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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 mens 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 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...

Jacob Polakovich, senior forward, speaks to Tyler Henry, junior guard, after a timeout against Morehead State at the mens basketball game Saturday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Gallery: Men’s basketball Homecoming Game vs Morehead State University 66-71

Quinton Watt and Emalee Jones February 7, 2023

The men’s basketball went up against Morehead State University Saturday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. The Screaming Eagles lost 66-71.

Isaiah Swope, sophomore guard, dribbles the ball past Eastern Illinois University players and Jacob Polakovich, senior forward, at the mens basketball game Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Gallery: Men’s basketball game vs Eastern Illinois University 78-74

Emalee Jones, Managing Editor February 1, 2023

The men's basketball went up against Eastern Illinois University Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. The Screaming Eagles won 78-74. Hannah Haithcock, senior forward, was awarded a signed basketball...

Chris Moore, mens assistant basketball coach, greets a fan during the meet-and-greet Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Men’s basketball assistant coach begins first season at USI

Eric Reynolds, Sports Writer November 16, 2022

Chris Moore joined the men's basketball team coaching staff as a new assistant coach for the 2022-2023 season. This season will be Moore’s 23rd season coaching basketball, including seven years at former...

The mens basketball team sign autographs for fans during the mens meet-and-greet Friday in Screaming Eagles Arena.

Gallery: Men’s basketball players greet fans at Division I home opener

Quinton Watt, Sports Editor November 15, 2022

The men's basketball team met with fans Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena before the women's basketball team's Division I home opener. The men's team won their Division I home opener Sunday vs....

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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