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The Screaming Eagles huddle after scoring a point against Western Illinois Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Analysis: Women’s volleyball drops crucial match against Western Illinois University, 0-3

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer October 21, 2024

Last night’s game was crucial for the women’s volleyball team. USI hoped to rise in the OVC rankings, as they sit in seventh, while their competition in last night’s match — Western Illinois University...

Keira Moore, junior libero/defensive specialist, bumps the ball before it hits the floor Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Dig Pink women’s volleyball game ends with USI losing 0-3 blowout

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor October 21, 2024

The women’s volleyball team played Western Illinois University Friday for breast cancer awareness. Though they lost each set, the Screaming Eagles didn’t go down without a fight. In the middle...

The Screaming Eagles celebrate the first and only goal of the game Thursday at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Women’s soccer wins adrenaline-filled match against Little Rock Trojans,1-0

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor October 20, 2024

The women's soccer team faced off against the Little Rock Trojans Thursday at Strassweg Field. With Pilar Torres scoring the first and last goal of the game, both teams played with intensity and sheer...

The Screaming Eagles attempt to score a goal against UIW’s Cardinals Sunday at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Analysis: Men’s soccer awarded hard-fought Senior Day draw against University of Incarnate Word

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer October 16, 2024

Friends and family of the men’s soccer team gathered at Strassweg Field Sunday in honor of the Senior Day matchup against the University of the Incarnate Word, a private university in San Antonio, Texas....

Antonia Ferrarini hits the ball during a match against Eastern Illinois University March 16, 2023, at the University of Southern Indiana. (Photo Courtesy of Quinton Watt and USI Athletic Communications)

Women’s tennis player Antonia Ferrarini on growing up in Brazil, journey playing tennis

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor October 15, 2024

Diversity is a growing asset in the repertoire at the University of Southern Indiana’s athletic program. USI features athletes from a plethora of countries, including but not limited to Australia, Brazil,...

The Screaming Eagles huddle during a timeout Oct. 1 in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Analysis: Women’s volleyball drops inconcise performance in loss against UT Martin

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer October 3, 2024

The women’s volleyball team hosted The University of Tennessee at Martin Tuesday at the Screaming Eagles arena. USI entered the match with a record of six wins and eight losses. They are looking to add...

Adriana Berruti, senior midfielder, clashes with a UT Martin player for possession of the ball Thursday at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Women’s soccer wins 1st OVC match against Rose-Hulman, 4-1

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor September 30, 2024

The women’s soccer team played against the University of Tennessee at Martin on Thursday at Strassweg Field. The final score was 4-1, with goals from Peyton Murphy, junior midfielder; Emerson Grafton,...

Adriana Berruti, senior midfielder, clashes with a UT Martin player for possession of the ball Thursday at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Analysis: Women’s soccer defeats University of Tennessee at Martin in drizzly match

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer September 28, 2024

Despite inclement weather conditions and a 30-minute rain delay, the women’s soccer team hosted the University of Tennessee-Martin Thursday night in grimy conditions.USI saw several scoring chances,...

Archie the Eagle cheers as he stands amongst the student section at the USI vs UE Women’s Volleyball game last Friday night at Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Izzy Hannon)

Gallery: Women’s volleyball wins whiteout match against University of Evansville, 3-2

Izzy Hannon, Photo Editor September 27, 2024

The women's volleyball team defeated the University of Evansville after trailing late in the fourth set Sept. 20 in the Screaming Eagles Arena. This victory marks the second time USI has beaten UE...

Wesley Rhodes, senior midfielder, is defended by the opponent Wednesday at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Analysis: Men’s soccer finds victory in home match against Rose-Hulman

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer September 27, 2024

For the first time this season, the men’s soccer team found itself on the winning side of the match. They hosted the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Wednesday evening at Strassweg Field. Both teams...

Rose-Hulman players press Gabe Vougn, junior forward, for ball country Wednesday at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Men’s soccer wins 1st match against Rose-Hulman, 1-0

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor September 27, 2024

The men’s soccer team played against the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Wednesday at Strassweg Field. The final score was 1-0, with a goal being scored by  Jackson Mitchell, sophomore forward....

Meredith Raley, senior forward, looks to find an open teammate during the first-round matchup against the University of Illinois at Chicago in the Women's National Invitational March 25 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Analysis: Women’s basketball teaser

Will Kessinger and Mailee Toennies September 25, 2024

Last season, the women’s basketball team accomplished something unprecedented at USI: Winning not one but two Division I trophies in their second season in the top tier of collegiate sports. That team...

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