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HOT JOBS
Senior Day set for Saturday when UE welcomes Missouri State
Game time set for 4 p.m.
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Senior Day is on tap Saturday when the University of Evansville men’s basketball team closes out the regular season schedule with a 4 p.m. game against Missouri State. Fifth year seniors Noah Frederking and Evan Kuhlman will be recognized. ESPN+ and the Purple Aces Radio Network will have the coverage.
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Approaching 1K
– Noah Frederking and Shamar Givance are within striking distance of the 1,000-point mark in their careers
– Frederking currently has 992 points while Givance just behind him with 989
– There are currently 50 members of the Purple Aces’ 1,000-point club
– The last player to reach 1,000 was K.J. Riley, who did so in 2019 and finished with 1,062 in his career
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Last Time Out
– UE took a 3-2 lead in the early moments before Loyola flexed its muscle, finishing the night with an 82-31 win over the Aces
– The Ramblers put the game out of reach with a 30-2 run that made it a 32-5 score with 5:11 remaining in the first half
– For the second game in a row, Blake Sisley led the team in scoring, finishing with 9 points on three triples
– Emmette Page tied his career mark with six points
Regular season road slate comes to an end for Aces on Saturday at SIU
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CARBONDALE, Ill. –Â Rounding-out the road portion of its regular season schedule, the University of Evansville women’s basketball team challenges Southern Illinois at 2 PM on Saturday afternoon in Carbondale, Ill.
| Evansville at Southern Illinois | Sat., Feb. 26 | 2 PM | |
| Site | Location | Banterra Center | Carbondale, Ill. |
| Links | Live Stats | ESPN3 |
| Follow the Aces | Women’s Basketball Site | Twitter | Game Notes |
Previewing the Matchup: at Southern Illinois
- Evansville and Southern Illinois are meeting for the 66th time in series history with the Salukis owning a 37-28 advantage in the all-time series.
- SIU captured the last meeting between the two sides in a close one inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse, 75-62, on Jan. 29.
- The Salukis enter the matchup with an 18-7 overall record and a 13-2 mark in MVC play, currently sitting atop the conference standings, clear of Missouri State by one game.
- Evansville looks to secure its best seeding in Hoops in the Heartland since the 2016-17 season. The Aces are currently the No. 9 seed with a pair of wins in MVC play, while Bradley is 10th with one win in the conference.
- Since the Aces and SIU met on January 29, only three results for the Salukis have been closer than the Aces were to SIU.
- Saturday marks Evansville’s final road game of the regular season as the Aces close the season with a home series against Drake and UNI next weekend.
Aces welcome in Dayton for home-opening series
EVANSVILLE –Â After four games on the road to start the season, the University of Evansville baseball team opens the home portion of its slate with a three-game weekend series against Dayton at German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium in Evansville.
| Evansville vs. Dayton | Sat. and Sun., Feb. 26-27 | |
| Site | Location | German American Bank Field | Evansville, Ind. |
| Links | Saturday, 2 PM |Â Live Stats Sunday, Noon | Live Stats Sunday, 3 PM | Live Stats |
| Follow the Aces | Baseball Site | Twitter |
Previewing the Matchup: Dayton
- The Aces and Flyers are meeting for the 21st time in series history in Saturday’s series opener as Evansville owns a 16-4 advantage in the all-time series.
- Its been four years since the two met (Feb. 17, DU W, 6-3) and 10 seasons since the two sides engaged in a series with the Flyers capturing a 2-1 series win in Evansville during the 2012 season.
- The Flyers enter the weekend with a 3-0 mark after sweeping last weekend’s series with North Carolina A&T. Dayton was selected as the runner-up in the A10, picking up one first-place vote.
Weekend Rotation
Evansville
RHP Shane Gray
RHP Nick Smith
RHP Shane Harris
Dayton
RHP Kenny Serwa
LHP Ryan Steinhauer
RHP Chris Peguero
Roberts Shows Patience At Plate
- Eric Roberts enters the weekend as one of the best at drawing walks in the nation.
- Through four games, Roberts has drawn four walks, putting him inside the top 150 in the nation in the category.
