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Isaiah Swope, sophomore guard, dribbles the ball past Eastern Illinois University players and Jacob Polakovich, senior forward, at the mens basketball game Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Gallery: Men’s basketball game vs Eastern Illinois University 78-74

Emalee Jones, Managing Editor February 1, 2023

The men's basketball went up against Eastern Illinois University Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. The Screaming Eagles won 78-74. Hannah Haithcock, senior forward, was awarded a signed basketball...

Tara Robbe, senior forward, charges past Eastern Illinois University players at the womens basketball game Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Gallery: Women’s basketball game vs Eastern Illinois University 62-67

Emalee Jones, Managing Editor February 1, 2023

The women's basketball went up against Eastern Illinois University Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. The game went into overtime when the teams tied for 56. The Screaming Eagles lost in overtime...

President Ronald Rochon embraces Archie the Eagle after the first half of the game against Western Illinois University Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Gallery: Women’s basketball beats Western Illinois University 88-75

Quinton Watt, Sports Editor November 15, 2022

The women's basketball team defeated Western Illinois University 88-75 in its Division I home opener Friday. This marks the program's first DI win against another DI program. Hannah Haithcock, senior...

Soffia Rieckers, senior guard, shoots for three against Oakland City University Nov. 7 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Gallery: Women’s basketball beats Oakland City University 87-39

Quinton Watt, Sports Editor November 8, 2022

USI women’s basketball defeats Oakland City University 87-39 Nov. 7 in the Screaming Eagles Arena. The Eagles were led by Hannah Haithcock, senior forward, with 16 points and four rebounds.

Womens basketball team before their first official practice of the season on Sept. 27. The team had many players return, including USI graduate Emma Dehart as an assistant coach.

Women’s basketball returns same team with new challenges

Eric Reynolds and Quinton Watt October 11, 2022

The women’s basketball team will start Division I play with an experienced roster returning from a successful campaign a year ago. The team lost guards Ashley Hunter and Emma Dehart from the 23-6...

USI mens basketball take the floor after a timeout against the University of Illinois-Springfield.

The Quint Take: What you missed this year

Quinton Watt, Staff Writer April 28, 2022

USI is going to Division I. The 2021-22 season is almost in the books, and the 43-year Great Lakes Valley Conference run is coming to an end. USI has been a big player in the GLVC throughout the years.  I...

Members of the 2019-2020 mens basketball team celebrate in the Screaming Eagles Arena, the last season fans were present. Fans will be allowed in the Screaming Eagles Arena Tuesday for the 2021-2022 womens basketball home opener.

Basketball season, basketball fans to return to Screaming Eagles Arena

Alexis Donner, Staff Writer November 16, 2021

Basketball fans are returning to the Screaming Eagles Arena for the 2021-2022 basketball season. Fans will be allowed to attend the basketball games in person after not being allowed in the Screaming Eagles...

Senior Kaydie Grooms looks for a way around a defender during one of the final games of her junior season. Grooms is back this year in her final season of play for the Screaming Eagles.

Women’s basketball ready to recoup

Taylor O'Neil Hall, Sports Editor November 4, 2017

What started out promising ended horribly. The USI women’s basketball team entered the GLVC Tournament in March as the tournament’s No. 2 seed with a 14-2 record since the start of 2017 and a 24-4...

Eagles triumph in Play4Kay game

Sarah Loesch February 20, 2015

The women's basketball team played their annual Play4Kay game Thursday where and beat the University of Indianapolis 68-49. The Play4Kay game is special to the team and they all love being a part of it....

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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