OVC Releases USI 2023-24 Conference Basketball Schedule
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s and Women’s Basketball will tip-off the 2023-24 Ohio Valley Conference schedules December 28 at Southeast Missouri State University. The 2023-24 OVC schedule will feature an 11-team, 18-game slate that will begin on December 28 and conclude on March 2.
In the 2023-24 season, USI will play eight of the 11 OVC teams in a home-and -home series, including new conference member Western Illinois University. The Screaming Eagles will play the University of Tennessee Martin (on the road) and Eastern Illinois University (at home) once this year.
In addition to WIU and SEMO, USI’s portion of the conference round-robin will include Lindenwood University, the University of Arkansas-Little Rock, Morehead State University, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Tennessee State University, and Tennessee Technological University.
The 2024 OVC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament is slated for March 6-9 at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. It marks the seventh year in a row that the event will be held at the venue.
USI Men’s Basketball finished the 2022-23 campaign with a 16-17 overall record and a 9-9 conference mark, qualifying for the OVC Championship and the College Basketball Invitational. USI Women’s Basketball concluded their first Division I season with a 12-17 overall record and a 6-12 league record, barely missing the conference tournament due to a tie-breaker.
Each OVC school is eligible to compete and win the OVC Tournament Championship, including USI and Lindenwood, who are in their second year of the NCAA reclassification. Should a transitioning school win an OVC Tournament Championship, the automatic qualifier (AQ) shall be awarded to the tournament runner-up. Should the tournament runner-up also be a transitioning school, the AQ representative shall be the highest seed going into the tournament.
All OVC games and home non-conference contests can be seen on ESPN networks, with the majority of games broadcast on ESPN+. Additional linear exposures on ESPNU and ESPN2 that will be announced at a later date.
The USI Men’s and Women’s basketball non-conference games will be announced once the schedules are complete.
2023-24 OVC Basketball Schedule for USI
Thursday, December 28
Southern Indiana at Southeast Missouri
Saturday, December 30
Southern Indiana at Lindenwood
Thursday, January 4
Tennessee State at Southern Indiana
Saturday, January 6
Tennessee Tech at Southern Indiana
Thursday, January 11
Southern Indiana at SIUE
Thursday, January 18
Little Rock at Southern Indiana
Saturday, January 20
Morehead State at Southern Indiana
Thursday, January 25
Western Illinois at Southern Indiana
Thursday, February 1
Southern Indiana at Tennessee Tech
Saturday, February 3
Southern Indiana at Tennessee State
Thursday, February 8
Eastern Illinois at Southern Indiana
Saturday, February 10
SIUE at Southern Indiana
Thursday, February 15
Southern Indiana at UT Martin
Saturday, February 17
Southern Indiana at Little Rock
Tuesday, February 20
Southern Indiana at Morehead State
Saturday, February 24
Southern Indiana at Western Illinois
Thursday, February 29
Lindenwood at Southern Indiana
Saturday, March 2
Southeast Missouri at Southern Indiana
VANDERBURGH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HELD GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR BURDETTE PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS
EVANSVILLE, IN – The Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners held a groundbreaking
ceremony on Monday, August 21, 2023 for the construction of the new Burdette Park Pickleball Courts, which will be located on the southeast side of the park at 5301 Nurrenbern Road, Evansville, Indiana 47712. In addition to Commissioners Cheryl Musgrave, Justin Elpers, and Ben Shoulders, also in attendance were Vanderburgh County Council President Jill Hahn, Burdette Park Director Zach Wathen, Burdette Park Assistant Director Colton Meyer, and Vanderburgh County Engineer John Stoll.
The $472,470 project will be paid for by funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and will replace the existing four tennis courts with six pickleball courts and two tennis courts. Included is the removal and replacement of the perimeter fence, a full tear-out and replacement of the asphalt playing area with new lines, new LED lights, a new acrylic topcoat, and a new water drainage system to prevent cracks from forming. Project completion is estimated to be November 11, 2023, weather permitting.
Comprised of approximately 170 acres, Burdette Park provides a recreational and educational environment for patrons of all ages. The addition of these new pickleball courts grants our community enhanced playability of one the fastest growing sports in the United States.
Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office secures monumental pro-life Supreme Court decision
Attorney General Todd Rokita released the following statement regarding the Indiana Supreme Court’s opinion:
“My office promised to defend Indiana’s pro-life law, and we have done that every step of the way. Today, the Indiana Supreme Court certified its opinion rejecting a constitutional challenge to Indiana’s pro-life law, which protects the lives of innocent, unborn babies. This is great news for Hoosier life and liberty. We defeated the pro-death advocates who try to interject their views in a state that clearly voted for life.â€
This Week In Indiana History
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Indiana Quick Quiz1. What role did Shelley Long play on the ABC comedy series Modern Family? 2. How many copies of John Green authored books are in print worldwide? 3. What emblem is on the Charles B Hall Drive street signs in Brazil, Indiana? 4. David Wolf earned a degree in electrical Engineering from Purdue. What degree did he earn from Indiana University? Answers Below
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Answers1. DeDe Pritchett 2. Over 50 million 3. A silhouette of a WW II fighter. 4. Medical degree
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This Week at USI
UPCOMING EVENTS
Beginning today, Monday, August 21
Kiwibot, campus dining delivery robots, arrive at USI for the start of the Fall Semester
USI students won’t be the only ones strolling campus sidewalks this semester. Kiwibots, affordable, autonomous food service delivery robots, will be buzzing along campus routes, too, busy serving the University community through the Grubhub app. USI’s fleet of 15 robots launches today, Monday, August 21, coinciding with the first day of the Fall Semester.
SAVE THE DATE
September 8
Fall USI Liberal Arts Faculty Colloquium Series to begin September 8
The USI College of Liberal Arts will host its first Faculty Colloquia presentation of the Fall Semester from 3-4:30 p.m. on September 8 in Kleymeyer Hall, located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. The event is open to the public at no charge.
September 18
USI Rechnic Holocaust Series to feature award-winning author, explore Holocaust family history
The USI Foundation is hosting the second annual speaker for the Edward D. and Regina Rechnic Holocaust Series from 7-8 p.m. Monday, September 18 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West on the USI campus.
The presentation, “My Family’s Holocaust Story and the Threats We Face Today,†will feature Margaret McMullan, author of nine award-winning books, followed by a Q&A session with audience members. A reception will follow, and the event is open to the public at no charge.
October 5-7
USI Communal Studies Association Conference to explore communal theory, practice and impact
The Communal Studies Association (CSA) Conference will meet Thursday through Saturday, October 5-7, on the USI campus and in New Harmony, Indiana. The theme for the 2023 Conference is “Communal Theory, Practice and Impact,†in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the CSA.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Released Friday, August 18
USI Romain College of Business Accounting Program receives five-year AACSB accreditation renewal
The USI Romain College of Business has received a five-year extension on its accreditation for its Accounting Program from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, the world’s largest and longest-serving accrediting body for business schools.
Weather Alert
Weather Alert
Excessive Heat Warning issued August 21 at 11:23 PM EDT until August 24 at 11:00 PM EDT by NWS Paducah
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /11 PM EDT/ THURSDAY… *
WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 to 115 are expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Indiana and western Kentucky. * WHEN…Until 10 PM CDT /11 PM EDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS…Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…This will likely be the worst heat wave we have experienced this summer in terms of duration. The multiple-day aspect of this excessive heat will add to the impact.
EVSC FOUNDATION PRESENTS- EDUCATOR APPRECIATION NIGHT AT THE OTTERS
EVSC FOUNDATION PRESENTS- EDUCATOR APPRECIATION NIGHT AT THE OTTERS
Evansville, IN: The EVSC Foundation and the Evansville Otters would like to show their appreciation by offering FREE admission to the Otters game, Saturday, August 26th for all school employees and their families – up to 5 free tickets!
Come out and celebrate the end of summer and back to school together! Watch as the Otters face off against the Florence Y’Alls. Be one of the first 150 school employees (with valid school ID) through the door and get a SWAG Bag. Register and stick around for Visa, Amazon gift cards, Tools 4 Teaching Gift Card, and more giveaways after each inning (must be a school employee at least 18 years old with valid school ID and present to win).
Tickets will be available at all the EVSC schools this week! Tickets will also be available at the EVSC Foundation table, but be sure to bring a valid employee ID. Teachers and staff employed in all surrounding counties are welcome!
The game is Saturday, August 26th at 5:30PM, at Bosse Field, 23 Don Mattingly Way.
Admission is free to any person with a valid school employee ID and their family (up to 5 total tickets).
For more information, please contact the EVSC Foundation at (812) 435-0934.
The mission of the EVSC Foundation is to be a catalyst between the community and public education to provide resources that inspire and cultivate high-quality, innovative education, along with extraordinary learning experiences so all students can reach their fullest potential.
Myers named Player of the Week
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Frontier League announced Monday afternoon that Evansville Otters outfielder Noah Myers has been named the Player of the Week.
Across the last week, Myers has hit for a .455 average (10 for 22) with 10 runs scored, 11 RBIs and five stolen bases. In Thursday, August 17th game in Florence, he went 4-for-4 with three doubles, seven RBIs and a pair of walks.
Myers, a rookie out of Tilbury, Ontario, hit the ground running in 2023, picking up hits in 15 of his first 17 games as an Otter. As the season has progressed, Myers has continued to impress with his defense, speed and offensive production, earning himself an All-Star Game appearance as well.
The Otters return to Bosse Field for their final regular season homestand this week as the Joliet Slammers and Florence Y’alls come to town. Tuesday is a Fifth Third Bank Family Night and includes a Bag Cooler Giveaway from Indiana 811.