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Khi Holiday, senior outfielder, is chased by his teammates after he hit a walk-off single to win the game against Bellarmine in the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday at USI Baseball Field. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

USI Baseball wins cinematic walk-off game against Bellarmine, 10-9

Will Kessinger, Staff Editor April 24, 2025

The USI Baseball team hosted the Bellarmine University Knights, Wednesday at the USI Baseball Field.  The Eagles entered the game with a record of 18-22, while the Knights sat at 10-30. However,...

Khi Holiday, senior outfielder, squares up to begin a swing motion during the game against Northern Kentucky Tuesday at USI Baseball Field. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

USI Baseball torches Northern Kentucky; 10-0

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor April 2, 2025

The USI baseball team hosted the Northern Kentucky Norse on Tuesday night at USI Baseball Field. The team entered the game following back to back wins against the University of Arkansas at Little Rock....

Khi Holiday, senior outfielder, celebrates with Patrick McLellan, junior outfielder, after scoring a run during the game against Saint Louis University Wednesday at USI Baseball Field. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

USI Baseball batters Saint Louis University in home opener, 11-4

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor February 28, 2025

The USI baseball team hosted their regular season home opener after a series of home cancellations and delays due to inclement weather and cold temperatures. Leading up to the game, USI had recently split...

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,...

Brady Bowling, graduate pitcher, throws a pitch to Parker Stroh, junior catcher, Tuesday in the game against McKendree University at the USI Baseball Field.

Gallery: Men’s baseball win against Mckendree University 17-7

Emalee Jones, Managing Editor April 26, 2023

The men's basketball team went up against McKendree University Tuesday at the USI Baseball Field. USI won 17-7.

Evan Kahre, senior outfielder, waits for a pitch Wednesday in the game against Oakland City University at the USI Baseball Field.

How DI has changed USI

Eric Reynolds and Bryce West April 25, 2023

The university’s first year of NCAA Division I athletics is coming to an end. Students, student-athletes and athletic administration report higher student attendance at sporting events, more school spirit...

Ricardo Van Grieken, sophomore infielder, swings at a pitch Wednesday in the game against Oakland City University at the USI Baseball Field.

Gallery: Men’s baseball win against Oakland City University 15-6

Emalee Jones, Managing Editor April 19, 2023

The men’s baseball team went up against Oakland City University at the USI Baseball Field. USI won against OCU 15-6.

Will Kiesel, freshman pitcher, throws a pitch Thursday in the game against Southeast Missouri State University at the USI Baseball Field.

Gallery: Men’s baseball loses to SEMO 4-13

Emalee Jones, Managing Editor April 12, 2023

The men's baseball team went up against Southeast Missouri State University Thursday at the USI Baseball Field. USI lost to SEMO 4-13.

From the Archive: Looking at the recent History of USI sports

From the Archive: Looking at the recent History of USI sports

Nik Cunningham, Sports Editor October 14, 2021

Message from 2021-2022 Editorial Staff:  The first issue of The Spartan Shield was published Oct. 15, 1968. The Shield Staff is celebrating The Shield's 53rd birthday by digitally republishing stories...

Looking at the recent History of USI sports

Looking at the recent History of USI sports

Nik Cunningham, Sports Editor August 29, 2019

The University of Southern Indiana has not been around very long. It started in the 60s and USI is still going strong today. With everything constantly moving forward, it is always good to look back at...

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