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The Shield

The men’s soccer team prepares for the match against Purdue Fort Wayne Tuesday at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Mailee Toennies)

Analysis: Men’s soccer falls short of 1st draw to Purdue Fort Wayne

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer September 18, 2024

There was beautiful weather Tuesday for the second home game of the USI men's soccer season. The team looked to bounce back from a tough 8-0 loss over the weekend.  USI took a different approach in...

The 2023-2024 men's basketball team huddles during the game against Western Illinois University Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Peyton Peters)

Opinion: USI’s athletics seeks excellence off, on court

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor August 28, 2024

Throughout the previous two years, USI’s athletic program has accomplished much following its move to Division I collegiate sports in 2022. Last year, the women’s basketball team completed “The Double”...

The Screaming Eagles Complex is located on the cross-section between University Boulevard and Bennett Lane. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

Director of athletics on keys to working in athletics, jump to Division I

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer April 28, 2024

To close The Shield’s coverage of Division I sports for the 2023-24 season, I wanted to get a perspective on USI athletics that I hadn’t covered before. I wanted to look at something that isn’t quite...

Chancellor Dugan, 1997 women's basketball head coach, cuts the net down in the Division II Women's Basketball Tournament. (Photo courtesy of USI Archives, UA 78- University Photographs)

The 1996-97 Lady Eagles: Instilling greatness for USI’s decorated hoopers of 2024

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer April 25, 2024

In celebration of the 2023-2024 Southern Indiana women’s basketball team’s success in its second year in Division I sports, I want to dive into the archives to honor the team’s history. Specifically,...

Stan Gouard, head coach, and Jon Aldridge, assistant coach, stand together Jan. 31 in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Peyton Peters)

Men’s basketball head coach Stan Gouard on recruiting, building basketball culture, balancing basketball with family

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

Stan Gouard, men’s basketball head coach, has been one of the more interesting ones this past season. Finishing with a ninth-best 5-13 record, this was a noticeable decline from last year’s 9-9. Despite...

The USI Intramurals Hall of Fame honors students who have competed at the highest level of intramural and club sports. (Graphic by Alyssa DeWig)

USI Intramurals Hall of Fame: The origin and potential future of the institution

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer April 4, 2024

Most are familiar with or aware of USI Intramural Sports and how it brings opportunities to students on campus by connecting people and providing mental, physical and competitive stimulation. However,...

Madi Webb, senior forward/center, prepares for the tip-off to start the game against the University of Wisconsin Monday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Peyton Peters)

Gallery: Women’s basketball loses 2nd National Invitation Tournament round against University of Wisconsin 62-67

Peyton Peters, Chief Copy Editor March 27, 2024

The women’s basketball team lost its second National Invitation Tournament round against the University of Wisconsin 62-67 Monday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Triniti Ralston, freshman guard, shoots a free throw during the game against University of Illinois at Chicago Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Peyton Peters)

Analysis: Impact of Women’s National Invitational Tournament games

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer March 27, 2024

Firstly, I want to congratulate the USI women’s basketball team on its successful season this year, from the coaching staff to the players and everyone who had a part in its success. This season has...

Meredith Raley, senior forward, drives to the basket in the Ohio Valley Conference Championship March 9. (Photo by Elizabeth Randolph and USI Athletic Communications)

Seniors reflect on experiences as student-athletes

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer March 26, 2024

Meredith Raley What was the moment in your athletic career when you knew you’d made it? “There’s different points throughout my career where I can say that I’ve made it. I think in high...

Madi Webb, senior forward/center, Triniti Ralston freshman guard, Tori Handley, graduate guard, and Chloe Gannon, freshman forward/center, huddle during the Title Game against the University of Tennessee at Martin March 9 at the Ford Center. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Randolph and USI Athletic Communications)

Analysis: Southern Indiana women’s basketball team captures both regular season, tournament OVC titles

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer March 20, 2024

The USI women’s basketball team won the Ohio Valley Conference women’s championship Saturday, punching their ticket into the Women’s National Invitation Tournament postseason and adding another opportunity...

The baseball team celebrate its victory against Eastern Michigan University Friday at the USI Baseball Field. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

Analysis: USI wins dramatic home opener after awe-shocking 1st inning

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

The University of Southern Indiana baseball team debuted at home against Eastern Michigan University at 4 p.m. Friday at the USI Baseball field. The playing conditions were near-perfect, 56 degrees Fahrenheit,...

Nathan Deputy, freshman sport management major, and Maranda Uttke, freshman pre-dental hygiene major, set new diving records Jan. 13 at an exhibition diving meet against the University of Evansville.  (Photos courtesy of Barbara Goodwin)

Diving into USI athletic stars: Nathan Deputy, Maranda Uttke break dive records

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer February 20, 2024

The University of Southern Indiana swimming and diving teams took on the University of Evansville Jan. 13 in an exhibition diving meet. During the match, three school records were broken. The men's three-meter...

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