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 […]

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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 […]

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Weidner: Nielson’s Hot Seat Cools on D-Days

South Dakota football head coach Bob Nielson has been the topic of conversation around Vermillion lately after losing four of his first five games of the season. Begging the question: Is Nielson’s time with the Coyotes coming to a close? Nielson was the head coach of a fellow Missouri Valley team, the Western Illinois Leathernecks […]

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Editorial: Participating in Democracy, It’s Your Right

Elections have repercussions, especially for civil rights, social justice and human rights. The South Dakota 2022 elections bring us another round of elections for legislators, governors and other civil servants. There will also be ballot measures about Medicaid benefits and marijuana use. Participating in voting is part of being a citizen of the United States […]

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Enrollment Increase, High Retention Rates Point USD in Right Direction

This fall, USD experienced its largest increase in student enrollment numbers in nearly ten years, with retention rates skyrocketing.  Scott Pohlson, vice president of enrollment, marketing and university relations, said not only does this mean the university is headed down the right path, but also demonstrates the growth in student population post COVID-19. While Pohlson […]

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Nielson Benches Camp in D-Day’s Victory

The South Dakota Coyotes headed into a matchup against the Southern Illinois Salukis on Dakota Days weekend. The Coyotes came into the match with a record of 1-5 after losing their last three games.  The No. 14 ranked Salukis came in with a 5-2 record after winning their last five games. This year’s D-Days was […]

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Swim Team Wins Five Events in Kansas

The South Dakota men’s and women’s swim and dive teams competed in a two-day event against Lindenwood and Kansas this past weekend. The event was held inside the Robinson Natatorium in Lawrence, Kansas. The teams combined for five wins and 24 podium finishes in the double duel. The men’s team won two events on the […]

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Coyotes face Salukis in 105th Dakota Days Game

The South Dakota Coyotes, which may be listed on sites such as https://w88oaz.com/, head back home after back-to-back away games where they’ll face Southern Illinois in the 105th Dakota Days football game. Last year’s playoff rematch takes center stage at this year’s D-Days. The Salukis defeated the Coyotes in the first round of the FCS […]

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Dakota Days Leaves Coyotes with Core Memories

Dakota Days has gathered students, alumni and community members again and again to take part in traditions such as the parade, Yotes Got Talent and the street dance. For students, this means D-Days has looked a little different every year and no one has had the same experiences.  Alumna Micci Abbott grew up in Vermillion […]

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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 […]

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