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Sophomore tennis player Jennifer Mizikar returns a a serve during a match last season.

Women’s tennis feels like ‘family’

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor February 23, 2016

Keely Porter couldn’t be happier with her six-woman squad. The head coach for the women’s tennis team said she didn’t expect the size of this year’s team, but she sees the advantages of it. In...

Senior Joel Stern prepares to return a volley over the net during a practice during the fall semester.

Men’s tennis set sights on conference

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor February 23, 2016

Samuel Kiladejo said this year’s tennis team is closer than ever. “Since I’ve been here for a year, it’s felt like more of a team,” Kiladejo said. The sophomore said he made the transition...

Eric Schoenstein, the newly appointed head coach of women’s soccer, talks to players last year during a game. Schoenstein spent two years as assistant coach before he was hired to replace former head coach Krissy Engelbrecht.

Schoenstein steps up, takes charge

Caitlin Golden, Staff Writer February 17, 2016

This year, Eric Schoenstein landed his “dream job.” Schoenstein, who started coaching 30 years ago, will take over as head coach of the women’s soccer team for the upcoming fall season. He grew...

George Edwards leaves Eagles with three games left

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor February 16, 2016

Senior forward George Edwards has decided to leave the men's basketball team this season, according to a news release from the Athletics Department. Edwards was fourth on the team in scoring, with...

Balance the blame

Balance the blame

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor February 16, 2016

Blame does not usually belong to one individual. Oftentimes, it ends up on the shoulders of a person whose control only goes so far. I don’t like blame the coach mentality, but maybe more than that,...

Junior guard Kendyl Dearing looks for a pass during the women’s basketball game against the University of Missouri-St. Louis in the PAC on Saturday. The Eagles took the win with a final score of 76-69.

Defense ‘sparks’ offense for Eagles

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor February 13, 2016

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Junior forward T.J. Tisdell fakes out members of the University of Missouri-St. Louis men’s basketball team during the homecoming game in the PAC Saturday. Tisdell finished the game with 20 points putting USI in the lead with a final score of 86-76.

Eagles earn win during ‘statement game’

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor February 13, 2016

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Freshman forward Jacob Norman dunks during the second half of the men’s basketball game against Maryville University in the PAC Thursday. Maryville won 89-80.

Men’s basketball falters in second half

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor February 12, 2016
"We're always going to come out hot on the offensive end," the senior guard said. "...It's just more about stringing together some defensive stops."
Tanner Marcum, a junior guard, shoots a layup after stealing the ball in the last moments of the second quarter of the women’s basketball game at the PAC Thursday. The Eagles beat Maryville University 74-61.

Women’s basketball team ends 10-game losing streak

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor February 12, 2016
"Any other team would be like whatever, we're in a 10-game losing streak, whatever, we'll just wait until next year," Dallas said. "We're not doing that. We're not that team."

Shutout starts season

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor February 9, 2016

The men’s tennis team started its 2016 season with a 9-0 win over Indiana University-Southeast. The Eagles were led by sophomore Samuel Kiladejo who played the number one singles position during the...

Underclassmen set pace

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor February 9, 2016

Freshman Darius Payne and sophomore Jesse Stanley both earned Top-10 finishes in the 800 meter race at the Don DeNoon Invitational. The race was hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Payne...

Schoenstein named head coach

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor February 9, 2016

Eric Schoenstein was officially hired as head coach of the women’s soccer team. Schoenstein was the first full-time assistant coach hired at USI and after the resignation of former head coach Krissy...

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