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The mens basketball team sits on the court during a media timeout against Midway University Nov. 7, 2022, in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

[Photo] Analysis: CBI Tournament ends men’s basketball season

March 22, 2023
Isaiah Swope, sophomore guard, takes a hard foul against Midway University Nov. 2 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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

Quinton Watt and Eric Reynolds
March 1, 2023
Kid Quill gets the crowd to raise their hands as the hook of the song drops.

[Photo] SpringFest 2023 in the works, featuring a country artist

Bryce West and Alyssa DeWig
March 1, 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.

[Photo] 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)

[Photo] Analysis: USI softball to enter first DI season

Eric Reynolds, Sports Writer
February 8, 2023
President Ronald Rochon and the Screaming Eagles stand on their feet after Morehead State calls a timeout Feb. 4 in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Quinton Watt)

[Photo] Students, faculty reflect DI decision one year later

Ian Young, Staff Writer
February 8, 2023
Jacob Polakovich, senior forward, speaks to Tyler Henry, junior guard, after a timeout against Morehead State at the mens basketball game Saturday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

[Photo] Gallery: Men’s basketball Homecoming Game vs Morehead State University 66-71

Quinton Watt and Emalee Jones
February 7, 2023
Ashlynn Brown, graduate forward, drops a Morehead State defender and scores two at the womens basketball game Saturday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

[Photo] Gallery: Women’s basketball Homecoming Game vs Morehead State University 58-46

Quinton Watt and Emalee Jones
February 7, 2023
Rick Stein, head coach of the womens basketball team, talks to his players during a timeout against Oakland City University Nov. 7 at the Screaming Eagles Arena.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] Winter Break sports recap

January 18, 2023
Chris Moore, mens assistant basketball coach, greets a fan during the meet-and-greet Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

[Photo] Men’s basketball assistant coach begins first season at USI

November 16, 2022
Head coach Stan Gouard greets fans during the meet-and-greet Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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The mens basketball team sign autographs for fans during the mens meet-and-greet Friday in Screaming Eagles Arena.

[Photo] Gallery: Men's basketball players greet fans at Division I home opener

November 15, 2022
Kiyron Powell, freshman center, signs an autograph surrounded by the mens basketball team during the meet-and-greet Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Jacob Polakovich, senior forward, signs an autograph for a fan during the meet-and-greet Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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The mens basketball team sign autographs at a meet-and-greet before the womens basketball game Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Jack Campion, freshman guard, Peter Nwoke, freshman forward, and Nick Hittle, sophomore forward, sign autographs during a meet-and-greet Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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President Ronald Rochon embraces Archie the Eagle after the first half of the game against Western Illinois University Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

[Photo] Gallery: Women's basketball beats Western Illinois University 88-75

November 15, 2022
Soffia Rieckers, senior guard, and Randa Gatling, assistant coach, discuss a play against Western Illinois University Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Head coach Rick Stein and Randa Gatling, assistant coach, talk to Hannah Haithcock, senior forward, during the free throws against Western Illinois University Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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The womens sideline argues a call made in the game against Western Illinois University Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Jelani Simmons, junior guard, gets flashy with a layup to continue the teams dominant game.

[Photo] Opinion: The Shield sports award predictions

Quinton Watt and Eric Reynolds
December 7, 2022
Ashlynn Brown, graduate forward, moves around a Western Illinois University defender for two points Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Ashlynn Brown, graduate forward, goes for a reverse layup against Western Illinois University Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Ashlynn Brown, graduate forward, goes for a reverse layup against Western Illinois University Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Meredith Raley, junior forward, shoots with her left hand against Western Illinois University Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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President Ronald Rochon speaks with the players before he gives the tip off during the game against Western Illinois University Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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President Ronald Rochon steps on the court as an honorary referee for the tip off against Western Illinois University Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Head coach Rick Stein greets the womens basketball team as they are announced at the game against Western Illinois University Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Head coach Rick Stein talks to the womens basketball team before the tip off against Western Illinois University Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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President Ronald Rochon talks to David Bower, Vice President for Development and President of USI Foundation, before the womens basketball game against Western Illinois University Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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The womens basketball team rests during a media timeout against Oakland City University Nov. 7 in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Quinton Watt)

[Photo] Opinion: Overreactions to basketball’s Division I opening night

Eric Reynolds, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
Soffia Rieckers, senior guard, shoots for three against Oakland City University Nov. 7 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

