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May 8, 2008

One final goodbye to USD

EDITOR’S NOTE: Yeah, Jeremy already wrote his “goodbye” column in last week’s print issue of The Volante, but he still has more to say. Prepare for some reminiscing, memories and sappy prose.
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The thought of graduating has really hit me in the past week.
Maybe it was the stress of finals week, or finalizing [...]

May 1, 2008

USD hires Brazil native as new soccer coach

After two months without a coach, the USD women’s soccer program now has one.
Brazilian native and former Sam Houston State (Texas) coach Marcia Oliveira has been named the new Coyote soccer coach, according to an announcement today.
That’s right, USD needed a soccer coach and went to the country that produced the greatest player (Pele) in [...]

April 25, 2008

Athlete(s) of the Year Chatter

It’s that time of the year.
Time to select The Volante Male and Female Athlete of the Year.
Although voting ends tomorrow, you have time to vote for the male (here) and female (here) winners.
Let me tell you, narrowing the final list down to five nominees was as hard as it’s been in my four years at [...]

April 10, 2008

Seriously, Mother Nature, we’re sick of it

Once again, Mother Nature plays her cards.
We’re getting sick you, you old bat. Pack it in. Give it up. Move to Greenland.
Here’s an update from The Volante newsroom:
Due to recent weather conditions, several of USD’s athletic events today and this weekend have been postponed or cancelled.
USD’s softball games against Augustana, which were scheduled to be [...]

April 9, 2008

Ryun Williams introduced as new coach

Ryun Williams was formally introduced Tuesday as the new USD women’s basketball coach. He replaces Chad Lavin, who guided the Coyotes to an appearance in the national championship game.
Here’s a snippet of a story you can read in this week’s print edition of The Volante:
Less than two weeks from its historic season coming to a [...]

March 30, 2008

Photos from the second half and post-game press conference

By Justin Wolfgang 

 

March 30, 2008

Northern Kentucky wins Division II title

USD struggled from field in the game’s biggest moments while NKU kept its composure and was able to pull out a  win in the championship game.
Angela Healy hit a two down low to give NKU a 56-53 lead and USD was unable to respond. After a free throw by sophomore Rachel Lantry, USD missed another shot and [...]

March 29, 2008

Coyotes picking it up

After a quick layup by Cassie Brannen, the USD has played lock down defense and has a 38-26 lead with 14:24 remaining.
Ashley Robinette is putting it all on the line, as she made another driving layup to open up the scoring for the Coyotes in the half. Jeana Hoffman hit her third three of the [...]

March 29, 2008

First half photos from the championship game

By Justin Wolfgang

 

March 29, 2008

Pregame of the USD vs NKU game

By Justin Wolfgang
 Here are some photos from before tonight’s Division II Women’s basketball championship game.

USD Coach Chad Lavin has a pregame chat with NKU Coach Nancy Winstel before fans were let into the arena.

 USD President James Abbott talks to students in the student section before USD’s game agianst NKU.

The championship trophey sits just off the [...]