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Eagles sending three individuals, women’s DMR squad to nationals, Nolan & Comastri awarded with USTFCCCA All-Midwest Region honors
 University of Southern Indiana Track & Field is sending three individuals and their women’s distance medley relay team to the NCAA II Indoor Championships. There were also two other Screaming Eagles named All-Midwest Region announced by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Tuesday evening.
Senior Austin Nolan is an NCAA II qualifier in the 5000 meters with a season best time back at the Samford Open of 13 minutes, 58.75 seconds dipping below both the 14-minute barrier and the NCAA II automatic qualifying threshold. Nolan’s 5000m time is currently 10th fastest in Division II and was good enough to grant him All-Midwest Region status.
Senior Jennifer Comastri qualified for the 5000m in the NCAA II Indoor Championships. Comastri recorded her best qualifying time at the Washburn Ichabod Invite with a speedy, sub-17 minute, 16:59.54. Comastri’s 5000m time is currently ranked 13th fastest in all Division II and rewarded her with All-Midwest Region accolades.
Sophomore Mckenna Cavanaugh is an NCAA II qualifier in the 3000m with her performance at the Washburn Ichabod Invite where she clocked in at 9:37.78. Cavanaugh’s 3000m time currently sits at 12th in the nation.
Freshman Allison Morphew, sophomore Kaylee Lane, sophomore Emma Brown and sophomore Cavanaugh make up the distance medley relay team that secured a spot in the NCAA II Indoor Championships with a time of 11:48.10 at the UIndy Last Chance Meet last weekend. USI’s DMR time is currently ranked 15th in the Division II.
Up Next: USI’s qualifiers for the NCAA II Indoor National Championships will make the trip down south to Birmingham, Alabama held March 11-13. Live results will be provided by NCAA.com via https://results.leonetiming.com/?mid=2144
USI Men’s Soccer hits the road for a pair
University of Southern Indiana Men’s Soccer hits the road for the first time in 2020-21 with visits to Lewis University Friday in Romeoville, Illinois, and the University of Illinois Springfield Sunday in Springfield, Illinois. Kick off at Lewis is slated for 5:30 p.m., while start time at Illinois Springfield is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.
Game coverage information for the 2021, including live stats, video stream, and audio broadcasts, on GoUSIEagles.com. Fans can watch free of charge on the GLVC Sports Network (GLVCSN). Information on how to view USI Athletics on the GLVCSN can be found at GLVCSN FAQs. All broadcasts on GLVCSN are subject to weather or other unforeseen circumstances that could prevent the games from being broadcast.
FAN NOTE: Fans are allowed to attend athletic events at Lewis University by following the guidelines found on the Lewis University website (Link). Illinois Springfield is not allowing visiting fans at this time.
Following the season opener the first road trip of the season, USI returns home to host Quincy University March 12 and Truman State University March 14 at Strassweg Field (USI Fan Attendance Policy).
Week 2 – Eagle GLVC Notes:Â
USI stumbles in opener: The Eagles stumbled in the season opener, falling to the University of Indianapolis, 2-1. USI fell behind in the opening half before sophomore forward Zach Barton knotted the match, 1-1, with his first goal of the season early in the second half. The Greyhounds would get the eventual game-winner 30 seconds later and held on for the win.
Santoro needs one to break: Head Coach Mat Santoro needs one win to surpass former Head Coach Tony Colavecchia for the all-time lead in wins for the USI men’s soccer program. Santoro, who has a 97-82-21 overall record at the helm, has guided the Eagles to a pair of NCAA II Tournament appearances; the 2018 GLVC regular season crown, and six GLVC Tournament appearances during his tenure. Colavecchia was 97-59-11 (.614) between 1988 and 1995.
Faas in the USI record book: Senior goalkeeper Justin Faas ranks fifth all-time at USI in shutouts, one behind a tie for third (Kyle Penick, 2002-05; Adam Zehme (2014-17) and third in goals against average.
Lewis this spring:Â Lewis is off to a rough start this spring, falling twice during the opening weekend. The Flyers started the year with a 1-0 loss at the University of Missouri-St. Louis and finished the first weekend with a 2-0 loss at McKendree University.
USI versus Lewis:Â USI leads the all-time series with Lewis, 24-23-2, after getting a 1-0 decision over the Flyers at Strassweg Field in 2019. The Eagles have been in control of the series since 2014, going 5-1-1 in the last seven matches with the Flyers.
