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UE Earns NABC Team Of The Week recognition

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NABC Honors Schools At Each Level

The University of Evansville, Wingate University, the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Missouri Baptist University and South Georgia State College have been selected as the first NABC Teams of the Week of the 2019-20 season.

NCAA Division I – Evansville

Head Coach: Walter McCarty

Evansville pulled off one of the biggest upsets in recent college basketball memory last week, winning at No. 1-ranked Kentucky on Tuesday, 79-75. The Purple Aces held UK to just 37-percent shooting on their way to becoming just the 35th unranked team in NCAA history to beat No. 1 on its home floor. Evansville followed the performance two nights later with an 89-71 victory over IU-Kokomo to improve to 3-0 this season.

UE’s latest honor adds to what has been an unbelievable week of publicity after defeating top-ranked Kentucky last week.  March Madness digital reporter Andy Katz named the Purple Aces the “Team of the Week” on Monday.  The program received votes in both the Associated Press and Coaches Polls, ranking 30th and 39th in those rankings, respectively.

DeAndre Williams garnered Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week recognition for the second time in as many weeks on Monday as he continues to lead the team in scoring and rebounding.

This weekend, the Aces head to Nassau, Bahamas for the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase.  Evansville opens the tournament on Friday evening against East Carolina.

Baby Shark LIVE AT OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA

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“BABY SHARK LIVE!” WILL CONTINUE TO MAKE A SPLASH ACROSS NORTH AMERICA WITH A STOP IN EVANSVILLE AT OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA on MARCH 5 AT 6 PM

Pinkfong and Round Room Live are proud to announce that Baby Shark Live! the brand new, fully immersive concert experience, will continue to make a splash across North America and play over 70 cities this Spring.  The live tour of the viral sensation will continue its run starting March 1, 2020, in Independence, MO.  The hit show will swim to new markets including Los Angeles, Seattle, and Toronto. Tickets for Evansville’s March 5thshow will go on-sale this Friday, November 22 beginning at 10 AM CST. For tickets and additional information, visit babysharklive.com.

“We’re thrilled to bring Baby Shark Live! to so many new markets across North America,” says Stephen Shaw (the tour’s producer and co-president of Round Room Live). “This is a cultural phenomenon and we are very pleased how families have responded to Baby Shark live on stage.”

The Fall tour leg of Baby Shark Live! began in Spartanburg, SC and played to excited families across the country. The smash-hit show sold-out performances across the country during the 6-week run and was seen by nearly 100,000 fans.

As previously announced, Baby Shark Live! will visit the 2019 World Series Champions in Washington, DC in June 2020 and, following sold-out performances this Fall, the tour will play repeat engagements in Pittsburgh, PA, and Chicago, IL.  A full list of markets going on sale this week can be found at Babysharklive.com. Additional dates and cities will be announced soon.

The live show is based on Pinkfong’s viral earworm and global dance phenomenon, Baby Shark. Fans of all ages will delight as Baby Shark joins up with his friend Pinkfong to take an adventure into the sea, singing and dancing through new and classic songs including Five Little Monkeys, Wheels on the Bus, Jungle Boogie, Monkey Banana Dance and of course, Baby Shark! 

Baby Shark, Pinkfong’s global hit song about a family of sharks, has climbed the charts and connected with fans around the globe. After entering the Billboard Hot 100 at #32, the song has had a 17-week streak in the Top 50 while topping the Kids Digital Song Sales Chart. The Baby Shark Dance video has over 3.8 billion views, making it the 5th most viewed video in the history of YouTube.

Tickets for Baby Shark Live’s Spring tour go on-sale to the general public on Friday, November 22. Fans can visit babysharklive.com now for tour dates, ticket information and one-of-a-kind meet and greet packages. Follow Baby Shark Live! social media for pre-sale access and exclusive tour content.

 

USI kicks off NCAA II Tournament Friday at #1 GVSU

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The University of Southern Indiana women’s soccer team kicks off the 2019 NCAA Division II Tournament and Midwest Regional Friday when they play top-ranked and number one seeded Grand Valley State University at noon (CST) in Allendale, Michigan.

The bottom half of the Midwest Regional bracket features fourth-seeded Ashland University (14-4-1) and fifth-seeded McKendree University (15-3-3) is slated for a 9 a.m. (CST) kickoff Friday.

The winners of the USI-GVSU and Ashland/McKendree match advances to play for the right to advance to the Midwest Regional championship game Sunday at noon (CST) in Allendale.

