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

The Shield

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

The Shield

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...

Ali Saunders, senior guard, attempts a mid-range jumper after crossing up a Northern Kentucky University guard Saturday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

Gallery: Women’s basketball wins heart-stopper against Northern Kentucky, 75-73

Will Kessinger, Sports Editors November 30, 2024

The women’s basketball team hosted the Northern Kentucky University Vikings Saturday in Liberty Arena. The game was characterized by back-and-forth, physical play by both teams.  USI nearly blew...

Madi Webb, graduate forward/center, is surrounded by her teammates after a late-and-one hook shot against Northern Kentucky University Saturday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

Women’s basketball sweats out incredible game against Northern Kentucky, 75-73

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer November 24, 2024

Ending its three-game homestead with a hard-fought victory, the USI women's basketball team hosted Northern Kentucky University Saturday in Liberty Arena. Bringing the energy early in the game, Vanessa...

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...

Screaming Eagles attempt to hit the ball as Kerigan Fehr, freshman libero defensive specialist, scrambles to clear out in the match against Morehead State University Friday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

Women’s volleyball circles the drain, dropping 13th consecutive match

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer November 20, 2024

Looking to break a 12-game losing streak, the USI women’s volleyball team went up against Morehead State University in one of its final home games of the season Tuesday. It would be no easy task for...

Triniti Ralston, sophomore guard, dribbles the ball into the paint while Saint Louis University defenders attempt to get back on defense Sunday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Women’s basketball tops fierce Saint Louis University, 71-59

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer November 19, 2024

Looking to create a three-game win streak, the USI women’s basketball team faced off against the Saint Louis University Billikens at Liberty Arena this Sunday.  Before the game, the 2024 Ohio Valley...

Sophia Loden, sophomore guard/forward, scrambles for a loose ball alongside Saint Louis University players Sunday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Screaming Eagles win fierce match-up against Saint Louis Billikens, 71-59

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor November 19, 2024

The USI women’s basketball team stood its ground against the Saint Louis University Billikens Sunday in Liberty Arena. Their win made up for the loss they took against the Billikens last year in...

Triniti Ralston, sophomore guard, fires a top-of-the-key three-point shot while Meredith Railey, graduate forward, sets a screen on a closing Grenadier defender Friday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

Gallery: Women’s basketball thrashes Indiana University Southeast, 88-41

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor November 17, 2024

The USI women’s basketball team has returned from a two-game road trip in Kentucky for the first of a three-game homestand. The first game was on Friday night against the Indiana University Southeast...

Amiyah Buchannan, sophomore forward, prepares to post up a Louisville player down low in the paint Nov. 8 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo courtesy of Preston Leinenbach and USI Athletic Communications)

Analysis: Women’s basketball splits Louisville and Murray State matchups in Kentucky road trip

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor November 15, 2024

The women’s basketball team went on the road to the state of Kentucky last week to play a two-game series against two of Kentucky’s premier basketball programs: the nationally ranked University of...

Abby Weber, senior outside hitter, performs an overhand serve toward Tennessee State University players Friday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Women’s volleyball loses to Tennessee State University 1-3

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor November 11, 2024

The USI women’s volleyball team played Tennessee State University Friday in Liberty Arena, losing 1-3.  The Screaming Eagles will travel to Cookeville, Tennessee, Thursday to face off against...

Leah Coleman, sophomore outside hitter, spikes the ball towards Tennessee State University players Friday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Analysis: Women’s volleyball drops 8th match in a row, season in peril

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer November 11, 2024

Looking to break their seven-game losing streak, the USI women’s volleyball team faced off against the Tennessee State University Tigers Friday night in Liberty Arena. It was a hard-fought battle.  After...

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...

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