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Indiana General Assembly honors athletes

Sarah Loesch February 10, 2015

The Indiana General Assembly made two resolutions Feb. 5, congratulating the 2014 USI men's baseball team and Johnnie Guy. The baseball team was congratulated for its NCAA division II national championship...

Men’s tennis defeats Findlay

USI Shield Staff February 10, 2015

The men's tennis team played Findlay University on Friday Feb. 6 at the Evansville Tennis Center. The team fell behind in doubles but were able to fight back by winning five singles matches. They eventually...

Hackert named GLVC player of the week

Sarah Loesch February 10, 2015

Senior forward Anna Hackert was named GLVC player of the week for the second straight week. This is her fourth time receiving the honor this season. Hackert earned her 41st career double-double in the...

Guy finishes first in 5,000 meters

Sarah Loesch February 3, 2015

Junior Johnnie Guy competed as the only Screaming Eagle at the Indiana Relays Saturday. He finished first out of 16 competitors in the 5,000 meters with a time of 14 minutes and 5.09  seconds. This time...

Juniors find first place finishes at University of Indianapolis Challenge

Sarah Loesch February 3, 2015

The men's indoor track and field team recorded three first place finishes Saturday at the University of Indianapolis. Junior Tyler Pence finished first in the 3,000 meters with a time of eight minutes...

Eagles fill top spots in mile and 3,000 meters

Sarah Loesch February 3, 2015

The women's indoor track and field team competed at the University of Indianapolis Challenge on Saturday and had two first place finishes. The first came from senior Julia Kohnen who finished first in...

Softball has player to watch and top half prediction

USI Shield Staff February 3, 2015

The softball team has received its prediction from the Great Lakes Valley Conference preseason poll. They were placed seventh by the votes of GLVC softball coaches. The team also had a player named to...

The GLVC joins the “Its On US” movement

Bradie Gray January 14, 2015

The Great Lakes Valley Conference is partnering with Generation Progress in its national “It’s On Us” campaign to end sexual assault on college campuses. A 60-second public service announcement featuring...

Women’s golf signs two more Eagles

Bradie Gray January 14, 2015

Earlier this month, the women’s golf team announced two more additions to the team. Kelsie Droste of Evansville North High School, and Paige Ellerbusch of Belknap, Illinois have signed national letters...

Men’s soccer loses in a game of missed opportunities

Sarah Loesch October 7, 2014

USI’s men’s soccer team fell to the UW- Parkside 1-0 on Friday September 26. The eagles led in shots and corner kicks but couldn’t capitalize to get on the board. The team is now 2-4-1 overall.

Cross Country increases ranking

Sarah Loesch October 7, 2014

The USI men and women’s cross country teams moved up in the rankings on the US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches’ Association Top 25 polls. The men moved to the No. 5 spot while the women...

Sophomore standout in UE/USI Fall Invitational

Sarah Loesch October 7, 2014

Sophomore Brenna Wu led the USI women’s tennis team this past weekend with a 3-3 combined record. The invitation al included teams from USI, University of Evansville, Austin Peay State University, and...

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