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Brady Bowling, graduate pitcher, throws a pitch to Parker Stroh, junior catcher, Tuesday in the game against McKendree University at the USI Baseball Field.

Gallery: Men’s baseball win against Mckendree University 17-7

Emalee Jones, Managing Editor April 26, 2023

The men's basketball team went up against McKendree University Tuesday at the USI Baseball Field. USI won 17-7.

Ricardo Van Grieken, sophomore infielder, swings at a pitch Wednesday in the game against Oakland City University at the USI Baseball Field.

Gallery: Men’s baseball win against Oakland City University 15-6

Emalee Jones, Managing Editor April 19, 2023

The men’s baseball team went up against Oakland City University at the USI Baseball Field. USI won against OCU 15-6.

Will Kiesel, freshman pitcher, throws a pitch Thursday in the game against Southeast Missouri State University at the USI Baseball Field.

Gallery: Men’s baseball loses to SEMO 4-13

Emalee Jones, Managing Editor April 12, 2023

The men's baseball team went up against Southeast Missouri State University Thursday at the USI Baseball Field. USI lost to SEMO 4-13.

Analysis: Baseball stats for dummies

Analysis: Baseball stats for dummies

Eric Reynolds, Sports Writer February 22, 2023

Baseball is very analytically driven and can be confusing to people who are trying to get into the sport. Here are some basic terms and statistics that can help newcomers better understand the sport. Terminology Before...

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

Baseball will enter its first Division I season coming back from a 21-28 campaign in 2022. However, the team has 16 transfer students coming in, hoping to push the program to a competitive first season. The...

President Ronald Rochon (left) and Jon Mark Hall (right), university athletic director, listen as Beth DeBauche, Ohio Valley Commissioner, speaks at the press conference Wednesday.

USI joins Ohio Valley Conference

Quinton Watt, Staff Writer February 10, 2022

The University of Southern Indiana is joining the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC). The announcement came from President Ronald Rochon and OVC commissioner, Beth DeBauche at Wednesday’s press conference. “I’m...

Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke speaks at the press conference announcing USIs partnership with the Ohio Valley Conference Wednesday morning in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Evansville mayor supports USI’s decision to go DI

Casey Clark, Chief Copy Editor February 7, 2022

Mayor Lloyd Winnecke said he supported the university’s decision to transition from Division II athletics to Division I. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously Monday to transition university athletics...

From the Archive: Looking at the recent History of USI sports

From the Archive: Looking at the recent History of USI sports

Nik Cunningham, Sports Editor October 14, 2021

Message from 2021-2022 Editorial Staff:  The first issue of The Spartan Shield was published Oct. 15, 1968. The Shield Staff is celebrating The Shield's 53rd birthday by digitally republishing stories...

Bryce Krizan sets the university all time stolen bases record Saturday. Krizan batted over .700 in the weekend series against the University of Missouri in addition to stealing bases.

Baseball player steals the stolen base record

Shelby Clark, Digital Editor April 6, 2021

He spots the pitcher lifting his foot and takes off running for second base. He slides into the bag. The adrenaline rush of stealing another base is pumping through him.  Bryce Krizan, a graduate student...

Students have to come back for eligibility

Students have to come back for eligibility

Nik Cunningham, Sports Editor April 20, 2020

The NCAA announced that spring athletes are able to get their eligibility for the next year back next year, if the athletes decide they want to. “Right now, we're just trying to make sure we get clarification...

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