Illinois Springfield this spring:Â Illinois Springfield got off to a strong start this spring with a 1-0 win home win over Lindenwood University before concluding the first weekend with a 0-0 double-overtime tie at UMSL.
USI versus Illinois Springfield:Â USI has an 11-4-1 lead in the all-time series with Illinois Springfield after posting a 3-0 win in 2019. The Eagles have won the last five matches with the Prairie Stars, including a pair of wins on the road.
USI Women’s Soccer looks to the road to get on track
University of Southern Indiana Women’s Soccer looks to the road to get back on track when it makes visits to Lewis University Friday in Romeoville, Illinois, and the University of Illinois Springfield Sunday in Springfield, Illinois. Kick off at Lewis is slated for 3 p.m., while start time at Illinois Springfield is scheduled for noon.
Game coverage information for the 2021, including live stats, video stream, and audio broadcasts, on GoUSIEagles.com. Fans can watch free of charge on the GLVC Sports Network (GLVCSN). Information on how to view USI Athletics on the GLVCSN can be found at GLVCSN FAQs.
All broadcasts on GLVCSN are subject to weather or other unforeseen circumstances that could prevent the games from being broadcast.
FAN NOTE: Fans are allowed to attend athletic events at Lewis University by following the guidelines found on the Lewis University website (Link). Illinois Springfield is not allowing visiting fans at this time.
Following the season opener the first road trip of the season, USI returns home to host Quincy University March 12 and Truman State University March 14 at Strassweg Field (USI Fan Attendance Policy).
Week 2 – Eagle Game Notes
Eagles lose heartbreaker in the opener:Â The Eagles lost a heartbreaker in the season-opener, falling to the University of Indianapolis, 2-1, on a goal with 19.5 seconds to play. Junior forward Katlyn Andres had USI’s goal in the first half that propelled the Eagles to a 1-0 lead through halftime.
Schoenstein is in his 5th year: USI Head Coach Eric Schoenstein is in his fifth season as the head coach of the Eagles, producing a 41-27-9 mark, the 2019 GLVC Tournament championships, a share of the 2018 GLVC regular season title, three-straight GLVC Tournament appearances, and an appearance in the 2019 NCAA II Tournament.
USI vs. Lewis: USI leads the all-time series with Lewis, 15-5-4, after the squads tied, 1-1, in double overtime in 2019 at Strassweg Field. The Eagles are 2-0-2 in the last four matches with the last three matches going to double overtime.
Lewis this spring: The Flyers are off to a slow start this spring with a 0-1-1 mark after week one. Lewis tied the University of Missouri-St. Louis, 0-0, in double-overtime to start the year and fell 3-0 at McKendree University to end the first weekend.
USI vs. Illinois Springfield: USI has a commanding 9-0-2 all-time series record versus Illinois Springfield following a 3-1 victory in 2019. The Eagles are 4-0-1 in the last five matches with the Prairie Stars.
Illinois Springfield this spring: The Prairie Stars split its first two matches, losing the opener, 1-0, at Lindenwood University and won, 1-0, at UMSL to conclude the weekend. The Stars are slated to host McKendree before hosting USI Sunday.
USI hits the road for the first time in 2021
University of Southern Indiana Baseball hits the road for the first time in 2021, playing the next seven games away from the USI Baseball Field. The road trip starts Friday when the Screaming Eagles visit Trevecca Nazarene University for a three-game set.
The USI-Trevecca series is set for 3 p.m. Friday and a 1 p.m. doubleheader Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee.
USI’s seven-game road swing concludes with the start of the 2021 Great Lakes Valley Conference regular season at the University of Illinois Springfield March 12-14. The series begins with a 1 p.m. single game March 12; continues with an 11 a.m. doubleheader March 13; and concludes with a 1 p.m. single game March 14.
NOTE: Visiting fans are not allowed at Trevecca and Illinois Springfield home athletic events on the respective campuses. Only essential workers are permitted at this time.
Game coverage for the Screaming Eagles on the road can be found on GoUSIEagles.com.
Following the seven-game road swing, the Eagles return to the friendly surroundings of the USI Baseball Field March 19-21 for a four-game GLVC series versus Quincy University.
SCREAMING EAGLES BASEBALL NOTES #2:
Eagles start 2021 with series win. The 2021 campaign started with a series win over Lake Erie College. USI rallied to win the opener before splitting a doubleheader the following day. The Eagles won the opener, 9-3; lost the opener of the doubleheader, 5-4; and rebounded to win the nightcap, 8-2.
