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Services Planned for 47th Anniversary Commemoration of 1977 UE Plane Crash

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Services Planned for 47th Anniversary Commemoration of 1977 UE Plane Crash

On December 13, 1977, a chartered DC-3 plane crashed at 7:22 p.m., just 90 seconds after takeoff from Evansville’s Dress Regional Airport. Members of the UE community soon learned that this plane included men’s basketball Coach Bobby Watson, 14 players, 11 team friends, and a plane crew of five. For those who remember the crash, it’s forever known as “the night it rained tears.”

This event was a shocking loss to the UE community. At a memorial service held a few days later, Dr. Philip Ott, then-professor of philosophy and religion, said “we do not choose to live. We do not choose to die. Life is a gift.”

Former UE President Wallace Graves reminded the community, “out of the agony of this hour we will rise.”

While this tragedy will always be remembered, the University of Evansville came together in strength and unity to move forward and carry on as a tribute to those who were lost.

To commemorate the 47th anniversary and remember these lives, UE has planned a memorial service for 12 p.m., on Friday, December 13, that is open to the campus community and public.

The service will be held at Memorial Plaza on campus, located directly behind Olmsted Hall. The service will include an invocation and message by Reverend Andy Payton, remarks from President Pietruszkiewicz, the reading of all 29 names, and a moment of silence.

47 years later, we remember each life that was taken much too early.

Indiana holding woke corporate culture accountable

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Indiana holding woke corporate culture accountable with Attorney General Todd Rokita’s lawsuit against BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard

Lawsuit alleges these corporatists are illegally conspiring to manipulate energy markets

Attorney General Todd Rokita is taking further action to stop woke corporatists and their left-leaning allies in government from driving up energy costs for hardworking Hoosiers.  

“We’re taking on very powerful forces arrayed against the interests of everyday working Hoosiers,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Coal has been the backbone of Indiana’s economic success for decades. The demand for electricity has gone up and these ESG titans are reaping the benefits of these skyrocketed prices; by keeping their thumb on production.” 

ESG investing — the acronym stands for the investing principle that prioritizes environmental issues, social issues, and certain corporate governance ideas — elevating goals like mitigating climate change, enforcing hiring quotas, and achieving social justice benchmarks above the fiduciary duty to maximize returns for investors.  

Over the past four years, America’s coal producers have not been responding to the price signals of the free market, but have been listening to BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street instead as alleged in the complaint. The three asset managers acquired substantial stockholdings over several years in every significant publicly held coal producer in the United States, thereby allegedly gaining the power to control the policies of coal production in the United States.  

Indiana along with 10 other fossil fuel producing states filed suit to hold BlackRock accountable for their alleged aggressive attempts to manipulate policy by manipulating and controlling the markets through threats and votes at stakeholder meetings and in board rooms. As unelected non-policy makers, the complaint alleges they are using their market power to force socialist and Leftist policies, like climate change, to better fill their pockets. 

Professional Pickleball Association Challenger Series Announces Evansville Tournament

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Pickleball enthusiasts have a new reason to celebrate as the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) introduces the PPA Challenger Series powered by JOOLA.  This dynamic new grassroots tour creates a structured pathway for aspiring professionals to join the prestigious Carvana PPA Tour, while also offering amateur players of all ages and skill levels opportunities to enhance their game alongside the pros.
 
The PPA Challenger Series is set to make its mark in 2025, with more than a dozen tour stops planned across the U.S., including Evansville’s Wesselman Park from September 19–21, 2025.  The series emphasizes inclusivity, competition, and the growth of pickleball at all levels.  This tournament is hosted by Explore Evansville with support from the Evansville Regional Sports Commission (ERSC) and Evansville Community Pickleball Association (ECPA).  The Evansville PPA Challenger is projected to be the largest tournament hosted at Wesselman Park to date with 500-700 players expected to compete.
 
About the PPA Challenger Series
  • Pro Division Eligibility: Players ranked outside the PPA Tour’s Top 20 are eligible to compete.
  • Challenger Rankings: Players’ top 16 Challenger events contribute to leaderboard standings.
  • Pathway to the PPA Tour: Winners of Challenger events gain entry to select PPA Tour Open events.
  • Integrated Point System: Challenger Series points contribute to Carvana PPA Tour rankings.
The 2025 schedule includes stops across the country.  For the full schedule and updates, visit the PPA Tour website. To register to play in the Evansville PPA Challenger series, visit the tournament registration link.

