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Five Lady Blazers score in double figures in Region 24 win at John A. Logan

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CARTERVILLE, Ill. – The VU Lady Trailblazers extended their winning streak to five after winning 85-63 over the Lady Vols of John A. Logan College Wednesday night.

Five Lady Trailblazers, Cherrelle Newsom (Indianapolis, Ind.), Laila Grant (Derwood, Md.), Nina Blade (Milwaukee, Wis.), Kylee Shelton (Bloomfield, Ind.) and Elena Aznar (Zaragoza, Spain) scored in double figures as VU spread out their scoring attack to beat the host Lady Volunteers.

VU got off to another slow start Wednesday night as the hometown John A. Logan squad opened the game on a 7-0 scoring run.

Like Monday night’s game against Southwestern Illinois, the Lady Trailblazers rallied back to take the lead before the end of the first quarter, using a 12-2 scoring run to capture the lead and hold a 20-16 advantage after the first 10 minutes of play.

The Lady Vols held tough in the second quarter with VU holding a two point lead midway through the period.

Vincennes would outscore John A. Logan 17-5 to close out the first half and head into the locker room with a 44-30 lead.

Sophomore Elena Aznar (Zaragoza, Spain) helped get the Lady Blazers going early, setting a new season-high with 11 points all in the first half.

Vincennes continued to add to their lead in the third, growing the lead to 20 points late in the third quarter before Logan answered with a basket to cut the deficit to 18 points heading into the fourth.

The Lady Trailblazers kept building on their lead throughout the game, reaching their biggest lead of 25 points late in the fourth, as VU closed out their 10th Region 24 win of the season and their fifth straight 85-63.

Five Lady Blazers score in double figures in Region 24 win at John A. Logan

Aces Baseball promotes Kimbel and Dombrowski

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EVANSVILLE – Before the start of the 2022 season, University of Evansville baseball head coach Wes Carroll has announced the promotion of a pair of coaching staff members.

Carroll has promoted Keirce Kimbel to pitching coach and recruiting coordinator and Robbie Dombrowski to hitting coach.

“Losing an assistant coach at semester break is never ideal but I believe this will be a great opportunity for Aces baseball as we elevate from within,” said Carroll. “Keirce Kimbel has made an enormous impact since he joined us a couple of years ago and has a bright future is this game.  His ability to connect with student-athletes and future student- athletes is special. Keirce will help us compete in the MVC for years to come.  Elevating Robert Dombrowski was an easy decision.  We were fortunate to get RD last fall and he excelled in his role.  He is so knowledgeable of the game and his overall approach to hitting.  Going to be a great spring campaign with this staff that compliments each other well”

Kimbel is entering his third season with the Aces, while Dombrowski goes into his first season with Evansville.

The Aces open the 2022 campaign on Feb. 18-20 at NC State in Raleigh, N.C.

UE softball coach Mat Mundell receives extension

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Mundell set to open 8th season with the program

 

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Set to begin his 8th season as head coach of the University of Evansville softball team, head coach Mat Mundell received a multiyear contract extension.  UE Director of Athletics Mark Spencer made the announcement on Wednesday.

 

“I want to thank (UE) President (Christopher M.) Pietruszkiewicz and Mark Spencer for their renewed faith in me to continue leading this program,” Mundell exclaimed.  “I am extremely proud of what our ladies have been able to doåç on the field but more importantly – in the classroom and community.  I have been blessed with great student-athletes here at UE.”

 

“I am excited to continue building this program and know that some exciting things are coming.”

 

Since arriving at UE in 2015, Mundell has taken the program to a new level on the field, in the classroom and within the Evansville community.  His teams have posted consecutive .500+ seasons in 2020 and 2021 for the first time since 2007-08.  He has directed his student-athletes to six appearances on the All-MVC First Team and three on the Second Team since 2016.

 

“We are excited to have Mat and his staff continue to lead our program in the future,” Spencer said.  “From the on-field results to the success in the classroom to the work in the community, he has done an excellent job with the UE softball program.”

 

Last spring, the Aces won 23 games, which tied for the second-most for the program since 2008.  Eryn Gould was recognized as a member of the All-MVC First Team for the third time in her career and broke the all-time program record for walks in her final game.  On top of that, Gould set the UE single season records for batting average and on-base percentage in her senior campaign.

