The South Dakota Coyote swim and dive team was determined to have a great showing on their home grounds, and they did just that with claiming 13 individual wins and…
The Coyote men’s and women’s basketball teams split their opening games Monday inside Sanford Coyote Sports Center. The women defeated York University (Neb.) 104-33, while the men fell to Utah…
South Dakota volleyball moved up to the second seat in the Summit League with a sweep over St. Thomas before dropping a five-set match to South Dakota State, falling back…
The South Dakota women’s soccer team closed out its 2025 season Sunday afternoon with a 1-0 loss to Kansas City at the First Bank & Trust Soccer Complex. Kansas City’s…
Coyote football delivered the DakotaDome moment fans have been waiting for last Saturday, with an upset against North Dakota. Behind a stingy defense, a blocked punt safety and an 80-yard…

Video Game Review: Hollow Silksong

Thousands of games are released every year, but only a few stir up immense excitement with their launches. Up until recently, the two most anticipated games online were “Grand Theft Auto 6” and “Hollow Knight: Silksong.” What made this title rival  “Grand Theft Auto,” in terms of news buzz, was the fact that it had […]

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Women’s Soccer Splits Against North Dakota Schools

The USD women’s soccer team played two matches Oct. 2 and Oct. 5 at the First Bank & Trust Soccer Complex in Vermillion. The Coyotes dropped one match to North Dakota State but bounced back with a win over North Dakota. South Dakota opened the week with a tough 4-3 loss to North Dakota State. […]

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Athletic Department Announces Master Facility Plan

The USD Athletic Department announced their master facility plan for athletics, with three main projects spanning over the next decade. These include the Gassen Family Fieldhouse, DakotaDome renovations and a new softball complex, with a goal to complete the projects in the next five to seven years.  “These facilities will ensure all Coyote student-athletes have […]

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Football Snags a Dakota Days Win

The USD Coyotes football team came away victorious during Dakota Days, defeating Murray State 49-24 on Saturday at the DakotaDome. The win puts South Dakota at 3-3 overall and gives the Coyotes their first conference victory of the season. South Dakota complemented a strong defensive effort by scoring five touchdowns in the first half and […]

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Athletics Ends Adidas Partnership, Moves to Nike

The University of South Dakota athletic department announced a ten-year apparel agreement with Nike and BSN Sports that will make Nike the official provider of uniforms, footwear and equipment for all 18 Coyote athletic programs beginning in July 2026. The deal marks the end of USD’s longstanding relationship with Adidas, which had outfitted the Coyotes […]

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The Volante’s Athlete of the Week: Klarissa Vega

As the South Dakota Coyotes came off a 2-1 against North Dakota on Sunday, one individual stood out above all to earn herself the title of The Volante’s Athlete of the Week: Klarissa Vega. In the Pink Out game on Oct. 5, the redshirt freshman scored the second goal in addition to Brooke Conway’s first […]

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2025 Coyote Carnival Kicks off 111 Annual Dakota Days

On Tuesday Sept. 30, the USD Dakota Days Kickoff Carnival marked the start of the 111 Dakota Days.   The Carnival was from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. located on campus at Coyote Alley and had a variety of activities, including balloon darts, bull riding, putt golf and a dunk tank.  Different student organizations held booths […]

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What Does a Government Shutdown Mean for College Students

On Oct. 1, the U.S. Government shutdown resulted in the closure of various agencies, workers being suspended or unpaid and a halt in many government actions. The effect it will have on colleges and universities may start small but could grow to be a serious concern. At the start, federal student aid and payments will […]

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Dakota Days Week Comes to an end With Homecoming Crowning

Following a week of school spirit, festivities and fun, the final event of the 2025 Dakota Days celebration had students and fans on the edge of their seats while they awaited the crowning of the homecoming royalty. Griffin Peterson and Zena Aragon were crowned this year’s King and Queen, respectively.  “I was pretty surprised, because […]

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