At the plate in 2021. Senior outfielder Bryce Krizan led the USI hitters with a .375 average (3-8) during the series with four runs scored and three stolen bases. Sophomore outfielder Austin Moody and sophomore infielder/catcher Lucas McNew tied for a team-high four RBIs during the series, while junior outfielder/designated hitter Aaron Euler hit the only home run of the series.
On the hill in opening series. USI used eight hurlers in the three-game series versus Lake Erie, finish with a 3.33 ERA in 27 innings of work. Senior right-hander Austin Gossmann and freshman left-hander Blake Ciuffetelli picked up the wins in their respective starts, while senior left-hander Paul Perez posted a team-high six strike outs.
Archuleta at USI. USI Head Coach Tracy Archuleta is USI’s all-time winningest coach with a record of 485-266 (.646) in 14-plus seasons and is 632-390 (.618) in 19-plus seasons all-time as a head coach. He has been named the ABCA Division II Coach of the Year twice (2010 and 2014) after leading the Screaming Eagles to a pair of national championships and the ABCA Division II Midwest Region Coach of the Year after leading USI to the regional crown in 2007, 2016 and 2018. Archuleta also has earned a pair of GLVC Coach of the Year awards (2011 and 2014) at USI.
Eagles vs. Trevecca Nazarene. The Eagles lead the all-time series with Trevecca, 4-3, after sweeping a three-game series at home last February.
Trevecca Nazarene in 2020. The Trojans, which open their season with the Eagles this week, were 6-11 last spring before the rest of the season was canceled. Trevecca Nazarene finished 2019, 28-22, with an appearance in the G-MAC Tournament.
Eagles vs. Illinois Springfield. USI leads the all-time meetings with Illinois Springfield, 22-11, after winning two of three from the Prairie Stars a year ago.
Illinois Springfield in 2021. The Prairie Stars, which were 10-4 in the shortened 2020 season, open their season this week with a four-game series at home versus Hillsdale College.
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Attorney General Rokita Announces Antitrust Settlement with Indianapolis Companies Andrews Construction Co. and Huffer Construction Co. for Bidding Collusion
Attorney General Todd Rokita reached a settlement with two Indianapolis-based construction companies, resolving an antitrust investigation and lawsuit for allegedly scheming to “fluff†up bids on a commercial construction job. The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana approved an agreement between the State and Andrews Construction Co. and Huffer Construction Co. The agreement forbids the companies from carrying out similar schemes in the future and ensures fair competition and bidding processes for construction projects in the state.
Last September, the two companies placed bids on a commercial real estate construction project in Indianapolis. The complaint filed by the Attorney General stated that after both companies had completed a walkthrough of the construction job, they worked together to raise the price of the contract bid: Huffer would place an artificially high bid to make Andrew’s bid more enticing. Huffer’s bid was nearly $21,000 more than Andrews, who ultimately won the contract. Huffer was then allegedly paid a $2,000 kickback out of Andrew’s bid price for inflating the company’s bid.
The agreement requires that both companies not engage in any similar schemes, contracts, or other conduct that restrict free competition. They also must not provide any non-public information regarding bids or quotes for any such contract work to any competitors. The companies may not offer or accept anything of value in exchange for an agreement to limit a bid or to agree to not bid at all. Andrews and Huffer are ordered to pay a combined amount totaling over $18,000 to the State of Indiana and the Attorney General.
This resolution is part of Attorney General Todd Rokita’s continuing effort to protect Hoosiers from unfair business practices and to ensure consumers are always paying a fair price.
Awards continue to roll in for UE men
Givance and Curtis recognized by the league
Two more awards have been received by the University of Evansville men’s basketball team with Shamar Givance earning a spot on the Most Improved Team and Samari Curtis receiving a nod on the All-Bench squad.
Shamar Givance has put together an excellent case for being the most improved player in the Missouri Valley Conference. After finishing his sophomore season with 4.0 points per game, the Toronto native improved to 13.5 points in 2020-21. He had just one double figure scoring game last season, but through UE’s first 24 games, he has reached the mark on 19 occasions. Entering the season, his career scoring high was 15 points, but he has surpassed that an impressive 10 times in 20-21. On the shooting side, his accuracy has excelled greatly – over his first two years, Givance did not shoot above 34.9%, but he has upped that to 44.3% this season. His minutes have jumped from 20.7/game as a sophomore to a junior tally of 31.7, which is in the top ten in the league.
