It has developed into so much more,”said Carrie Theis. Once the number of participants began to increase team captain Collin Smith began working with club adviser David […]
QUICK HITS: Mettler sets USD course record at Roy Griak Invite
MINNEAPOLIS —— Jeff Mettler recorded an 11th place finish to highlight South Dakota cross country at the Roy Griak Invitational. Mettler finished the race in 25:04 to set a new USD course record at the meet by 11 seconds, and finished 46 seconds behind race winner Kelly Wiebe of the University of Regina (24:18). In […]
COLUMN: MLB postseason shake up
As September has dwindled away and fall begins to set in, it can only mean one thing: the Major League Baseball post-season has arrived. Starting Oct. 5 for the first time in MLB history, 10 teams will be eligible to compete for the coveted World Series championship title. The new bargaining agreement between the MLB […]
Lindsay confesses to being a ‘Cheesehead’
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. Jasen Robbennolt: What position do you play? Abby Lindsay: I play goal-keeper. JR: Where is your hometown? AL: My hometown is in Sun Prairie, Wis., but I currently live in […]
Building the foundation for group of young ‘Yotes
The University of South Dakota is fully entrenched as a member of the Missouri Valley Football Conference. After a tough 34-31 loss last Saturday against Illinois State, the Coyotes now have a taste of in-conference competition. The Coyotes have a less than comforting 1-3 record on the season and some weaknesses have been exposed. Offensively, […]
Unity, leadership key in USD game against NDSU
Coming off a tough loss Sunday night the Coyote women’s volleyball team is looking to improve this weekend in Fargo, N.D., as they take on North Dakota State University on Oct. 5. Head coach Matt Houk is pleased with the performance against UMCK this past weekend, despite the Coyotes’ 3-2 loss. “Both of our middles, […]
Relying on run game for D-Days
Heading into its homecoming game, the University of South Dakota Coyotes football team feels their 1-3 record doesn’t do the team justice. The Coyotes are coming off of a tough 34-31 loss to Illinois State. Head Coach Joe Glenn liked the effort his players gave, but agreed it wasn’t enough. “We played hard and made a […]
Coyotes fall short against Illinois State
The University of South Dakota Coyotes football team gave it everything they had against the Illinois State Redbirds but came up just short, losing 34-31. The Coyotes got off to a fast start, after senior running back Marcus Sims followed his blockers and had the speed to get into the end zone on a 52 […]