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COLUMN: Can the Lady Screagles Create a Dominant Presence in the GLVC?

Jerry McCartney January 27, 2015

As we reach the second stretch of the USI women’s basketball season, the Lady Screagles present an impressive 14-5 record overall. They are 6-3 in the GLVC and look to make an impact in the conference...

Eagles fall to No. 1 Flyers

Sarah Loesch January 25, 2015

The women's basketball team lost to Lewis University with a final score of 83-73 Saturday afternoon in the Physical Activities Center. Lewis University is currently ranked No. 1 in the GLVC. USI managed...

Photo by Sarah Loesch/The Shield Radio sportscaster Dan Egierski and assistant mens basketball coach Brent Owen talk about future games in front of a crowded audience Monday night at Turonis Pizzery & Brewery on Main Street.

Watson’s radio show gives fans chance to meet student athletes

Sarah Loesch December 9, 2014

At 7 p.m. every Monday night, men's head basketball coach Rodney Watson goes live from Turoni's Pizzery and Brewery for an hour long radio show. He and radio sportscaster Dan Egierski discuss USI...

Marcum earns career high: Sophomore leads Eagles to sixth consecutive win

Marcum earns career high: Sophomore leads Eagles to sixth consecutive win

Bradie Gray December 2, 2014
Sophomore guard Tanner Marcum scored a career high 22 points Nov. 30 against Newberry College to finish up the USI Thanksgiving Classic.

Lady Eagles take 37 point lead Saturday, continue Thanksgiving Classic today

Bradie Gray November 29, 2014
The Lady Eagles extended their winning streak to five in a row Saturday afternoon with a hefty 88-51 lead over Harris-Stowe.

The best team since 1994

Jerry McCartney November 19, 2014
After last year’s team and its elite performance on the court, a season opener blow out met the expectations of USI men’s basketball fans. With the return of Schumann, and the addition of key players such as Roland, USI might have its best squad since the National Championship team of 1994.

HOME COURT ADVANTAGE: Eagles win weekend games, prepare for another round

Bradie Gray November 17, 2014
Both the men's and women’s basketball teams snagged victories at home this weekend. Players say they continue to learn from their mistakes as both teams prepare for another round of competition Saturday.

Eagles fall to Pioneers in season opener

Sarah Loesch November 15, 2014
The women's basketball team fell to Malone University Friday night in the team's season opener, despite coming out strong in the first half.
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