Main Story: South Dakota hosts Omaha on Thursday and St. Thomas this weekend, aiming to extend its seven-match winning streak. The Coyotes lead the Summit League at 7-1 and have already swept both opponents on the road this season.

By the Numbers
  • South Dakota is 7-1 in Summit League play and has won 7 straight matches.
  • The Coyotes rank No. 5 nationally in digs per set at 17.10.
  • At home, USD is 60-14 in Summit League matches and 91-20 overall since the Sanford Coyote Sports Center opened in 2016.
Yes, But

Omaha and St. Thomas were swept in their first meetings with South Dakota, but both return to face the Coyotes in Vermillion as USD tries to sustain its run.

State of Play
  • South Dakota sits alone in first place in the Summit League standings.
  • The Coyotes’ defense and balanced attack are key strengths: USD leads the conference in kills, assists, points and digs per set.
What's Next

Two wins would give South Dakota a perfect 9-0 October. Both matches will be available on Midco Sports Plus and the Summit League Network, with live stats online.

Bottom Line

South Dakota has momentum, a strong home record and prior wins over both visitors—but extending its streak will require turning those advantages into another successful weekend.