Otters overcome early deficit to sweep Slammers
EVANSVILLE, Ind. -Â The Evansville Otters overcame an early three-run deficit Thursday to defeat the Joliet Slammers 7-3 and complete a series sweep.
Joliet wasted no time scoring early, stealing a run in the second inning on a passed ball past Dakota Phillips on a pitch from Evansville starter Steve Pastora.
In the third, the Slammers grabbed another pair of runs, both scoring on a two-run double from Scott Holzwasser, extending the lead to 3-0.
Pastora’s day ended after three innings, giving up three runs on four hits. Ryan O’Reilly entered for a long relief opportunity, making the most of it.
In the bottom of the fourth, the Otters finally retaliated. Dakota Phillips brought in a single run with a sacrifice fly to left.
Two batters later, Anthony Torreullas tied the game at three with a two-run single.
The Otters grabbed the lead in the fifth on an error from Joliet’s second baseman Matt Burch, pulling ahead 4-3.
The 4-3 Otter advantage lasted into the eighth inning when Evansville cashed in on three insurance runs.
Two runs scored on a deep sacrifice fly to center field from Miles Gordon. The final insurance run scored on an error from Joliet’s third baseman Tyler DePreta-Johnson.
The Otters took a 7-3 lead into the ninth inning and called upon bullpen arm Jake Polancic to close out the game. A two-out walk wasn’t enough to challenge Polancic, as Evansville held firm to their four-run lead.
O’Reilly earned the win in relief, allowing no runs and just two hits in five complete innings. The loss fell to Cam Aufderheide, his third of 2022.
With the win, Evansville earned their fifth series sweep of the season, their fourth at home.
The Otters are back at it Friday night as they kick off a four-game holiday weekend series at Gateway. First pitch from Sauget, Ill is 6:45 p.m. for all four games this weekend.
GOVERNOR’S PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION REVIEWS DRAFT REPORT
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IUSD Earns CSCAA Scholar All-America Team, Individual Honors
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana swimming and diving program had 27 student-athletes (17 women, 10 men) selected to the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) 2021-22 Scholar All-America teams, the publication announced this week.
The CSCAA also announced this week that the IU men’s and women’s programs were each awarded the CSCAA Scholar All-America Team honor, selected based on their spring 2022 grade point averages. During a semester when the programs achieved great success at both the conference and national levels in the pool, the women’s team earned a 3.53 GPA while the men had a 3.26 mark.
IU’s 17 scholar All-America selections from the women’s team are the most in the Big Ten, while its 27 total honorees rank No. 2 in the conference.
Of the 27 selections, 14 earned first-team honors. To qualify for first-team scholar All-America, student-athletes earned a minimum GPA of 3.5 and participated in their national championship. Second-team selections also earned a 3.50 GPA or higher and achieved a “B” time standard for the national championship or participated at a diving zone qualification meet.
2021-22 WOMEN’S CSCAA SCHOLAR ALL-AMERICANS (17)
Elizabeth Broshears
Megan Carter*
Taylor Carter*
Morgan Casey*
Brearna Crawford
Anne Fowler
Ching Hwee Gan
Tarrin Gilliland
Kristen Hayden
Carmen Hernandez*
Dominika Kossakowska
Mackenzie Looze
Kayla Luarde*
Anna Peplowski
Noelle Peplowski
Margaret Rogers*
Zain Smith*
2021-22 MEN’S CSCAA SCHOLAR ALL-AMERICANS (10)
Luke Barr*
Bruno Blaskovic
Mikey Calvillo*
Gabriel Fantoni
Corey Gambardella
Josh Matheny
Maxwell Reich*
Carson Tyler
Gavin Wight*
Jassen Yep*
* – Second-team selection
“We need Remain in Mexico for a secure border†– Senator Braun on end of Remain in Mexico policy
WASHINGTON – Senator Mike Braun released the following statement following the Supreme Court’s ruling that President Biden can end the Remain in Mexico policy, clearing the way for the White House to fully end the program which reduced the surge at the southern border.
Under Biden, the southern border has devolved into a humanitarian and national security crisis never seen before in our nation’s history, which continues to get worse. Just last month, Border Patrol reported 234,088 illegal crossings, more than quadruple the average monthly crossings from 2018 through 2020.
“President Trump’s Remain in Mexico policy worked to reduce the surge at the southern border, especially from countries like El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. From day one, President Biden has tried to remove every tool we have to stop this chaos, hanging a ‘WELCOME’ sign on our southern border. The result is more illegal border crossings, more deadly fentanyl on our streets, and more horrible humanitarian tragedies like the 50 migrants who died being smuggled across the border in a semi. We need Remain in Mexico for a secure border.†– Senator Mike Braun
Attorney General Rokita Announces Gun Owners’ Bill Of Rights
Attorney General Todd Rokita today announced the publication of the Gun Owners’ Bill of Rights — a document created to help ensure that Indiana citizens understand the constitutional provisions and other laws that safeguard their Second Amendment liberties.