[Photo] Gallery: Women's basketball beats Oakland City University 87-39

November 8, 2022
Tara Robbe, senior forward, drives by an Oakland City University defender for a reverse layup Nov. 7 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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The womens basketball team rests during a media timeout against Oakland City University Nov. 7 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Takiya Howard, sophomore guard, inbounds the ball to Meredith Raley, junior forward, to get an assist against Oakland City University Nov. 7 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Claudia Gallegos, sophomore forward, shoots a fadeaway against Oakland City University Nov. 7 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Vanessa Shafford, sophomore guard, squares up against an Oakland City University defender Nov. 7 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Lexie Green, junior guard, lays the ball in after a fast break against Oakland City University Nov. 7 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Head coach Rick Stein talks to his players during an Oakland City University timeout Nov. 7 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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The university has announced that customers will be permitted to purchase beer during mens and womens basketball games for a pilot program. Beer will be sold at the concession stand in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Quinton Watt)

[Photo] University to allow beer purchases in Screaming Eagles Arena

Alyssa DeWig and Ian Young
November 4, 2022
AJ Smith, freshman guard and forward, finishes with two hands as his teammates watch on in the game vs. Midway University Wednesday at the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Jack Campion, freshman guard, shoots for three after a fast break Wednesday at the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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The mens basketball team sits down for a Midway University timeout Wednesday at the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Nick Hittle, sophomore forward, reaches over a Midway University defender for two points Wednesday at Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Isaiah Swope, sophomore guard, takes a hard foul trying to lay the ball in against Midway University Wednesday at the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Jelani Simmons, senior guard, lays the ball in during a fast break against Midway University Wednesday at the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Gary Solomon, junior guard, drives for a huge dunk against Midway University Wednesday at the Screaming Eagles Arena.

[Photo] Gallery: Men's basketball wins first DI exhibition game

November 2, 2022
The mens basketball team line up for an inbounds play vs. Midway University Wednesday at the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Nick Hittle, sophomore forward, squares up a defender vs. Midway University Wednesday at the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Jack Campion, freshman guard, drives by a defender vs. Midway University Wednesday at the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Jeremiah Hernandez, sophomore guard, creates contact with a defender for an easy bucket vs. Midway University Wednesday at the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Takiya Howard, sophomore guard, shows her skills with a layup at the 2022 Midnight Madness event Thursday.

[Photo] Opinion: Division I women's basketball games to watch

October 25, 2022
Jeremiah Hernandez, sophomore guard, passes the ball to himself off the backboard to win the dunking contest at the 2022 Midnight Madness event Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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President Ronald Rochon talks to students at the 2022 Midnight Madness event Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. Rochon was later chosen to be a judge for the dunk contest.

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Sydney Jackson, sophomore cheer member, cheers from on top of Kamren Mullicans, junior cheer member, shoulders at the 2022 Midnight Madness event Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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The cheer team performs a stunt at the 2022 Midnight Madness event Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. The team put on a dance performance to start the event.

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Kiyron Powell, freshman center, uses two hands on his second dunk attempt at the 2022 Midnight Madness event Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. Isaiah Swope, junior guard, passed the ball off the edge of the backboard for Powell to catch.

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AJ Smith, freshman guard and forward, jumps over Jack Campion, freshman guard, during the mens dunk contest at the 2022 Midnight Madness event Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Stan Guard, head coach of the mens basketball team, laughs with Rick Stein, head coach of the womens basketball team, after the mens team won the 3-point contest at the 2022 Midnight Madness event Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Vanessa Shafford, sophomore guard, shoots during the final round of the 3-point contest against the mens basketball team at the 2022 Midnight Madness event Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Trevor Lakes, graduate forward, shoots from behind the arc during the 3-point contest at the 2022 Midnight Madness event Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. Lakes transferred to the University of Southern Indiana from Nebraska to be reunited with head coach Stan Gouard and Jacob Polakovich, senior forward.

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Jack Mielke, sophomore forward, shoots a 3-pointer while Tyler Henry, junior guard, and Isaiah Swope, sophomore guard, help move the basketball racks at the 2022 Midnight Madness event Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. Mielke shot the highest points for the night with 19 points.

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Ryan Hall, sophomore guard, shoots his last shot during the 3-point contest at the 2022 Midnight Madness event Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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The mens basketball team watches a student shoot the ball during the free-throw contest at the 2022 Midnight Madness event Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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The dance team performs after the teams were introduced at the 2022 Midnight Madness even Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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Jack Mielke, sophomore forward, broad jumps to dunk during warmups at the 2022 Midnight Madness event Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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AJ Smith, freshman guard and forward, dunks during warmups at the 2022 Midnight Madness event Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

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The basketball teams cheer on students during a shooting contest for Greek Life donations at 2022 Midnight Madness event Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

[Photo] Gallery: 2022 Midnight Madness kicks off first Division I basketball season

October 24, 2022
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