USI appoints Provost, announces changes in Undergraduate Admissions

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USI appoints Provost, announces changes in Undergraduate Admissions

The University of Southern Indiana has named Dr. Shelly B. Blunt, Provost for the University, effective December 1, 2024. She has served as Interim Provost since July 1, 2023.

“Dr. Blunt has a dedicated history of service to USI and has been a longstanding, vital contributor in the Provost’s Office,” said Steven J. Bridges, USI Interim President. “I have made this appointment with stability in mind and look forward to her continued contributions and strategic leadership in our mission of providing exceptional education to our students.”

Blunt has a long track record at the University joining in 1999. Before being tapped for the Interim Provost position, she briefly served as Dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education after serving as the Interim Dean for the Pott College since January 2023. Blunt also was Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs and two years later Associate Provost for Academic Affairs between 2012 and 2022. She additionally served as Associate Dean for the Pott College for six years. Blunt is a member of the Science Education Foundation of Indiana Board, the Medical Professions Academy Advisory Board, Joshua Academy Board and has served on numerous state-wide committees for the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.

Blunt is actively involved in STEM education and undergraduate advising, has served as a University Advising Fellow and received the Outstanding Advisor of the Year and the Phenomenal Women of USI awards. Other accomplishments under her leadership include the creation of first year advising centers in each of USI’s academic colleges, the successful implementation of a new general education core, the development of a University-wide first-year seminar class (UNIV 101) and the implementation of state-wide articulation agreements.

She earned her undergraduate degree at Truman State University and her doctoral degree in chemistry from the University of Iowa.

As part of the appointment, Blunt will assume strategic oversight for University Division which includes the four College Advising Centers and the Center for Exploring Majors, Career Counseling and the Academic Success Center (academic coaching, study skills and tutoring).

With the departure of Troy Miller, Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management, for another professional opportunity, Interim President Bridges is appointing Rashad Smith, Executive Director of Enrollment, to Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions, reporting directly to the President effective December 9. Smith will manage Undergraduate Admissions, Student Financial Assistance and New Student and Transitional Programs.

“Rashad Smith has been an integral driver of undergraduate enrollment during his tenure at USI and will continue to do so in this elevated assignment,” Bridges said.

Smith has more than 20 years of experience in higher education and began at USI in April 2016 as the Director of Undergraduate Admissions. Prior to joining USI, he served as the Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness and as the Director of Admissions for Kentucky Wesleyan College. Smith holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina.

Overall student enrollment and retention will be supported by a senior committee led by the President and composed of the University’s Vice Presidents, Provost, College and School of Graduate Studies Deans, Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions, Executive Director of Student Success, Director of Student Financial Assistance and Chief Information Officer.

OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW MAKE AIKEN THEATRE DEBUT THIS SPRING

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  OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW MAKE AIKEN THEATRE DEBUT THIS SPRING

TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2024, AT 10:00 AM

 Old National Events Plaza and JAC Live are thrilled to announce the highly acclaimed string band, Old Crow Medicine Show, will perform for the first time at the Aiken Theatre on March 13, 2025. The concert is part of their Circle the Wagons Tour, celebrating 25 years of making live music.

Old Crow Medicine Show is firmly established as one of America’s most beloved Old-Time String Bands and a valued torchbearer of Nashville’s rich musical heritage. Over the past two decades, their journey has evolved from busking on street corners to performing at the world’s most prestigious venues and festivals, including the Hollywood Bowl, Telluride, Bonnaroo, Newport Folk Festival, and Jazz Fest.

Their signature song, “Wagon Wheel,” has become one of the most widely sung folk songs in history and was recently certified by the RIAA as one of the top five country singles of all time. The band’s influence spans across the Americana music genre, impacting numerous artists like The Lumineers and Mumford & Sons.

Old Crow Medicine Show’s laurels include an induction to the Grand Ole Opry, winning two Grammy® Awards for Best Folk Album (Remedy, 2014) and Best Long Form Music Video (Big Easy Express, 2013), and receiving the Trailblazer Award at the Americana Music Awards. Their classic single, “Wagon Wheel,” has achieved Double-Platinum status, while their debut album, O.C.M.S., has been certified Gold.

