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

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

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

Quinton Watt and Eric Reynolds • March 1, 2023

The university’s basketball season is ending, and it’s time for The Shield’s awards for the first Division I basketball season.  Women’s MVP: Hannah Haithcock The women’s basketball’s...

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

Tyler Henry collapses at game against SEMO

Alyssa DeWig, Emalee Jones, and Quinton Watt • February 18, 2023

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...

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

Gallery: Men’s basketball advances to the next round of the GLVC tournament

Quinton Watt, Staff Writer • March 2, 2022

Jelani Simmons, junior guard, squares up to a defender while looking to make the next move.

Gallery: Men’s basketball beats Lindenwood University 77-70

Quinton Watt, Staff Writer • March 2, 2022

Elijah Jones, a freshman guard, goes up for a shot. Jones had 8 points for the Eagles.

Gallery: Men’s basketball beats Missouri University of Science and Technology 72-65

Michaela Nees, Staff Photographer • February 20, 2022

Clayton Hughes, junior forward, drives to the basket against Bellarmine University Jan. 11 at the Screaming Eagles Arena. The Eagles lost 65-79.

Transfer fills vital role for men’s team

Nik Cunningham, Sports Editor • February 21, 2020

Clayton Hughes started playing basketball seriously in high school and in one summer gained 17 inches in his vertical jump. “I was born athletic,” Hughes said. “One summer I just put in a lot...

Men’s cross country excels at Stegemoller Classic

Alyssa Smith • September 14, 2015
Men’s Cross Country won the Stegemoller Classic by 21 points Friday
Members of the 2014 men's cross country team run during the Stegemoller Classic.

Cross country sets pace for season

Sarah Loesch • September 1, 2015
“Depth has always been a strength for us,” Hillyard said, “and I think it will be again this year.”
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