Swimming/Diving
DakotaDome pool undergoes $75K renovation
The hopes of cooling off in the DakotaDome’s pool during the hottest days of summer were drained this year. The pool, undergoing renovations, was empty until last week. After dealing with leaky pipes and inadequate chemical levels, the University of South Dakota decided it was time for an upgrade. The decision to make the estimated […]
Swim and dive team prepares for conference championships
Instead of winning, the University of South Dakota swim and dive team is focused on putting on its best performance of the year for the conference championships. The Coyotes will compete at the Summit League Championships in Indianapolis, Ind. The championships begin Feb. 18 and continue through Feb. 21. “I’ve told our kids we aren’t […]
Hertting continues to improve, eyes conference win
After breaking her own school record this semester, sophomore diver Greysen Hertting has not only set a standard for herself, but she also inspires her teammates. “She is one of those people who leads by example,” junior swimmer Rachel Svendson said. “She sets the standard of how people should work, and this is what they […]
Swimming and diving teams eager for championships
With the regular season over, head coach Jason Mahowald is doing everything he can to make sure his swimming and diving teams are ready to jump into the upcoming championship meets next month. Despite falling to South Dakota State and the University of North Dakota last weekend, the Coyotes had a few standout performances worth […]
USD swim and dive teams sink to UND
The University of South Dakota men’s and women’s swim and dive teams lost to the University of North Dakota Saturday. The men lost 169-129, while the women lost 170-121. Although the Coyotes lost the meet, head coach Jason Mahowald feels positive about his team’s form as they float toward the conference meet in February. “We’re […]
USD swim and dive team falls to SDSU
Despite a loss to in-state rival South Dakota State, head coach Jason Mahowald was pleased with his team’s swim and dive performance Friday night. The University of South Dakota men fell by a score of 182-108, and the women lost 155-139 to SDSU in the DakotaDome. “We’re swimming great (and) diving great,” Mahowald said. “Everything we’ve wanted to see […]
Swimming season picking up steam
As the swim season gets into full swing, both the men’s and women’s teams are putting in the work to improve as they adjust to a big transition in their schedule. This weekend the University of South Dakota swimming and diving teams head to Stevens Point, Wis. for the Border Battle Meet. “This is a […]
Athlete Spotlight: swimmer Sam Schutt
Sophomore Sam Schutt is a swimmer for the University of South Dakota. She has posted two Summit League Women’s Swimmer of the Week awards and competes in the freestyle events. Her brother, senior Nick Schutt, transferred to USD from Oklahoma Baptist University this season. Nathan Ellenbecker: Your last name is pronounced “shut,” not “shoot”? Sam […]
Athlete Spotlight: Swimmer Collan Herby
First-year swimmer Collan Herby swims the 100 and 200 fly for the Coyotes. He is from southern Florida and led his high school team to a 14-0 record his senior year. Sean Bower: What made you come to South Dakota for swimming? Collan Herby: I took a few visits to other schools, and South Dakota […]
Swimming, diving teams prepare for conference
The University of South Dakota men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams are back in the swing of things, with two wins and two losses each, as their season starts back up from a month-long break. The Coyote women beat Morningside 142-40 Jan. 17 and Western Illinois 208-82 Jan. 18, and suffered losses against South […]