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 on all the ins and outs of the NCAA stuff and in just gauging the interest of some of tho...
Archuleta getting ready for next season
Nik Cunningham, Sports Editor
April 13, 2020
With all spring sports canceled and athletes sent home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, coaches and players are struggling with the changing reality. Tracy Archuleta, head coach of the baseball team, said it’s important for everyone to understand how bad the situation and how important it is f...
Outfielder leads by example
Nik Cunningham, Sports Editor
March 3, 2020
Aaron Euler has played baseball since he was little. He said that baseball turned into his passion when his father introduced it to him. “My dad got me into baseball at a really young age,” Euler said. “When I was five, I started playing baseball and I just fell in love with the game. It's like my passion. I'm glad I can continue to play in colleg...
What we’ve missed while on break
Nik Cunningham, Sports Editor
January 14, 2020
Dec. 15 The men’s basketball team defeated the Lincoln Lynxes by 20 points, 81-61. Junior Forward Emmanuel Little compiled a double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds. Senior Guard Darnell Butleradded another 18 points, shooting 5-8 on three-pointers. Little was named the GLVC Player of the We...
A different side of sports
Nik Cunningham, Sports Editor
December 3, 2019
There are all sports at USI and only two people manage all of them, Ray Simmons and Dan McDonnell. Together, they make graphics, write press releases, attend travel games, manage the USI athletics website and much more. “There's a lot of 15 hour days,” Simmons said. “The average workweek right no...
Looking at the recent History of USI sports
Nik Cunningham, Sports Editor
August 29, 2019
The University of Southern Indiana has not been around very long. It started in the 60s and USI is still going strong today. With everything constantly moving forward, it is always good to look back at our accomplishments. Nov. 29, 2007: Women’s Basketball have an undefeated season Apr. 10, 2...
USI Screaming Eagles fall to Indianapolis Greyhounds
Nik Cunningham, Sports Editor
April 9, 2019
The USI Screaming Eagles baseball team lost in a doubleheader against the University of Indianapolis Saturday. During the first game, the Screaming Eagles came out swinging and gained a 1-0 lead against the Greyhounds. At the top of the second inning, the Screaming Eagles were at 3-0. In the bott...
Baseball back to winning ways
Taylor O'Neil Hall, Sports Editor
April 12, 2017
After completing a four-game sweep of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Sunday, the USI baseball team is over .500 for the first time this season. The series offered little drama as the Eagles outscored the Rangers 31-7 over the two days of play. Game three, a 4-3 victory, was the closest of the week...
Put down the phone
Sarah Rogers, Staff Writer
September 1, 2016
I recently attended a Cleveland Indians game, my first major league baseball game. My expectations for the game were loosely based on movies I’d seen which took place in the 50s.
Athletes stress nutrition
March 1, 2016
Before baseball season started The Shield sat down with three members of the baseball team to discuss their nutrition habits. While the stands are filled with burgers, pretzels and nachos, the players on the field often keep steady nutrition in mind. Shawn Williamson said nutrition is important to him...
Baseball falls 3-2
Caitlin Golden, Staff Writer
February 29, 2016
USI’s baseball team fell to Truman State Sunday evening in a 3-2 loss. The team was unable to score in the first four and a half innings. The first action came from senior shortstop, Kyle Niemeier who got a hit and RBI to bring in senior first basemen, Andrew Cope. Truman State was able to ...
‘Cherish every moment’
Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 9, 2016
“I felt bad instantaneously,” Kozlecar said. “He had to go through a lot to be able to play, and my heart just dropped when he told me.”