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Chancellor Dugan, 1997 womens basketball head coach, cuts the net down in the Division II Womens 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...

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...

Lexie Green, senior guard, looks to pass the ball during the game against University of Illinois at Chicago Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Peyton Peters)

Gallery: Women’s basketball wins 1st National Invitation Tournament round against University of Illinois at Chicago 69-64

Peyton Peters, Chief Copy Editor March 25, 2024

The women’s basketball team won its first National Invitation Tournament round against the University of Illinois at Chicago 69-64 Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. The team will play in the...

Triniti Ralston, freshman guard, guards a Western Illinois University player Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Peyton Peters)

Analysis: Screaming Eagles Arena hosts Media and Communications Night, featuring enthusiastic white-out crowd

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer January 31, 2024

The Screaming Eagles Arena was an enthusiastic crowd of cosmic proportions on Thursday night. It was Media and Communications Night, where communication and media faculty, students and alumni reunited...

Nick Hittle, junior forward, tries to get the ball around a Western Illinois University player Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Peyton Peters)

Gallery: Men’s basketball loses to Western Illinois University 68-73

Peyton Peters, Chief Copy Editor January 27, 2024

The men’s basketball team lost its Ohio Valley Championship game against Western Illinois University Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena 68-73.

Triniti Ralston, freshman guard, dribbles the ball in front of a Western Illinois University player Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Peyton Peters)

Gallery: Women’s basketball wins against Western Illinois University 81-61

Peyton Peters, Chief Copy Editor January 27, 2024

The women's basketball team won its Ohio Valley Championship game against Western Illinois University Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena 81-61.

Triniti Ralston, freshman guard, drives to the basket as three Murray State defenders attempt to stop her Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Randolph and USI Athletics)

USI women’s basketball team drops matchup to Murray State (73-93)

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer December 4, 2023

The USI women’s basketball team hosted the Murray State Racers at the Screaming Eagles Arena Friday night. Both teams entered the game at 3-3, almost certainly promising a competitive and interesting...

Members of the mens basketball team watch the game against Duke University from the bench Nov. 24 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC. (Photo courtesy of Nat LeDonne and USI Athletics)

USI beats East-West (107-49) after facing off against Duke

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer December 4, 2023

Coming off a tough yet inspiring road trip on the East Coast, the men’s basketball team needed a momentum-shifting win. Considering the final score of this game (107-49), that would be an understatement. USI...

AJ Smith, sophomore guard/forward, dunks the ball in the game against Tiffin University Tuesday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Peyton Peters)

Gallery: Men’s basketball wins 1st game of the season 68-65

Peyton Peters, Chief Copy Editor November 15, 2023

The men’s basketball team won its first game of the season Tuesday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. USI defeated Tiffin University 68-65.

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