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Three Eagles post double-doubles in four-set loss

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USI falls to UT Martin, 3-1

MARTIN, Tenn. – Junior outside hitter Leah Anderson (Bloomington, Illinois), sophomore outside hitter Abby Weber (Fishers, Indiana), and sophomore setter Carly Sobieralski (Indianapolis, Indiana) each earned double-doubles despite University of Southern Indiana Volleyball (1-16, 1-5 OVC) falling 3-1 (15-25, 22-25, 26-24, 18-25) to the University of Tennessee at Martin (11-8, 5-1 OVC) at Skyhawk Fieldhouse Friday night. Anderson led the group with 13 kills and 16 digs while Weber nabbed 12 kills and 13 digs as Sobieralski tallied 29 assists and 15 digs.
 
The Screaming Eagles kept it close until a late Skyhawks’ surge ended the opening frame with a 25-15 loss for USI. The Eagles were able to take an early 7-6 lead after some crucial UT Martin errors and a kill from junior outside/right side hitter/setter Katherine Koch (Belleville, Illinois). The Skyhawks turned around with a 4-0 run to take the lead and not give it back. UT Martin would tally nine of the next 13 points to extend its lead to 19-12 before sophomore middle hitter Paris Downing (Avon, Indiana) struck down a kill and Anderson served an ace to stop the bleeding. However, the damage was already done as the Skyhawks take set one away from the Eagles. USI completed the frame with four kills and nine errors to tally a negative .161 hitting percentage, the lowest of the match.
 
The Eagles played from behind the entire set and ended with a 25-22 loss. Despite earning the first point of the frame, USI watched UT Martin jump to a 4-2 lead before extending to a 13-8 advantage. The Eagles were able to stay within a few points but could not catch traction on offense, leading to a 2-0 match lead for the Skyhawks. USI played a solid second set, earning 12 kills with just four errors and a .216 hitting percentage.
 
Set three proved to be the Eagles’ best of the match, earning an impressive 26-24 victory. USI led 6-3 after nabbing four kills by four different players right before the Eagles tacked on three more to make it 9-4. A short comeback from the Skyhawks made it 12-11 before USI tallied four straight points to extend the lead back to five. However, UT Martin nabbed eight of the next 10 points to take a 19-18 lead before Weber and sophomore outside/right side hitter Abby Bednar (Chagrin Falls, Ohio) each recorded kills to regain the lead. Weber and Anderson led the Eagles to victory after striking down two kills each to lift USI to a third-set win. The Eagles produced big numbers in the third with a match-high 18 kills and an impressive .231 hitting percentage.
 
An early lead was taken away from the Eagles as the Skyhawks stole a 25-18 victory. It looked to be a dominant fourth set for USI after doubling UT Martin 8-4. Back-to-back aces from Anderson highlighted the early lead for the Eagles while Weber, Bednar, and sophomore middle block Lauren O’Neill (Covington, Indiana) provided a combined five kills. Despite holding a five-point lead, USI watched UT Martin turn its deficit into a lead after surging back to tie it at 15 apiece. The Skyhawks would score 10 of the final 13 points to win the match and earn their fifth conference victory.
 
Anderson’s 13 kills and three aces highlighted the Eagles’ offense in company with Weber’s 12 kills and one ace. Bednar threw down four blocks while Anderson tallied a team-high 16 digs. Sobieralski earned 29 assists along with 15 kills to help USI’s offense.
 
USI produced 47 kills, 44 assists, and four aces with 69 digs and five blocks. UT Martin earned 60 kills, 60 assists, and two aces with 70 digs and six blocks. The Eagles’ 26 attacking errors and three ball-handling errors were each tied for most this season.
 

Aces fall in weekend opener

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UE looks to split weekend against Missouri State

 

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Sophomore Giulia Cardona led the University of Evansville volleyball team with 11 kills in a 3-0 loss to Southern Illinois inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse on Friday evening.

