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Aces Softball Completes Opening Weekend With 5-0 Mark

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Aces Softball Completes Opening Weekend With 5-0 Mark

UE Defeats SIUE On Sunday

 MONROE, La. – Sydney Weatherford went 2-4 with five RBI on Sunday to help the University of Evansville softball team finish the Best on the Bayou Classic with a perfect 5-0 record with an 11-3 victory over SIU Edwardsville.

After the Cougars scored once in the first and twice in the fourth to take a 3-0 lead, the Purple Aces stormed back with five in the fourth and six in the fifth to cement the win.

With her team trailing in the fourth, Alexa Davis got Evansville on the board with a 2-RBI single.  Her hit scored Alyssa Barela and Hannah Hood.  Later in the frame, it was Weatherford picking up UE’s second 2-RBI knock, plating Davis and Jenna Nink.  Mackenzie McFeron scored the final run of the fourth on an error.

Izzy Vetter returned to the circle with the first lead of the day and set the Cougars down in order in the top of the fifth before the offense put the finishing touches on the weekend in the bottom of the inning.

Nink got the offense rolling with an RBI double before Weatherford struck again with a bases-clearing triple to score Davis, Nick, and Jenna Lis.  Weatherford crossed the plate on a wild pitch before a single by Hood ended the contest.

Hood completed the game with three hits in four trips to the plate while scoring twice.  Davis was a perfect 2-for-2 with a pair of runs while McFeron and Nink each scored twice.  Vetter earned her third win of the tournament, giving up three unearned runs while striking out nine.

Next weekend, UE travels to Tuscaloosa, Alabama for the Easton Bama Bash where they will face Middle Tennessee State, Alabama and Virginia Tech.

Eagles Run-Rule Shorter After Loss To Mississippi

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Game Recap: Softball | | Dan McDonnell, USI Athletic Communications

Eagles Run-Rule Shorter After Loss To Mississippi

ALBERTVILLE, Ala.—Junior pitcher Allie Goodin (Evansville, Indiana) went 3-for-3 with a triple and three RBI at the plate and racked up five strikeouts in the circle to lead University of Southern Indiana Softball to a 10-2, five-inning victory over Shorter University as the Screaming Eagles salvaged a split on the final day of the UAH Charger Chillout Sunday.

USI (3-3) suffered a 14-4 setback to Mississippi College in its first game of the day.

Sophomore first baseman Lexi Fair (Greenwood, Indiana) went a combined 5-of-7 at the plate with a double and two RBI to lead USI at the plate.

Mississippi College 14, USI 4
USI gave up three runs in the top of the first and two more in the second as it fell behind 5-2 early in the contest.

Junior shortstop Jordan Rager (Fishers, Indiana) hit a two-run home run in the home half of the second as USI answered the Choctaws’ first-inning surge.

Mississippi (4-4), however, followed their two-run second inning with a tally in the fourth and two more in the fifth to build a commanding 8-2 advantage.

Freshman outfielder Kennedy Nalley (Huntingburg, Indiana) and junior second baseman Rachel Martinez (Chicago, Illinois) each drove in a run in the last half of the fifth inning to cut the Choctaws’ lead to 8-4, but a six-run seventh inning for Mississippi laid to rest any thought of a USI comeback.

Freshman pitcher Josie Newman (Indianapolis, Indiana) was charged with the loss after giving up four runs off four hits in one-plus innings of work. Newman (0-1) had a pair of strikeouts.

USI 10, Shorter 2 (5)
USI scored three in the first and two in the second to build a commanding 5-0 lead in its five-inning win over the Hawks. Four different players drove in runs for the Eagles during the first two innings, which saw Rager hit an RBI-triple for her second RBI of the game.

Shorter (2-6) found the scoreboard with a tally in the third, but a sacrifice fly by senior Maddie Duncan (Elberfeld, Indiana) in the home half of the third frame put USI up 6-1.

