Stein one step closer to NBA dream after making G-League roster
Nik Cunningham, Sports Editor
November 12, 2019
Alex Stein, a former USI basketball player, never thought he would get to the NBA, despite it being his dream. Stein was drafted No. 12 overall by the Canton Charge in the NBA G-League draft. “I’ve always dreamed of playing professional basketball but I didn’t know at what level,” Ste...
Season ticket prices have increased for the new arena
Nik Cunningham, Sports Editor
November 12, 2019
With a new arena comes the challenge of finding the perfect seat to watch the Screaming Eagles battle their opponents. For those that have always had the same seats, game in and game out, the challenge becomes even harder and with a price increase, but the Athletics Department has a game plan. “...
Eagles look to keep rivalry alive in ‘Battle of the Bridge’ matchup with Kentucky Wesleyan
Nik Cunningham, Sports Editor
November 12, 2019
With the annual Battle of the Bridge game coming up on Nov. 18th, the rivalry game against Kentucky Wesleyan College (KWC) is thicker than ever. The historical basketball game has kicked off every basketball season since 1975. “There are very few rivalries in college basketball and this is one of the be...
USI women’s volleyball senior night defeats Maryville University, 3-1
Monica Smith, Photographer
November 12, 2019
New arena open for first full season
Susanna Fravell, Staff Writer
November 5, 2019
Screaming Eagles fans are excited for the new basketball season because this is the first season that all the home games will be held at the new arena. The Screaming Eagles arena will host its first basketball game Nov. 13 after opening in the spring of 2019. “From a basketball coach’s viewpoint, th...
Fond memories of a bad game
October 29, 2019
The Screaming Eagles men’s basketball team fell to the University of Evansville Aces Oct. 28, 68-71. Brent Owen, the assistant coach to the men’s basketball team, said the main problem the Eagles had was the amount of turnovers they committed. “Twenty-six turnovers is the start of the pro...
What does it take to get into the USI sports Hall of Fame?
Nik Cunningham, Sports Editor
October 29, 2019
Entering the Hall of Fame is a dream that athletes hope to achieve, but very few of them actually make it there. “For the athletic hall of fame, we’re really looking at accomplishments on the fields and on the courts and also see how well how well their academic career would be factored in,” s...
Canton Charge take Alex Stein No. 12 in G-League draft
Nik Cunningham and Riley Guerzini
October 26, 2019
Former USI Basketball player Alex Stein was taken No. 12 overall by the Canton Charge in the NBA G-League draft on Oct. 26. Stein scored more than 2,000 points during his career at USI and averaged an impressive 20.9 points per game. The G-League is the NBA’s minor and is a platform for ameat...
Midnight Madness kicks off the season
October 22, 2019
Midnight Madness kicked off the men’s and women’s basketball seasons. The Athletics Department faced the two teams off against each other in increasingly hilarious games and challenges. The stands were packed like sardines. Everyone walking between the seats and trying to find a place to sit had to c...
Achilles tear not keeping Caldwell down
Nik Cunningham, Sprts Editor
October 22, 2019
It can be easy to get a sports injury. Injuries are common in sports and caused by strain or overuse and most can be easily repaired by most moving the injury as little as possible. Most of the more common injuries can be fixed with a cold compress and a few hours or days to feel, but not the Achil...
Now that college athletes can make money in California, how will NCAA policy change?
Nik Cunningham, Sports Editor
October 15, 2019
California Governor, Gavin Newsom, signed law on Sept. 30 stating student athletes can profit from the use of their names, images and likenesses despite push back from the NCAA. The bill would allow student athletes to make money from signing autographs or having their image displayed on promotional...
Upcoming women’s ultimate frisbee tournament
Ashley Phillips
October 9, 2019
It’s that time of year again where ultimate frisbee is in full swing. The girl's ultimate frisbee team has a tournament this coming weekend in Evansville. Erin Waite, a sophomore ultimate frisbee player, came across the team under the breezeway at one of the tables that they set up. “When ...