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Coyote drop nail-biter with UND
The Coyotes men’s basketball team led by 11 points in the second half, but went cold for the last five minutes to drop their quarterfinal game of the Summit League tournament to North Dakota 74-71 Sunday night. The Coyotes fell behind early after a rough start shooting the ball. UND led by 14 with 13 […]
Coyotes cruise past Omaha, advance to Summit league semifinals
The No. 17/12 Coyotes jumped on top early and cruised to a 99-40 victory over Omaha in the quarterfinals of the Summit League women’s basketball tournament Saturday in the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. USD’s lead was 31-9 by the end of the first quarter and 64-18 at halftime. The Coyotes (28-2) continued […]
Editorial: USD gives South Dakota students the best opportunities
USD is the only university in the state with a medical school and law school, a fact that makes this campus a place where opportunities are vast. Larger schools across the state have something they’re known for; South Dakota State University has a good agriculture program, Black Hills State University is known for teaching and […]
More than just a liberal arts university: How the Law School and Med School put USD on the map
USD is the only university in South Dakota that offers both a medical school and a law school, but for University President Sheila Gestring, that distinction only increases the school’s duties to South Dakota. Gestring said the law and medical schools face a heightened level of obligation to help the state. “(That is) a special […]
The behind the scenes star for the Coyote women
When the Coyotes women’s basketball team starts practice in June and the season runs through April, it can be hard to keep up the energy, but junior Claudia Kunzer finds a way. “I’m just a happy go lucky person,” Kunzer said. “No matter what I’m always going to have a smile on my face. I […]
Women’s History Month events seek to educate
This month is about more than spring break and St. Patrick’s day. March is Women’s History Month and USD is holding several events to engage and educate students on women’s issues. Dr. Sara Lampert, director of the women, gender and sexuality studies program, said this month is a time to reevaluate how much attention is […]
Vermillion’s basketball family
Dawn Plitzuweit and her kids, A.J. and Lexi Plitzuweit all have a role to play in the basketball scene in Vermillion. Head women’s’ basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit is in her fourth season at USD, winning over 20 games each season and two undefeated Summit League seasons. The Coyotes made the NCAA Tournament last season following […]
The last ones standing: The undefeated Coyote women look for Summit Tournament title
The Coyote women dropped the 2019 Summit League Tournament championship to South Dakota State last March. But this year the No. 17/12 Coyotes know what they’re after and the target that is on their back. “The part our players have and a chance to be a part of in the past is experiencing what it’s […]
USD men’s basketball defeats North Dakota 77-67, seeded third in Summit League Tournament
The South Dakota men’s basketball team secured the No. 3 spot in the Summit League Tournament, beating North Dakota 77-67 on senior day inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. The Coyotes (20-11, 10-6), were tied to the Fighting Hawks 39-39 at the half. After the break USD was able to gain a lead after a […]
Vermillion presents a unique climate for old and new businesses
Vermillion may be the home of USD, but the university isn’t the only landmark the town hosts. Thanks to the college bustle and an enthusiastic downtown business scene, both longtime residents and newcomers alike are enjoying success. Monica Iverson and Jim Waters co-own Cafe Brule and Dakota Brick House. The two met while doing work […]