USI, once again, answered a Shorter tally in the last half of the fourth inning when Goodin hit a sacrifice fly to put USI up 7-2.

Goodin (1-0), who earned the win in the circle after giving up two runs, one earned, off five hits, hit a walk-off, RBI-single to cap off a three-run fifth for the Eagles, who won via the eight-run rule.

Up next
The Eagles return to action Friday when they Tiffin University (Noon) and Trevecca Nazarene University (2 p.m.) at the Music City Invitational in Smyrna, Tennessee.

Three Arrested after Overnight Chase, One-Year-Old Boy was a Passenger

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Gibson County – Saturday night, February 12, at approximately 11:05, Trooper Hurley was patrolling in Oakland City when he stopped the driver of a 2018 Dodge Journey near Oak Street and 3rd Avenue for driving left of center and failing to signal. As Trooper Hurley was approaching the vehicle, the driver drove away and continued west on Oak Street before turning south on SR 57 and reaching speeds more than 90 mph. The driver of the Dodge Journey finally stopped on SR 57 approximately two miles south of SR 168. The driver and passengers were ordered out of the vehicle. The driver was identified as Logan R. Wiscaver, 19, of Princeton. The front seat passenger was identified as William D. Smith, 26, of Princeton. A rear seat passenger was identified as Hayley Williams, 29, of Princeton. A one-year-old boy was also located in the rear seat. Officers were later able to determine that Smith and Williams were the child’s parents. During a search of the vehicle, officers located a wooden box under the front seat that contained marijuana and a small bag containing suspected methamphetamine. When officers searched Wiscaver, they located a syringe, meth, marijuana, and multiple empty plastic baggies. All three adults were arrested for a variety of criminal offenses and transported to the Gibson County Jail where they are currently being held on bond. Indiana Department of Child Services took custody of the child.

Arrested and Charges:

  • Logan Wiscaver, 19, Princeton, IN
  1. Resisting Law Enforcement, Level 6 Felony
  2. Dealing Methamphetamine, Level 5 Felony
  3. Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony
  4. Possession of a Syringe, Level 6 Felony
  5. Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
  6. Criminal Recklessness, Class B Misdemeanor
  7. Reckless Driving, Class C Misdemeanor
  • William Smith, 26, of Princeton, IN
  • Hayley Williams, 29, Princeton, IN
  1. Neglect of a Dependent, Level 5 Felony
  2. Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony
  3. Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor

MEDIA NOTE:

Pic 1: Logan Wiscaver

Pic 2: William Smith

Pic 3: Hayley Williams

Arresting Officer: Trooper Tanner Hurley, Indiana State Police

Assisting Agencies: Gibson County Sheriff’s Office and Oakland City Police

 

USI Softball survives wild Day 2 at Charger Chillout

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ALBERTVILLE, Ala.—University of Southern Indiana Softball saw a 4-0 lead slip away when No. 23 University of Alabama-Huntsville scored five times in the last half of the seventh inning to pull out a 5-4 win. The Screaming Eagles then saw a 10-3 lead slip away when Christian Brothers University scored 10 straight runs, including nine in the bottom of the sixth inning to take a 13-10 advantage.
 
Unlike the previous game, however, the Eagles still had another turn at the plate.
 
USI (2-2) made the most of it, scoring six runs, all with two outs, to pull out an improbable 16-13 win and salvage a split on the second day of the UAH Charger Chillout.
 
Senior pitcher Katie Back (Indianapolis, Indiana) had a two-out, three-run double to give the lead back to USI, which had scored twice in the first inning, three times in the second, twice in both the third and fourth frames and once more in the fifth to build the seven-run advantage.
 
USI, which sent 12 runners to the plate in the seventh inning, tacked on two more runs when sophomore outfielder Mackenzie Bedrick (Brownsburg, Indiana) hit a two-run single up the middle of the infield.
 