As part of their 25th-anniversary celebration, Old Crow Medicine Show has released their latest album, Jubilee, co-produced by Matt Ross-Spang. The album features 13 new songs that hark back to the band’s early days, with up-tempo string band numbers and collaborations with legendary artists like Mavis Staples, Sierra Farrell, and co-founder Willie Watson.

Meet Vincennes University’s new Student Trustee Kate Wise

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The Vincennes University Board of Trustees has a new student voice.

Kate Wise, who is pursuing Legal Studies and Homeland Security and Public Safety degrees, was sworn in as the 2024-25 Student Trustee on Wed., Dec. 4.

“On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am thrilled to welcome Kate to the Board,” VU Board Chairman Mike Sievers said. “Kate’s passion for representing the University and her commitment to positively impacting campus life will bring an important perspective to the Board. We are excited to work alongside her as she advocates for her fellow Trailblazers and helps shape the future of Vincennes University.”

Gov. Eric Holcomb appointed Wise of Depauw, Indiana, as Student Trustee until Oct. 5, 2025. She has the same voting privileges as all Trustees.

“I want to be a Student Trustee because it gives me a chance to interact with all parts of the University,” Wise said. “I hear a lot from people around campus, and I want to be able to bring ideas and concerns from the student body to help make change. I am honored to have this position and represent the student body.”

In Spring 2025, Wise expects to graduate with an associate degree in Legal Studies. She plans to continue her studies at VU to earn a bachelor’s degree in Homeland Security and Public Safety. After VU, she plans to enroll in law school and become a practicing attorney.

One of her most significant VU experiences is working in the University’s Admissions Office. She often guides prospective Trailblazers and their families throughout the Vincennes Campus.

“I love it when I give a tour, and then I see the student the next year,” she said. “I feel like I was a small part in a huge step in their life.”

Wise also serves as treasurer of the Legal Studies Club and secretary of the Bass Fishing Club.

“I joined the Legal Studies Club to be more involved with my major, and it has allowed me to enjoy experiences such as seeing appellate arguments and watching some of my favorite legal movies,” Wise said. “I joined the Bass Fishing Club to get out of my comfort zone and try something new. Once I joined, I found I truly enjoy fishing and being involved in the club.”

She aims to inspire students to share in the joy and fulfillment that come from being an active member of the club, and one of her priorities as a Trustee is getting other students more active on campus.

“I am here for students if they have any suggestions or ideas to help better VU,” she said. “I want to hear what they want to see so I am able to give their perspective and see what can be done.”

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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Nate Myers joins Vincennes University Board of Trustees

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Nate Myers, vice president and general manager of Cook Polymer Technology and K-Tube Technologies, took the oath of office and joined the Vincennes University Board of Trustees on Wed., Dec. 4.

In his more than 20-year career with Cook Medical, Myers has served in multiple roles, including engineering management, operations management, and site/company leadership.

Board Chairman Mike Sievers said, “On behalf of the VU Board of Trustees, I am excited to welcome Nate Myers to the Board. Nate’s extensive leadership experience in engineering, operations, and industry innovation and dedication to higher education and community service make him an incredible asset to our Board. We look forward to the expertise and insights he will bring as we continue advancing the mission and vision of Vincennes University.”

Gov. Eric Holcomb appointed Myers to the VU Board. His term expires on Oct. 4, 2026. Myers replaces Rick Schach, who retired as a trustee in October.

“I am excited for the opportunity to serve Vincennes University in this capacity,” Myers said. “As a Trustee, I hope to contribute to the furtherance of the mission and vision of the university. I believe VU is uniquely positioned with its course offerings and campus activities to deliver significant value in preparing students for successful careers.”

Myers has been active with VU as a Center for Applied Robotics and Automation (CARA) Advisory Board member and through VU’s close relationship with Cook Medical.

Myers also serves on the Rose-Hulman Varsity R Club Board, previously chaired the Board of Meals on Wheels of Bloomington, Indiana, and served on the Ellettsville Council for Youth.

Myers earned a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Strategic Management from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. He graduated from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

“An area where I believe I can contribute is to provide perspectives on key industry trends and skill sets to help VU make decisions in their continued efforts to evolve their curricula and industry partnerships,” Myers said.

Myers and his wife, Stacia, have two children and reside in Spencer, Indiana.

