VERMILLION, S.D – For the first time in the 2026-27 season, the South Dakota swim and program will compete in the same pool at the Kansas Tri-Dual on Friday and Saturday in Lawrence, Kan.

The women's program, who beat Minnesota State two weeks ago in the season opener will take on the Jayhawks in a dual. The men will make their season debut with a dual against Missouri S&T. The men's program was tabbed by the Summit League as the preseason favorites to win the conference and return to action after finishing second in the Summit League Championships last season.

The meet will begin at 5:00 p.m and will wrap up Saturday morning starting at 11:00 a.m. at the Robinson Natatorium and will have updated stats on the Meet Mobile app.

THE OPPONENT(S)

Kansas: The Jayhawks won their season opener on Oct. 2 in a dominant victory over St. Mary, Sterling College and Barton Community College.

Kansas defeated South Dakota 241-105 in a mid-October clash between the two programs in Lawrence last season.

Missouri S&T: The Miners aim for their second win in four tries to open the season. Following a loss to No. 1 Drury, Missouri S&T fell to William Jewell in a home dual.

The two programs meet for the second time in as many years in the same venue. Last season, the Yotes defeated the Miners 193-154.

YOTES PRESEASON ACCOLADES

At last season's Summit League Championships, Rounds was voted Swimming Championship MVP after placing first in six events (200-yard medley relay, 50-yard freestyle, 200-yard freestyle relay, 100-yard backstroke, 400-yard medley relay and 100-yard freestyle).

Mork earned honors after he finished third in the 3-meter dive finals.

Junior free Emily DiProspero and sophomore diver Anna Williams represent USD on the women's side in the preseason Summit League honors as "Players to Watch" ahead of the 2026-27 season.

DiProspero earned postseason honors last year, placing third in the 200-yard freestyle, second in the 500-yard freestyle and first in the 1650-yard freestyle.Williams earned her postseason honors with a second-place finish in the team diving event.

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