Cardona added six digs.  Alondra Vazquez and Madisyn Steele finished with nine kills apiece.  Vazquez tied for the match-high with 10 digs.  Kora Ruff recorded 27 assists and eight digs for the Purple Aces.

Set 1 – SIU 25, UE 22

Southern Illinois hit the ground running, scoring the first six points of the night before going up 8-1.  UE got within five tallies on multiple occasions before the Salukis pushed the lead to 16-8 – the biggest lead to that point.  Trailing 21-15, the Purple Aces stormed back.

Alondra Vazquez picked up consecutive service aces to help her team make it a 22-20 game.  Despite the comeback, SIU fended off the challenge to take the 25-22 win.

Set 2 – SIU 25, UE 19

Another big start for Southern Illinois gave them a 4-1 edge to begin game two.  Evansville took advantage of a handful of Saluki errors to tie the game at 5-5 before SIU responded to retake the advantage at 10-6.  A kill from Emilee Scheumann was followed by a Laura Ruiz service ace that cut the SIU lead to 16-14.

Madisyn Steele recorded a kill that got her team even closer (18-17) before a game-ending run saw Southern Illinois win by a 25-19 score and go up 2-0.

Set 3 – SIU 25, UE 18

After opening on a 3-1 run, the Salukis added to their lead going up 10-5 forcing an Aces time out.  Brooke Springer ended the SIU run with a kill, but the Salukis came right back to clinch the match with the 25-18 decision.

UE welcomes Missouri State on Saturday at 5 p.m.

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Gov. Holcomb Heads To Europe To Enhance Life Sciences, Innovation-Focused Industry Growth

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INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb will lead an economic development trip to Germany and Switzerland next week joined by Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers and other officials from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. They will be departing Indiana on Sunday, Oct. 2. This trip will further business development discussions in future-focused industries in Indiana, advance the state’s medical device ecosystem, and engage key actors within the global energy transition.

“Germany and Switzerland have both been long-standing reliable partners with Indiana for many years,” said Gov. Holcomb. “As we think about the future of energy and industrial growth domestically, we must always keep in mind how far away global events affect our shared and connected economies. For example, the war in Ukraine has had serious repercussions that have rippled across all of Europe and Asia and I’m particularly looking forward to discussions with our German partners about how we can assist and lead our way through these times of great industry change.”

There are now 535 European-owned businesses in Indiana that support 117,600 Hoosier jobs, and in 2021 Indiana exported $10.3 billion to Europe, just over 25% of the state’s total exports. Indiana also imported $36.6 billion from Europe which made up just more than 47% of Indiana’s imports.

On Monday, the Governor Holcomb-led delegation will begin the trip in Germany- Indiana’s third largest foreign investor-where he and Secretary Chambers will focus on strengthening ties with current partners. The delegation will meet with representatives of some of the 138 German-owned business facilities in Indiana, honoring the long-standing relationship on German Unity Day. The delegation will also meet with business prospects and host an energy-focused, industry roundtable with the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany (AmCham Germany) to discuss the challenges and opportunities with the global energy transition and joint strategies for accelerating renewable resources.

“I’m looking forward to our continued discussions around innovation and industries of the future in both countries and in Indiana,” said Sec. Chambers. “Our partnerships with Germany and Switzerland have been crucial to industry growth and technological advancement across advanced manufacturing, industry 4.0, pharmaceuticals and orthopedics, energizing R&D and providing quality career opportunities for Hoosiers.”

On Wednesday, Gov. Holcomb, Sec. Chambers and the delegation will travel to Switzerland, home of some of Indiana’s largest employers. In Zurich, they will visit Dormakaba – Swiss-based access and security company that in 2018 chose Indianapolis as its Access Solutions Americas segment headquarters, investing in a 200,000-square-foot expansion – to tour its headquarters and learn about the company’s apprenticeship program.

Finally, on Thursday, Gov. Holcomb and the delegation will meet with key Swiss partners, including Medartis, which hosts its U.S. headquarters in Warsaw; and Roche, the parent company of Roche Diagnostics North America headquartered in Indianapolis. There they will focus on spurring continued growth and R&D in Indiana’s pharmaceutical and orthopedic industry.

