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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...

Eagles end three game losing streak

Sarah Loesch January 25, 2015

The men's basketball team broke its three game losing streak Saturday with a 64-60 victory over the visiting Lewis University at the Physical Activities Center. The first half consisted of two ties, but...

Silver anniversary team includes two former Eagles

Silver anniversary team includes two former Eagles

Sarah Loesch January 20, 2015

Two former USI women's basketball players were announced as members of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame's 2015 Silver Anniversary Team. Chris May, the executive director for the Indiana Basketball Hall...

Senior Autumn Miller fights for the ball in the Eagles game against Rockhurst University over winter break.

Teams learn from holiday games, hope to see more students court-side

Bradie Gray January 20, 2015
While the rest of us were binge-watching Netflix, catching up on sleep, and preparing for another exhausting semester, the men’s and women’s basketball teams spent their winter breaks putting in work on the court.

Do the Eagles have what it takes? Men’s basketball needs winning streak if championship is in its future

Jerry McCartney January 20, 2015
With an overall record of 11-4 and a 4-3 record in the GLVC, Columnist Jerry McCartney wonders how the rest of the season will play out.
NCAA Division II National Champions prepare for another season

NCAA Division II National Champions prepare for another season

Bradie Gray January 13, 2015
Screaming Eagles baseball is revving up for another season. With a national title under their belts, they are confident the Eagles will come away with another successful season.

Consistency is Key: Softball team looks to promising season

Bradie Gray January 13, 2015
The women’s softball team is ready to come back with a “loaded” team full of upper classmen and experience.

Eagles win final game of semester, head home before conference

Sarah Loesch December 18, 2014
The USI men's basketball team faced Salem International University Tuesday in a game that ended with a 26 point victory for the Eagles.
Photo by Sarah Loesch/The Shield Radio sportscaster Dan Egierski and assistant mens basketball coach Brent Owen talk about future games in front of a crowded audience Monday night at Turonis Pizzery & Brewery on Main Street.

Watson’s radio show gives fans chance to meet student athletes

Sarah Loesch December 9, 2014

At 7 p.m. every Monday night, men's head basketball coach Rodney Watson goes live from Turoni's Pizzery and Brewery for an hour long radio show. He and radio sportscaster Dan Egierski discuss USI...

Q&A with Shane Seniour

Sarah Loesch December 9, 2014

Junior international studies major Shane Seniour was named GD Ritzy’s player of the game on the “Rodney Watson on Basketball” radio show after the team’s game against Cedarville. Shane played...

Stein’s son signs on for 2015-16 men’s basketball season

Bradie Gray December 3, 2014
Alex Stein, a Reitz senior and son of the women’s head basketball coach and former USI men’s basketball player Rick Stein, signed his national letter of intent to play Southern Indiana Basketball late last month.
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