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2021 Otters group outing packages on sale now
Group outings can be reserved for the Right and Left Field picnic areas, as well as the Corona Patio Deck. The picnics include tickets to the game in select seating areas and an all-you-can-eat select menu.
The Home Run menu includes hamburgers and hot dogs, baked beans and chips, and unlimited soda and bottled water. The Grand Slam menu includes your choice of three entrees, baked beans and chips, potato salad, unlimited soda and bottled water, and complimentary peanuts.
When you upgrade to a Grand Slam menu, you will receive a free Otters special edition hat for all your guests!
Individual picnics will be limited to a maximum of 100 people. Early reservations will have to be made for multiple picnic areas if groups exceed 100 people.
The exclusive Corona Patio features a similar all-you-can-eat select menu, offering Home Run and Grand Slam menus. The Corona Patio can be reserved in socially distanced sections or the entire patio. Fans can also ask about the Deluxe Full Patio option which features upgradeable menu items upon request. The Corona Patio provides a thrilling view from right field.
Contact the Otters front office and reserve your group outing early, as space and seating may be limited.
The Evansville Otters are the 2006 and 2016 Frontier League champions.
The Otters play all home games at historic Bosse Field, located at 23 Don Mattingly Way in Evansville, Ind. Stay up-to-date with the Evansville Otters by visiting evansvilleotters.com, or follow the Otters on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Koch Picks Up GLVC Weekly Honors With Career Performance
The sophomore set highs in kills and points during win over McKendree
University of Southern Indiana Volleyball sophomore outside hitter Katherine Koch raked in kills and points against division-rival McKendree on March 26, earning her first career GLVC Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week award. The 25th-ranked Screaming Eagles took control of the match behind Koch’s offensive efforts in the second set, never looking back enroute to their 11th win of the season.
The sophomore outside hitter led the USI attack against the Bearcats, amassing 4.25 kills per set on a .300 hitting percentage. Koch totaled 17 kills on 40 attacks in the four-set victory, setting a career-mark in the process, beating her previous high of 15 kills (vs. William Jewell 2/27/2021). She also led the Eagles in points with 19.0, marking another career-high in the match, her previous high of 17.0Â came against William Jewell (2/27/2021) as well. Along with her 17 kills and 19.0 points, the outside hitter dished out four assists while laying out for 17 digs and thwarting two opposing attacks.
This season, Koch has posted eight double-digit kill and double-digit point games while adding three double-doubles with 10-plus kills and digs. The sophomore’s attack percentage of .300 (40 attempts) also marks a season-high and was her highest hitting percentage since the USI win over Truman State on March 13.
Beyer named GLVC Offensive Player of the Week
University of Southern Indiana sophomore forward Morgan Beyer was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week for her efforts in the Screaming Eagles’ victories over Southwest Baptist University and Drury University last weekend at Strassweg Field. The weekly award was the first of Beyer’s career and she becomes the fifth Eagle in program history to earn the league’s offensive honor.
Beyer started the week with a goal and an assist in USI’s 5-0 win over Southwest Baptist Friday night before completing the weekend with a pair of goals in the Eagles’ 4-0 victory over Drury University Sunday. The sophomore forward finished league action for the week with nine points on three goals, two game-winners, and one assist.
For the season, Beyer leads the Eagles with four goals, while tying for the team lead with nine points. She also has one assist this spring.
The Eagles and Beyer resume action this week on the road, visiting Missouri University of Science & Technology Thursday in Rolla, Missouri, and Maryville University Saturday in St. Louis, Missour
Breaking News: Republican Tim O’Brien Wins Indiana State Representative, House District 78 Caucus
Tim O’Brien Wins Indiana State Representative, House District 78 Caucus
Tim O’Brien wins Hollie Sullivan open seat for Indiana State Representative, House District 78 at tonight’s local Republican caucus.
District 78 Â House seat became vacant right after the recent appointment of Holli Sullivan as Secretary of State by Governor Eric Holcomb.
This is a developing story.
Meet Tim O’Brien The Newly Elected District 78 State Representative
Tim O’Brien is a graduate of the University of Southern Indiana with a Bachelor of Science in Economics, as a University Honors Scholar. Tim is a driven, hardworking professional who is well equipped with strong problem solving, communication, and leadership skills. Mr. O’Brien is a Real Estate Broker with F.C. Tucker Emge Realtors and represents consumers in and around the Evansville area.
Over the years, he has had the honor of advocating on behalf of his clients and assisting many individuals pursue their dreams down the path to homeownership. Mr. O’Brien is a 2019 recipient of the Courier & Press/Tri State Business Journal 20 Under 40 award and has been featured as a member of the Next Generation of Leader’s in Evansville Business magazine.
