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

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The Screaming Eagles huddle during a timeout Tuesday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Analysis: Women’s volleyball drops inconcise performance in loss against UT Martin

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer October 3, 2024

The women’s volleyball team hosted The University of Tennessee at Martin Tuesday at the Screaming Eagles arena. USI entered the match with a record of six wins and eight losses. They are looking to add...

Adriana Berruti, senior midfielder, clashes with a UT Martin player for possession of the ball Thursday at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Women’s soccer wins 1st OVC match against Rose-Hulman, 4-1

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor September 30, 2024

The women’s soccer team played against the University of Tennessee at Martin on Thursday at Strassweg Field. The final score was 4-1, with goals from Peyton Murphy, junior midfielder; Emerson Grafton,...

Adriana Berruti, senior midfielder, clashes with a UT Martin player for possession of the ball Thursday at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Analysis: Women’s soccer defeats University of Tennessee at Martin in drizzly match

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer September 28, 2024

Despite inclement weather conditions and a 30-minute rain delay, the women’s soccer team hosted the University of Tennessee-Martin Thursday night in grimy conditions.USI saw several scoring chances,...

Archie the Eagle cheers as he stands amongst the student section at the USI vs UE Women’s Volleyball game last Friday night at Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Izzy Hannon)

Gallery: Women’s volleyball wins whiteout match against University of Evansville, 3-2

Izzy Hannon, Photo Editor September 27, 2024

The women's volleyball team defeated the University of Evansville after trailing late in the fourth set Sept. 20 in the Screaming Eagles Arena. This victory marks the second time USI has beaten UE...

Wesley Rhodes, senior midfielder, is defended by the opponent Wednesday at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Analysis: Men’s soccer finds victory in home match against Rose-Hulman

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer September 27, 2024

For the first time this season, the men’s soccer team found itself on the winning side of the match. They hosted the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Wednesday evening at Strassweg Field. Both teams...

Rose-Hulman players press Gabe Vougn, junior forward, for ball country Wednesday at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Men’s soccer wins 1st match against Rose-Hulman, 1-0

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor September 27, 2024

The men’s soccer team played against the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Wednesday at Strassweg Field. The final score was 1-0, with a goal being scored by  Jackson Mitchell, sophomore forward....

The USI Intramural Fall 2024 Events Table shows the registration deadlines, playing dates and competition categories of upcoming events. (Graphic by Will Kessinger and Bryn Nicol)

USI Intramurals: Fall 2024

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor September 26, 2024

USI Intramurals, an organization run by the University of Southern Indiana, provides an opportunity to stay active on campus and meet other students. It’s also a great practice to relieve stress, which...

Meredith Raley, senior forward, looks to find an open teammate during the first-round matchup against the University of Illinois at Chicago in the Women's National Invitational March 25 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Analysis: Women’s basketball teaser

Will Kessinger and Mailee Toennies September 25, 2024

Last season, the women’s basketball team accomplished something unprecedented at USI: Winning not one but two Division I trophies in their second season in the top tier of collegiate sports. That team...

Stan Gouard, men’s basketball head coach, stands across from members of the men’s basketball team during Media Day Sept. 18 at the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

Analysis: Men’s basketball teaser

Will Kessinger and Mailee Toennies September 25, 2024

The University of Southern Indiana held Media Day for its men’s and women’s basketball teams Sept. 18 in the Screaming Eagles Arena. Media members interviewed and recorded content featuring the players...

The women’s volleyball team celebrates a crucial point in the first set of the match against the University of Evansville on Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Analysis: Women’s volleyball wins timeless match against University of Evansville

Mailee Toennies, Staff Writer September 23, 2024

A record crowd of 824 gathered for the home-opening game between the University of Evansville and the University of Southern Indiana women’s volleyball rivalry match Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena....

The men’s soccer team prepares for the match against Purdue Fort Wayne Tuesday at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Mailee Toennies)

Analysis: Men’s soccer falls short of 1st draw to Purdue Fort Wayne

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer September 18, 2024

There was beautiful weather Tuesday for the second home game of the USI men's soccer season. The team looked to bounce back from a tough 8-0 loss over the weekend.  USI took a different approach in...

Greta Ohlwein, sophomore forward, beats a Bellarmine University defender to the goal and scores for the Screaming Eagles Sunday at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Grace Michell)

Women’s soccer achieves second-half comeback in match against Bellarmine, following going down 1 goal

Grace Michell, Sports Photographer September 17, 2024

    The women’s soccer team played a home match against the Bellarmine Knights of Louisville, Kentucky, Sunday. Despite falling behind by one goal early in the first half, the Screaming...

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