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PAC court undergoes makeover

Bradie Gray August 20, 2014
The USI Physical Activities Center updated the floor with the campus' new logo.
Division II national baseball champions surprised faculty during their annual fall meeting Tuesday in Carter Hall.

Screaming Eagles win national title, thank faculty for support

Bradie Gray August 20, 2014
USI wins Division II National Championship and thanks the faculty for their hard work and support at their annual meeting.

Tennis teams wrap up seasons

Bradie Gray April 30, 2014
Men's tennis team moves on while women wait for next year.
Womens golf swinging well

Women’s golf swinging well

Chris Procacina April 30, 2014
Sophomore golfer Anastasia Carter and the women's golf team played their best gold when it mattered.

Baseball looks team to repeat past

Chris Procacina April 30, 2014
The baseball team is on a fast track to success with their 15th straight win.
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Athletes get recognized for their achievements

Chris Procacina April 24, 2014

With the school year coming to a close, many athletes received recognition for their performances at the 12th annual USI All-Sports Banquet sponsored by Old National Bank Monday. Sophomore Johnnie...

Former baseball player hits the big leagues

Former baseball player hits the big leagues

Chris Procacina April 24, 2014

Much like his two previous stints on a Major League Baseball roster, former USI athlete Darin Mastroianni will start his climb back up the ladder. After going 0-11 in seven games for the Minnesota Twins,...

Q&A with MacKenzie Dorsam

Caleb Riley April 23, 2014

MacKenzie Dorsam is catcher for the USI softball team. The junior nursing major is having an impressive season. She is currently hitting .388 with 47 hits and 4 home runs. The Shield: What brought you...

Freshman thrower claims records

Chris Procacina April 22, 2014

Many college athletes dream of leaving a legacy at their school and getting their names in the record book. For USI freshman thrower Michael Hammonds, records are only the beginning. In the early stages...

Dance Team flys out to nationals

Dance Team flys out to nationals

Chris Procacina April 11, 2014

The USI dance team is ready to take its show on the road to Dayton, Fla., on April 9 where it will compete in nationals. The revamped routine was unveiled during an exhibition for family and friends Sunday...

Athletic logo revamped

Athletic logo revamped

Shannon Hall April 11, 2014
USI unveiled a new athletics logo Wednesday in hopes of presenting a more fierce Screaming Eagle.
New ting less sting

New ‘ting’ less sting

Robert Graff April 1, 2014

Players and coaches both acknowledge the residual effects of the 2011 change from ball exit speed ratio (BESR) bats to batted-ball coefficient of restitution (BBCOR) bats. This change was made because...

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