Lady Blazers drop rematch with No. 8 Three Rivers College

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Lady Blazers drop rematch with No. 8 Three Rivers College

VINCENNES, Ind. – The Vincennes University Lady Trailblazers hit the home court Wednesday night for a rematch against No. 8 ranked Three Rivers College from Poplar Bluff, Mo.

The Lady Raiders picked up the win in the first meeting between these two teams Nov. 23 when VU fell 82-59 in Poplar Bluff and Three Rivers was able to complete the season sweep Wednesday with a 71-45 victory over the Lady Blazers.

The Lady Trailblazers got off to an excellent start Wednesday night against the Top 10 ranked Lady Raiders, going back and forth in the opening quarter to hold a 15-13 lead over Three Rivers after the first 10 minutes of action.

Three Rivers was able to get some traction going in the second quarter, taking the lead back early in the second period and riding a 9-0 scoring run to close out the first half with a 34-24 lead.

The lead continued to grow for the Lady Raiders in the third quarter, using an 8-0 run to increase the lead to 18 before the Lady Blazers were able to swing the momentum back with seven straight points.

Three Rivers held firm to close out the third quarter and took a 51-37 lead into the final quarter of action.

The Lady Raiders opened the fourth quarter with nine straight points and were able to cruise down the stretch as the Lady Blazers fell by the final score of 71-45.

The Lady Trailblazers were again led offensively by freshman Delora Pricop (Satu Mare, Romania) who used a big second half to finish the night with 17 points and nine rebounds.

Freshman Emani Washington (Indianapolis, Ind.) was the second VU scorer in double figures, ending her night with 12 points, three rebounds, three assists and a team-high three steals.

Freshmen Ahmya Thomas (Phoenix, Ariz.) and Jazmyn Robey (Sellersburg, Ind.) each finished the game with five points, with Thomas moving the ball well to finish with a team-high six assists.

The Lady Blazers will now move forward to another tough matchup against a Nationally ranked opponent, going on the road Saturday, Dec. 7 to face NJCAA Division II No. 22 ranked Parkland College in Champaign, Ill. at 2 p.m. eastern.

VINCENNES BOX SCORE

VINCENNES (45): Delora Pricop 8-12 1-2 17, Ahmya Thomas 1-11 3-3 5, Jazmyn Robey 2-7 0-0 5, Marta Gutierrez 1-6 0-0 2, Emani Washington 4-8 3-3 12, Iris Comesana 0-2 0-0 0, Yanni Huggins 0-0 0-0 0, Netala Dixon 1-3 2-2 4, Team 17-49 9-10 45.

Three Rivers – 13   21   17   20 – 71

VU (3-7) – 15   9   13   8 – 45

Three-point goals: VU 2 (Robey, Washington). Rebounds: VU 30 (Pricop 9). Assists: VU 13 (Thomas 6). Steals: VU 6 (Washington 3). Blocked Shots: VU 2 (Robey, Comesana). Turnovers: VU 28. Personal Fouls: VU 20. Fouled out: Pricop.

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Andrews guides Trailblazers back in the win column over Schoolcraft College

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Andrews guides Trailblazers back in the win column over Schoolcraft College

VINCENNES, Ind. – The Vincennes University Trailblazers returned home Wednesday night to the Physical Education Complex where the Blazers played host to Schoolcraft College from Detroit, Mich.

The Trailblazers were able to use a big second half and a big game by freshman Christian Andrews (Asheville, N.C.) to get back in the win column with a big 90-51 victory over the Ocelots.

Vincennes got off to a slow start against the visiting Ocelots, going back and forth with Schoolcraft for most of the first half.

Schoolcraft held the lead for most of the opening 20 minutes of action before the Blazers closed out the first half on a 12-3 run to take a 32-26 lead into the locker room at the break.

Coming out of the locker room in the second half the Trailblazers looked determined to get back in the win column, using a 22-3 stretch to open the game up and take a 59-34 lead.

Vincennes would continue to add pressure on the defensive end and helped put the game away with a 21-3 scoring run to increase the lead to 82-44.

VU continued to battle to the final horn, closing out the scoring with back-to-back threes as the Blazers pulled away late to pick up the 90-51 victory over Schoolcraft College.

“I thought we played pretty good once we put Christian in,” VU Hall of Fame Head Coach Todd Franklin said. “Christian and Jalen, those two guys got the energy from the guard position going. We didn’t have much energy coming from the guard position early. We weren’t initiating, we were just standing. There are actions and reactions that we are supposed to be doing offensively and we weren’t doing them. We just played with no energy, no snap, no nothing.”