 

While a strong senior class graduated in 2021, the future for the team is even brighter.  A trio of seniors will play a pivotal role in 2022.  Haley Woolf earned a spot on the MVC Preseason Team while Jessica Fehr earned All-MVC Second Team accolades a season ago.  Izzy Vetter is coming off of her top collegiate season as she struck out 199 batters, which was 28th in the nation.  On May 2, 2021, Vetter tossed a no-hitter against Bradley.  Sophomore Marah Wood burst onto the scene as a freshman last year, earning three MVC Newcomer of the Week awards while setting the program record for most home runs by a freshman with 11.

 

Mundell and the Purple Aces are set to begin the 2022 season on Friday on Monroe, Louisiana.

 

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USI Announces Ohio Valley Conference As Partner For NCAA Division I Reclassification

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On Wednesday, February 9, the University of Southern Indiana accepted an invitation to join the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) as it’s Division I partner. The partnership allows the University to move forward with reclassification in the NCAA prior to a June 1 deadline. Upon acceptance, the transition process takes four years to complete.

USI would begin competing in the Ohio Valley Conference at the beginning of the 2022-23 academic year and would leave the GLVC at the end of this academic year. Although USI may be eligible for conference championships during the four-year transition, it would not be eligible for NCAA championships.

“This is an important day for USI and for our athletic programs,” said USI President Ronald S. Rochon. “We are honored to have been invited and to accept an invitation from the Ohio Valley Conference as we transition to Division I athletics—the highest level of athletic play. The OVC has an impressive record of stability and success, and they will be a strong partner for us as we make this logical step of growth and expansion and as we work to meet our strategic plan goal of elevating the visibility and reputation of this great institution. This is not only a great opportunity for USI but also for this community and state.”USI joins OVC member institutions University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Eastern Illinois University,

Morehead State University, Southeast Missouri State University, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University and the University of Tennessee at Martin. USI is only the 23rd full-time member in the 74-year history of the Ohio Valley Conference.

“We are delighted the University of Southern Indiana will become the newest member of the Ohio Valley Conference,” said Beth DeBauche, OVC Commissioner. “Given USI’s history of athletic success, including its national championships, its commitment to student-athlete academic achievement and its visionary leadership, we are confident they will be a tremendous addition to our conference. We are excited to add another exemplary member and start the next chapter in our rich conference history.”

USI is a founding member of the GLVC and began competing in 1979 with a substantial history of athletic success including 188 NCAA Tournament appearances and 231 athletes earning All-American honors. USI has 10 NCAA II individual National Championships in Cross Country and Track & Field, and 16 NCAA II Regional Championships in Baseball, Men’s Basketball, Women’ Basketball, Men’s Cross Country, Women’s Cross Country and Softball.

“We are excited to begin competing at the Division I level, and the Ohio Valley Conference will be an excellent fit for us as we embark on that journey,” said Jon Mark Hall, USI Athletic Director. “As a founding member, we are grateful for the partnership and success we have had in the GLVC and look forward to competing at that level for the remainder of this year. Our strong record of GLVC and Division II success has prepared us for this move. Today, we look to a new era of competitiveness for our athletic programs and dare to strive for success at the highest level of play.”

In 2018, USI won the NCAA II Softball National Championship, becoming the first softball team in Indiana to win a NCAA championship. In 2010, USI was the first GLVC member and university in the state of Indiana to win a national championship in baseball, repeating in 2014 to become the first NCAA II program to win multiple team titles. Men’s Basketball won the NCAA II National Championship in 1995 with 3.9 million viewers watching them on CBS Sports.

USI boasts a strong academic record as well with 228 Academic All-GLVC athletes in 2021-22 and 35 Academic All-America honors. Student athletes maintain an average GPA of 3.29 and are retained at a high percentage . “Our academic core values and goals will remain the same throughout this transition and as we look to the future,” said Hall. “Academic integrity has always been, and will continue to be, one of our highest priorities.”

AG Todd Rokita Leads 15-State Coalition Supporting Air Force Vet Against Federal Bureaucrats in appeal to U.S. Supreme Court

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Attorney General Todd Rokita and Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich are leading a 15-state coalition taking up the cause of a U.S. Air Force veteran who was denied disability benefits.

Attorney General Rokita and the coalition are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court decision that accepted an interpretation of federal law concocted by federal bureaucrats at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

“This is yet another instance of placing too much power in the hands of executive agencies,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Whenever Congress enacts a vague statute, deep-state bureaucrats step into the void to make the rules themselves. That’s just one way that Hoosiers lose their liberties and their voices. We’re standing up to safeguard those precious rights.”

