Sports
USD Athlete Represents Team USA in Australia
Standout performances get recognition and medals, but for one South Dakota triathlon athlete, her performances earned her a trip to Australia. Senior Chelsea Webber was one of five triathlon athletes who had the opportunity to represent the United States at the U23 Women’s World Championships. “When I first found out that I had been selected […]
Volleyball and Soccer VS SDSU
The South Dakota volleyball and women’s soccer teams both went head-to-head with in-state rival South Dakota State over the weekend. The Coyote volleyball team fell to the Jackrabbits, 3-1, inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center on Saturday. Lauren Medeck led South Dakota with 14 kills, while Amanda Loschen added 11 kills and four blocks. Setter […]
Dalton Smith Completes Women’s Basketball Staff
The University of South Dakota women’s basketball program has announced the addition of Dalton Smith to its coaching staff ahead of the 2025-26 season. Head coach Carrie Eighmey hired Smith in October to serve as an assistant coach, completing her staff for the upcoming season. Smith reunites with Eighmey after previously working under her as […]
Coyote Runners Conclude Regular Season in Illinois
The University of South Dakota cross country teams concluded their regular season with strong performances, setting the tone for post-season competitions. Both Coyote men and women runners competed at the Bradley Pink Classic held at Newman Golf Course on Friday, Nov. 17 in Peoria, Illinois. The men’s team finished eighth overall, and the women’s team […]
Coyotes to Honor Native Heritage with Special Helmets
The University of South Dakota football team will wear Native American Heritage helmets during its Nov. 1 game against North Dakota in the DakotaDome. The helmets, developed in collaboration with USD Native Student Services, feature a custom design by graphic artist Sadie Red Wing, a member of the Spirit Lake Dakota Nation. The decals include […]
Am I Doing Enough?
Have you ever looked at someone and thought wow they really have their life together? Well I have and I do, literally all the time. There’s a certain kind of performance art taking place across campus lately. I’ve seen it in color-coded Google Calendars, perfectly crafted fall outfits and, of course, social media posts. It’s […]
Women’s Soccer Splits Against North Dakota Schools
The USD women’s soccer team played two matches Oct. 2 and Oct. 5 at the First Bank & Trust Soccer Complex in Vermillion. The Coyotes dropped one match to North Dakota State but bounced back with a win over North Dakota. South Dakota opened the week with a tough 4-3 loss to North Dakota State. […]
Athletic Department Announces Master Facility Plan
The USD Athletic Department announced their master facility plan for athletics, with three main projects spanning over the next decade. These include the Gassen Family Fieldhouse, DakotaDome renovations and a new softball complex, with a goal to complete the projects in the next five to seven years. “These facilities will ensure all Coyote student-athletes have […]
Football Snags a Dakota Days Win
The USD Coyotes football team came away victorious during Dakota Days, defeating Murray State 49-24 on Saturday at the DakotaDome. The win puts South Dakota at 3-3 overall and gives the Coyotes their first conference victory of the season. South Dakota complemented a strong defensive effort by scoring five touchdowns in the first half and […]
Athletics Ends Adidas Partnership, Moves to Nike
The University of South Dakota athletic department announced a ten-year apparel agreement with Nike and BSN Sports that will make Nike the official provider of uniforms, footwear and equipment for all 18 Coyote athletic programs beginning in July 2026. The deal marks the end of USD’s longstanding relationship with Adidas, which had outfitted the Coyotes […]