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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

Eric Reynolds, Staff Writer

Eric Reynolds, junior sports management major, was a Staff Writer with an emphasis for sports the 2022-2023 academic year. Reynolds joined The Shield in September 2022 as a Sports Writer.

Reynolds enjoys watching sports, Star Wars and Marvel.

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Evan Kahre, senior outfielder, waits for a pitch Wednesday in the game against Oakland City University at the USI Baseball Field.

How DI has changed USI

Eric Reynolds and Bryce West
April 25, 2023
The men's basketball team meets on the court during a timeout at the 2023 Homecoming Game Feb. 4 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Analysis: What does the transfer portal mean for USI athletics?

Eric Reynolds, Sports Writer
April 12, 2023
University of Southern Indiana hires Jeffrey Aucoin as the new women’s volleyball head coach Monday effective immediately.

USI hires former Harvard University assistant coach as women’s volleyball head coach

Eric Reynolds, Sports Writer
March 27, 2023
The men's basketball team sits on the court during a media timeout against Midway University Nov. 7, 2022, in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Analysis: CBI Tournament ends men’s basketball season

Eric Reynolds, Sports Writer
March 22, 2023
Analysis: March Madness Final Four predictions

Analysis: March Madness Final Four predictions

Eric Reynolds, Sports Writer
March 15, 2023
Isaiah Swope, sophomore guard, takes a hard foul against Midway University Nov. 2 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Shield Sports staff names men’s, women’s basketball 2023 awards

Quinton Watt and Eric Reynolds
March 1, 2023
Analysis: Baseball stats for dummies

Analysis: Baseball stats for dummies

Eric Reynolds, Sports Writer
February 22, 2023
Tracy Archuleta, head baseball coach, gives Gavin Morris, 2022 freshman pitcher, command Apr. 23. Morris was the second pitching change in the game against Lewis University and struck out two batters over four innings.

Analysis: USI baseball looks to compete in first OVC season

Eric Reynolds, Sports Writer
February 15, 2023
Josie Newman, Spring 2022 freshman pitcher and infielder, winds up for a pitch against Missouri S&T April 24, 2022 at Broadway Recreational Complex. (Photo by Quinton Watt)

Analysis: USI softball to enter first DI season

Eric Reynolds, Sports Writer
February 8, 2023
Jacob Polakovich, senior forward, congratulates Tyler Henry, junior guard, for joining the 1,000 Point Club at the men's basketball game Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Analysis: USI athletes not recognized in NCAA DI

Eric Reynolds, Sports Writer
February 1, 2023
Rick Stein, head coach of the women's basketball team, talks to his players during a timeout against Oakland City University Nov. 7 at the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Reynolds Report: Reactions return

Eric Reynolds, Sports Writer
January 25, 2023
Vanessa Shafford, sophomore guard, shoots during the three-point contest at the Midnight Madness event Oct. 14 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Winter Break sports recap

Eric Reynolds, Sports Writer
January 18, 2023
Jelani Simmons, junior guard, gets flashy with a layup to continue the team's dominant game.

Opinion: The Shield sports award predictions

Quinton Watt and Eric Reynolds
December 7, 2022
Randi Raff, volleyball head coach, fired after first Division I season as head coach. Raff finished her four years at USI with a 56-60 record.

USI parts ways with women’s volleyball head coach

Eric Reynolds, Sports Writer
November 23, 2022
Chris Moore, men's assistant basketball coach, greets a fan during the meet-and-greet Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Men’s basketball assistant coach begins first season at USI

Eric Reynolds, Sports Writer
November 16, 2022
The women's basketball team rests during a media timeout against Oakland City University Nov. 7 in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Quinton Watt)

Opinion: Overreactions to basketball’s Division I opening night

Eric Reynolds, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
Takiya Howard, sophomore guard, shows her skills with a layup at the 2022 Midnight Madness event Thursday.

Opinion: Division I women’s basketball games to watch

Eric Reynolds, Sports Writer
October 25, 2022
Jelani Simmons, senior guard, shoots over a player from Lindenwood University during the 2021-2022 season. Simmons is one of five returning players to the Division I lineup.

Opinion: Must see games for men’s basketball Division I debut

Eric Reynolds, Sports Writer
October 18, 2022
Women's basketball team before their first official practice of the season on Sept. 27. The team had many players return, including USI graduate Emma Dehart as an assistant coach.

Women’s basketball returns same team with new challenges

Eric Reynolds and Quinton Watt
October 11, 2022
Kiyron Powell, freshman center, warms up before the first day of practice on Sept. 27. The men's basketball team is scheduled to begin their DI career Nov. 7 at University of Missouri.

Men’s basketball to start DI with a mostly new roster

Eric Reynolds and Quinton Watt
September 28, 2022
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