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Q&A with Micheal Hammonds

Q&A with Micheal Hammonds

Sarah Loesch February 17, 2015

The Shield: Did you have a moment when you knew USI would be your choice school? Hammonds: No, I wasn’t going to go to college when I first started, and then my grandfather said, "Oh no, you’re...

Hard work, hunger for success pays off early for Eagles

Caitlin Golden February 16, 2015

Women’s softball started the season strong by achieving a 6-0 win at a tournament in Huntsville, Alabama Feb. 6-8. Great pitching paired with good offense and defense aided the team in its all around...

Strong start to season makes goals possible

Sarah Loesch February 10, 2015

Both men's and women’s track and field teams started the season strong. The men’s team had strong performances from junior distance runners Johnnie Guy and Tyler Schickel.  Performances which help...

‘Fearless’ Drummond, big crowd lead Eagles to win

Sarah Loesch February 8, 2015
The men's basketball team came back from a 10-point deficit in the first half to beat Truman State University 81-70 Saturday at home.

Eagles hold reigning GLVC champs to 53 points, continue winning streak

Sarah Loesch February 8, 2015
USI beat the reigning GLVC champions, Truman State University, Saturday 65-53.

Focused Eagles beat Hawks

Sarah Loesch February 6, 2015

The men's basketball team beat Quincy University Thursday night 68-62. Quincy held strong in the first half, at one point leading by five, until there was about eight and a half minutes left to play,...

Communication key on, off court

Sarah Loesch February 6, 2015

The women's basketball team beat Quincy University Thursday night 76-55 after an all around strong performance from the team. The Eagles never trailed in the game and at one point led by 26 points. The...

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Women’s tennis hopes to continue its 4-0 record in spring season

Caitlin Golden February 3, 2015

The women’s tennis team is hoping to qualify for the GLVC tournament this spring season. The team started its spring season Feb. 1 with its first match against Washington University in St. Louis. Starting...

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Men’s tennis to focus on three main goals

Sarah Loesch February 3, 2015
The spring season for the men’s tennis team starts Friday and with that comes the opportunity for the team to start making headway towards its season goals.

COLUMN: Can the Lady Screagles Create a Dominant Presence in the GLVC?

Jerry McCartney January 27, 2015

As we reach the second stretch of the USI women’s basketball season, the Lady Screagles present an impressive 14-5 record overall. They are 6-3 in the GLVC and look to make an impact in the conference...

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Kids ‘Let It Go’ during dance clinic

Sarah Loesch January 26, 2015
The USI dance team hosted its annual dance clinic where participants danced to songs from the "Frozen" soundtrack. Girls and boys ages three to 13 laughed, cheered and danced.

Eagles fall to No. 1 Flyers

Sarah Loesch January 25, 2015

The women's basketball team lost to Lewis University with a final score of 83-73 Saturday afternoon in the Physical Activities Center. Lewis University is currently ranked No. 1 in the GLVC. USI managed...

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