In 2019, Mr. O’Brien served as the President of the Southwest Indiana Association of Realtors. Tim is an active member of the community, volunteering with many organizations and serving on numerous boards including the City of Evansville’s Land Bank Corp. Board of Directors and the Indiana Association of Realtors. Mr. O’Brien serves as a Heritage Federal Credit Union Board of Directors member and is currently holding an officer role, serving as the Board Treasurer.
Mr. O’Brien served as a Delegate to the Indiana State Republican party convention in 2020, representing Vanderburgh County. Tim is currently serving as Secretary on the Vanderburgh County Republican Party Central Committee and as an elected Precinct Committeeman for HD 78.
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Eighth-inning outburst powers Aces to series win
“Such a great win for our team today. It started on the mound and defensively I felt like all weekend we played stellar defense that gave us a chance,” said Aces head baseball coach Wes Carroll. “Of course on the mound getting the efforts from Donovan Schultz and Caleb Reinhardt today was outstanding and then for our bats to just really come alive and get into their bullpen. Their starter was magnificent today with his ability to keep us off balance with some really good off-speed. For us to take three out of four against such a quality club with four legit rotation arms really gives us a boost of confidence that we’re going to have to take into Missouri Valley play.”
Xavier found the scoreboard first in the second inning, scoring runs off a double and single to take a 2-0 lead. The long ball helped halve the Musketeers lead in the bottom half of the second as freshman Mark Shallenberger launched a solo shot to right to cut the Xavier lead to 2-1.
Senior Craig Shepherd tied the game in the fourth, ripping a base-hit to center that scored freshman Simon Scherry.
After giving up the two runs in the second, freshman pitcher Donovan Schultz was lights-out. Schultz exited after the fifth, allowing four hits and striking-out a career-high eight batters.
The late innings proved to be key to the Aces win, beginning in the seventh with two outs and a pair of runners on. Junior Tanner Craig came to the plate and drove a single up the middle, scoring redshirt junior Kenton Crews and giving the Aces the 3-2 lead.
Evansville broke the game wide open in the eighth, batting around and scoring six runs, including a two-run single by senior Ben Komonosky, an RBI single from Crews, and an RBI double by redshirt senior Troy Beilsmith.
Junior Caleb Reinhardt closed-out his impressive performance in the ninth, allowing just one runner on and getting out of the inning with a line-out to third. Reinhardt earned the victory, his first of the season, pitching four scoreless innings, giving-up just three hits.
“Just a gutsy effort,” remarked Carroll. “Another Sunday win for our club coming into the yard and expecting to win and playing at a high level. I couldn’t be more proud of our team right now.”
Evansville closes its 11-game home-stand next weekend with a four-game set against South Dakota State on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium in Evansville.
Allana McInnis wraps up UE career
Senior leaves as one of the top setters in program history
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – For the final time in a Purple Aces uniform, University of Evansville senior Allana McInnis took to the floor of Meeks Family Fieldhouse as the UE volleyball team wrapped up the season against Valparaiso.
McInnis tallied 20 assists, 10 digs and three service aces in a 3-1 setback against Valpo (11-9, 10-8 MVC). She wraps up her Evansville (6-14, 5-13 MVC) career with a total of 3,452 assists, the third-highest total in program history. Alondra Vazquez paced the team with 22 kills while Melanie Feliciano added 13. Chloe Bontrager and Elise Moeller recorded five and four, respectively. Rachel Basinski had a match-high 22 digs while Brooke Springer added five block assists. Jaclyn Bulmahn posted 15 kills to lead Valparaiso.
Game 1
Evansville grabbed a 3-2 lead before Valpo fought back to go in front at 7-3. A kill by Melanie Feliciano coupled with a Cecilia Thon service ace highlighted UE’s rally to tie it up at 9-9. Chloe Bontrager recorded a kill that put the Aces back in front at 12-11 before Valpo wrestled away a 15-14 edge. From there, they would slowly extend the lead to win by a 25-21 final on their way to a 1-0 advantage.
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Game 2
A reenergized UE squad came out on fire in the second set, recording the first four points before going up by a score of 8-2. Allana McInnis had an ace in the early stretch while Alondra Vazquez added three kills. Midway through the set, Valpo made a run to cut the Evansville lead to a pair, including 19-17. Laura Ruiz came through with an ace to help UE score three in a row before tying the match at 1-1 on the strength of a 25-19 decision.
Game 3
It was Valparaiso getting the early lead as they would score six of the first eight points to take a 6-2 advantage. Evansville fought back and used consecutive VU errors to go in front by a 9-8 tally.  Hannah Watkins added a kill as the UE rally continued with them taking a 14-9 lead. Valpo responded with a 9-4 run to tie the set at 18-18 before Chloe Bontrager added a kill to put the Aces back on top. Unfortunately for the Aces, Valparaiso continued its run and with the set tied at 22-22, they reeled off the final three points to wrap up the set and take a 2-1 lead.
Game 4
A 6-1 start by Valpo set the early tone for the set as they would never trail on their way to a 25-16 win to clinch the match.