University of South Dakota Athletics

The 2007-08 South Dakota women's basketball team enjoyed a season of historic proportions in 2007-08. The Coyotes finished 33-2 and advanced to the Division II National Championship game before falling to Northern Kentucky in the finals. South Dakota finished the season ranked No. 2 in the USA Today/Division II Coaches Poll, the highest ranking in school history. South Dakota won the North Central Conference with a 12-0 record and set a school record with a 31-game winning streak. The Coyotes captured the North Central Region title for the first time ever and earned a berth in the national championship game with two thrilling wins in the quarterfinals and semifinals. Senior Jeana Hoffman earned all-american honors and was named the co-MVP of the North Central Conference, while veteran mentor Chad Lavin earned WBCA National Coach of the Year Honors and was the NCC Coach of the Year. Senior Jenna Hoffman was named the NCC's Co-Defensive Player of the Year while Amber Hegge was named NCC Co-Freshman of the Year.