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Taylor’s Two Steakhouse “An Oakland City Gem”

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Taylor’s Two Steakhouse “An Oakland City Gem”

by Jim Staley 

City-County Observer Entertainment Writer

There is an old saying “From a small acorn grows a might oak”.  Well, there is a “Might Acorn” in “OAK” land City.  And that “Mighty Acorn” is Taylor’s 2 Steakhouse.  Taylor’s 2 Steakhouse is a “Hidden Gem”, a “Diamond in the Rough”…but when you get down to it, it’s a great place to have an excellent meal at an affordable price.

New owner Paul Green is a native of Gibson County and resident of Evansville purchased Taylor’s Two Steakhouse located in Oakland City, Ind. from the original owner’s Betty and Neal Newton in July of this year. One of the reasons Paul bought Taylor’s 2 is that it had a very good reputation.  Paul plans to continue to improve the reputation while adding some of his personal touches to the place.

Since he bought the restaurant he has made very few changes to the menu and the building.  However, he has added a new bar plus a few tasty additions to the menu like Pepper Jack Cheese Balls and Tater Kegs (will get to those shortly).

The dinner menu is limited but has basically everything you might want to eat.  If you’re looking for a monster steak we recommend that you try the 18-20 oz. scrumptious ribeye.  There are also huge 1 1/2-inch Pork Chops, Ham Steak, and Jumbo Shrimp on the menu.  They all come with salad and a choice of potato.

The dinner menu may be a little limited but the choice of sandwiches is not. They have everything from the half-pound Hoosier Burger to grilled cheese and let’s not forget the thick German fried bologna sandwich.  Paul also changed the Steakhouse’s fish sandwich from a battered cod to an 8 oz. fish filet rolled in cornmeal and spices.  Add one of the great sides and you have a tasty sandwich plate. Speaking of sides, I mentioned the Tater Kegs.

Paul said “They are similar to tater tots only huge.  It is a combination of potato, cheese, and bacon, deep-fried. It is kind of like a double-baked potato.” And of course, Taylor’s 2 Steakhouse has a full-service bar.

Not long ago a group of my friends and me traveled to Oakland City to check Taylor’s 2 Steakhouse out.  We started out with the Tater Kegs which everyone completely enjoyed.  For an entree, pretty much everyone had either the Ribeye or the Pork Chops.  I had the scrumptious 18-20 ounce Ribeye. It was grilled to perfection, medium-rare, and was wonderful. I had the loaded baked potato and a specially prepared Onion Vinaigrette dressing on my salad.  I can eat a big meal in one sitting but I had to take about a third of my steak home.

The other popular choice of our group was the 1 1/2 inch Pork Chop.  Along with salad and potato, they got two “HUGE” and I mean huge Pork Chops that were grilled to perfection. Our entire group thoroughly enjoyed the food and the atmosphere.

According to Paul Green, “previous owners Betty and Neal Newton built the reputation of what Taylor’s 2 Steakhouse is today”.  Paul plans on keeping and improving that good reputation.

Taylor’s 2 Steakhouse is located at 518 E Morton St. in Oakland City and is open 7 days a week. With I-69 it makes it a quick trip from Evansville and its surrounding communities to Oakland City.

We considered Taylor Two Steakhouse the best-kept culinary secret in our region!

Marriage Licenses Issued For Vanderburgh County

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HOOSIER HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS

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November 21 – November 27

The Week in Indiana History
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100 YEARS AGO

