South Dakota women’s basketball dropped one spot to No. 22 in the latest USA Today Coaches Poll.

It marks the fourth-straight week the Coyotes have been ranked in the poll.

The Coyotes (11-2) dropped a 73-60 decision to No. 5 South Carolina in Columbia on Sunday.

South Dakota also continues its 39-week streak in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major poll, clocking in at fourth this week. The Coyotes have been in the top-five of the mid-major poll for the entire 2019-20 season.

After the holiday break, the Coyotes resume action with Summit League play. The Coyotes start off on the road at Western Illinois with tip-off set for 2 p.m. on Dec. 29 in Macomb, Illinois.