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Ali Saunders, senior guard, attempts a mid-range jumper after crossing up a Northern Kentucky University guard Saturday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

Gallery: Women’s basketball wins heart-stopper against Northern Kentucky, 75-73

Will Kessinger, Sports Editors November 30, 2024

The women’s basketball team hosted the Northern Kentucky University Vikings Saturday in Liberty Arena. The game was characterized by back-and-forth, physical play by both teams.  USI nearly blew...

Madi Webb, graduate forward/center, is surrounded by her teammates after a late-and-one hook shot against Northern Kentucky University Saturday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

Women’s basketball sweats out incredible game against Northern Kentucky, 75-73

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer November 24, 2024

Ending its three-game homestead with a hard-fought victory, the USI women's basketball team hosted Northern Kentucky University Saturday in Liberty Arena. Bringing the energy early in the game, Vanessa...

Triniti Ralston, sophomore guard, dribbles the ball into the paint while Saint Louis University defenders attempt to get back on defense Sunday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Women’s basketball tops fierce Saint Louis University, 71-59

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer November 19, 2024

Looking to create a three-game win streak, the USI women’s basketball team faced off against the Saint Louis University Billikens at Liberty Arena this Sunday.  Before the game, the 2024 Ohio Valley...

Sophia Loden, sophomore guard/forward, scrambles for a loose ball alongside Saint Louis University players Sunday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Screaming Eagles win fierce match-up against Saint Louis Billikens, 71-59

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor November 19, 2024

The USI women’s basketball team stood its ground against the Saint Louis University Billikens Sunday in Liberty Arena. Their win made up for the loss they took against the Billikens last year in...

Triniti Ralston, sophomore guard, fires a top-of-the-key three-point shot while Meredith Railey, graduate forward, sets a screen on a closing Grenadier defender Friday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

Gallery: Women’s basketball thrashes Indiana University Southeast, 88-41

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor November 17, 2024

The USI women’s basketball team has returned from a two-game road trip in Kentucky for the first of a three-game homestand. The first game was on Friday night against the Indiana University Southeast...

Amiyah Buchannan, sophomore forward, prepares to post up a Louisville player down low in the paint Nov. 8 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo courtesy of Preston Leinenbach and USI Athletic Communications)

Analysis: Women’s basketball splits Louisville and Murray State matchups in Kentucky road trip

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor November 15, 2024

The women’s basketball team went on the road to the state of Kentucky last week to play a two-game series against two of Kentucky’s premier basketball programs: the nationally ranked University of...

Triniti Ralson, sophomore guard, dives for a loose ball near the sideline Monday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

Analysis: Women’s basketball explodes for 51-point victory in scrappy game against Brescia University

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer November 6, 2024

The USI women’s basketball team kicked off its third season of Division I play with a game against Brescia University in Liberty Arena Monday. Over nine hundred fans gathered in anticipation after such...

Vaneessa Shafford, senior guard, fires a pass to a teammate while being closely guarded Monday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

Gallery: Women’s basketball wins against Brescia University in home-opener 100-49

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor November 6, 2024

The USI women’s basketball team kicked off its season with a game against the Brescia University Bearcats Monday in Liberty Arena.  The Screaming Eagles won with a score of 100-49 and will travel...

The women’s basketball team dances to “I'm Shipping Up to Boston” by the Dropkick Murphys Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: USI basketball teams exhibit skills during Screaming Eagles Madness

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor October 28, 2024

  The men’s and women’s basketball teams showcased their players for the upcoming season at Screaming Eagles Madness Thursday night in the Screaming Eagles Arena. The event included giveaways,...

The USI men’s basketball team is showcased for the first time on the home court Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

Screaming Eagles Madness: It lived up to the name

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor October 28, 2024

The men's and women’s basketball teams hosted Screaming Eagles Madness Thursday night in preparation for their respective seasons. At this event, put on by the teams, USI Athletics, USI Student Government...

Meredith Raley, senior forward, looks to find an open teammate during the first-round matchup against the University of Illinois at Chicago in the Women's National Invitational March 25 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Analysis: Women’s basketball teaser

Will Kessinger and Mailee Toennies September 25, 2024

Last season, the women’s basketball team accomplished something unprecedented at USI: Winning not one but two Division I trophies in their second season in the top tier of collegiate sports. That team...

Isaiah Swope, sophomore guard, takes a hard foul against Midway University Nov. 2 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Shield Sports staff names men’s, women’s basketball 2023 awards

Quinton Watt and Eric Reynolds March 1, 2023

The university’s basketball season is ending, and it’s time for The Shield’s awards for the first Division I basketball season.  Women’s MVP: Hannah Haithcock The women’s basketball’s...

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