This marks Gov. Holcomb’s 13th international trip as governor and his third visit to both Germany and Switzerland, including his recent trip to speak at the World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters in May. The costs of the state delegations are being paid through private donations to the Indiana Economic Development Foundation.

Indiana is home to more than 1,050 foreign-owned business establishments, representing more than 40 countries and territories. In 2021, 47 foreign-owned businesses committed to locating or growing in Indiana. Together, these firms plan to invest $3.55 billion in Indiana, creating jobs with an average wage of $29.57 per hour and accounting for 14% of the total new jobs committed in 2021.

Southwestern Indiana Women Of Action Sponsors Midterm 2022 Candidate Forum

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(EVANSVILLE, Indiana) October 08, 2022 – Southwestern Indiana Women of Action is hosting a Candidate Forum, featuring several candidates from Vanderburgh and Warrick counties. The event will take place on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at CK Newsome Center, located at 100 E Walnut St #1, Evansville, Indiana. Doors open at 5 pm, with candidate introductions beginning at 5:30 pm. The event is free and open to the public.

Candidates for the following offices have been invited to attend: Vanderburgh County Council, Vanderburgh County Sheriff, Vanderburgh County School Board, Warrick County Council, Warrick County School Board, and Indiana State Representative District 75. Additional candidates may be added. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page.

President Stephanie Gerhardt shared more about both the organization and the event itself. “We are extremely excited to bring this event to the community. Voting in our local elections is one of the most important things the citizens of our communities can do. However, we realize that it can be difficult to find information about candidates at the local level.” Gerhardt added, “That is one of many reasons we decided to form the Southwestern Indiana Women of Action, and why events like this Candidate Forum are at the heart of our organization.”

The event is expected to be value-packed with several candidates attending. The audience is encouraged to bring questions to ask candidates during a portion of the event. Candidates may choose to bring materials to share with the audience. Additional information will also be available about how to join the Southwestern Indiana Women of Action group. 

About Southwestern Indiana Women of Action

Southwestern Indiana Women of Action’s vision is to become a trusted organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in the communities in which we serve. Our mission is to provide a non-partisan outlet for individuals who identify as female and their allies to become involved in and feel connected to their communities in order to drive positive change. The Women of Action organization exists to educate, organize and mobilize voters in Southwestern Indiana through civic engagement and outreach on key community issues, in an unbiased manner via grassroots efforts. Membership is open to anyone age 16 and older who lives or works in one of the following five counties: Warrick, Vanderburgh, Spencer, Gibson, and Posey. 

STATE OFFICIALS URGE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST MOSQUITOES DUE TO DETECTION OF RARE VIRUS

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WHO’S IN CONTROL?

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WHO’S IN CONTROL?

BY JIM REDWINE

Peg and I were in our apartment on the seventeenth floor of our 90s-Era looking building at 6:30 pm (9:30 am Central Time) in Batumi, Georgia yesterday when the whole gigantic complex quaked and my chair, with me in it, moved. Peg had been out on the tiny open-air balcony watching hearty Georgians swimming in the Black Sea. She came right inside shaking about as much as the apartment. We had experienced earthquakes before in Indiana and Oklahoma so we realized why we suddenly had a complete loss of control over our lives.

Peg heard a loud crack while I, as oblivious as usual, just existed through the moment. It takes a lot of power to cause a 42 story high-rise apartment building to move even if it is built on the small mobile rocks that make up the Black Sea beach. After we decided The End was not yet here, we checked for damage; none was obvious but we now have less faith in our accommodations. Speaking of faith, we understood why there was a gold-colored statue of the Greek god Poseidon in the public square across from our home. Poseidon was the god of earthquakes and other natural disasters, such as floods and storms, you know, like the hurricanes currently attacking the Philippines, Cuba and Florida, among other victims. The residents of Batumi must have had to endure a lot of mini-quakes over the years and decided a statue to Poseidon might help protect them.

