Missouri volleyball never overlooked its first-round NCAA Tournament foe South Dakota, but there was always a larger plan in motion.
The Tigers took down the Coyotes in straight sets during their Wednesday matinee, winning 25-21, 25-17, 25-15 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
Consider it the next step en route to bigger goals for coach Joshua Taylor and Co.
Missouri has won at least one match in the NCAA Tournament for six consecutive seasons and has a chance to reach the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2017 on Thursday.