Midco Sports Podcast

The World of Outlaws season was just getting set to kick into high gear before a red flag caused by the COVID-19 outbreak brought the halt to the season. Many drivers on the tour, including 10-time series champion, Donny Schatz, is waiting it out like everybody else back at home. Brian Shawn caught up with the Fargo native to talk about it, his interaction on social media, his acting debut and a number of other topics in this MidcoSN podcast.

The University of Sioux Falls women’s basketball team had their run in the NSIC Tournament end in the semifinals against St. Cloud State. But now, with the Central Region Tournament coming up on Friday, March 13, the Cougars and Huskies will face off in a rematch. This time, it’s win or go home!

In the latest episode of the "Trap D" podcast, Midco Sports Network’s David Brown and USF head coach Travis Traphagen discuss the team’s run in the NSIC Tournament, the message after they lost in the semifinal round and how his team is preparing to face St. Cloud State once again.

They also discuss the state of women’s basketball in South Dakota and how the game has grown so much over the past decade!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

0:28 – David and Coach Trap go over USF’s quarterfinal NSIC Tournament victory vs. Winona State and why defense was the main catalyst in their win.

6:20 – A discussion on the NSIC Tournament semifinal matchup with St. Cloud State and why the Cougars lost a double-digit lead in the 2nd quarter and didn’t play up to their potential in the 4th quarter.

10:17 – Coach Trap explains his approach to the team after the loss to St. Cloud State and why he decided to give them a couple of days off in the immediate aftermath.

12:57 – David and Coach Trap discuss playing the Huskies once again in the upcoming Central Region Tournament on Friday, March 13 in Warrensburg, Missouri. Sioux Falls maintained the 3rd seed in the region after the NSIC Tournament, while St. Cloud State moved back up to number 6, setting up this first round regional matchup.

16:36 – Trap explains how the South Dakota State-South Dakota women’s game for the Summit League Tournament championship and his own team’s success has helped fuel the rise of girls and women’s basketball in this region!

David Brown and Head Coach Travis Traphagen discuss the University of Sioux Falls women's 24-5 regular season and look ahead to the NSIC Tournament.

David Brown and University of Sioux Falls Head Coach Chris Johnson discuss clinching the NSIC South Division and look ahead to the NSIC Tournament.

David Brown and Travis Traphagen discuss USF clinching the South Division under interesting circumstances and getting ready for the home stretch!

David Brown and USF head coach Chris Johnson discuss energy, effort and finishing the regular season strong!

MidcoSN’s Elaina Lanson sits down with former South Dakota State Jackrabbit men's basketball standout Skyler Flatten to talk about signing with the Miami Heat, his time with the Skyforce, and his opinion on the hot topics surrounding the NBA. Plus, he even shares his vocals with us!

A couple of months after helping the Canadian Football League’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers claim their first Grey Cup title in 29 years, former University of South Dakota quarterback Chris Streveler is headed to the NFL. MidcoSN’s Jay Elsen has more on Steveler’s deal with the Arizona Cardinals in this special edition of the MidcoSN Podcast.

As we enter the home stretch of the season, David Brown and Coach Trap discuss where the University of Sioux Falls is at and where they need to go.

David Brown and University of Sioux Falls Men's Basketball Coach Chris Johnson discuss a 2-0 road trip and why maturity has been at the forefront of USF’s successful season.