Apparently when we realize we cannot control our natural environment we humans create gods who can. It makes us more comfortable if we have something that can control Mother Nature even if it also has the power to destroy us. As for Peg and me, it did not help assuage our angst that earlier in the day we saw workers around our complex employing a couple of trucks and a crane that looked like they were leftovers from the Dust Bowl Era. It was apparent that the job was bigger than the tools even if the workers did not appreciate the problem.

It has now been about twelve hours since the earthquake and Peg and I have had the time to assess the situation. We know it was not the New Madrid earthquake of 1811 and it was not a harbinger of the San Andreas Fault we have all been warned about for one hundred years. Oh, that will come as, unlike never happening pots of gold at a rainbow’s end, disasters do eventually appear. All we can do is create more gods, or at least, beliefs, that something somewhere can get things back under control for us.

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Both UE Golf Teams In Action This Weekend

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – This weekend, the University of Evansville men’s and women’s golf teams will be in action at multiple tournaments.  The women will be in Bartonville, Ill. for the Coyote Creek Classic while the men travel to Jonesboro, Arkansas for the Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate.

Bradley is the host of the women’s event at Coyote Creek Golf Club.  Two rounds open play on Saturday before the final 18 holes on Sunday.  Joining the Purple Aces in the event are Dayton, Western Illinois, Idaho State, Northern Iowa, Green Bay, Illinois State and Butler.

It has been a busy stretch for the ladies, who competed at the Butler Fall Invitational earlier this week.  Kate Petrova recorded the top finish for UE, carding a 3-over 73 in the last round on her way to a tie for 21st.  Her total score was a 234.  Finishing five behind her was Mallory Russell.  With a final-round tally of 77, Russell completed the tournament with a 239 and tied for 43rd.

RidgePointe Country Club in Jonesboro, Ark. is the host course for the Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate.  The men are set to open on Monday with two rounds prior to a single round on Tuesday.  Par is a 72 for the event.

Participants in the tournament include MVC foes Bradley, Valparaiso and Murray State along with Arkansas, Arkansas State, Green Bay, Southeastern Louisiana, Oklahoma Christian and Texas A&M Commerce.

Last time out, the guys traveled to the Valpo Fall Invitational in Chesterton, Ind.  Luke Schneider picked up the top finish, posting a 1-under 71 in the last round on his way to a tie for 22nd.  Nicholas Gushrowski was second on the squad.  His final round checked in at a 75 while earning a tie for 32nd.

Ivy Tech Foundation Honors William Shinn as the Ivy Tech Evansville Benefactor of the Year

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Evansville, Ind. –Ivy Tech Evansville named William “Bill” Shinn as its Benefactor of the Year at the Ivy Tech Foundation’s Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony last week.

Shinn was one of 19 honorees who have considerably impacted Ivy Tech communities and students. During this event, the Foundation honors individuals, corporations, and foundations from Indiana for the gifts and volunteer service they have contributed to the College.

Shinn has contributed to Ivy Tech Evansville for three decades. His gifts have supported campaign priorities, scholarships, equipment, events, and fulfilled the greatest needs, said Celia Shoulders, executive director of the Ivy Tech Foundation for the Evansville campus. “He originally joined the Board of Trustees in the late ‘90s, when campus trustees networked with legislative representatives, developed policies, and presented proposals to officials. His advocacy around Ivy Tech having transfer opportunities with four-year partners was critical in Ivy Tech Evansville’s transition to a community college,” Shoulders added. He currently serves on advisory councils within the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science.

“Our Benefactors make a powerful difference in the lives of our students,” said Courtney Roberts, President of the Ivy Tech Foundation. “Their contributions ensure that our graduates are better prepared for life after college, and we are deeply grateful for their investment in Ivy Tech.”

“The passion our Benefactors have for Ivy Tech students is unmatched,” said Sue Ellspermann, President of Ivy Tech Community College. “Thanks to their generosity and volunteerism, our students can confidently pursue pathways that lead to high wage, high-demand careers that strengthen our communities and power the State of Indiana.”

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