“I didn’t change anything strategically, we just changed personnel,” Franklin added. “Those guys started to play better. It took us a little while to get it churning but you can see in the last eight minutes of the first half it began. We obviously rewarded those guys that they should be the ones playing to start the second half. We did and it continued.”

“Christian was a big part of that,” Franklin said. “He’s learning out there on the fly. It’s not perfect. We’re walking him through it as it goes along. But I think the thing tonight with him was that he was receptive to learning and when he would do something we would say ‘here’s what we are talking about to change this a little bit’ and you could tell that he’s listening. He’s listening and trying to get it and that’s what he needed to do.”

“I’m probably not going to tell him wrong,” Franklin added. “I’ve been around a long time and seen about all there is to see with it. So I keep telling them ‘I’m trying to help you’. And I get frustrated sometimes because they don’t take that. Here’s what you need to do and you don’t do it but there was growth there tonight.”

“I thought Jalen Calloway was the same way,” Franklin said. “The first minute or two he came in he had a bit of deer in the headlights look to him. I don’t know what it was but he got a look of determination on his face after that and from that point on I thought he played pretty well. Again, not perfect. There are things that we’re trying to correct on the fly the whole time that need to be corrected to make them even better. But they tried to play hard. Once the ball started moving with some intensity and some pace, we started running our actions and had the actions and reactions all of a sudden, we’re getting open shots and we’re getting open shots in rhythm and we start making them with energy and flow and everybody gets happy.”

“It’s amazing,” Franklin added. “It’s just about doing what you are supposed to with the intensity that you are supposed to. We’re usually pretty effective when we do and hopefully, they are learning that lesson because that’s what it comes down to. You can see that completely on display tonight. If you ever just want to watch what I’m talking about, that’s it. Watch the first 10-12 minutes and then watch from then on. I didn’t change one thing strategically. But it was players that started to try to do what we’ve told them to do with the intensity and the pace that we ask them to and it’s amazing the difference that happens from one to the other.”

Vincennes was led offensively by an outstanding game by freshman Christian Andrews who came off the bench to set a new career-high with 25 points, four rebounds and four steals.

Sophomore Michael Cooper (Minneapolis, Minn.) scored in double figures for the sixth time this season, ending his night with 13 points, seven rebounds and three assists.

Freshman Jalen Calloway (Chicago, Ill.) was the third VU scorer in double figures, ending his night with 12 points and five assists in the game.

Freshman Dayton Williams (Louisville, Ky.) scored nine points and grabbed five rebounds in the game, while sophomore Bryan Akanmu (Paris, France) ended his night with six points, six rebounds and a team-high five assists.

“The last 28 minutes I thought we played pretty good,” Franklin said. “It’s that simple. The first 12 I didn’t like what we were on offense. Defense we were okay. I thought we tried defensively for most of the night and were pretty solid. Offensively we were just stale. We were stale and we just had a refusal to do what we said to do. I don’t really understand that because if I was a player I’d like to play well.”

“But statistically, I’m not worrying about it one way of the other,” Franklin added. “I just thought we played better the last 28 minutes and the stats follow. As we move the ball better and we swung the ball better. As we play with a better pace and intensity, as our energy got even better on the defensive end, the stats improve, the shots start going in, the ball gets some energy to it. The thing starts going off the play and we see the play and we make the play.”

“I was glad to see Christian hit shots,” Franklin said. “He hit shots all preseason. But it’s probably not just a coincidence that he started to really make shots in this game when he starts trying to do what he needs to be doing with the kind of pace and intensity that we ask. He wasn’t forcing it. A lot of his threes he got as a result of him initiating the offense well, the ball moved, it was snapping around and he ended up being the back end recipient of that. Broke them down, got inside, found him at the back end of it, he was there and he hit shots. I thought he attacked the basket better tonight. He’s learning what it takes and he’s having to learn when you are a smaller guy what it takes from an intensity level that it requires to finish plays. He’s still learning where the passing lanes are. He sees things and he’s still throwing the ball through defenses at arm level, that’s not going to happen at this level. These guys are long, quick and athletic, so you’ve got to find the windows to get it to and he did better as the game went on. But he was also receptive to that as we were giving him instruction and you could see ‘alright, he’s listening’ and he’s making adjustments as the game went along and that’s what all of them need to do.”

