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The Shield

University of Southern Indiana hires Jeffrey Aucoin as the new women’s volleyball head coach Monday effective immediately.

USI hires former Harvard University assistant coach as women’s volleyball head coach

Eric Reynolds, Sports Writer March 27, 2023

University of Southern Indiana hired Jeffrey Aucoin as the new women’s volleyball head coach Monday effective immediately. Aucoin worked for Harvard University as their volleyball recruiting coordinator...

Katherine Koch, junior outside hitter, right side hitter and setter, tips the ball after a fake set in the game against Murray State University on Friday. Koch finished the match with 44 assists, seven blocks and 15 digs.

Gallery: Women’s volleyball loses to Murray State University 2-3

Quinton Watt, Sports Editor August 30, 2022

Murray State University defeated USI 18-25, 25-18, 34-36, 28-26, 16-14 on Friday. USI made a strong mark on the first game of the season after battling five close sets.

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...

Students cheer on the women’s volleyball team during a home game against Quincy University at the PAC last fall.

Archie wants more Army

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor January 28, 2016

Banners and T-shirts are just a couple of the ways Archie’s Army tries to make itself known to students on campus. “We really had to look at how we need to get students to the games,” said Alex...

Q&A with Fawn Ryan

Sarah Loesch October 28, 2014
Senior accounting and professional services major Fawn Ryan recently earned her 1,000 career kill during the volleyball team's match against Cedarville University. The Shield sat down to learn a little more about her.

Defensive player earns offensive honor

Sarah Loesch October 22, 2014
Abbey Winter, known for her strong defense, earned the Baden/Great Lakes Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week honor after the Volleyball team had 3 stand out wins.

USI overcomes deficit to beat Ohio Dominican

Bradie Gray September 11, 2014

Eagles Volleyball outplayed Ohio Dominican to win 3-0 Friday at the Dunn Hospitality Invitational. The team overcame two six-point deficits and one four-point deficit for its come from behind victories...

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