Freshman outfielder Kennedy Nalley (Huntingburg, Indiana), who was a combined 6-of-8 with a double and four RBI on the day, got the rally going with a one-out single earlier in the frame. She stole second and scored on an RBI-single off the bat of junior second baseman Rachel Martinez (Chicago, Illinois), who was 4-for-5 with two triples, two RBI and three runs scored.
 
After another out put USI’s chances at a comeback in jeopardy, sophomore first baseman Lexi Fair (Greenwood, Indiana) was hit by a pitch while senior catcher Courtney Schoolcraft (Crest Hill, Illinois) drew a walk to load the bases for Back.
 
Back (1-1), who had a home run earlier in the game, came through with the three-run double on a 2-2 count to put USI in front, 14-13. Back, who started the game in the circle, was re-inserted in the circle late in the sixth frame and pitched a perfect seventh inning to pick up the win.
 
Against Alabama-Huntsville (7-1), the Eagles jumped out to a two-run lead in the first inning thanks to a two-run double from Fair. Nalley had an RBI-double in the third and Bedrick drove in another in the seventh to put USI up 4-0.
 
The Chargers, however, got a two-out, three-run double to end the game in the last half of the seventh and steal USI’s chance at the upset.
 
Senior pitcher Maddie Duncan (Elberfeld, Indiana) was charged with the loss after giving up two runs off two hits in 0.2 innings of work.
 
USI concludes the opening weekend Sunday when it takes on Mississippi College at 10 a.m. and Shorter University at 12:30 p.m.

THUNDERBOLTS FALL 3-1 TO BULLS DESPITE HEAVY SHOT ADVANTAGE

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Pelham, Ala.:  Despite the Thunderbolts outshooting Birmingham in all three periods and 47-23 in the game, the Bulls managed to pull out another win over Evansville on Saturday night in Pelham. The Thunderbolts next home game will be on Tuesday, February 22nd at 10:00am CST as they host the Vermilion County Bobcats.  For tickets, call (812)422-BOLT (2658), buy online at EvansvilleThunderbolts.com, or buy tickets in person at the Ford Center Box Office.

 

Evansville once again opened the scoring in this game, as Tyson Kirkby scored at 3:01 of the first period from Charles Barber to give Evansville the lead on their third shot.  The first period also featured a quick fight between Evansville’s Coy Prevost and Bulls captain Mike Davis near the benches.  In the second period, two quick goals from Matthew Hobbs and Carson Rose put Birmingham in front 2-1. Trailing late, the Thunderbolts pulled goaltender Brian Billett, however Alex Cohen scored shortly afterward at 18:12 to wrap up the 3-1 score for Birmingham.  Evansville nearly tied the game moments earlier, but a shot from Kirkby ended up hitting the post, sending play the other way.

 

Kirkby scored the lone goal for Evansville, while Brian Billett finished with 20 saves on 22 shots.  The Thunderbolts and Bulls next meet on Friday, March 11th at Ford Center.

 

Second half shooting slump dooms Trailblazers against Lake Land College

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VINCENNES, Ind. – The Vincennes University Trailblazers fell to 6-8 on the season in Region 24 play after dropping an 83-63 finish against the Lake Land College Lakers at the P.E. Complex Saturday night.

The Trailblazers shot 28-percent from the floor in the second half as the Lakers pulled away late for the 20-point win.

Vincennes fell behind quickly from the tip, as turnovers offensively led to easy baskets for the Lakers on the other end of the floor, allowing the Lakers to jump out to an 11-2 lead.

The Trailblazers would respond by going on a 14-2 scoring run to take the lead midway through the first half.

The two teams traded leads back-and-forth until the Lakers pulled away late in the first half to take an eight point lead.

Vincennes would rally back but were only able to cut into the deficit by a point as Lake Land headed into the locker room with a 46-39 advantage.

Lake Land took their game to another level to begin the second half, using a 15-4 run to grow their lead to 18 points.