1921     Governor Warren McCray and his family moved into the new Governor’s Mansion on East 27th Street in Indianapolis.  The home, designed as an English country house, was built in 1908.  It was presented to the state as a gift from the city.  The General Assembly provided $20,000 for furnishings, which included a set of ivory willow patio furniture made by inmates as the state prison in Michigan City.  The home was the first official residence for an Indiana Governor since the Civil War.
Cornell1928     Anne Cornell, a professor of Greek and Latin at Franklin College, completed her first solo air flight at the Hoosier Airfield.  One of the first women in Indiana to take flying lessons, she was reported to be “fearless with excellent judgment in flying.”  A local newspaper rerporter said that her achievement gave new meaning to “higher education.”
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1933     A stream of county and city officials passed through the Indiana Statehouse Civil Works Office.  Over 100 more projects were approved, giving jobs to nearly 6,000 more unemployed Hoosiers.  This raised the total to 294 projects employing nearly 21,000 who had lost their jobs due to the Depression.  The work included park and street improvements, sidewalk installations, flood prevention jobs, repairs on sewage systems, and many other projects that could be rushed into action.
USS Indiana1941     A crowd of over 10,000 witnessed the launching of the new battleship USSIndiana at Newport News, Virginia.  The ceremony included speeches by Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox and Indiana Governor Henry Schricker.  Music was provided by the Shortridge High School band.  The USS Indiana saw extensive action in the Pacific Theater in World War II.
JFK1963     Indiana Governor Matthew E. Welsh proclaimed a 30-day mourning period following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.  The Governor and his wife Mary attended the President’s funeral in Washington.  In Indianapolis, 3,400 soldiers took part in a somber ceremony at the Indiana World War Memorial.  Lieutenant Governor Richard Ristine placed a wreath of white chrysanthemums and carnations high on the north steps of the monument.
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1996     Hilliard Gates died in his hometown of Fort Wayne.   A legend in Indiana sports, he was voted Sportscaster of the Year seven times.  Starting in 1940, he was on the air on radio station WOWO.  He later helped launch television station WKJG.  For many years, he did play-by-play for the state basketball finals, including the famous 1954 contest between Milan High School and Muncie Central High School.  In 1985, he reenacted a version of that broadcast for the movie Hoosiers.  
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Indiana Quick Quiz

Match the TV station to the city

1.  WSBT   2.  WEHT    3.  WPTA

4.  WTTV      5.  WTHI

A.  Evansville   B.  Indianapolis      C. Terre Haute    D.  South Bend  E.  Fort Wayne

Answers Below

HOOSIER  QUOTE  OF  THE  WEEK

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“The world is as good as you are.  You’ve got to learn to like yourself first.”

– – – Steve McQueen (1930 – 1980)

Born in Beech Grove, McQueen became one of the most famous actors of his generation.

Did You Know?

     There have been four naval vessels named for Indiana.  The first USS Indiana (BB 1) was one of the first battleships.   It served during the Spanish-American War in the 1890s.  The second USS Indiana (BB 50) was never finished.  It was cancelled during construction in the 1920s.  The third ship, USS Indiana (BB 58,) was launched in 1941 and saw heavy action in World War II.  It earned nine battle stars.  The newest USS Indiana (SSN 789) is a nuclear-powered submarine, which was commissioned in 2018.

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ABE MARTIN SEZ:

Atlas had a great reputation, but I’d like to have seen him try to carry a mattress upstairs.

(Kin Hubbard, Abe Martin’s Town Pump,Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis, 1929)

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ANSWERS:  1.  D     2.  A      3.  E  4.  B     5.  C

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Increasing Patrols to Promote Safe Thanksgiving Travel

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This Thanksgiving, travel is expected to rebound to nearly pre-pandemic levels. According to AAA, it’s predicted that 48.3 million people will be taking to the roads for the holiday, an 8 percent increase from last year. Unfortunately, heavier traffic, combined with declining seat belt use and the prevalence of impaired driving, makes this travel period particularly dangerous for road users.

In response, the Indiana State Police is joining hundreds of law enforcement agencies across the state for the Safe Family Travel campaign. Over the next six weeks, officers will be out in greater numbers to discourage impaired driving and ensure drivers and passengers are properly buckled.

The high-visibility patrols are funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute and will concentrate around Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s.

“Driving impaired, not wearing a seat belt and speeding are always concerns around this time of year,” said Lt. Corey Culler, District Commander for the Fort Wayne Post.  “That’s why we’re increasing patrols and encouraging those traveling to buckle up, drive sober and slow down. It’s better to be late and reach your destination safely, than not at all.”

In Indiana and nationwide, reckless driving incidents remain higher than during pre-pandemic times. As of early October, 683 people have been killed in crashes statewide, which is an 8 percent increase from the same time in 2019 and on pace with 2020 – one of the deadliest years in the past decade.

