VERMILLION, S.D. – Ahead of the 2026-27 season opener on Nov. 2, USD Athletics Marketing is excited to announce the following promotions for home women's basketball games this season.
 
Single Game Promotions:

• Monday, November 2 vs. York University — 7:30 PM 
  • Carrie's Coyotes Night
    • Kick off the season with a men's and women's basketball doubleheader. It's also Carrie's Coyotes Night, featuring free admission for summer clinic attendees and special in-game recognitions.
       
• Friday, November 6 vs. UTRGV — 11 AM 
  • Education Day
    • The event will welcome over 1,000 elementary and middle school students from Vermillion and local areas to the Sanford Coyote Sports Center at no cost. Media timeouts will be tailored to provide a fun educational twist!
       
• Sunday, November 15 vs. Idaho State — 1 PM 
  • Kid's Day
    • Fans can enjoy a men's and women's basketball doubleheader celebrating young Coyote fans. Postgame autograph sessions will follow both games.
       
• Monday, November 23 vs. Nebraska Wesleyan — 7 PM 
  • Basketball Bingo
    • Fans can play along with Basketball Bingo throughout the game for a chance to win exciting prizes.
       
• Tuesday, December 1 vs. Waldorf — 7 PM 
  • Game Show Night
    • Fans can test their knowledge and play along with classic game show-inspired activities during media timeouts.
       
• Tuesday, December 8 vs. Bradley — 7 PM 
  • Wear Black/Dancing with the Stars Night
    • Fans are encouraged to wear black and there will be a halftime "Dancing with the Stars" competition!
       
• Tuesday, December 15 vs. Drake — 7 PM 
  • Most Valuable Professor Night/Holiday Game
    • We will recognize University of South Dakota professors while celebrating the holiday season with festive music, themed in-game entertainment and a special appearance by Santa.
       
• Tuesday, December 22 vs. Bellevue — 11 AM 
  • Holiday Ticket Deal
    • Fans can take advantage of a special holiday ticket offer as the Coyotes host Bellevue for a morning matchup.
       
• Thursday, January 7 vs. Oral Roberts — 7 PM 
  • Salute to Service
    • Join us for our Salute to Service night, honoring our heroes with complimentary tickets for Military & First Responders personnel.
       
• Saturday, January 9 vs. Kansas City — 1 PM 
  • National Girls and Women in Sports Clinic
    • Girls in eighth grade and younger are invited to participate in a pregame clinic featuring fun activities led by USD female student-athletes. Clinic participants will receive free admission to the game, and parents can purchase discounted tickets.
       
• Thursday, January 28 vs. Omaha — 7 PM 
  • Wear White
    • Fans are encouraged to wear white for this conference matchup!
       
• Saturday, January 30 vs. St. Thomas — 1 PM 
  • Native American Heritage Game
    • Join us for our annual Native American Heritage Game as we celebrate and honor Native American culture and contributions.
       
• Friday, February 12 vs. South Dakota State — 7 PM 
  • Wear Red
    • Fans are encouraged to wear red and show their Coyote pride for South Dakota's rivalry matchup against South Dakota State.
       
• Thursday, February 18 vs. North Dakota State — 7 PM 
  • Pink Out
    • Join us for Pink Game as we raise awareness and show our support for those affected by cancer!
       
• Saturday, February 20 vs. North Dakota — 1 PM 
  • Senior Day/Special Olympics Game
    • Join us for Senior Day, where we celebrate our senior student-athletes! We'll also recognize local Special Olympics athletes and watch them take the court for a unified scrimmage at halftime.