Summit League
Men’s Basketball Motto Representing Their Season
The men’s basketball team went through a coaching transition this off-season after USD parted ways with Todd Lee and hired Eric Peterson to be the new head coach of the Coyotes. Peterson was an assistant coach for South Dakota from 2014 to 2018 before leaving for Utah State for three seasons. He then spent last […]
A Child’s Want Turns into Summit League Honors
Sophomore Emily Kahn is making a name for herself in the DakotaDome pool roughly 14 years after she found herself enthralled by her brother’s ability to jump off the diving board. Kahn said her mother still tells the story of her being a 6-year-old little girl wanting so badly to follow in her brother’s footsteps […]
Men’s Basketball back in SCSC
The Coyotes opened up their 2022-23 season with an exhibition game against Division-3 school Simpson College. This game did not count towards either team’s overall record. In the game, the Coyotes defeated the Storm 101-55. South Dakota’s starting lineup consisted of senior guard Mason Archambault, junior guard Kruz Perrott-Hunt, junior forward Tasos Kamateros and sophomore […]
Volleyball’s 16th Straight Win against Jackrabbits
On Friday, the Coyotes matched up against in-state rivals, the Jackrabbits. South Dakota had a record of 20-2 on the season and 9-1 in the Summit League as they are currently on a seven game winning streak. As for SDSU, they entered the match with a 10-12 overall record and a 4-7 conference record. The […]
Soccer Season Ends in North Dakota
South Dakota’s soccer team headed up to North Dakota for their final two games of the 2022 regular season Oct. 21 and 23. With the Summit League playoffs vastly approaching, the Coyotes only needed a tie or a win to secure their playoff hopes. The other teams that were hoping to get their spot were […]
Plitzuweit Gives Up Street Clothes for Jersey
A men’s basketball player is ready to trade in his street clothes for a red and white jersey as he makes his comeback after a season away from the court. Vermillion native A.J. Plitzuweit has been on the Coyote roster for three seasons but has only played one. During the 2019-20 season, Plitzuweit was redshirted, […]
Seven Seniors Say Goodbye to Coyote Soccer
The Coyotes hosted their final two home games on Friday and Sunday. USD had an overall record of 3-6-5 and a Summit League record of 2-1-2 prior to these games. South Dakota hosted the Kansas City Roos on Friday. Neither team was able to score in the first 45 minutes of play. However, both teams […]
Juhnke Ties Program Record
The South Dakota volleyball team hosted their southern-most rivals in the Summit League in Oral Roberts and Kansas City. South Dakota had a record of 16-2 overall and 5-1 in conference play entering this week’s games. South Dakota won in three sets against the Golden Eagles (25-15, 25-19, 25-16). “I think we came out with […]
Four Coyotes land on Preseason All-Summit
On Oct. 11 the Summit League released the basketball preseason standings along with the players included in the first and second teams. This was voted on by the league’s coaches, sports information directors and select media members. For Coyote men’s basketball, redshirt sophomore guard A.J. Plitzuweit, senior guard Mason Archambault and junior guard Kruz Perrott-Hunt […]
Back on Roster After Season Ending Injury
Senior distance runner Merga Gemeda ended last cross country season due to a season ending injury. Gemeda said after the injury, his motivation was completely taken away but he is trying to stay focused this season on staying healthy and performing well in conference competitions. Last year, Gemeda was named Summit League Cross Country Runner […]