“America’s founders understood the God-given rights of free people to protect themselves against intruders, violent attackers and even an overreaching government,†Attorney General Rokita said. “Although often misconstrued, this right was not established to ensure opportunities for hunting or target practice.â€
The U.S. Supreme Court recently reaffirmed the constitutional right of law-abiding citizens to carry firearms without government interference.
The drafters of Indiana’s 1851 constitution produced an even stronger expression of the right to gun ownership for personal protection than the guarantee contained in the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. They wrote, “The people shall have a right to bear arms, for the defense of themselves and the State.â€
To clarify legal rights and responsibilities, the Gun Owners’ Bill of Rights includes answers to commonly asked questions, such as whether a license to carry a handgun is required in Indiana, whether “open carry†is legal in Indiana, whether there are restrictions on where Hoosiers may carry firearms, and whether a private business may prohibit an individual from carrying a firearm. It was written to coincide with Indiana’s implementation of “constitutional carry†on July 1.
The full text of the Gun Owners’ Bill of Rights is attached and available online.
- Gun-Owners-Bill-of-Rights.pdf
Sen. Braun Joins Bill To Stop Biden’s Mass Debt “Cancellation†At Taxpayers’ Expense
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Mike Braun, joined Senators Rick Scott, Cynthia Lummis, and John Barrasso in introducing legislation to prevent the Biden administration from enacting an overreaching, fiscally irresponsible blanket cancellation of student loans. The Debt Cancellation Accountability Act will require the U.S. Department of Education to obtain an express appropriation from Congress to pay for any federal student loan debts the Department proposes to waive, discharge, or otherwise reduce whenever granted to two or more borrowers in an amount greater than $1,000,000, rather than on a case-by-case basis.
“The Biden administration’s plan to ‘cancel’ millions in student loans will shift the debt of disproportionally higher-earning borrowers onto every American. This blatant wealth redistribution will only make inflation worse at a time when millions of Americans are already feeling the burden of record-high inflation. I’m glad to join Senator Scott on the Debt Cancellation Accountability Act to prevent the Biden administration from this executive overreach.â€â€”Senator Mike Braun
“The Biden administration’s latest move to cancel millions of dollars in student loans is yet another example of how far it will go to appease the radical left. The reality is, a blanket forgiveness of student loans only benefits a small percentage of the population at the expense of millions of other hardworking Americans. Those who have saved to pay for the education they chose to get, or have no debt at all because they chose a valuable career that doesn’t require a college degree, shouldn’t be on the hook to bail out folks that voluntarily took on debt and now want someone else to pay for it. That’s not how the real world works. Our legislation, the Debt Cancellation Accountability Act, will hold this administration accountable to American taxpayers by requiring Congressional approval for any mass cancellation of student debt. When I was governor of Florida, we focused on solving the real problem behind massive student loan debt: the rising cost of higher education. Biden should do the same.â€â€”Senator Rick Scott
“Not only is the United States drowning in more than $30 trillion of debt, but the Biden Administration keeps coming up with ideas to put us further in the hole. A bailout of student loan debt would make skyrocketing inflation worse while only helping mostly upper-middle class Americans instead of lower income earners like progressives claim. I appreciate Senator Rick Scott’s dedication to calling out this reckless plan, and I am happy to join him in advocating for fiscally sound decisions.â€â€”Senator Cynthia Lummis
“President Biden’s attempts to unilaterally waive millions of dollars in student loans is another appeal to the radical left wing of his party. This move undercuts Americans who have worked hard to responsibly pay off their student debt. At a time when families are feeling the pain of high prices, the president’s proposal will only make inflation worse. Our bill will hold the administration accountable and make sure taxpayers are not stuck paying other people’s student loan debt.â€â€”Senator John Barrasso
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University of Evansville Named a 2022-2023 College of Distinction
EVANSVILLE, IN (06/29/2022) The University of Evansville (UE) has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow, and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a unique guide for college-bound students. UE has been named a 2022-2023 College of Distinction and an Indiana College of Distinction, and it also received recognition for a multitude of academic programs and campus departments.
Colleges of Distinction uses a selection process not only of in-depth research but also detailed interviews with the schools, accepting only those that adhere to the “Four Distinctions.” This includes criteria of engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community, and successful outcomes. Combined, these principles ensure that students have a fulfilling and individualized college experience both inside and outside the classroom.
“At our university, we are deeply committed to providing a well-rounded, transformative education that has a lasting impact on our students for years to come,” said Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz, president of UE. “This recognition from Colleges of Distinction speaks to our mission and the individual experiences of each of our students.”
Aside from overall undergraduate recognitions, Colleges of Distinction also awards recognition in individual areas. UE earned recognition in the academic areas of business, education, engineering, and nursing. Colleges of Distinction also recognized the University’s career development, equity and inclusion, and military support.
“The success of our academic programs and campus departments speaks to the endless efforts of our staff, faculty, and administration,” said Michael Austin, PhD, provost and executive vice president of academic affairs. “We are proud to deliver high-quality courses for our students while also providing academic quality, personal support, and career counseling throughout their journey at this university.”