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The baseball team celebrate its victory against Eastern Michigan University Friday at the USI Baseball Field. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

Analysis: USI wins dramatic home opener after awe-shocking 1st inning

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

The University of Southern Indiana baseball team debuted at home against Eastern Michigan University at 4 p.m. Friday at the USI Baseball field. The playing conditions were near-perfect, 56 degrees Fahrenheit,...

Nathan Deputy, freshman sport management major, and Maranda Uttke, freshman pre-dental hygiene major, set new diving records Jan. 13 at an exhibition diving meet against the University of Evansville.  (Photos courtesy of Barbara Goodwin)

Diving into USI athletic stars: Nathan Deputy, Maranda Uttke break dive records

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer February 20, 2024

The University of Southern Indiana swimming and diving teams took on the University of Evansville Jan. 13 in an exhibition diving meet. During the match, three school records were broken. The men's three-meter...

Sofia Davidoff, freshman biology major, and Antonia Ferrarini, freshman marketing major, participate in doubles Saturday at the Evansville Tennis Center. An interesting duo, Davidoff hails from Lagny-sur-Marne, France, while Ferrarini comes to Southern Indiana from Caxias do Sul, Brazil. (Photo courtesy of Nathanial Barbee and USI Athletic Communications)

Analysis: USI men’s, women’s tennis teams fail to grab momentum, fall to Austin Peay State University

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer February 20, 2024

The men’s and women’s tennis teams took on Austin Peay State Saturday at the Evansville Tennis Center. Coming into the matches, USI had a record of 1-3 (men’s) and 1-4 (women’s). Although both...

Cameron Kainer, USI swimming and diving head coach, said chemistry and camaraderie came naturally to the team. (Photo courtesy of Barbara Goodwin and USI Athletic Communications)

Feature: Swimming and diving head coach reflects on teams’ journeys throughout an inspiring season

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer February 15, 2024

Throughout Southern Indiana’s swim and dive season, the men's and women's teams have seen an overhaul in talent and youth. The teams feature two upperclassmen, two seniors, Donnevun Banks, senior diver...

Triniti Ralston, freshman guard, guards a Western Illinois University player Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Peyton Peters)

Analysis: Screaming Eagles Arena hosts Media and Communications Night, featuring enthusiastic white-out crowd

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer January 31, 2024

The Screaming Eagles Arena was an enthusiastic crowd of cosmic proportions on Thursday night. It was Media and Communications Night, where communication and media faculty, students and alumni reunited...

Nick Hittle, junior forward, tries to get the ball around a Western Illinois University player Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Peyton Peters)

Gallery: Men’s basketball loses to Western Illinois University 68-73

Peyton Peters, Chief Copy Editor January 27, 2024

The men’s basketball team lost its Ohio Valley Championship game against Western Illinois University Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena 68-73.

Triniti Ralston, freshman guard, dribbles the ball in front of a Western Illinois University player Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Peyton Peters)

Gallery: Women’s basketball wins against Western Illinois University 81-61

Peyton Peters, Chief Copy Editor January 27, 2024

The women's basketball team won its Ohio Valley Championship game against Western Illinois University Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena 81-61.

Spectators sit beside the pool Saturday at the diving-only competition against the University of Evansville in the Aquatic Center. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

Analysis: Men’s, women’s swimming and diving teams return in breathtaking competition against University of Evansville

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer January 16, 2024

The Southern Indiana men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams faced off against the University of Evansville Saturday in their return to action since their last competition in early November against...

Triniti Ralston, freshman guard, drives to the basket as three Murray State defenders attempt to stop her Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Randolph and USI Athletics)

USI women’s basketball team drops matchup to Murray State (73-93)

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer December 4, 2023

The USI women’s basketball team hosted the Murray State Racers at the Screaming Eagles Arena Friday night. Both teams entered the game at 3-3, almost certainly promising a competitive and interesting...

Members of the mens basketball team watch the game against Duke University from the bench Nov. 24 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC. (Photo courtesy of Nat LeDonne and USI Athletics)

USI beats East-West (107-49) after facing off against Duke

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer December 4, 2023

Coming off a tough yet inspiring road trip on the East Coast, the men’s basketball team needed a momentum-shifting win. Considering the final score of this game (107-49), that would be an understatement. USI...

Jordan Tillmon, junior guard, guards a Tiffin University player Tuesday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Peyton Peters)

Analysis: Men’s basketball wins late showtime thriller against Tiffin

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer November 17, 2023

The USI men’s basketball team took on Tiffin University in an anticipated match in search of their first victory Tuesday night. The game was a thrilling spectacle, featuring high-flying displays by USI’s...

AJ Smith, sophomore guard/forward, dunks the ball in the game against Tiffin University Tuesday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Peyton Peters)

Gallery: Men’s basketball wins 1st game of the season 68-65

Peyton Peters, Chief Copy Editor November 15, 2023

The men’s basketball team won its first game of the season Tuesday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. USI defeated Tiffin University 68-65.

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