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Stephen Olowoniyi, sophomore forward, dunks in traffic Friday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Screaming Eagles defeat South Dakota Coyotes in back-and-forth matchup

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor November 30, 2024

The USI men’s basketball team won its first home matchup of the season, keeping up with the University of South Dakota Coyotes full-time in a heated game Friday. Point leader Jayland Randall, junior...

Jack Mielke, graduate forward, puts his hands up defending an opposing forward down low in the post Friday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

Men’s basketball wins 1st home game against South Dakota, 92-83

Mailee Toennies and Will Kessinger November 24, 2024

After being on the road for the past three games, the USI men’s basketball team hosted its second home game of the season against the University of South Dakota. It was the first time the two teams had...

Jack Campion, junior guard, inbounds the ball to Stephen Olowoniyi, sophomore forward, from the courtside Thursday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Men’s basketball loses against Bucknell University 69-75

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor November 11, 2024

The men’s basketball home opener ended with an overtime loss against the Bucknell University Bison Thursday in Liberty Arena.  The team’s next home match-up will be against the University of...

Jayland Randall, junior guard, fires a mid-range jumper Thursday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Analysis: Men’s basketball loses overtime home opener to Bucknell University 75-69

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor November 11, 2024

The USI men’s basketball team kicked off its home opener Thursday night with a tough matchup against Bucknell University of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Say what you want about the Patriot League, the conference...

The women’s basketball team dances to “I'm Shipping Up to Boston” by the Dropkick Murphys Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: USI basketball teams exhibit skills during Screaming Eagles Madness

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor October 28, 2024

  The men’s and women’s basketball teams showcased their players for the upcoming season at Screaming Eagles Madness Thursday night in the Screaming Eagles Arena. The event included giveaways,...

The USI men’s basketball team is showcased for the first time on the home court Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

Screaming Eagles Madness: It lived up to the name

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor October 28, 2024

The men's and women’s basketball teams hosted Screaming Eagles Madness Thursday night in preparation for their respective seasons. At this event, put on by the teams, USI Athletics, USI Student Government...

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...

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 men's basketball team meets on the court during a timeout at the 2023 Homecoming Game Feb. 4 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Analysis: What does the transfer portal mean for USI athletics?

Eric Reynolds, Sports Writer April 12, 2023

Athletes have more freedom over their own experience than ever due to the introduction of the transfer portal. Since 2018, the NCAA has had the transfer portal as a compliance tool to help student-athletes...

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

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...

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