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

The Shield

Jayland Randall, junior guard, skies through the air to complete a one-handed jam against the Phantoms Monday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

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

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor December 5, 2024

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...

Vanessa Shafford, senior guard, pushes the ball up the court for a fast break opportunity Nov. 4 at Liberty Arena. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

USI athletics: A glance at the 2020 decade so far

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor December 3, 2024

To say that we are almost halfway through the decade of the 2020s is truly astonishing. Barring 2020, which seems like it took three years off my life, the past two years have flown by. While I’ve only...

The men's and women's cross country teams celebrate winning the 2024 Ohio Valley Conference championship, the first for USI, Nov. 1 at Skyhawk Runaway Trail in Martin, Tennessee. (Photo courtesy of The Ohio Valley Conference and USI Athletic Communications)

Cross country athletes, coaches on journey of winning OVC Title

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer December 3, 2024

Taking home their first Ohio Valley Conference Cross-Country Championship earlier this month, the USI men's and women’s cross-country teams have had time to reflect on their victory at the University...

The men’s basketball team defeats Morehead State University 66-71 in the Screaming Eagles Arena, 2023.

Phase 3 of 4: Division I brings ‘visibility,’ ‘credibility’ to USI

Aracely Chavez, News Editor December 3, 2024

The USI athletic department has 19 varsity sports, including swimming and diving, added in Fall 2022. All teams can compete at the Division I level in 2026.  The university began transitioning from...

Sam Kodi, junior guard, rises to the rim on a fastbreak dunk late in the game against East-West University Monday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

Men’s basketball collects 3rd straight victory, topping East-West University 104-46

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer December 3, 2024

Finishing off their three-game homestead, the USI men’s basketball team hosted East-West University, a Division II team out of Chicago, Illinois, in Liberty Arena, Home of the Screaming Eagles. The...

Stephen Olowoniyi, sophomore forward, throws down a two-handed jam Monday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Men’s basketball chops down Indiana State Sycamores, 87-77

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor December 2, 2024

The USI men’s basketball team hosted the Indiana State Sycamores Monday night to a rambunctious crowd of 2,351 Screaming Eagles. Last season, the Sycamores blew out the Screaming Eagles by a score of...

Stephen Olowoniyi, sophomore forward, dunks in traffic Friday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Screaming Eagles defeat South Dakota Coyotes in back-and-forth matchup

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor November 30, 2024

The USI men’s basketball team won its first home matchup of the season, keeping up with the University of South Dakota Coyotes full-time in a heated game Friday. Point leader Jayland Randall, junior...

Ali Saunders, senior guard, attempts a mid-range jumper after crossing up a Northern Kentucky University guard Saturday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

Gallery: Women’s basketball wins heart-stopper against Northern Kentucky, 75-73

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor November 30, 2024

The women’s basketball team hosted the Northern Kentucky University Vikings Saturday in Liberty Arena. The game was characterized by back-and-forth, physical play by both teams.  USI nearly blew...

Women’s basketball sweats out incredible game against Northern Kentucky, 75-73

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer November 24, 2024

Ending its three-game homestead with a hard-fought victory, the USI women's basketball team hosted Northern Kentucky University Saturday in Liberty Arena. Bringing the energy early in the game, Vanessa...

Jack Mielke, graduate forward, puts his hands up defending an opposing forward down low in the post Friday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

Men’s basketball wins 1st home game against South Dakota, 92-83

Mailee Toennies and Will Kessinger November 24, 2024

After being on the road for the past three games, the USI men’s basketball team hosted its second home game of the season against the University of South Dakota. It was the first time the two teams had...

Screaming Eagles attempt to hit the ball as Kerigan Fehr, freshman libero defensive specialist, scrambles to clear out in the match against Morehead State University Friday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

Women’s volleyball circles the drain, dropping 13th consecutive match

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer November 20, 2024

Looking to break a 12-game losing streak, the USI women’s volleyball team went up against Morehead State University in one of its final home games of the season Tuesday. It would be no easy task for...

Triniti Ralston, sophomore guard, dribbles the ball into the paint while Saint Louis University defenders attempt to get back on defense Sunday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Women’s basketball tops fierce Saint Louis University, 71-59

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer November 19, 2024

Looking to create a three-game win streak, the USI women’s basketball team faced off against the Saint Louis University Billikens at Liberty Arena this Sunday.  Before the game, the 2024 Ohio Valley...

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