With one of the busiest travel periods still ahead, officers will be working to reverse this trend by focusing on impaired and unrestrained driving, two of the main causes behind the rise in fatalities.

Of the total number of vehicle occupants killed in crashes so far this year, more than 40 percent were not wearing seat belts. Moreover, seat belt use in Indiana declined for the first time in five years from 94.9 percent before the pandemic to 92.9 percent.

“Whether you’re driving for 10 minutes or 10 hours, we’re asking everyone to plan ahead and make safety their top priority,” said Devon McDonald, ICJI Executive Director. “Don’t be the reason there’s an empty seat at your table or someone else’s this Thanksgiving.”

The Indiana State Police wants to remind motorists that most traffic fatalities can be prevented by taking some simple precautions: never drive impaired, always wear a seat belt, follow posted speed limits and avoid distractions.

Before consuming alcohol, plan a sober ride home, such as a designated driver or using a ride service or public transportation. Motorists are encouraged to call 911 if they encounter an impaired or unsafe driver on the road.

However, impaired driving isn’t the only concern during the holiday season. Winter weather also poses challenges for motorists, and it’s important to be prepared.

Always have an emergency kit in the vehicle with food, water, a phone charger, sand or cat litter, flares or bright LED alternatives, a flashlight, and blankets. Keep the vehicle full of gas, and make sure the battery is strong, fluids are at the correct levels and the spare tire is properly inflated.

No. 6/12 Indiana Completes Solid Week at Fall Invite

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – Indiana swimming and diving completed a strong showing at the Ohio State Fall Invitational, highlighted by a first-place finish in the men’s competition Saturday (Nov. 20) at the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion.

A wire-to-wire win, Indiana dominated the meet with 2,830 total points over the three-day event, 547 points better than the next-best team, host Ohio State (2283).

“The men won this competition convincingly, but we have a lot of work to do on relays as well,” Indiana head swimming coach Ray Looze said. “When one man goes down, another needs to step up and get the job done. This team has superior depth but needs to have a better idea what a championship mentality really entails. We must demand excellence of ourselves at all times.”

Indiana’s women’s team (2023 points) kept the margins close all three days but settled for a third-place finish behind Ohio State (2258) and Kentucky (2198).

“We got a good taste of what it will be like in a three-team battle at the Big Ten Championships in February,” Looze said. “Although we came out on the short end of the stick, our women gained valuable experience which we will use to take the next steps as a program. An important goal in our next several dual meets will be winning relays. We came close this weekend but need to breakthrough in this valuable area.”

On the weekend, Indiana diving won all three men’s events and sophomore diver Anne Fowler finished second in the 1-meter and 3-meter dives.

“It was a great weekend for Hoosier diving,” IU head diving coach Drew Johansen said. “The entire team had strong performances. It was a nice return for Andrew Capobianco in all three events, and Carson Tyler had a standout performance in the platform today.

“Anne Fowler continued to position herself as a top performer in the Big Ten and nationally against some of the best women’s programs in the country. We were also excited to see Kristen Hayden in her first showing as a Hoosier.”

 

TEAM SCORES

Men

  1. Indiana – 2830
  2. Ohio State – 2283
  3. Virginia Tech – 1663.5
  4. Notre Dame – 1515
  5. Kentucky – 1222
  6. Pittsburgh – 1219
  7. Cincinnati – 700
  8. Miami – 158
  9. Kenyon – 34
  10. Navy – 9.5

 

Women

  1. Ohio State – 2258
  2. Kentucky – 2198
  3. Indiana – 2023
  4. Notre Dame – 1429
  5. UCLA – 1355
  6. Virginia Tech – 938
  7. Pittsburgh – 834
  8. Navy – 789
  9. Cincinnati – 193
  10. Miami – 158

 