Vincennes would battle back, slowly shrinking the deficit in the second half, cutting the lead down to just 10 points late in the period.

Lake Land put the game away late aided by an 11-1 scoring run which helped the Lakers gain the eventual 20-point margin.

 

Aces put up furious battle in close road loss at SIU

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Beauchamp leads the pack once again

CARBONDALE, Ill. – Blaise Beauchamp, Evan Kuhlman and Shamar Givance combined for 54 out of the University of Evansville’s 62 points on Saturday as the Purple Aces dopped a hard-fought 69-62 game against Southern Illinois at the Banterra Center.

Two days after recording a career-high 29 points, Beauchamp scored 19 on Saturday for UE (6-18, 2-11 MVC).  He was 7-of-13 from the field and connected on three of his four outside tries.  Kuhlman finished with 18 points with 5 of his 9 attempts finding the bottom of the net.  Givance added 17 points and led the team with 8 rebounds and 6 assists.  Four Salukis (13-13, 6-8 MVC) reached double figures, led by Kyler Filewich’s 12 points.

SIU got an early jump posting the first four points of the evening before Blaise Beauchamp connected from downtown to get UE on the board.  Evan Kuhlman was true from outside shortly after to cut the Saluki advantage to 7-6.  Beauchamp struck again just over four minutes in, hitting a layup to give Evansville its first lead at 8-7.

Shamar Givance knocked down a free throw to make it a 9-7 game before Southern Illinois stormed back with 12 in a row.  They drained five shots while taking a 19-9 lead at the 11:05 mark.  Givance got UE back on the board with a layup on the ensuing possession.  SIU continued their torrid pace, doubling up the Aces to the tune of a 26-13 edge with 8:15 showing in the half.

Kuhlman’s second long ball of the game cut the gap back to single digits before a Beauchamp triple and Givance field goal capped off eight in a row to make it a 26-21 game entering the final six minutes.  The Salukis fended off the challenge and finished the half by adding five more to their lead as they finished the opening 20 minutes with a 36-26 advantage.

After SIU scored to open the final period, Evansville stormed back with a 14-3 run with Givance, Kuhlman and Beauchamp doing all of the damage.  Givance recorded the first five points in the rally while Beauchamp finished it off with a layup at the 14:07 point to get UE within just one point – 41-40.  UE had a chance to jump in front, but SIU answered with six in a row to go back up by seven.

Gage Bobe registered five points in the next stretch with the Aces looking to close the gap.  Another Givance basket made it a 50-47 game with 8:42 showing on the clock and the game was once again trimmed to three thanks to a pair of Kuhlman free throws entering the final four minutes.  SIU responded by taking a 63-56 lead with 1:54 left and just when it looked like they landed the final punch, Beauchamp hit his third triple and gave UE a chance, trailing by three with the ball in the final minute.  A 3-point attempt came up short and SIU was able to escape with the 69-62 win.

SIU shot 45.1% in the win while the Aces completed the night at 41.7%.  The rebounding battle also went the Salukis way, 35-27.

 

Eagles pick up four provisional times at GVSU

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ALLENDALE, Mich.—University of Southern Indiana Men’s Track & Field recorded four NCAA II provisional qualifying times this weekend at the Grand Valley State University Big Meet.

Junior Titus Winders (Mansfield, Tennessee) paced the Screaming Eagles with a provisional times in the 3,000 meters and distance medley relay. Winders was sixth in his section in the 3,000 meters Friday night with a time of eight minutes, 13.32 seconds. He returned to the track Saturday to help USI’s distance medley relay to a 17th-place finish and provisional time of 10:04.33.

Joining Winders with provisional times in the 3,000 meters was senior Austin Nolan (Evansville, Indiana) and junior Noah Hufnagel. Nolan crossed the finish line in 8:19.58, while Hufnagel finished in 8:19.91.

