With their season on the line, the South Dakota men’s basketball team saved its best for last. With 5:22 to go in the second half and an 11-point deficit, South…
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…
Vermillion, South Dakota has been named the “Best Small Town Arts Scene” by USA Today. The recognition highlights the town’s artistic community and the significant role of local organizations that…
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,…
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…

Dakotathon Aiming to Reach Fundraising Goals Through Push Weeks

Dakotathon strives to make a significant impact in support of children and their families in the Sanford Children’s hospital year-round.  With push week in full force members are particularly committed to reaching a collective goal. President of Dakotathon Ella Wittmuss shares this semester’s goal for push week is “to raise $30,000 in one week.”  Push […]

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College of Fine Arts to Implement Sophomore Review for Music Students

A new strategy will be implemented for students pursuing a career in music starting next school year. The College of Fine Arts is in the process of starting a sophomore review, leaving students to perform in front of a panel of faculty to gain feedback on how they are doing in their studies so far.  […]

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Building Beds and Building Community: Students Help Families in Need

Students are stepping up to ensure children in need have a safe place to sleep through a partnership with Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a national nonprofit with a location in Sioux City, Iowa.  The initiative, coordinated by the Office of Service Learning and Community Engagement, involves assembling and delivering beds to families in the […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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USD Men’s Basketball Claims a Win in Tulsa

The Coyote men’s basketball team faced Oral Roberts at the Mabee Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Saturday, Feb. 8. South Dakota won by just one point with a final score of 75-74 Senior guard Chase Forte led the team in points with 14, while senior guard Paul Bruns contributed 11. Both men led South Dakota […]

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Athletics Introduces Additions to 2025 Football Coaching Staff

The coaching staff is set for the 2025 fall football season with several new additions across multiple programs. USD’s Head football coach Travis Johansen announced multiple hires, including Isaiah Walker as a wide receivers coach. Walker joins USD after two seasons at Minnesota, where he served as an offensive graduate assistant before being promoted to […]

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Softball Presents Preseason Rankings and Opening Games

The South Dakota Coyote softball team was picked to finish in third place with 21 points by the Summit League Softball Preseason Coaches’ Poll for the 2025 season. Seniors Clara Edwards and Tatum Villotta were chosen as players to watch for USD. Omaha was picked to finish first in the conference with 35 points, and […]

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