Senator Braun Statement on Supreme Court Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
WASHINGTON – Senator Mike Braun released the following statement on President Biden’s nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court of the United States. Senator Braun previously voted against Judge Jackson to serve as a U.S. Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit in June 2021.
“As I have said, I will consider President Biden’s nominee to the Supreme Court based on if he or she has demonstrated respect for our Constitution rather than a desire to legislate from the bench, and I look forward to examining Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s record with a level of respect that was denied other recent Court nominees.†– Senator Mike Braun
Evansville Man Arrested for Dealing Marijuana, Over $14,000 Seized
Vanderburgh County – Thursday night, February 24, at approximately 10:20 p.m., Trooper Widner stopped the driver of a white Chrysler 300 on Wabash Avenue south of the Lloyd Expressway for failing to signal properly. The driver was identified as Dalton Keller, 23, of Evansville. While talking to Keller, Trooper Widner observed a bag containing marijuana inside the vehicle. Troopers searched Keller and removed approximately $840 in U.S. Currency from Dalton’s sweatpants pocket and a joint containing marijuana. The bag that was observed inside the vehicle contained approximately 122 grams of marijuana. A further search of the vehicle revealed two bags of Blazzed Cannabis Infused Bites and another bag containing a small amount of marijuana.
Troopers continued their investigation and searched Keller’s residence located on West Virginia Street in Evansville.  Troopers located one unloaded Springfield 9mm pistol, over 4,000 grams of Blazzed Cannabis Infused Bites, approximately 448 grams of marijuana, 30 grams of an unknown substance, 15 grams of psychedelic mushrooms, drug paraphernalia, and over $14,000 in U.S. Currency. All the items were seized. Keller was arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail where he is currently being held without bond.
Arrested and Charges:
- Dalton Keller, 23, Evansville, IN
- Dealing Marijuana with a Prior Conviction, Level 6 Felony
- Possession of Marijuana, Level 6 Felony
- Possession of a Controlled Substance, Level 6 Felony
- Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Level 6 Felony
- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor
- Operating a Vehicle While Never Receiving a Driver’s License, Class C Misdemeanor
This investigation was conducted by the Indiana State Police All Crimes Policing Unit
THUNDERBOLTS PREPARE TO HOST RED-HOT RIVERMEN THIS FRIDAY
Evansville, Ind: After responding from a tough road trip in Quad City with a decisive victory over Vermilion County on Tuesday, the Thunderbolts are set for their single game of the weekend against the streaking Peoria Rivermen this Friday night at Ford Center.
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Week In Review:Â
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           After falling behind 3-0 through the first two periods on Friday in Quad City, the Thunderbolts rallied in the third period, led by a goal and two assists from Brennan Feasey and goals from Zane Jones and Hayden Hulton, however the comeback fell just short in a 4-3 loss. On Saturday night in Quad City, goals from Brandon Lubin and Cameron Cook gave Evansville a 2-0 lead in the second period, before the Storm rallied with 5 unanswered goals to defeat Evansville 5-2. On Tuesday morning at Ford Center, 7 goals from 7 different players, led by Cook’s goal and two assists, led the Thunderbolts to a 7-2 walloping of the Vermilion County Bobcats.
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The Week Ahead:Â
The Thunderbolts host the Peoria Rivermen this Friday, February 25th at 7:00pm CST. For tickets, call (812)422-BOLT (2658), buy online at EvansvilleThunderbolts.com, or get tickets at the Ford Center Ticket Office.