Junior Madison King (Avon, Indiana) and freshmen Silas Winders (Mansfield, Tennessee) and Rick Pflanz (Huntingburg, Indiana) joined Titus Winders on the Eagles’ DMR team.

USI’s sprinters, throwers and jumpers also are in action Saturday at the Jerry England Invitational in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Eagles return to action Friday when they compete at the Eastern Illinois University Friday Night Special in Charleston, Illinois.

Cavanaugh, Hough pace Eagles at GVSU

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ALLENDALE, Mich.—Freshman distance runner Cameron Hough (Olney, Illinois) and sophomore All-American McKenna Cavanaugh (New Albany, Indiana) each recorded NCAA Division II provisional qualifying times in the 3,000 meters Friday night to lead University of Southern Indiana Women’s Track & Field at the Grand Valley State University Big Meet.

Hough finished ninth with a time of nine minutes, 46.92 seconds, while Cavanaugh was 12th in a time of 9:52.28.

Cavanaugh also helped the Screaming Eagles’ distance medley relay team to an NCAA II provisional qualifying time Saturday. She was joined on the team by junior Kara Martin (Herrin, Illinois) as well as sophomore Emma Brown (Evansville, Indiana) and freshman Audrey Comastri (Indianapolis, Indiana) as the quartet finished 11th with a time of 11:55.12.

USI’s sprinters, throwers and jumpers also are in action Saturday at the Jerry England Invitational in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Eagles return to action Friday when they compete at the Eastern Illinois University Friday Night Special in Charleston, Illinois.

 

Eagles stumble in 2nd half, fall to SBU, 82-71

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BOLIVAR, Mo. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball could not hold Southwest Baptist University Saturday afternoon in Bolivar, Missouri. USI goes to 14-6 overall and 9-5 in the GLVC, while SBU is 17-4 overall, 11-3 in the league.

The Screaming Eagles and Bearcats each posted runs in the early minutes of the first half to build short term leads. USI busted out of the gate with an early 7-2 advantage, while SBU used a 10-2 run to get a 12-9 advantage before eight minutes were gone on the clock.

USI and SBU would trade short offensive bursts and leads again in the next six minutes. The Eagles bounced back with a 10-2 run to regain the advantage, 19-14, before a 6-0 surge by the Bearcats to take a 20-19 edge.

The lead would change hands three more times before USI finished the half on a 12-6 run to lead, 37-31, at the break. Freshman guard Isaiah Stafford (Bolingbrook, Illinois) led the charge with six of the 12 points as the Eagles were a blistering six-of-seven from the field in the race to halftime.

Junior guard Jelani Simmons (Columbus, Ohio) and junior forward Jacob Polakovich (Grand Rapids, Michigan) paced the Eagles in the opening half with 11 points and 10 points, respectively.

The Eagles began the second half by methodically extending the half time margin to nine points, 52-43, when Simmons converted a driving layup with 14:33 to play. SBU, however, would rebound with a 23-5 explosion to roll back into the lead, 66-57, with eight minutes left in the contest. USI would be held scoreless for over three minutes during the SBU offensive surge.

The next four minutes would belong to the Eagles as they rebounded with an 11-4 run, behind five points each by sophomore guard Tyler Henry (Brooklyn, New York) and senior guard Clayton Hughes (Jackson, Tennessee) to close to within two points, 70-68, with 4:08 on the clock. That would be as close as the Eagles would come as the Bearcats held them off in the in final minutes in the 82-71 final.

The hard fought battle between two of the GLVC’s top five teams featured 14 lead changes and eight ties by the end of the 40 minutes.

In the scoring column, Stafford led three Eagles in double-digits and reached 20 points for the first time in his collegiate career. Stafford was eight-of-16 from the field, including a three-pointer, and three-of-five from the line.

Simmons and Polakovich followed with 16 points and 12 points, respectively, in the loss to round out the double-digit scorers. Polakovich also completed his 10th double-double of the season with a game-high 10 rebounds.

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