GIVE2COO has ended, but you can still make a gift!
$ 309,324 raised 542 Donors
USF ATHLETICS has raised $ 105,372 from 340 Donors!
USF ATHLETICS

Gifts to USF ATHLETICS provide student-athletes, coaches and staff with critical resources to excel in competition, the classroom and the community. You are helping to comprehensively prepare over 500 student-athletes in meaningful ways like health and wellness, cutting-edge equipment, team travel, apparel and recruiting. Make an impact and support the area you are passionate about. 

There are countless ways in which you can support USF Athletics and further the impact on the lives of our student-athletes. This year you can donate to:

  • General Athletics: Provide the foundation that supports every student-athlete and every team. Your gift will benefit the athletic department's greatest needs.
  • Team of choice: Support your favorite team(s) and help student-athletes continue to compete at the highest level. Your gift is critical to the sustained success of each and every one of our programs.

Don't forget to spread the word!
An additional way to make a major impact during GIVE2COO is to help us spread the word via social media, email, text and word of mouth! Share this link GIVE2COO.usiouxfalls.edu with #GIVE2COO and encourage your family and friends to make a donation. 

General Athletics
Baseball
Cheerleading
Cross Country/Track & Field
Football
Men's Basketball
Men's Golf
Men's Wrestling
Softball
Volleyball
Women's Basketball
Women's Golf
Women's Soccer
Women's Swimming
Women's Tennis
Women's Wrestling
Participating Areas
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Basic Needs Program
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FINE ARTS
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USF ATHLETICS
$10,000
Legacy Power Surge Challenge
MOMENTUM TURNED INTO IMPACT! Thanks to generous participation, the full Legacy Power Surge Challenge has been unlocked for the USF Fund.
500 / 500 Donors
Completed
$3,000
First-Time Donor Momentum Challenge
50 FIRST-TIME donors stepped forward — unlocking $3,000 for the USF Fund and building momentum for the future!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$2,000
Faculty & Staff: Scholarship Challenge
Faculty and staff answered the call — unlocking the $2,000 Terveen's Scholarship Challenge to support future Cougars.
35 / 35 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Decades of Difference Challenge (1970's Alumni)
COMPLETED! 1970s alumni answered the call, unlocking the $1,000 scholarship gift from the Wolitarskys in honor and memory of lifelong Cougar Kenneth “SID” Kortemeyer '74. A legacy of faith, friendship, and faithful support lives on through you.
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$5,000
142 Years of Cougar Excellence Challenge
#LEGACY! 142 donors stepped up in honor of 142 years — and the $5,000 Cougar Excellence Challenge has been unlocked! The legacy continues because of you. Thank you to the Class of 1966 Coo Couple who made this possible!
142 / 142 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Cougar Baseball Double Play Match
HOME RUN! Thanks to your generosity, the $500 Baseball match has been fully met — doubling the impact for Cougar student-athletes and their season ahead.
Completed
2
Match
Men’s Basketball Game-Changer Match
SLAM DUNK! The Men’s Basketball match has been fulfilled, doubling the impact for player development and future success on the court.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
$1,250
Go the Distance Challenge (Cross Country and Track & Field)
You helped us go the distance! The $1,250 distance challenge has been unlocked for Cross Country and Track & Field.
Completed
$1,000
Cougar Football Rally Challenge
TOUCHDOWN, COUGARS! With 100 donors stepping up, the full $10,000 Football Rally Challenge has been unlocked. That’s ten first downs and one major score for Cougar Football—what a drive!
Completed
$100
Championship Drive Challenge (Women’s Golf)
The Championship Drive Challenge is complete — unlocking $1,000 to propel Women’s Golf forward!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$100
Drive for Excellence Challenge (Men’s Golf)
Cougar fans answered the call and unlocked the $1,000 Drive for Excellence Challenge for Men’s Golf!
Completed
2
Match
Women’s Soccer Goal Match
The Women’s Soccer match has been reached, doubling support for Cougar athletes on and off the field.
$1,200 MATCHED
Completed
$500
Softball Step-Up Challenge
FANS STEPPED UP! The $500 softball challenge has been reached! Your generosity fuels the drive, grit, and game-day moments ahead.
Completed
2
Match
Tennis Advantage Match
MATCH POINT SECURED! The $800 Tennis match has been fully met — fueling competitive fire and Cougar victories ahead.
$800 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Take the Mat Match (Men’s Wrestling)
VICTORY ON THE MAT! The $1,000 Men’s Wrestling match has been fully met! Thanks to your support, every gift was doubled, powering Cougar wrestlers as they train, compete, and rise.
Completed
Leaderboard
Duel of the Decades
Check back during #GIVE2COO to see which decade of alumni has the most donors from our USF community!
