Board of School Trustees of the EVSC Meeting
The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet in executive session at 4:00 PM. on Monday, October 20, 2025 at the offices of Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel, & Shoulders. The session will be conducted according to I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1. The purpose of the meeting is for the discussion of the assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems (b)(3) and to train school board members with an outside consultant about the performance of the role of the members as public officials
USI Basketball Single-Game Tickets on Sale
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s and Women’s Basketball single-game tickets are on sale now for the 2025-26 season.
Tickets can be purchased online at University Tickets. Non-conference individual tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for non-USI students (ages 3-17), while USI Basketball doubleheaders are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors (65 & older), and $5 for non-USI students (ages 3-17).
Get ready for the Screaming Eagles’ first season as a full NCAA Division I member with eligibility to compete in NCAA Division I postseason championships! The 2025-26 season will feature competitive home matchups at Liberty Arena, home of the Screaming Eagles.
There will be 29 combined home games between the USI Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams. USI Women’s Basketball tips off its home schedule on Monday, November 3 at 6 p.m. against Franklin College. The USI Men’s team will make its home debut on Friday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m. against Virginia Military Institute.
The Screaming Eagles’ Ohio Valley Conference home slate includes 10 game dates that begin this season on December 18 when USI hosts the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Valdez Named MVC Defensive Player of the Week
st .LOUIS – After providing key contributions on both ends of the pitch to help the Purple Aces to a crucial win over Belmont on Saturday, University of Evansville defender Isa Valdez (Phoenix, Ariz./Desert Vista) has been named MVC Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced on Tuesday morning.
With the score tied 1-1 late in the match, Valdez provided the assist on Brooklyn Robinson’s (West Haven, Utah/Fremont) game-winning goal in the 82ndminute to power Evansville to a key MVC victory. Valdez played all 90 minutes of the match, helping the Aces’ defense limit the Bruins to six shots and only one shot on goal. With the win, Evansville jumped to fifth in the MVC standings with four games remaining. The top six teams in the standings qualify for the MVC Tournament.
Valdez has been a consistent presence on the UE back line as a senior, ranking fifth on the team with 793 minutes played and has played the full 90 minutes eight times, despite missing two games due to injury. Valdez has enjoyed a breakout season offensively, posting four points on a goal and two assists to help Evansville post their most wins in a season since 2021.
A key contributor throughout her time on campus, Valdez has started 28 matches as a Purple Ace despite battling injuries throughout her career. The weekly honor is the second of her career, having been named MVC Freshman of the Week in 2022, and is the fifth for the Aces this season.
Valdez and the Purple Aces are back in action on Sunday, beginning a three-game road stretch with a trip to take on Murray State. Kick-off is set for 2 PM and will be streamed live on ESPN+.
Davila named OVC Offensive Player of the Week
EVANSVILLE, Ind.– University of Southern Indiana Men’s Soccer sophomore forward David Davila was named Ohio Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday. This is the second straight week the program has received the conference award.
Davila earned his first weekly honor after scoring three goals for six points in USI’s two ties against Liberty University and Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. He netted both goals in the 2-2 draw with Liberty last Thursday and scored the equalizer in Sunday’s tie with SIUE.
This season, Davila leads the Eagles with eleven points from five goals and one assist. He also tops the team with 19 shots, including 11 on goal.
Davila and the Screaming Eagles (2-7-3, 1-1-3 OVC) return to the pitch Thursday when USI heads to Macomb, Illinois, for a match against Western Illinois University in the first leg of the team’s two-game road trip. Following Thursday’s match, the team travels to Charleston, Illinois, to face Eastern Illinois on Sunday afternoon.
USI returns to Strassweg field for the home finale October 25, when the team hosts Lindenwood University.
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THUNDERBOLTS BEGIN 2025-26 SEASON THIS FRIDAY AT BIRMINGHAM
Evansville, In.: The Thunderbolts are set to drop the puck on their President’s Cup title defense season, opening their schedule on the road as they take on the Birmingham Bulls this Friday night at the Pelham Civic Complex.
