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Winter earns 1,000 kill

Sarah Loesch • November 3, 2015

Senior middle blocker Abbey Winter earned her 1,000 career kill in the volleyball team’s game against Drury University. Winter is the third USI volleyball player to earn 1,000 career kills and 500...

Women’s volleyball vs. Saint Joseph’s College

Angela Moore • October 25, 2015

The USI women's volleyball team defeated St. Joseph College Saturday at the Physical Activities Center on campus.

Sophomore libero Shannon Farrell was named the Baden/Great Lakes Valley Conference Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week after the team's win against Quincy Univeristy and Truman State. She averaged...

Winter sets sights on future honors

Sarah Loesch • September 16, 2015

When I visited campus I really liked the coaches and I liked how well the team was on and off the court.

Volleyball strong during opening week

Bria Linenburg • September 14, 2015

The Screaming Eagles won three out of their four sets this Saturday September 5, 2015.

Volleyball sets season goals

Sarah Loesch • September 1, 2015

Leah Mercer sees the USI volleyball team in the NCAA tournament this year.

New coach brings competitive spirit

Sarah Loesch • August 18, 2015

As of this year, Joris has played volleyball for 20 years. During that time she has participated in the sport from many different areas including college volleyball, professional beach volleyball and coaching.

Q&A: Freshman player excited to join volleyball ‘family’

Bradie Gray • August 28, 2014

Freshman volleyball player Te'Ayla Whitfield talks to The Shield about taking on college athletics.

Q&A with Lauren DeShaney

Dennis Marshall • December 5, 2013

Lauren DeShaney, a two-time Academic All-GLVC recipient, not only finds success in the classroom but also on the volleyball court. The junior kinesiology major from Appleton,Wis., hopes for a deep run...

This week in USI athletics

Zane Clodfelter • December 3, 2013

The week in USI athletics includes men's basketball coach Rodney Watson going for his 100th win on Saturday.

COLUMN: USI making a difference on and off the field

Zane Clodfelter • October 19, 2013

Sports editor Zane Clodfelter looks at the games that have a greater impact.

Women’s Volleyball dominates home opener

Jimmy Pyles • October 1, 2013

After playing 10 games on the road to start the season, the volleyball team dominated its home opener against Missouri University of Science and Technology by winning in straight sets, 3-0. “It’s...