Monthly Archives: January 2008

USD women's basketball #1 in NC poll By virtue of their 15-game winning streak, The University of South Dakota women's basketball team has earned the number one ranking in the North Central Region Poll, which was released for the first time this season on Wednesday, Jan. 30 by the NCAA … Read Article →

Derek Miles and friends electrify DakotaDome crowd Derek Miles had plenty to smile about at the conclusion of the Derek Miles and Friends Pole Vault Competition held Saturday, Jan. 19, in the DakotaDome. The turnout couldn't have been better. Nearly 3,000 people came to the Dome that chilly Saturday afternoon … Read Article →

#6 South Dakota continues to roll as they defeat 16th-ranked Nebraska-Omaha Five players scored in double-digits to lead The University of South Dakota to an 81-70 victory over the University of Nebraska-Omaha, in another classic NCC dogfight. For the second consecutive game, Jesse Becker came off the bench to lead … Read Article →

Tanager gymnasts bested by Gazelles The Vermillion Tanagers lost to the Yankton Gazelles in a dual gymnastics meet held Thursday, Jan. 17 at the Vermillion High School Gym. Yankton's 126.45 bested the Tanagers as they posted a 120.9. The Tanagers had several gymnasts place in the top five of each … Read Article →

Anderson, Dodds Duggan, Ortman inducted into USD Track and Field Hall of Honor The University of South Dakota track and field program honored three former athletes on Saturday, Jan. 26 during the Alumni-Graphic Edge Invitational at the DakotaDome. Chase Anderson of St. Cloud, MN, Deb Dodds Duggan of Council Bluffs, … Read Article →

USD women's distance medley relay breaks DakotaDome record A record-breaking performance by The University of South Dakota women's distance medley squad highlighted several outstanding performances by the Coyote track and field teams at the Bill Hillenbrand Invitational which opened on Friday night at the DakotaDome. The distance medley team broke … Read Article →

Erickson named NCC Women's Track Athlete of the Week Emma Erickson of The University of South Dakota women's track and field team has been named the North Central Conference Track Athlete of the Week, according to an announcement on Jan. 29 by the league office. Erickson was honored by the … Read Article →

Tanagers pull off upset win 50-42 The Vermillion Tanagers pulled off an upset against the Crofton Warriors 50-42 in girls basketball Dec. 28 at Crofton as the winners led after each quarter. "Crofton is a good team that played great," said VHS Coach Jamie Parish. "They caused us some problems … Read Article →

USD's Erickson records the nation's best 800-meter time Led by Emma Erickson's nation-best performance in the 800-meter run, The University of South Dakota track and field squads won 14 individual or relay titles in a dominating performance by the Coyotes at the Alumni Graphic Edge Track and Field Meet held … Read Article →

Red Dawgs basketball team loves to compete More than just The University of South Dakota women's and men's basketball teams will be in competition on the DakotaDome court Feb. 2. An elite group of athletes will demonstrate their basketball skills in exhibition play during breaks in the Coyote action. The … Read Article →