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University of Southern Indiana's student publication | USI | student newspaper

The Shield
University of Southern Indiana's student publication | USI | student newspaper

The Shield

Gallery: Men’s basketball defeats East-West University, 104-46

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor
December 5, 2024
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An official releases the basketball to tip off the game between USI and East-West University Monday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

The USI men’s basketball team hosted East-West University for a tune-up match Monday night. The Screaming Eagles played all 16 active players in this matchup in a well-balanced attack, with no player playing over 21 minutes. 

Four players scored in double figures: Stephen Olowoniyi, sophomore forward; Jayland Randall, junior guard; Braxton Jones, junior guard; and Jared Washington, junior guard. Jack Campion, junior guard, dished out nine dimes for the third game in a row and committed only one turnover. 

The Screaming Eagles will hit the road for a tough matchup against The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Salukis at 2 p.m. Saturday.

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Will Kessinger, Sports Editor
Will Kessinger is a sophomore finance major. He is an alumnus of the Bill Simmons College of Sports Takes, graduating with honors. Kessinger joined The Shield in 2023 as the acclaimed “sports guy” in the newsroom and was promoted to sports editor in Fall 2024. Other than USI athletics, Kessinger follows the Pittsburgh Steelers, St. Louis Cardinals and Arsenal Football Club. His work is inspired by a quote from Steve Jobs: “It’s more fun to be a pirate than to join the Navy.”