Volleyball
Player of the Pack: Elizabeth Loschen
Elizabeth Loschen is a sophomore volleyball player majoring in finance. Karina Dufoe: How was playing for Team USA this summer? EL: Playing for Team USA this summer was so fun and an amazing opportunity. Playing with other very talented athletes helped me up my game and I loved getting to learn and understand what the […]
Photo gallery: Brittany Jessen recognized for 1,000th dig, leadership
As someone who’s been playing volleyball since she was eight years old, USD senior setter Brittany Jessen hasn’t only developed a love for the game, but a love for teamwork and building community. Jessen was recognized for her 1,000th dig in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Friday during USD’s match against SDSU. She said she didn’t […]
Player of the Pack: Mehana Fonseca
Mehana Fonseca is a sophomore volleyball player majoring in kinesiology and sport science Karina Dufoe: What brought you to USD this year? MF: I was originally in Oklahoma playing at University of Central Oklahoma and it was not a very good fit for me, so I left looking for a school that fit me academically, athletically and […]
USD volleyball continues to improve, show consistency
After a slow start to the season, USD volleyball continues to show signs of improvement and consistency in Summit League play. “I think this has been a season of growth,” said head coach Leanne Williamson. “At the start of the year, I don’t think the players weren’t as refined as what we saw last year.” […]
Volleyball team dominates Oral Roberts 3-1
The Dakota Days volleyball game was a success in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Tuesday night. The Coyote women defeated Oral Roberts 3-1 at their home court. The Coyotes dominated in the first set 25-13. The Coyotes had 18 kills total during the first set. The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles took the second set, the […]
Volleyball team looks to improve after Summit League conference
The Summit League conference saw one win and one loss for the women’s volleyball team. Western Illinois The Coyote women defeated Western Illinois at the first home game in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Friday night. The Coyotes won 3-2 against the Leathernecks, after tying the fourth set. The Coyotes won the first set 26-24 […]
Student-athletes make strides toward career choices
Summer jobs, internships and research opportunities are all part of the college experience for many USD students. Two student-athletes spent the last two summers combing their passions and academics, working to prepare themselves for future job opportunities. In addition to training and preparing for their seasons, first-year graduate student Lara Boman and junior Lauren Mattison conducted […]
Photo gallery: Volleyball team falls to NDSU in second day of Summit League play
Despite dominating the first set 25-11, the Coyote volleyball team trailed behind for three sets, losing to the North Dakota State University Bison. The first set saw non-stop kills and attacks. Junior outside hitter Hayley Dotseth led the team in kills with 14. Dotseth also left the game with 23 digs. Senior Meagan Kerns had […]
Photo gallery: Volleyball team defeats Western Illinois at home-opener
The Coyote women are off to a great start of the year, after defeating Western Illinois at the first home game in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Friday night. The Coyotes won 3-2 against the Leathernecks, after tying the fourth set. The Coyotes took the first set, and won 26-24. The second set saw the […]
Volleyball team recognized for success in classroom
There’s a reason “student” comes first in “student-athlete.” Women’s volleyball was one USD team that exemplified that mindset last year, in addition to winning on the court. The team has been recognized for its achievements in the classroom by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA). The team tore up the Summit League last year – […]