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

The Shield

Lexie Green, senior guard, looks to pass the ball during the game against University of Illinois at Chicago Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Peyton Peters)

Gallery: Women’s basketball wins 1st National Invitation Tournament round against University of Illinois at Chicago 69-64

Peyton Peters, Chief Copy Editor March 25, 2024

The women’s basketball team won its first National Invitation Tournament round against the University of Illinois at Chicago 69-64 Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. The team will play in the...

Triniti Ralston, freshman guard, drives to the basket as three Murray State defenders attempt to stop her Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Randolph and USI Athletics)

USI women’s basketball team drops matchup to Murray State (73-93)

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer December 4, 2023

The USI women’s basketball team hosted the Murray State Racers at the Screaming Eagles Arena Friday night. Both teams entered the game at 3-3, almost certainly promising a competitive and interesting...

Members of the men's basketball team watch the game against Duke University from the bench Nov. 24 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC. (Photo courtesy of Nat LeDonne and USI Athletics)

USI beats East-West (107-49) after facing off against Duke

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer December 4, 2023

Coming off a tough yet inspiring road trip on the East Coast, the men’s basketball team needed a momentum-shifting win. Considering the final score of this game (107-49), that would be an understatement. USI...

Jordan Tillmon, junior guard, guards a Tiffin University player Tuesday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Peyton Peters)

Analysis: Men’s basketball wins late showtime thriller against Tiffin

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer November 17, 2023

The USI men’s basketball team took on Tiffin University in an anticipated match in search of their first victory Tuesday night. The game was a thrilling spectacle, featuring high-flying displays by USI’s...

AJ Smith, sophomore guard/forward, dunks the ball in the game against Tiffin University Tuesday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Peyton Peters)

Gallery: Men’s basketball wins 1st game of the season 68-65

Peyton Peters, Chief Copy Editor November 15, 2023

The men’s basketball team won its first game of the season Tuesday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. USI defeated Tiffin University 68-65.

Nolan Causwell, senior forward/center, goes for a layup in the game against Chicago State University Sunday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Peyton Peters)

Gallery: Men’s basketball loses 1st home game to Chicago State 67-78

Peyton Peters, Chief Copy Editor November 15, 2023

The men’s basketball team had its first home game Sunday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. The Screaming Eagles lost to the Chicago State Cougars 67-78.

Jack Campion, sophomore guard, guards a Chicago State University player Sunday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Peyton Peters)

Analysis: Men’s basketball team loses home opener following late-game heroics from Hernandez, Smith

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

The men’s basketball team kicked off its home opener against the Chicago State University Cougars Sunday in the Screaming Eagles Arena to a crowd of just under 2,000. Going into the game, USI had lost...

Nolan Causwell, senior forward/center, guards an offensive motion from an opposing player Monday at the game against Saint Louis University in the Chaifetz Arena.

Men’s basketball team drops opening match against Saint Louis, despite finding momentum in 2nd half

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer November 8, 2023

Kicking off the season, the men’s basketball team traveled to Saint Louis, Missouri, Monday for a game against the Saint Louis University Billikens. The game was held in the Chaifetz Arena with an attendance...

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

Gallery: Women’s basketball beats Western Illinois University 88-75

Quinton Watt, Sports Editor November 15, 2022

The women's basketball team defeated Western Illinois University 88-75 in its Division I home opener Friday. This marks the program's first DI win against another DI program. Hannah Haithcock, senior...

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