Women’s Basketball
The Volante’s Athlete of the Year: Grace Larkins
Over four years in Vermillion, Grace Larkins built a resume few athletes at University of South Dakota can match. A relentless competitor and a player who rarely left the floor, Larkins leaves the Coyotes women’s basketball program as one of its most decorated players, and as The Volante’s Athlete of the Year for […]
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 […]
Coyote Women Wrap Up Basketball Season at the Summit League
The USD women’s basketball team closed out their 2024-2025 season at the Summit League Championships against Oral Roberts on Thursday, March 6 in Sioux Falls at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. Despite South Dakota’s hard work in this quarter finals matchup, they fell to the Golden Eagles 70-50. Senior Grace Larkins signed off on a […]
Four Coyotes Receive Post-Season Basketball Honors
On Tuesday afternoon, three Coyote men and one Coyote woman were honored with Summit League postseason honors. Senior guard Chase Forte was the Summit League Defensive Player of the Year, which earned him a spot on the All-Summit League First Team. Sophomore guard Isaac Bruns and senior guard Dre Bullock were named to the honorable […]
Coyote Basketball Prepares for Summit League Tournament
Now that March has begun, the sporting world is turning their eyes to college basketball. Before the madness begins in two weeks, The 2025 Summit League tournament at the Denny Sanford Premier Center will decide which teams will represent the conference at the NCAA Tournament. The South Dakota State women’s team enters the tournament as […]
Basketball Senior Day Finishes Out Regular Season
USD held its Senior Day for the Coyote men and women on Saturday, March 1 at the Coyote Sanford Sports Center with the men facing North Dakota State and the women playing Denver. The seniors were recognized prior to the start of their games. The four women honored were seniors Adara Groman, Sophie Haydon, Alexi […]
Women’s Basketball Drop Three Straight
The South Dakota women’s basketball team faced its in-state rival, South Dakota State, at First Bank & Trust Arena. The Coyotes fell to the Jackrabbits 71-61, but the game marked a milestone for Grace Larkins, who reached 2,000 career points. The Coyotes started strong in the first half but were unable to maintain their lead […]
Coyotes Win on Native American Heritage Day
The women’s basketball team grabbed a 76-66 win over North Dakota on Saturday, Feb. 1. Beyond the action taking place on the court, the game was extra special as fans gathered at the SCSC to celebrate Native American Heritage Day. The event aimed to showcase USD’s Native students and student-athletes, as well as celebrate tribal […]
Cowgirls Defeat Coyotes in WNIT Super 16
The South Dakota Coyotes women’s basketball team finished its regular season March 2 in a 65-54 victory over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks. They were in the postseason until Mar. 29. Earlier this season, South Dakota competed in the Summit League tournament where South Dakota State beat the Coyotes 76-63 in the semifinals. […]
Five Coyotes Honored During Coyote Senior Nights
The men’s basketball team faced off against North Dakota State for their last home game of the season on Feb. 29. The team’s only senior, Lahat Thioune, was recognized before the start of the game. Thioune led the Coyotes with a career high of 31 points. He also had 11 rebounds, marking this his 12 […]