“The stats I’m not worried about,” Franklin added. “I just would like to see us play with snap and energy and everybody dedicated to what we are trying to do and I want that because they will be better players and will have more success, all the good things that they need and want will happen for them better. So that I thought we did better as the game went along.”

The Trailblazers will look to keep this positive momentum going as they prepare for another tough test Saturday, Dec. 7 when VU hosts No. 17 ranked Triton College at 7 p.m. eastern.

This game will be Toys for Tots Donation Night at the P.E. Complex, where fans who donate a new stuff animal at the main gate Saturday night will receive free admission into the game.

“We’ve just got to have another level of pop, snap, here’s what we do and how we do it,” Franklin said. “We’re going to do it right and we’re going to do it with intensity and tenacity because it’s all going to be required. If you don’t do what you are supposed to, you’re in trouble. If you do what you are supposed to but you don’t do it with the tenacity that’s required, it won’t work. Then somewhere at the back end of that has to become the confidence. And the confidence will follow. You can see the guys that are doing the things that they are supposed to be doing with the intensity they are supposed to be doing it with, they start to have success. And we are going to need a full 40 minutes of that on both ends.”

“I roll that up sometimes and say that as ‘we are going to do it in a competitive fashion’,” Franklin added. “And that’s what you’ve got to see, 40 minutes of that. We work every day, practice every day to have an idea of the way that we are supposed to play scheme wise on both sides of the floor. The fundamentals the way we are supposed to apply them. So we’re not going to do something amazing between now and Saturday. We’re just going to see if we can do those things well enough in a competitive fashion to beat Triton.”

“If we play really well, I think we can play with anybody,” Franklin said. “Then we are going to have to get tough minded in a competitive basketball game at some point that says we’re not just going to be here and be close, we’re going to win. We’re going to fight through and make the play, whatever that little thing is that needs to happen to make that happen and at some point, in time this year I think we will. At some point in time this year I think we’ll be a really good basketball team. Will it be Saturday? I don’t know. It will need to be Saturday if we’re going to win and it will need to be next Wednesday when we play John A. Logan if we’re going to win. It will need to be the next Saturday when we go and play at Lincoln Trail. Will we be there and be ready? We could be but it’s in these guys’ hands. When to they really take it and own it and own it for the entire two hours that we’re playing.”

“I hoping, trust me, I’m rooting for them to do it Saturday and if they do, I like our chances,” Franklin added. “But if we don’t, then it could be a long night in here with Triton. They are really talented and long and a long team like that, if you’re not sharp, then it gets to be a problem. Against long teams, you have to be sharp and you minimize that length. If you are not sharp, that length, it’s always in front of you. So it will be a good test for us. I hope we get a bunch of people out here. We schedule these big time games for those reasons but we’ll see where our team is. This year is going to be a different kind of year but it’s a different kind of year around the country. I think it’s going to be about who gets better. I don’t think there’s any great team. I think we’re in a pile with about 40 to 45 other teams and who is going to be the one learns the lessons, has the intensity, practices the best all year, improves the most over the next two months, hardens up and is that ball club. I don’t know how pretty our record will be but I think that we can be a good ball club and we’ll need to be a good ball club on Saturday.”

VINCENNES BOX SCORE

VINCENNES (90): Bryan Akanmu 2-3 2-2 6, Michael Cooper 3-9 5-6 13, Kenaz Ochogwu 3-4 2-2 8, Lebron Thomas 1-5 3-6 5, Dayton Williams 3-6 3-3 9, Christian Andrews 8-10 6-6 25, Meyoh Swansey 2-5 0-0 5, Jalen Calloway 5-9 1-2 12, Taveon Smith 1-2 4-4 7, Darstin Onye 0-0 0-0 0, Ali Sakho 0-0 0-2 0, Hussein Elmaraghy 0-1 0-0 0, Team 28-54 26-33 90.

Schoolcraft – 26   25 – 51

VU (7-3) – 32   58 – 90

Three-point goals: VU 8 (Andrews 3, Cooper 2, Swansey, Calloway, Smith). Rebounds: VU 30 (Cooper 7). Assists: VU 22 (Akanmu 5). Steals: VU 11 (Calloway 4). Blocked Shots: VU 2 (Calloway, Elmaraghy). Turnovers: VU