Volleyball opens MVC slate on Friday

09/27/2024

UE hosts Valparaiso and UIC

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – With four weekends of non-conference play in the books, the University of Evansville volleyball team is set to open the Missouri Valley Conference schedule this weekend with home matches against Valparaiso and UIC. UE welcomes the Beacons for a 6 p.m. match on Friday before facing UIC at 5 p.m. Saturday; both matches inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse will be carried by ESPN+.

Last Time Out

– The non-conference portion of the schedule wrapped up last weekend with a trip across town to the USI Invitational

– Evansville dropped 5-set contests against USI and IU Indianapolis

– Giulia Cardona averaged an unbelievable 5.60 kills over the weekend while Ainoah Cruz chipped in an average of 3.90 digs

Aces Record

– Giulia Cardona’s record-breaking career continued with a big milestone last weekend

– With five service aces against IU Indy, Cardona has a total of 207 in her career and broke Kim Seib’s record of 205, which has stood since 1984

– Cardona recorded 56 kills in the last two matches and has a total of 1,867 in her career; she is quickly approaching Alondra Vazquez’ UE mark of 1,911

– The senior has assumed the NCAA lead in total kills (233), total points (273.0), total attacks (684) and attacks per set (14.55)

– Her season average of 5.81 kills per frame paces the MVC and ranks 3rd nationally

She’s Back

– Ainoah Cruz missed the first ten matches of the 2024 season but returned at the USI Invitational

– In two contests, she quickly regained her form, accumulating 3.90 digs per set

– Her top mark of 23 came in her season debut against USI; she added 16 vs. IU Indy

– As a freshman, Cruz paced the defense with her average of 4.49 digs per set and was 8th in the MVC with her average

Solid Weekend

– With 8 kills in both matches at the USI Invitational, Angelica Gonzalez put together her top performances since the season opener

– After opening the year with career highs in kills (13) and attempts (27) versus Akron, Gonzalez posted five or fewer kills over her next six contests

Scouting the Opposition

– MVC play opens on Friday against Valparaiso, who is 8-4 on the season and has won three of its last four contests

– Elise Swistek leads the Beacon offense with an average of 3.18 kills per set

– UIC starts the weekend with a record of 8-4 and have dropped three of their last four matches before defeating Milwaukee last weekend

– With 2.51 kills per game, Zahria Woodard leads the Flames offense

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USI MSOC gets first win of 2024

09/26/2024

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Soccer got on the scoreboard for the first time in 2024 with a 1-0 win over Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Wednesday evening at Strassweg Field. The Screaming Eagles are 1-7-0, while the Fightin’ Engineers go to 1-4-2.

USI scored the game-winner in the first half at the 37:21 mark. Sophomore forward Jackson Mitchell snapped the Eagles’ 380-minute scoreless slump with a shot from just outside the box on a breakaway. Mitchell was assisted on his first goal of the season by freshman forward David Davila and senior defender/midfielder Garland Hall.

The Eagles took their 1-0 lead into the break, outshooting the Engineers, 10-4, and holding a 5-2 advantage in corner kicks.

In the second half, sophomore goalkeeper Andrew Klott made the first goal stand up as the Eagles closed out their first win of the season. Klott faced five shots and made three saves in recording the shutout.

Overall in the match, USI outshot Rose-Hulman in the second half, 12-1, and for the match, 22-5. The Eagles also held the advantage in corner kicks, 10-2.

NEXT UP FOR USI:
The Eagles continue the homestand Saturday at 12:30 p.m. when they open Ohio Valley Conference action by hosting Eastern Illinois University at Strassweg Field. USI also will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Day at Strassweg Field.

The EIU Panthers are 1-4-1 for the season after losing to Bowling Green State University Tuesday evening. The Panthers are 0-4-1 in their last five matches.

EIU leads the all-time series with USI, 10-2-0, after winning a pair of regular season matches last year. The Panthers took the first game at Strassweg Field, 2-0, and completed the series sweep with a 1-0 victory at EIU.

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FITZLAFF TO PARTICIPATE IN CONGRESSIONAL FORUM

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K. Richard Fitzlaff, the Libertarian Party of Indiana’s candidate for U.S. Congress in the Eighth Congressional District, will participate in an Oct. 3 candidate forum, sponsored by the League of Women Voters.

The forum will occur from 5:30-7 p.m. CDT Oct. 3 at the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library McCullough Library.

All candidates have been invited and will be asked questions compiled by the League of Women Voters and audience members.

“This is a great opportunity for voters to hear from their candidates and how we can earn your votes,” Fitzlaff said. “I have offered my opponents to debate anytime, anywhere. I am ready and willing to face the hard questions from voters because it is you who I seek to serve in Congress. I thank the League of Women Voters for their invitation and eagerly look forward to another opportunity to discuss my vision with the voters and the other candidates who attend.”

Eagles head west for Gans Creek Classic

09/26/2024

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EVANSVILLE, Ind.—University of Southern Indiana Men’s and Women’s Cross Country return to action Friday when the Screaming Eagles compete at the University of Missouri’s Gans Creek Classic in Columbia, Missouri.

The men’s eight-kilometer race is set to begin at 8 a.m., while the women’s 6k is scheduled for an 8:45 a.m. start time.