Scouting the Opponent:Â
- Peoria Rivermen:Â
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- Record: 28-5-6, 62 Points, T-2nd Place
- Leading Goal Scorer: Alec Hagaman (22 Goals)
- Leading Point Scorer: Alec Hagaman (51 Points)
- Primary Goaltender: Eric Levine (22-5-3, .932 Save %)
- Thunderbolts 21-22 Record vs PEO: 2-4-0
The Rivermen found themselves being taken to overtime on Friday night at Vermilion County yet still came up with a 3-2 win behind Mike Laidley’s overtime goal, his second goal of the game. Peoria followed up with a 4-1 win at home against the Bobcats on Saturday, behind goals from Marcel Godbout, Brandon McMartin, Alec Baer and Mathieu Cloutier. On Sunday, the Rivermen decisively defeated Quad City at home by a 5-1 score, with two goals from Baer, and other goals from Godbout, Austin Wisely and Nathan Chasteen. The Rivermen play in Vermilion County on Thursday night before traveling to Evansville for Friday’s game.Â
Call-up ReportÂ
– Cooper Jones (Idaho Steelheads – ECHL)Â
      – Games Played: 27 (1 with Jacksonville IceMen, 26 with Idaho)Â
– 0 Goals, 2 Assist, 2 Point, 4 PIM
– Cole Stallard (Iowa Heartlanders – ECHL)Â
– Games Played: 41
– 9 Goals, 10 Assists, 19 Points, 50 PIM
– Games Played: 41
– 9 Goals, 10 Assists, 19 Points, 50 PIM
– Scott Kirton (Newfoundland Growlers – ECHL)Â
           – Games Played: 8 (4 with Cincinnati, 4 with Newfoundland)Â
– 0 Goals, 1 Assist, 1 Point, 0 PIM
Transactions: Â
Tue. 2/22: Connor Chatham activated from team suspension
Mon. 2/21: Tate Leeson placed on waivers
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 to receive 2020-21 championship rings Saturday
EVANSVILLE, Ind.—University of Southern Indiana Volleyball players from the 2020-21 GLVC Tournament championship team will be honored Saturday at halftime of the USI-Lindenwood University men’s basketball game.
The Screaming Eagles will receive their championship rings during an official ring ceremony.
USI finished the COVID-altered season with a 17-4 record en route to capturing their first GLVC Tournament title since 2004. The Eagles also earned their first-ever national ranking, landing as high as No. 12 in the AVCA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll during the regular-season before finishing the year ranked No. 15 in the final poll.
Eagles carrying momentum into Blue Bridge Battle
EVANSVILLE, Ind.—University of Southern Indiana Softball looks to carry its momentum from last weekend into this weekend’s Blue Bridge Battle at Kentucky Legend Fields in Owensboro, Kentucky.
The Screaming Eagles (8-4), who have won four straight games, begin the weekend Friday at 2 p.m. when they take on Slippery Rock University—their first game Friday was canceled due to inclement temperatures in the forecast, while their game against Slippery Rock was pushed back from its original start time of noon.
USI continues the tournament when it takes on Ohio Dominican University and Notre Dame College (Ohio) Saturday at noon and 4 p.m., respectively. The Eagles conclude the weekend Sunday with games against Northwood University (10 a.m.) and Ashland University (2 p.m.).
Live stats (Friday/Sunday) and live update (Saturday) links are available at GoUSIEagles.com.
USI Softball Notes
• USI goes 5-1 at Music City Invitational. USI Softball went 5-1 at the Music City Invitational last week, with all six games playing being against NCAA II Midwest Region opponents. The Eagles run-ruled three of their opponents en route to a whopping .396 team batting average on the weekend.
• Eagles offense off to fast start. The Eagles are hitting .376 as a team and enter the weekend ranked first in the GLVC in runs scored (91), hits (129), doubles (26), triples (14) and RBI (85).
• Last week’s leaders. Junior shortstop Jordan Rager (Fishers, Indiana) hit .476 (10-21) with seven runs scored, a double, triple and four RBI to lead the Eagles last week. Senior pitcher/designated player Katie Back (Indianapolis, Indiana) hit .438 (7-16) with three doubles and three RBI, while sophomore first baseman Lexi Fair (Greenwood, Indiana) hit .389 (7-18) with with three doubles, a triple and seven RBI.
In the circle, senior pitcher Maddie Duncan (Lynnville, Indiana) went 1-0 with a save, a 0.00 ERA and .053 opponent batting average in three appearances and six innings of work. Back was 1-0 with a 1.17 ERA, while freshman pitcher Hailey Gotshall(Lucerne, Indiana) was 2-0 with a 2.62 ERA.