Track and Field
Track and Softball Enter Final Stretch
As the academic year comes to a close, several University of South Dakota athletic programs continue postseason competition. The track and field teams are set to host the USD Twilight meet on May 9 at the Lillibridge Track Complex in Vermillion. This meet is the final opportunity for athletes to qualify or tune up ahead […]
USD Athletic Top Five Moments of 2024-2025
This past year of USD athletics was filled with shattered records, historic achievements and unforgettable memories that drew the attention of the Vermillion community and Coyote fans. Here are The Volante’s top five moments of this school year that define dedication and commitment to the game. For the top memorable event […]
The Volante Athlete of the Week
Mason Sindelar isn’t just running, he’s rewriting the record books. The redshirt junior continues to excel on the track with each meet he competes in. At the Summit League Championships held in Brookings this past weekend, Sindelar broke the meet record in the mile with a time of 4:05.4. “In the entire time of the […]
Track & Field Competes at Indoor Summit League Championships
The South Dakota men’s and women’s track and field teams traveled to Brookings to compete in the Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championship on Feb. 28 and March 1. Lydia Knapp earned the Coyotes’ first medal of the meet, placing third in the weight throw. Teammate Delaney Smith also secured a fourth-place finish in […]
Track Teams Compete at Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational
The Coyote men’s and women’s track teams traveled to Lincoln, Nebraska for the Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Feb. 7 and 8. Junior Mason Sindelar set his second school record this season with a time of 1:49.34 in the 800-meters on Saturday. This record was held for over 25 […]
South Dakota Men on Top Again
The men’s and women’s track and field teams made their way up to Fargo to compete in the Indoor Track & Field Summit League Championships. Junior Erin Kinney started by placing first in the women’s 60-meter dash with a time of 7.31. Next was the women’s 200-meter dash where Kinney finished second and following behind […]
Summit League Championships on the Horizon
Swimming & Diving The Swimming & Diving Summit League Championships are set to take place on February 21-24 at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center in Minneapolis. At the start of the season, the Denver Pioneers were selected to finish first in both the men’s and women’s competitions for the Preseason Poll. Where Coyotes were […]
Pole Vaulters Vault into the National Rankings
The Coyotes track and field team is currently in the middle of their indoor season, yet some players have begun gaining major recognition. The Coyotes have taken three of the last four “Player of the Week” awards in field events for both the men’s and women’s track as well as field teams. Fifth-year senior Marshall […]
Gymnast Turned D1 Track Star
Junior Erin Kinney finished out her 2023 indoor track season ranked 22nd nationally in the 60 meter dash, but without a middle school injury, her record breaking season may never have happened. In elementary school, Kinney began her career as a gymnast. However, in seventh grade, her career was halted due to an injury. Kinney […]
USD Women’s Pole Vault leaping to the top
USD’s women’s pole vault team ended the 2023 indoor track and field season as the nation’s top team in pole vault. The Coyotes are now onto the outdoor season and look to improve on their rankings and record new personal bests. The vaulters didn’t seem surprised when finding out that they were ranked first. “Coach […]