NOTABLES

  • Despite finishing second in the race, the quartet of Rafael Miroslaw, Jack Franzman, Tomer Frankel and Van Mathias recorded an NCAA A Cut time of 2:49.05 in the 400 Freestyle Relay, besting the previous meet record.
  • The women’s team had one of its top performances of the weekend in the 200 Breaststroke, placing first, second and third in the event with all three finishing within .32 seconds of each other for NCAA B Cut times. Freshman Brearna Crawford (2:08.40) led the trio, followed by Makenzie Looze (2:08.64) and Noelle Peplowski (2:08.72).
  • Indiana men’s diving swept the men’s events this weekend. After redshirt senior Andrew Capobianco won both the 1-meter and 3-meter dives coming into Saturday, freshman Carson Tyler followed with a sparkling 428.20 in the platform dive. Capobianco finished fifth with a 343.70, his third NCAA Zone qualifier of the weekend.

 

RESULTS

1650 Freestyle

Women

  1. Mariah Denigan – 16:08.80 (NCAA B Cut)
  2. Maggie Wallace – 16:18.72 (NCAA B Cut)

 

Men

  1. Michael Brinegar – 14:40.23 (NCAA B Cut)
  2. Mikey Calvillo – 14:55.95 (NCAA B Cut)
  3. Warren Briggs – 15:06.02 (NCAA B Cut)
  4. Mason Carlton – 15:26.91
  5. Jackson Carlile – 15:38.37
  6. Aidan Reagan – 15:40.71
  7. Michael Draves – 16:05.79

 

200 Backstroke

Women

  1. Anna Peplowski – 1:53.98 (NCAA B Cut)*
  2. Anna Freed – 1:55.03 (NCAA B Cut)
  3. Elyse Heiser – 1:58.74
  4. Katie Broderick – 1:59.88
  5. Kacey McKenna – 2:03.71
  6. Katie Carson – 2:04.55

 

Men

  1. Brendan Burns – 1:40.27 (NCAA B Cut)*
  2. Jacob Steele – 1:40.95 (NCAA B Cut)*
  3. Lucas Piunti – 1:47.57
  4. Josephe Radde – 1:47.60
  5. Logan Graham – 1:49.46
  6. Mac Boyle – 1:51.60

 

100 Freestyle

Women

T-4. Ashley Turak – 48.96 (NCAA B Cut)*

T-7. Ella Ristic – 49.39 (NCAA B Cut)*

  1. Elizabeth Broshears – 49.71
  2. Aislinn Holder – 51.04

 

Men

  1. Rafael Miroslaw – 42.76 (NCAA B Cut)*
  2. Tomer Frankel – 42.94 (NCAA B Cut)*
  3. Jack Franzman – 43.00 (NCAA B Cut)*
  4. Bruno Blaskovic – 43.01 (NCAA B Cut)*
  5. Gavin Wight – 43.52 (NCAA B Cut)
  6. Brandon Hamblin – 44.53
  7. Jacob Destrampe – 44.75

T-28. Finn Brooks – 45.45

 

200 Breaststroke

Women

  1. Brearna Crawford – 2:08.40 (NCAA B Cut)*
  2. Mackenzie Looze – 2:08.64 (NCAA B Cut)*
  3. Noelle Peplowski – 2:08.72 (NCAA B Cut)*
  4. Emily Weiss – 2:14.52 (NCAA B Cut)
  5. Catherine Graham – 2:15.76
  6. Kabria Chapman – 2:19.00
  7. Emma Shaughnessy – 2:24.40

 

Men

  1. Josh Matheny – 1:53.03 (NCAA B Cut)*
  2. Maxwell Reich – 1:55.17 (NCAA B Cut)*
  3. Jassen Yep – 1:56.35 (NCAA B Cut)*
  4. Luke Barr – 2:00.42*
  5. Tristan DeWitt – 1:58.08 (NCAA B Cut)*
  6. Andrew Davis – 1:59.60

 

200 Butterfly

Women

  1. Sydney Turner – 2:06.28
  2. Ashleigh Lechner – 2:12.94

 

Men

  1. Brendan Burns – 1:41.74 (NCAA B Cut)*
  2. Gabriel Fantoni – 1:44.58 (NCAA B Cut)*
  3. Van Mathias – 1:46.34 (NCAA B Cut)*
  4. Corey Gambardella – 1:48.27
  5. Lucas Piunti – 1:49.52