The Week Ahead:
The Thunderbolts will head South to Alabama for their only game of the weekend, facing the Birmingham Bulls this Friday night at the Pelham Civic Complex, opening face-off set for 7:00pm CT. Fans can watch online on FloHockey or listen for free on the Thunderbolts Mixlr Channel.
Coming Soon:
The Thunderbolts will head to Quad City to take on the Storm on Friday, October 24th, opening face-off at Vibrant Arena set for 7:10pm CT. Fans can watch online on FloHockey or listen for free on the Thunderbolts Mixlr Channel. The Thunderbolts will host their home opener and celebrate their 2024-25 President’s Cup Championship at Ford Center on Saturday, October 25th against the Quad City Storm, opening face-off set for 7:00pm CT. Prior to the start of the game, a special ceremony will be held to commemorate the Thunderbolts’ first-ever President’s Cup Championship victory, featuring the raising of their championship banner to the rafters of Ford Center. The first 4,000 fans in the building will receive a miniature replica of the championship banner. The Thunderbolts will also be wearing specialty Championship jerseys which will be auctioned off after the game. Fans are encouraged to arrive early, with doors opening at 6:15pm. All goal zone tickets are available for 10 dollars each through the Ford Center Box Office. There will also be a Party on the Plaza from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, with music and games, and food trucks from Stuft and La Plaza Mexican will be on hand. For tickets, visit the Ford Center Box Office, go to EvansvilleThunderbolts.com, or call (812)422-BOLT (2658).
Scouting the Opponent:
- Birmingham Bulls:
- 2024-25 Record: 32-19-5, 69 Points, 4th Place
- Leading Returning Goal Scorer: Kolten Olynek (20 Goals)
- Leading Returning Point Scorer: Filimon Ledziankou (47 Points)
- Primary Goaltender: Hayden Stewart (2024-25: 13-7-4, .907 Save %)
- Thunderbolts 24-25 Record vs BHM: 2-3-1
The Bulls defeated the Fayetteville Marksmen two games to none in the opening round of last Spring’s playoffs, but after winning the first game of the semifinal, were defeated in three games by the Knoxville Ice Bears. Birmingham played a preseason game at Knoxville last Friday night, falling 7-2 in regulation with goals from Kyren Gronick and Fil Ledziankou. They also played an overtime period, with the Bulls winning off a goal from Michael Herrera. In a shootout that followed, the Bulls were defeated 1-0.
Thirty-six holes complete at Turtle Point Invite
Aces tied for 4th place
KILLEN, Ala. – With the opening two rounds complete at the Turtle Point Invite the University of Evansville men’s golf team ranks in a tie for fourth place at Turtle Point Yacht & Country Club.
Evansville was led by Daniil Romashkin on the first day. He opened the tournament with a 1-over 73 before carding a 2-under 70 in the second round. With a 143, he is tied for 16th place. Four behind him is Julian Kiessling. Sitting in a tie for 41st at 3-over, Kiessling posted a score of 73 in the first 18 holes before wrapping up the day with a 74.
Andrew Rottschalk and Omar Khalid are tied for 4th place at 4-over. Rottschalk shot a 75 to open play before posting a 1-over 73 in round two. Khalid completed the first 18 holes at 4-over before wrapping up the second round with an even 72. Jamison Ousley is tied for 59thplace with a 151. He made a huge improvement between rounds. After opening with an 81, Ousley registered a 2-under 70 in the second 18. Competing as an individual, Miguel Sobrado is tied for 48th. He completed both Monday rounds with a 74.
Bryce Jones of Alabama paces the individuals completing the first day at 14-under. Following a 66 in the first round, he carded a 64 in the second. He is three in front of Andrew Ferworn of North Alabama. UNA holds the team lead by 15 strokes entering Tuesday’s final round. Th