RICHMOND, Va. — 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 2023 fall semester.
 
For the fall term, there were 784 teams representing 461 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 18^th consecutive semester after receiving a 3.59 GPA. Six of the eight Summit League women's teams received the award. The Coyote women had a total of eight individuals earn 4.0 GPA's in the fall semester.
 
The Coyote men turned in a 3.36 GPA, as all eight Summit League teams received Scholar All-America status. This is the 12th consecutive semester the men have earned accolades. The Coyote men had five individuals earn 4.0 GPA's during the fall semester.