COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado  — The South Dakota women's and men's swimming and diving teams received Scholar All-America recognition by the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) for the 2018 fall semester.
 
For the fall term, there were 713 teams representing 460 institutions recognized with the Scholar All-America honor. To be selected, a team must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale as defined by the institution. The team grade point average includes all eligible varsity student-athletes.
 
The South Dakota women have earned Scholar All-America status for the ninth consecutive semester after receiving a 3.29 GPA. They were one of four teams from the Summit League to receive the award. The Coyote men turned in a 3.09 GPA, making them one of three Summit League teams to receive Scholar All-America status. This is the third consecutive semester the men have earned accolades.