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University of Southern Indiana's student publication | USI | student newspaper

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Screaming Eagles attempt to hit the ball as Kerigan Fehr, freshman libero defensive specialist, scrambles to clear out in the match against Morehead State University Friday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Will Kessinger)

Women’s volleyball circles the drain, dropping 13th consecutive match

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer November 20, 2024

Looking to break a 12-game losing streak, the USI women’s volleyball team went up against Morehead State University in one of its final home games of the season Tuesday. It would be no easy task for...

Abby Weber, senior outside hitter, performs an overhand serve toward Tennessee State University players Friday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Women’s volleyball loses to Tennessee State University 1-3

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor November 11, 2024

The USI women’s volleyball team played Tennessee State University Friday in Liberty Arena, losing 1-3.  The Screaming Eagles will travel to Cookeville, Tennessee, Thursday to face off against...

Leah Coleman, sophomore outside hitter, spikes the ball towards Tennessee State University players Friday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Analysis: Women’s volleyball drops 8th match in a row, season in peril

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer November 11, 2024

Looking to break their seven-game losing streak, the USI women’s volleyball team faced off against the Tennessee State University Tigers Friday night in Liberty Arena. It was a hard-fought battle.  After...

The Screaming Eagles huddle after scoring a point against Western Illinois Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Analysis: Women’s volleyball drops crucial match against Western Illinois University, 0-3

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer October 21, 2024

Last night’s game was crucial for the women’s volleyball team. USI hoped to rise in the OVC rankings, as they sit in seventh, while their competition in last night’s match — Western Illinois University...

Keira Moore, junior libero/defensive specialist, bumps the ball before it hits the floor Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Dig Pink women’s volleyball game ends with USI losing 0-3 blowout

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor October 21, 2024

The women’s volleyball team played Western Illinois University Friday for breast cancer awareness. Though they lost each set, the Screaming Eagles didn’t go down without a fight. In the middle...

The Screaming Eagles huddle during a timeout Oct. 1 in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Analysis: Women’s volleyball drops inconcise performance in loss against UT Martin

Mailee Toennies, Sports Writer October 3, 2024

The women’s volleyball team hosted The University of Tennessee at Martin Tuesday at the Screaming Eagles arena. USI entered the match with a record of six wins and eight losses. They are looking to add...

Archie the Eagle cheers as he stands amongst the student section at the USI vs UE Women’s Volleyball game last Friday night at Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Izzy Hannon)

Gallery: Women’s volleyball wins whiteout match against University of Evansville, 3-2

Izzy Hannon, Photo Editor September 27, 2024

The women's volleyball team defeated the University of Evansville after trailing late in the fourth set Sept. 20 in the Screaming Eagles Arena. This victory marks the second time USI has beaten UE...

The women’s volleyball team celebrates a crucial point in the first set of the match against the University of Evansville on Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Analysis: Women’s volleyball wins timeless match against University of Evansville

Mailee Toennies, Staff Writer September 23, 2024

A record crowd of 824 gathered for the home-opening game between the University of Evansville and the University of Southern Indiana women’s volleyball rivalry match Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena....

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...

Randi Raff, volleyball head coach, fired after first Division I season as head coach. Raff finished her four years at USI with a 56-60 record.

USI parts ways with women’s volleyball head coach

Eric Reynolds, Sports Writer November 23, 2022

USI Athletics announced Wednesday afternoon head volleyball coach Randi Raff would not return next season after the women's volleyball team ended the 2022-2023 season 1-28.  “We will be looking for...

Abby Bednar, sophomore outside/right hitter, gains solid contact in a game against Murray State University on Aug. 27. The women's volleyball team lost three times between Friday and Saturday at the Kent State Invitational.

Women’s volleyball falls short at Kent State Invite

Quinton Watt, Sports Editor September 6, 2022

USI Women’s Volleyball lost three matches at Kent State Invitational this weekend, falling to a 0-6 record. The team played three matches in a pool-style tournament at Kent State University.  The...

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.

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