USI’s men are looking to build on the second-place finish they recorded at the UT Martin OVC Preview a week and a half ago. Senior Brady Terry raced to a first-place finish and his first-career Ohio Valley Conference Runner of the Week award, while sophomores Jackson Collman (9th) and Alex Nolan (10th) posted top-10 finishes to aid the Eagles.

The Eagles placed five runners in the top 15 and eight in the top 20 as they finished with 43 points, just two behind first-place Southeast Missouri State University.

Sophomore Zoe Seward raced to a second-place finish in the women’s race at the UT Martin OVC Preview as USI’s women finished first out of seven teams. The Eagles placed four in the top six, with senior Audrey Comastri, sophomore Ellie Hall and freshman Hadessah Austin finishing fourth, fifth and sixth, respectively.

USI had six in the top 20 and seven in the top 25 as it earned a dominating 15-point win over second-place Tennessee Tech University.

Following Friday’s Gans Creek Classic, the Eagles are scheduled to send a squad to Louisville to compete at the “Live in Lou” Classic October 5 before hosting the Angel Mounds Invitational October 18.

THUNDERBOLTS SIGN FORWARD VILI VESALAINEN

09/26/2024

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Evansville, In.: The Evansville Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes are pleased to announce the signing of forward Vili Vesalainen for the 2024-25 season. The Thunderbolts begin the 2024-25 season at Ford Center on Friday, October 18th as they host the Knoxville Ice Bears.

Vesalainen is the first-ever Thunderbolts signee from Finland, hailing from the city of Jyväskylä. Vesalainen played most of the first 4 seasons of his junior hockey career for his hometown team JYP Jyväskylä’s junior programs at the U16 through U20 levels between 2012-2016, followed by one final full season of junior hockey with Jukurit’s U20 team in 2016-17. In 2017-18, Vesalainen turned pro with D-Kiekko of the Suomi-sarja league, before joining Hermes in 2018-19, beginning with their U20 team and moving up to their professional club in the Mestis league later in the year. After returning to D-Kiekko in 2019-20 and playing in the II-divisioona circuit with Urho in 2020-21, Vesalainen left Finland to play in Sweden’s Division 2 league in 2021-22 with Nittorps IK and Åmåls SK, scoring 8 goals and 26 points in 22 games with both clubs. In 2022-23, Vesalainen joined EHC Klostersee of the Germany3 league, scoring 8 goals and 28 points in 39 games, followed by Courchevel-Méribel-Pralognan of the France3 league in 2023-24, scoring 5 goals and 29 points in only 8 games, adding 5 goals and 9 points in 12 playoff games.

In joining the Thunderbolts, Vesalainen commented: “I’m excited to join the Thunderbolts and take the next step in my career overseas. I can’t wait to get started and play in Ford Center in front of the great fans!”

Vesalainen joins previously announced forwards Matthew Hobbs, Derek Contessa, Logan vande Meerakker, Kevin Hu and Adam Keyes, along with defensemen Dillon Hill, Joey Berkopec, Benjamin Lindberg, and Gehrig Lindberg on the roster heading into training camp.

Vincennes University hosts Women IN Tech Symposium and Showcase

09/26/2024

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VINCENNES, Ind. September 25, 2024 – The Vincennes University Information Technology Department hosted a Women IN Tech Symposium and Showcase on Wednesday, Sept. 18, as part of the state of Indiana’s Women IN Tech Week, celebrated from September 15-22, 2024. This dedicated week highlighted the extensive contributions of women in the technology industry and inspires future generations of women to pursue careers in technology fields.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports overall employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032, according to the Women IN Tech Week website. About 377,500 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently.

VU Executive Director of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Jaci Lederman said, “The Vincennes University Information Technology Department is honored to have hosted such an impactful event, and we hope this symposium will inspire more women to pursue and thrive in careers in technology. Women IN Tech Week is a powerful reminder of the achievements and contributions of women in technology, and this event celebrates their influence while fostering new opportunities for future leaders.”

VU’s keynote speaker, Leah Curry, retired Toyota executive and trailblazer in manufacturing and technology, delivered an empowering address to VU students, faculty, staff, and community members at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center on the Vincennes Campus.

Curry emphasized women’s critical role in driving innovation and reshaping the technology landscape. She urged the audience to step out of their comfort zone.

She said, “Push yourself to be uncomfortable and raise your hand for things you don’t know anything about. See what it is about, and if you like it and if it is something you can do.”

In addition to Curry’s keynote, Mayor Joe Yochum announced a proclamation from the City of Vincennes.

Participants also engaged in an empowering industry panel featuring some of the leading women in technology, including Lederman.

“If you are aspiring to do something, do it,” Lederman said. “Don’t follow the crowd. Don’t fear being alone or thinking you’re going to lose your friends. It’s your journey to take.”

The panel discussed women’s challenges in the tech industry, shared insights on their success, and highlighted opportunities for the next generation of leaders. The panelists provided inspiration and valuable advice on excelling in the tech industry.

The symposium culminated with a Tech Showcase throughout campus, allowing participants to explore the latest technological innovations and engage in hands-on activities. The showcase featured virtual reality demonstrations, gaming programming, collaborative robot demonstrations in the Center for Applied Robotics and Automation (CARA) at VU, and more. These activities showcased emerging technologies and highlighted the many opportunities for women in these areas.

The Women IN Tech Symposium and Showcase at VU served as an important platform for education, networking, and empowerment. It celebrated women in technology and encouraged ongoing progress in diversity, inclusion, and innovation across the industry.