In the case at hand, Air Force veteran Thomas Buffington stopped receiving his disability benefits after returning to active duty for several months. When he eventually sought to have them reinstated, he was told he had failed to follow a VA rule against waiting more than one year before submitting a claim to resume benefits. In his lawsuit, he argues that the VA rule is not authorized in the underlying statute passed by Congress.

“I am committed to pushing back against agency overreach,” Attorney General Rokita said, “even if that means amending or undoing judicial precedents that have allowed it to fester.”

Returning Money To Hoosier Taxpayers

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TIM O'BRIEN

Returning Money To Hoosier Taxpayers

by  State Reperersentive Tim O’Brien

Thanks to Hoosier workers’ resilience and the state’s responsible policies, Indiana finds itself in a strong fiscal position. The state’s budget reserves are estimated to hit $5 billion over the next biennium, which is $3 billion more than anticipated, creating the unique opportunity to further cut Indiana’s already low taxes.

With ample reserves and strong revenue projections, I joined my House Republican colleagues in supporting a responsible tax-cut package this session, which is now being considered by the Senate. We are taking in more revenue than we need to effectively operate state government, and it’s only right to put more money in the pockets of hardworking Hoosiers.

If passed, everyday Hoosiers will see the benefit of House Bill 1002, which I co-authored. The legislation would lower the individual income tax from 3.23% to 3% and eliminate the utility receipts tax, which Hoosiers pay on their utility bills like gas, electric and cable.

Indiana recently announced its fifth consecutive record-breaking year for economic development, with increasing average wages and 56% higher investments from the year before. House Bill 1002 can help build on our state’s momentum by encouraging capital investment through lowering Indiana’s business personal property taxes. Specifically, the bill eliminates the 30% depreciation floor for newly purchased business personal property starting in January and creates a state income tax credit to offset a portion of the personal property taxes paid on existing equipment.

With Indiana being one of the of most entrepreneur-focused states in the Midwest, it is important we keep our economy rolling.

Indiana has paid down over $1 billion in debt over the last year and now we have the opportunity to return money to Hoosier teachers, farmers and workers. As a state, we’ve proven that we can live within our means, pay down debt and invest in the future. It’s time to do what’s right by taxpayers and provide much-needed relief. After all, I believe taxpayers would rather choose how to spend their money than grow the size of government. Follow House Bill 1002 as it moves through the Senate visit iga.in.gov.

Aces Look To Sweep Regular Season Series Against Sycamores

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Teams Square Off Today At Ford Center

 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Looking for its first regular-season sweep over Indiana State in 11 years, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team welcomes the Sycamores to the Ford Center on Thursday for a 6 p.m. contest.  ESPN+ and the Purple Aces Radio Network will have the coverage.

 Last Time Out

– Leading for a total of 31 minutes, the Purple Aces picked up their first road win over Indiana State since 2011 on Tuesday, taking down the Sycamores by a final of 65-56 at the Hulman Center

– Taking matters into his own hands, Shamar Givance scored 19 points while adding 4 assists, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals

– Antoine Smith Jr. knocked down all three of his attempts to finish with 10 points while Evan Kuhlman and Blake Sisley scored 9 apiece with Preston Phillips and Noah Frederking each scoring 8 points

– UE led by 10 at the half before ISU rallied to take a 50-48 lead midway through the second half…the Aces countered with a 9-0 stretch on their way to the win

 

High-Priority Bills Advance As Session Reaches Halfway Point

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The Indiana General Assembly is halfway through the 2022 legislative session, and the House of Representatives will now consider Senate bills while the Senate considers House bills. 

During this session, I joined my colleagues in supporting tax relief for Hoosiers, strengthening the nursing workforce pipeline and reducing jail overcrowding.

Thanks to hardworking Hoosiers and years of fiscal responsibility, Indiana is facing $5 billion in reserves – that’s $3 billion more than expected. This unique situation makes it possible for lawmakers to pass the largest tax cut in our state’s history. House Bill 1002 would deliver direct relief to hardworking Hoosiers by reducing the individual income tax from 3.23 to 3%, eliminating a tax on Hoosiers’ utility bills called the Utility Receipts Tax, and lowering Indiana’s business personal property taxes.

Public safety is always a top priority of mine and to boost local efforts, I co-authored legislation to allow judges to send Level 6 felony offenders to the Indiana Department of Correction instead of county jails. The state often offers greater access to mental health and addiction treatment services than rural county jails. This bill could help reduce jail overcrowding and allow locals to direct resources to where they matter most.

There’s a lot of work left to do in the second half of session and I look forward to taking our top priorities across the finish line. To follow these bills and others as they move through the process, visit iga.in.gov. 
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