Since becoming eligible prior to the December 15 game against Southeast Missouri State, Curtis has played in 16 games while averaging 10.1 points per game. Curtis scored 19 points in his second game against Belmont, going 4-6 from the field and 8-for-10 from the line. In his top performance, he helped UE earn a huge road win at Southern Illinois, scoring a career-high 29 points on a 9-for-13 shooting day and a 6-of-8 effort from long range. Over his last five games, he has gotten back on track, averaging 11.4 points per game while shooting 55.3% (21/38).
Men’s basketball opens Arch Madness on Friday
Aces face Sycamores at 2 p.m. CT
With the regular season complete, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team enters Arch Madness as the #5 seed and will face the #4 seed Indiana State on Friday afternoon at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. Set for a 2:08 p.m. CT tip, the game will be carried on the MVC TV Network and the Purple Aces Radio Network. Fans in the Evansville area will be able to watch UE’s contest as well as all four of Friday’s league tournament games.
Setting the Scene
– Only a year removed from an 0-18 mark in the Missouri Valley Conference, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team won seven games…UE is just the second team in MVC history to follow a winless conference season with seven victories
– Southern Illinois was 0-16 in 1980-81 but rebounded to go 7-9 a year later
– The 7-game improvement for UE is the best that the conference has seen since Loyola went from eight league wins in 2016-17 to 15 a season later
– Evansville is the first team to jump from 10th in the MVC standings to a top five seed since Drake went from 10th in 2017 to 4th place in 2018
– The Aces face the 4th-seeded Sycamores, who finished the season with a 14-9 record and won 11 Valley games
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Last Time Out
– With a top five seed on the line, the Purple Aces ended a 7-game skid with an impressive 72-63 win over Missouri State on Saturday night
– Evansville’s defense played a crucial role in the win – over the losing streak, every opponent shot at least 53.2% from the field, including the Bears shooting 69.4% in game one…on Saturday, UE held MSU to 46.3% shooting and a 1-for-7 finish from long range
– Shamar Givance tied his career mark with 22 points in the win while Jawaun Newton added 20
A Brief History Lesson
– This year marks the fifth time the Aces have entered the MVC Tournament as the fifth seed…UE is 0-4 in its first four seasons in that position including 2015 where the Aces fell by a 71-67 final to Illinois State
– UE has won three of its five Arch Madness match-ups against Indiana State including the last two by an average of 18.5 points per game…the Aces picked up an 83-72 win in 2017 and a 68-42 win in 2016 on the way to a berth in the championship game
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– Junior Shamar Givance has had a nice start to the week, earning MVC Player of the Week accolades on Monday before being named to the All-MVC Second Team on Tuesday
– Recognition continued to flow in on Wednesday when he earned a spot on the MVC Most Improved Team
– Givance recorded 21.5 PPG in the Missouri State series including a career-tying 22-point game on Saturday
– Over the course of the season, he has averaged 13.5 points per game while averaging 4.0 assists (2nd in MVC) and 1.5 steals (#1 in MVC)
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– Through its 18-game MVC slate, the Purple Aces averaged 10.0 3-point makes per game…no other team in league history has done so in conference games only…Bradley came close with a 9.8 per contest in 2007-08
– Overall, the Aces have recorded 9.8 3-point makes per game…just one team in MVC history has averaged 10 or more triples per game over the entirety of the season – Bradley in 2006-07 (10.0/game)
– The 3-point line was enacted prior to the 1986-87 season
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Reaching New Heights
– In the series opener against Missouri State, Jawaun Newton reset his career scoring mark once again with 26 points…he was 8-of-16 from the field and hit 7 free throws…he added 20 in Saturday’s win marking the first time he has posted back-to-back 20-point games in his time at UE
– He continues to shoot at an impressive clip and has converted 62.0% of his 2-point attempts since January 2… during that span, he is shooting 53.8% (92-171) overall
– Newton hit 5 of his 10 3-point tries in the MSU series…in the nine games prior, he was just four for his last 21 from outside
– His rebounding has excelled as of late – he has posted an average of 5.5 rebounds in the last four games
Scouting the Opponent
– – Indiana State clinched the #4 seed in the 2021 MVC Tournament with an overall mark of 14-9 and a league record of 11-7
– The Sycamores split the final weekend of the regular season at Valparaiso…ISU took a 58-43 win in the opener before Valpo struck back in the series finale, winning by a final of 70-58
– Tyreke Key, who averaged 31.5 points per game against UE this season, paces Indiana State with a season average of 17.4 PPG
– Jake LaRavia is next with 12.5 points and 6.1 rebounds, which is tied with Tre Williams for the team lead
– Cooper Neese stands at 10.0 points
HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS
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