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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...

The new campus signage misspells library as libary. The sign is located near the David L. Rice Library and the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center on University Boulevard. (Photo courtesy of Nancy Langley)

Students, faculty react to campus signage misspelling

Aracely Chavez , Staff Writer March 30, 2023

The university recently updated the campus signage and misspelled “library” on a sign. The university spent $700,000 on the new campus signage.  The misspelled sign, located on the median near...

Tyler Henry, junior guard, watches his teammates defend against Morehead State University at the mens basketball game Feb. 4 in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Emalee Jones)

Tyler Henry collapses at game against SEMO

7:55 p.m. Monday update: According to a tweet by Kristensen at 7:11 p.m. Monday, Henry has been released from the hospital, and Gouard said they are still trying to figure out what happened. In a follow-up...

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)

Students, faculty reflect DI decision one year later

Ian Young, Staff Writer February 8, 2023

Students and faculty members on campus reflected on the university’s Division I transition a year after the initial announcement.  The Board of Trustees voted for university athletics to transition...

The womens 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

USI started its basketball season Monday with the men's team traveling to the University of Missouri and the women’s team at home facing Oakland City University. USI Men’s Basketball vs. University...

Soffia Rieckers, senior guard, shoots for three against Oakland City University Nov. 7 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Gallery: Women’s basketball beats Oakland City University 87-39

Quinton Watt, Sports Editor November 8, 2022

USI women’s basketball defeats Oakland City University 87-39 Nov. 7 in the Screaming Eagles Arena. The Eagles were led by Hannah Haithcock, senior forward, with 16 points and four rebounds.

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

Gallery: Men’s basketball wins first DI exhibition game

Quinton Watt, Sports Editor November 2, 2022

The men's basketball team started their season with an exhibition match vs. Midway University. Isaiah Swope, sophomore guard, carried the team to an 85-50 win with 18 points, six assists and five steals.

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