In what decade did you graduate?
Rank Answer Donors
1 2010-2019 37
2 1980-1989 29
3 1970-1979 27
4 1990-1999 23
5 2000-2009 22
6 2020+ 19
7 1960-1969 17
8 1950-1959 5
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Leaderboard
Athletic Leaderboard | Dollars
Which athletic team will raise the most donations during GIVE2COO? Make a gift to help get your favorite team to the top of the leaderboard!
Rank Team Raised
1 Football $46,945.02
2 General Athletics $12,785.03
3 Volleyball $7,845.01
4 Cross Country/Track & Field $7,165.02
5 Women's Basketball $4,870.01
Ended
$39,000
50 States Challenge: Cougar Pride Nationwide
#GIVE2COO is sweeping the nation! For every state from which we receive a gift, $1,000 will be unlocked until we reach all 50 states. Check out the heatmap to see what states we are missing. Unlocked money will be added periodically with special thanks to an Anonymous alumna! The following states have been unlocked: SOUTH DAKOTA | MINNESOTA | IOWA | WISCONSIN | FLORIDA | MICHIGAN | COLORADO | WASHINGTON | WYOMING | ARIZONA | ILLINOIS | INDIANA | KANSAS | NEBRASKA | IDAHO | SOUTH CAROLINA | TEXAS | CALIFORNIA | UTAH | CONNECTICUT | NORTH DAKOTA | ALASKA | ARKANSAS | MARYLAND | MISSISSIPPI | NEW YORK | OKLAHOMA | PENNSYLVANIA | TENNESSEE | ALABAMA | GEORGIA | VIRGINIA | OREGON | DELAWARE | LOUISIANA | KENTUCKY | NEW HAMPSHIRE | MONTANA | NEW MEXICO
39 / 39 Donors
Completed
$1,350
Alumni Scholarship Rally
Alumni showed their Cougar pride and unlocked the $1,350 Alumni Scholarship Rally gift for Academic Scholarships!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$2,000
Decades of Difference Challenge (1960's Alumni)
COMPLETED! 1960s alumni unlocked $2,000 for scholarships, investing in the next generation.
Completed
$1,000
Cougar Game Time!
LET'S GO! 35 donors answered the call, unlocking additional support for USF Athletics.
35 / 35 Donors
Completed
$1,200
Every Donor Counts Challenge (Athletics)
THE ROSTER IS FULL, and the dollars are unlocked! Thanks to every donor who stepped up, Cougar Athletics gains even more strength and momentum.
Completed
2
Match
Game Changer Match (Women's Basketball)
The $1,000 Women’s Basketball Match is complete! Your support fuels scholarships, training, and championship pursuit.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Spirit in Motion Cheerleading Match
PUMP IT UP! The $300 Sideline Spirit Match has been fully unlocked thanks to you. Your support keeps Cougar energy loud, proud, and leading the charge at every game.
$300 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Finish Strong Match (Cross Country and Track & Field)
STRONG FINISH! The $3,000 Cross Country and Track & Field match has been met, propelling Cougar athletes toward their next starting line.
Completed
2
Match
Football Legacy Match
TOUCHDOWN! The $20,000 Football match has been met, amplifying support for scholarships, training, and the continued strength of Cougar Football.
Completed
2
Match
Women’s Golf Precision & Performance Match
HOLE IN ONE! The $1,000 Women’s Golf match has been fulfilled, multiplying support for Cougar Golf success.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Men’s Golf: Champion's Drive Match
ACE! The $1,000 Men’s Golf match has been fully met, expanding opportunity and momentum for Cougar golfers.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Continue Bill Kostner's Generosity (Softball)
Last year, Bill Kostner ’72 stepped up to the plate and matched gifts to Women’s Softball. Following his passing in November 2025, we were honored to continue that tradition in his memory. Thanks to our generous community, the $500 memorial match has been fully met — doubling the impact of gifts made in Bill’s honor. Together, we have celebrated Bill’s enduring belief in our program and continued his legacy of showing up for our student-athletes.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Swimming Strong Match
WHAT A SPLASH! The Swimming match has been completed, strengthening support for training and competition.
$600 MATCHED
Completed
1.5
Match
Spike the Match for Women’s Volleyball
ACE! Thanks to your incredible support, the full $500 Women’s Volleyball match has been met and maximized! Your gifts were multiplied and your impact on Cougar Volleyball just got bigger. Game on!
$500 MATCHED
Completed
Leaderboard
Top Donor Group
Check back throughout #GIVE2COO to see which donor group has the most donors!
What is your affiliation to the institution?
Rank Answer Donors
1 Alumni 179
2 Friend 159
3 Parent/Former Parent 147
4 Faculty/Staff 82
5 Trustee 22
6 Student 17
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Leaderboard
Athletic Leaderboard | Donors
Which athletic team will have the most donors supporting their program during GIVE2COO? Make a gift to help get your favorite team to the top of the leaderboard!
Rank Team Donors
1 Football 65
2 Volleyball 63
3 Women's Basketball 33
4 Women's Soccer 33
5 Cross Country/Track & Field 29
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Check out the 50 STATES CHALLENGE!
Rank State Gifts
1 SD 137
2 MN 84
3 NE 29
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