South Dakota Coyotes women's basketball


The South Dakota Coyotes women's basketball team represents the University of South Dakota in NCAA Division I basketball. They are currently members of the Summit League.

History

As of the end of the 2016-17 season, the Coyotes have a 741-517 all-time record, with play beginning in 1971. They won the North Central Conference title in 1983, 1984, 1985, and 2008, with regular season titles in 2003, and 2008; and a Summit League title in 2014, with regular season wins in 2015 and 2016. They won the Women's National Invitation Tournament title in 2016.

Postseason results

NCAA Tournament results

The Coyotes have appeared in 2 NCAA Tournaments. Their record is 0-2.
2014#15First Round#2 StanfordL 62-81
2019#8First Round#9 ClemsonL 66-79

WNIT appearances

The Coyotes have appeared in 5 WNIT Tournaments. Their record is 12-4.
2012First Round
Second Sround
Drake
Colorado
W 61-53
L 55-64
2015First Round
Second Round
Creighton
Northern Colorado
W 68-58
L 58-59
2016First Round
Second Round
Third Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Championship Game
Creighton
Minnesota
Northern Iowa
Western Kentucky
Oregon
Florida Gulf Coast
W 74-68
W 101-89
W 51-50
W 68-54
W 88-54
W 71-65
2017First Round
Second Round
North Dakota
Iowa
W 78-55
L 73-78
2018First Round
Second Round
Third Round
Quarterfinals
Houston
Colorado State
Michigan State
TCU
W 65-58
W 74-49
W 85-83
L 71-79

WBI appearances

The Coyotes have appeared in 2 WBI Tournaments. Their record is 3-2.
2011First Round
Quarterfinals
Idaho
Cal State Bakersfield
W 62-47
L 64-90
2013First Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Utah State
Lamar
McNeese State
W 77-69
W 71-48
L 63-71