 

400 Freestyle Relay

Women

  1. Anna Peplowski, Ella Ristic, Mackenzie Looze, Ashley Turak – 3:14.99 (NCAA B Cut)
  2. Noelle Peplowski, Samantha Bello, Aislinn Holder, Kacey McKenna – 3:21.10

 

Men

  1. Rafael Miroslaw, Jack Franzman, Tomer Frankel, Van Mathias – 2:49.05 (NCAA A Cut)
  2. Brendan Burns, Gabriel Fantoni, Gavin Wight, Luke Barr – 2:53.13
  3. Tristan DeWitt, Brandon Hamblin, Jacob Destrampe, Finn Brooks – 2:58.00

 

Platform Diving

Women

  1. Anne Fowler – 231.55 (NCAA Zone Qualifier)
  2. Megan Carter – 230.15 (NCAA Zone Qualifier)
  3. Taylor Carter – 223.50
  4. Zain Smith – 198.75
  5. Casey Morgan – 186.60

 

Men

  1. Tyler Carson – 428.20 (NCAA Zone Qualifier)
  2. Andrew Capobianco – 343.70 (NCAA Zone Qualifier)

 

* – Collected NCAA B Cut in preliminaries

 

KAI EDMONDS LEADS THUNDERBOLTS OVER ROANOKE, 2-1

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Evansville, In.: After a tough loss on Friday night, the Thunderbolts responded with a very strong effort, led by goaltender Kai Edmonds, as the Thunderbolts defeated Roanoke 2-1, earning a split of the weekend series. The Thunderbolts next home game will be on Saturday, December 4th at 7:00pm CT as they host the Birmingham Bulls.  For tickets, call (812)422-BOLT (2658), buy online at EvansvilleThunderbolts.com, or buy tickets in person at the Ford Center Box Office.

Evansville scored first in the opening period, as Timothy Faulkner’s slap shot bounced off the glove of Austyn Roudebush and in at 8:25, assisted by Scott Kirton and Austin Plevy.  The goal was also Faulkner’s first professional goal, scored in his 6th professional game, all with Evansville.  The Thunderbolts followed a strong first period with a strong second period, and they were rewarded as Charles Barber gave Evansville a 2-0 lead with a slap shot that redirected past Roudebush at 1:21, assisted by Brandon Lubin and Cameron Cook.  Roanoke found some late life in the third period, as Brant Sherwood bounced a shot just over Edmonds to make it 2-1, but Evansville held on to secure the victory.

Faulkner and Barber scored the Evansville goals, while Kirton, Plevy, Lubin and Cook tallied an assist each.  Edmonds made 23 saves on 24 shots, tallying his first professional win in his 3rd professional game, and his second game with Evansville. The Thunderbolts next face the Rail Yard Dawgs in Roanoke on Friday, December 17th at 6:05pm CT.

The Thunderbolts are currently competing in their fifth season in the SPHL (Southern Professional Hockey League).  Season tickets are less than $9 per game.  To order your tickets for this season, call 812-422-BOLT(2658).

USI Volleyball falls to UMSL in three sets

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EAST PEORIA, Ill.—University of Southern Indiana Volleyball saw its quest for a second straight Great Lakes Valley Conference title come to an end Saturday evening as it suffered a 25-11, 25-17, 25-15 setback to the No. 2-seeded University of Missouri-St. Louis Tritons in the semifinals of the GLVC Championship Tournament at the EastSide Centre.

After winning a five-set thriller over the No. 3 seed, Rockhurst University, in the quarterfinals Friday night, the No. 6-seeded Screaming Eagles ran into a wall in the Tritons, who hit .358 for the match.

Missouri-St. Louis (24-7) hit .312 in the opening set while holding the Eagles to just five kills and a negative .029 attacking percentage in the opener. The Tritons scored 12 of the first 15 points as they ran away with the 14-point win in the opener.

USI (18-13) kept up with Missouri-St. Louis early in the second frame, but a 12-3 Tritons’ run helped Missouri-St. Louis secure the eight-point win and two-set lead.

