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USI Men’s Basketball Head Coach Stan Gouard gives instruction to Damoni Harrison, junior guard, during a timeout of a game against Tennessee Tech Feb. 2 at Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

What has gone wrong with the USI Men’s Basketball Team?

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor February 18, 2025

It has not been a good 2025 for the men’s basketball team, to say the least. The team is 3-10 since the new year started, having now lost six in a row, and is on the verge of missing the OVC playoffs...

Stephen Olowoniyi, sophomore forward, begins to throw down a one-handed slam during the second half against Southeastern Missouri State Saturday at Liberty Arena.

Men’s Basketball heartbreaker loss on homecoming weekend, 79-74

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor February 11, 2025

The USI Men’s Basketball team hosted the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks on Saturday for the annual homecoming game, drawing a crowd of 3,097. The Redhawks, a formidable opponent sitting in third place...

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...

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.

Members of the men's 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...

Jordan Tillmon, junior guard, guards a Tiffin University player Tuesday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Peyton Peters)

Analysis: Men’s basketball wins late showtime thriller against Tiffin

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer November 17, 2023

The USI men’s basketball team took on Tiffin University in an anticipated match in search of their first victory Tuesday night. The game was a thrilling spectacle, featuring high-flying displays by USI’s...

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.

Nolan Causwell, senior forward/center, goes for a layup in the game against Chicago State University Sunday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Peyton Peters)

Gallery: Men’s basketball loses 1st home game to Chicago State 67-78

Peyton Peters, Chief Copy Editor November 15, 2023

The men’s basketball team had its first home game Sunday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. The Screaming Eagles lost to the Chicago State Cougars 67-78.

Jack Campion, sophomore guard, guards a Chicago State University player Sunday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Peyton Peters)

Analysis: Men’s basketball team loses home opener following late-game heroics from Hernandez, Smith

Will Kessinger, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

The men’s basketball team kicked off its home opener against the Chicago State University Cougars Sunday in the Screaming Eagles Arena to a crowd of just under 2,000. Going into the game, USI had lost...

The men's basketball team meets on the court during a timeout at the 2023 Homecoming Game Feb. 4 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Analysis: What does the transfer portal mean for USI athletics?

Eric Reynolds, Sports Writer April 12, 2023

Athletes have more freedom over their own experience than ever due to the introduction of the transfer portal. Since 2018, the NCAA has had the transfer portal as a compliance tool to help student-athletes...

Tyler Henry, junior guard, watches his teammates defend against Morehead State University at the men's basketball game Feb. 4 in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Emalee Jones)

Tyler Henry collapses at game against SEMO

7:55 p.m. Monday update: According to a tweet by Kristensen at 7:11 p.m. Monday, Henry has been released from the hospital, and Gouard said they are still trying to figure out what happened. In a follow-up...

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