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Coyotes face biggest test yet
With a 5-1 record, the Coyotes could have their best start to their season since 2008 if they can pull off a win against Northern Iowa Saturday. Last year, the University of South Dakota women’s basketball team fell to the Panthers 64-73. The Coyotes return to the campus of UNI in Cedar Falls, Iowa, in […]
USD announces former Coyote as new football coach
After less than two weeks of looking for Ed Meierkort’s successor, the Coyotes found who they were looking for. Joe Glenn became the 29th football coach at the University of South Dakota Monday afternoon as students, athletes, media and old friends welcomed him back to his alma mater. The university began the search for a […]
Swimming team faces in-state rival
After competing at two away meets Friday, the University of South Dakota swimming and diving teams will return home Saturday to compete against South Dakota State University. Friday, the Coyote women’s team will travel to the University of Nebraska Omaha while the men’s team takes on Morningside College. Head coach Jason Mahowald said the team […]
USD announces former alum as new football coach
After saying no three times, former University of South Dakota student and football player Joe Glenn finally said yes and has been named USD’s new head football coach. At the press conference announcing Glenn’s position Monday afternoon, Glenn said he didn’t pursue the open coaching position, but changed his mind in the end. “I didn’t […]
Coyotes, Cowboys clash in Wyoming
Coming off their first win of the season, an 83-81 thriller against the University of Nebraska-Omaha at the DakotaDome Nov. 20, the University of South Dakota men’s basketball team will travel to face the Cowboys of the University of Wyoming Tuesday night. Head coach Dave Boots said the team will have to play a complete […]
COLUMN: Football traditions recalled
The last time members of the Detroit Lions returned to their homes on Thanksgiving Day with a belly full of winning satisfaction, the now obsolete Joey Harrington was running their offense and Brett Favre still had some shred of dignity. The year was 2003 and the Lions, led by cornerback Dré Bly’s two interceptions, forced […]
USD finishes season with 6-5 record
For the second time in three weeks, the University of South Dakota Coyote football team went into halftime with a double-digit lead and a share of the Great West Conference title in grasp, but walked away empty handed. Leading 37-17 at the beginning of the fourth quarter during their Nov. 19 game against the University […]
Q & A: Hegge not a fan of cranberries
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. Senior forward Amber Hegge is a member of the University of South Dakota women’s basketball team from Crofton, Neb. Hegge ranks 15th all-time in career scoring with 1,163 point. She […]
Coyotes shooting for success
With five returning starters and several upperclassmen, the USD women’s basketball team is anticipating a successful 2011-2012 season as they enter the Summit League. “With all the returners, we’re a lot further along than we’ve ever been as far as being organized and everybody being on the same page,” head coach Ryun Williams said at […]
Coyotes look for second win Tuesday
Starting it’s season with a big win in their season opener against Northern Arizona, the University of South Dakota women’s basketball team is preparing for another tough non-conference opponent, Creighton. A year ago, the Coyotes suffered their only home loss of the season at the hands of the Bluejays in a close 70-79 game at the […]