The Tritons, who hit .350 with 18 kills in the second set, erupted for 16 kills and a .405 attacking clip in the third set to secure the victory.

Senior middle blocker Sidney Hegg (Menasha, Wisconsin) had six kills, a .600 attacking percentage and five blocks to lead the Eagles, who most likely had their season come to an end Saturday. Freshman outside hitter Abby Bednar (Chagrin Falls, Ohio) had a team-best seven kills, while senior libero Callie Gubera (Thorntown, Indiana) finished with a team-leading 15 digs.

GLVC Player of the Year Charlotte Richards led the Tritons with 17 kills and a .390 attacking percentage. Missouri-St. Louis advances to the GLVC Championship match to face the top-seeded Lewis University Flyers, who swept No. 5-seeded Quincy University in the semifinals earlier in the day.

USI will have to wait to see if it has done enough to qualify as for the NCAA II Tournament as an at-large team. The NCAA selection show is Monday at 6:30 p.m. (CST) on ncaa.com.

Volleyball clinches #5 spot in final MVC standings

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UE falls by 3-1 final in regular season finale

 SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – For the first time since 2000, the University of Evansville volleyball team has clinched a top five seed in the Missouri Valley Conference Championship.  Saturday’s final results gave UE the #5 seed in the upcoming championship where they are set to take on 4th-seeded Valparaiso on Thursday in Normal, Ill.  The game is set for 3:30 p.m. CT with the winner advancing to play Loyola on Friday.

On Saturday evening, Alondra Vazquez and Giulia Cardona combined to record 34 kills, but Missouri State’s Amelia Flynn had a match-high of 19 to lead the Bears to a 3-1 win over the Purple Aces inside Hammons Student Center.

Vazquez led UE (19-10, 9-9 MVC) with 18 kills while Cardona recorded 16.  Defensively, Blakeley Freeman registered a career-high 19 digs while Kate Tsironis had three blocks.  Taya Haffner finished with 45 assists and 8 digs.  Flynn led the Bears (17-13, 8-10 MVC) with her kill tally while Katie Wemhoener led all players with 23 digs.

 

Set 1 – MSU 25, UE 16

Three of the first four points in the contest belonged to the Bears, who would lead for the duration of the opening set.  Missouri State pushed its lead to five points with kills by Madisyn Steele and Alondra Vazquez keeping the Aces within striking distance.  The momentum changed as MSU turned a 16-11 lead into a 21-11 advantage, scoring five in a row.  The frame finished with the Bears taking a 25-16 decision.

 

Set 2 – UE 25, MSU 23

Evansville performed much better in the second set as the teams exchanged the lead numerous times to open before the Aces grabbed their largest lead.  With things tied at 11-11, Kate Tsironis and Giulia Cardona picked up kills to help Evansville score three in a row.  Kills by Melanie Feliciano and Vazquez expanded the lead even more to 18-13.  Missouri State never gave up as they made things very interesting down the stretch.  With the Aces leading 24-21, MSU scored a pair to get within one, but a kill from Vazquez sealed the 25-23 win to tie the match at 1-1.

 

Set 3 – MSU 25, UE 17

With the score tied at 3-3, Missouri State scored six in a row with Amelia Flynn notching two kills to put the momentum on the Bears side.  Giulia Cardona ended the MSU stretch with a kill before an error saw UE get even closer at 11-7.  The defining stretch came with UE trailing 12-8 as Missouri State posted the next six tallies to extend their lead to ten before taking the set by a 25-17 final.

 

Set 4 – MSU 25, UE 19

The teams battled to an early 5-5 tie before the Bears scored two in a row to take the first multi-point lead of the set.  The Aces made it a 9-8 game when Cardona picked up a service ace, but Missouri State countered with five in a row.  Their lead would reach seven points (20-13) before Evansville made a final push to send it to a fifth set.  Blakeley Freeman recorded an ace before an MSU error saw the Aces get within three at 22-19, but the final three points of the evening belonged to the Bears and they would win by a 25-19 score to finish the match.

 

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