Softball
USD softball falls short against IUPUI
After going 1-2 at home, the University of South Dakota softball team traveled to Ames, Iowa to improve its record in a doubleheader split against the Iowa State Cyclones. Over the weekend, the 40 mph winds made for a hitting craze at Nygaard Field, but the Coyote softball team was unable to pull out a […]
Coyote softball sweeps Western Illinois
For the first time this season the University of South Dakota Coyotes softball team went three games in a row without giving up an earned run. The Coyotes hosted Western Illinois for a double header April 11 and a single game April 12. “Western Illinois has been a top five batting team in the nation, […]
First-year pitcher becomes leader for team
In the game of softball, the pitcher’s game can be the deciding factor in how the game turns out, which is why the University of South Dakota’s women’s softball team feeds off the success of first-year pitcher Rachel Cue, senior third baseman Lindsey Boyd said. In the Coyotes’ most recent games at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort […]
Team heads into conference play, looks for good outcomes
After completing nearly the first half of its season, the softball team is aiming for conference competition wins to receive a top placement in the tournament at the end of the season. During spring break, the Coyotes went 9-5. The team first traveled to DeLand, Fla., to compete in the Stetson University Tournament. Over a […]
Softball team prepares for competition
After finishing last season with a winning record, the Coyote women’s softball team is looking to continue to improve this season. The Coyotes will work under head coach Amy Klyse, who is currently in her seventh season with the Coyotes. “Our ultimate goal is to win conference this season,” Klyse said. In the preseason polls, […]
Fall season wrapping up for Coyote softball
The University of South Dakota softball team will wrap up its fall season Oct. 12, as it takes on the Minnesota Gophers in a two game set in Minneapolis. The Coyotes have spent the fall season playing games in preparation for the spring, when they will begin conference play. The team has only one loss […]
Softball ready for season
Coming off a season where they saw five girls named All-Summit League and claimed the third seed at the conference tournament, the University of South Dakota women’s softball team is looking for big things as they begin their 2013-14 campaign. The Coyotes finished last year’s spring season 29-20, but weren’t able to claim much postseason […]
USD softball ready to break out of slump
The University of South Dakota softball season is nearly over and the Coyotes’ season has been up and down, with a current record of 25-16. They will wrap up their regular season play with games against Kansas City and North Dakota State. The team has experienced a small rough patch recently following losses to Fort […]
Daly, Minogue provide offensive spark
Yvon Minogue and Allie Daly may not have much experience playing at the college level, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t deliver when they are out on the softball diamond. The first-year and sophomore bat 3-4 in the line-up and have come up big for the Coyotes in several games. Minogue grew up in […]
Softball sweeps Western Illinois
With a record of 18-10, the University of South Dakota softball team is in business. The team picked up steam with a three-game sweep of Western Illinois last weekend, outscoring the Bulldogs by a score of 16-9. A big reason for the team’s success has been the play of freshman first baseman and outfielder Yvon […]