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Randa Harshbarger, a junior guard, dribbles up the court, before giving directions to her team.

Eagles bounce back with victories over Wisconsin-Parkside

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief January 19, 2017

The men's and women's basketball teams both earned wins in the second game of the three-game home series. Tonight the women's team beat Wisconsin-Parkside 78-71 led by double-figure performances from...

Mens basketball heads into conference play 12-0

Men’s basketball heads into conference play 12-0

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief January 2, 2017

The USI men's basketball team played its last non-conference game of the season and came away with a 122-59 win over Bluefield State College. The team was fueled by double-figure scoring from eight...

Mens basketball advances to 8-0

Men’s basketball advances to 8-0

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief December 11, 2016

The men's basketball team brought its season record to 8-0 with a 98-83 win against Lees-McRae College this evening. The team was led by sophomores Alex Stein and Jacob Norman who were high school teammates...

Savor the moments

Savor the moments

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor March 1, 2016

  A few weeks ago, I had a conversation with high school journalism students about the dreaded “We’re a family” quote that often pops up in athletics. The students told me the phrase is banned...

Men’s basketball heads to second round of conference tournament

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor February 28, 2016

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Eagles earn overtime win, head to conference tournament

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor February 26, 2016

On senior night, in front of a crowd of 1597 people, the USI men's basketball team beat Bellarmine University in a 89-82 overtime win. Junior forward T.J. Tisdell said the team couldn't end the...

George Edwards leaves Eagles with three games left

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor February 16, 2016

Senior forward George Edwards has decided to leave the men's basketball team this season, according to a news release from the Athletics Department. Edwards was fourth on the team in scoring, with...

Junior forward T.J. Tisdell fakes out members of the University of Missouri-St. Louis men’s basketball team during the homecoming game in the PAC Saturday. Tisdell finished the game with 20 points putting USI in the lead with a final score of 86-76.

Eagles earn win during ‘statement game’

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor February 13, 2016

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Freshman forward Jacob Norman dunks during the second half of the men’s basketball game against Maryville University in the PAC Thursday. Maryville won 89-80.

Men’s basketball falters in second half

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor February 12, 2016
"We're always going to come out hot on the offensive end," the senior guard said. "...It's just more about stringing together some defensive stops."
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