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The Shield

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

The Shield

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

The Shield

Amiyah Buchanan, junior forward, fights for possession of the opening tip-off during the game against Franklin College Monday, Nov. 3, in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Anderson Schmidt)

Well-rounded offense leads women’s basketball team to home-opener victory over Franklin College; 85-45

Will Kessinger and Anderson Schmidt November 6, 2025

The USI Women’s Basketball team hosted the Franklin College Grizzlies for their home opener on Monday night at Liberty Arena in front of a crowd of 1,469. Franklin College is a Division III opponent,...

Braxton Jones, senior guard, takes a mid-range jumper during a conference matchup against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Feb. 22, 2025, in the Liberty Arena. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

USI Men’s Basketball invests in experience ahead of the 2025-2026 season

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor October 31, 2025

Entering the 2025-2026 season, the men’s basketball team is in a pivotal spot in time. For one, it is the first year that the team is eligible to compete in NCAA sponsored competitions, due to its past...

Tolu Samuels, junior guard, throws down a one-handed slam dunk during the dunk competition for the Screaming Eagle Madness event Thursday, Oct. 23, in the Liberty Arena. (Photo by Anderson Schmidt)

Gallery: Men’s and women’s basketball teams host Screaming Eagle Madness ahead of 25-26’ season

Anderson Schmidt, Sports Photographer October 30, 2025

The University of Southern Indiana athletics and basketball teams host Screaming Eagle Madness Thursday Oct. 23, in the Liberty Arena. The basketball teams were showcased with a three-point challenge and...

Chloe Gannon, junior forward/center makes a move in the post during a conference game against Eastern Illinois University Feb. 20, 2025 at Liberty Arena. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

Women’s basketball team re-tools ahead of 2025-2026 season

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor October 30, 2025

The upcoming 2025-2026 season for the University of Southern Indiana Women’s basketball team is an intriguing one, as a new era of basketball has arrived for the Screaming Eagles. The team features seven...

Players from Lindenwood University and the University of Southern Indiana clash for possession of the ball during a set piece kick Saturday Oct. 25, at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Anderson Schmidt)

Lindenwood spoils men’s soccer Senior Day; 4-0

Will Kessinger and Anderson Schmidt October 28, 2025

The men's soccer team hosted its home finale on Saturday against Lindenwood University Lions. The Screaming Eagles looked to rally from a 2-0 defeat to Eastern Illinois University, which snapped their...

Carley Wright, freshman right side hitter, strikes the ball over the net during the volleyball match against the University of Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans Friday Oct. 17 at Liberty Arena. (Photo by Anderson Schmidt)

Strong team performance earns women’s volleyball team win against Little Rock; 3-1

Will Kessinger and Anderson Schmidt October 24, 2025

The University of Southern Indiana hosted the University of Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans volleyball team for a conference matchup Friday, Oct. 17 at Liberty Arena. The Screaming Eagles entered the match...

Edin Cvorovic, freshman forward, dribbles the ball near the sideline during the match against Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Sunday, Oct.12, at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Anderson Schmidt)

Men’s Soccer shows resolve in come-from-behind draw against SIUE; 2-2

Will Kessinger and Anderson Schmidt October 14, 2025

The University of Southern Indiana Men’s Soccer team hosted the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars on Sunday evening for a match at Strassweg Field.  The Screaming Eagles entered the...

Rick Stein, USI women's basketball head coach speaks on a stage in front of the 24-25 women's basketball team Oct. 11, 2024 at the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

Men’s, women’s basketball teams passionately anticipate this year’s Fall Fest

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor October 2, 2025

Each fall, the tri-state area hosts the Westside Nut Club Fall Festival, where restaurants and organizations set up food booths. It is one of the most notable events of the calendar year at USI, as it...

Josie Pochocki, sophomore forward and Eva Boer, redshirt sophomore forward, celebrate Pochocki’s 80th minute goal during the match against Morehead State Thursday at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

Pochocki’s 80th-minute goal clinches first OVC win for women’s soccer

Will Kessinger and Anderson Schmidt September 30, 2025

The USI Women’s Soccer team hosted Morehead State University Thursday at their first home conference match. The Screaming Eagles entered the match following an away draw against the University of Tennessee...

The University of Southern Indiana women's basketball Head Coach Rick Stein talks late game instructions to the closing lineup during the second round matchup against Campbell University at the Women’s National Invitation Tournament, Mar. 23, 2025 at Liberty Arena. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

Breaking: Ohio Valley Conference, ESPN reach a long-term broadcasting extension

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor September 22, 2025

The Ohio Valley Conference announced that an agreement with ESPN was reached to extend the conference’s coverage through the 2030-31 academic season, according to OVC sports.   The key piece of...

Pablo Juan, junior midfielder and Isaac Weidner, freshman midfielder, attempt to stay in front of an opponent during the game against the University of Evansville Saturday at Strassweg Field. 
(Photo by Will Kessinger)

Men’s soccer defense struggles in 3-0 loss to Evansville Aces

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor September 19, 2025

In front of a crowd of 614 attendees, the University of Southern Indiana men’s soccer team hosted the University of Evansville Aces on Saturday for the annual Mayor’s Cup at Strassweg Field. The Eagles...

Ali Saunders, senior guard, shoots a jumpshot during a conference matchup against the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Feb. 2, 2025 at Liberty Arena. Saunders was one of seven players from last season’s women’s basketball team to be named to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

USI Athletics amasses OVC Academic Excellence Awards for 24-25 academic year

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor September 8, 2025

This past school year saw the University of Southern Indiana achieve many goals in the field of play. Both men’s and women’s cross country teams won the Ohio Valley Conference Cross Country Championship....

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