The second half of the Midwest bracket will be played at Walsh University in Canton, Ohio, Thursday and Saturday. Second-seeded Walsh (16-4-0) plays seventh-seeded University of Indianapolis (13-4-1) in the 9 a.m. (CST) match, while third-seeded University of Findlay (14-2-1) takes on sixth-seeded Rockhurst University (14-5-0) in the noon (CST) match. The winners play Saturday at noon (CST) at Walsh for the right to advance.

The Central Region will host the Midwest and its regional championship game, in addition to the NCAA II quarterfinal match December 5-8. The site, exact dates, and times are to be determined after the second round of the regionals.

Coverage of all of the Eagles’ action in the NCAA II Midwest Regional, including links for live stats, audio and video broadcasts, can be found on GoUSIEagles.com. More information about the NCAA II Women’s Soccer Tournament can be found at NCAA.com, including the bracket for the entire 56-team field.

Week 12 – Eagle NCAA II Tournament Notes

USI in the NCAA II Tournament: USI is making its second appearance in the NCAA II Tournament after a 21 year wait. The last time the Eagles were in the NCAA II Tournament, they defeated Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 2-1, in double-overtime on the road before falling in the NCAA II Tournament quarterfinals to Ashland University in triple-overtime, 1-0.

Eagles post three-straight upsets to win GLVC Tournament: The Eagles won their first GLVC Tournament title with three-straight upsets. USI, which was the seventh seed, defeated second-seeded University of Indianapolis, 1-0, third-seeded Rockhurst University, 3-0, and grabbed the conference title on penalty kicks after tying top-seeded McKendree University.

In the GLVC: USI leads the GLVC with 103 points on a league-best 34 goals, and 35 assists. The Eagles are fourth in defense with a team 0.68 goals against average.

Scoring Leaders: Sophomore forward Katlyn Andres has taken over the team scoring lead with 21 points on eight goals and five assists. Junior forward Maggie Winter follows close behind with 16 points on seven goals and two assists. Junior defender Madelyne Juenger is tied for the team lead with Andres with five assists.

Between the posts:  Freshman goalkeeper Maya Etienne leads the Eagles in goal with a 12-6-2 record, a 0.69 goals against average and a USI single-season record 10 shutouts, and 91 saves during her first collegiate campaign.

Schoenstein is in his 4th year: USI Head Coach Eric Schoenstein is in his fourth season as the head coach of the Eagles, producing a 41-25-9 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 NCAA II Tournament.

USI vs. GVSU: USI trails in the all-time series with GVSU, 5-1, with the Lakers taking the last five meetings. The Eagles won the initial meeting, 1-0, in overtime in 2002 in a neutral site match-up at UIndy.

GVSU in 2019: The Lakers are 19-1-0 and ranked number one nationally. GVSU, which won the GLIAC Tournament title, has outscored its opponents, 88-5.

USI vs. Ashland: Ashland leads the all-time series with USI, 3-1, including the 1998 NCAA II Tournament quarterfinal game. USI, which won the first match-up, 3-1, in 1996, has not played the Ashland Eagles since a 4-2 loss in 2014 in a neutral site match at Ohio Dominican University.

Ashland in 2019: Ashland is 14-4-1, but is 2-3-0 in its last five matches. The Ashland Eagles fell in the semifinals of the GLIAC Tournament last weekend.

USI vs. Rockhurst: Rockhurst has had the upper hand with the Eagles all-time, leading 13-3-2, after USI posted the GLVC Tournament semifinal win, 3-0. in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

Rockhurst in 2019: The Hawks are 14-5-0 in 2019 and finished third during the GLVC regular season and lost to USI in the GLVC Tournament semifinals.

Murder Arrest – Justin Brewer

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The Evansville Police Department has made a second arrest in the shooting death of 25 year-old Delvin Mitchell. 

A joint investigation of members of the Evansville Police Department, FBI Violent Crimes Task Force, FBI Underwater Evidence Search Team, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Indiana State Police Firearms Examination Unit, and the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office has led to charges of Murder filed against 32 year-old Justin Robert Brewer.

On January 25, 2019, shortly after midnight, EPD Officers responded to a call for shots fired in the 2300 block of Frisse Avenue. Officers arrived and found Mitchell to be deceased. He was a victim of a shooting. 

As the investigation proceeded, the FBI Underwater Evidence Search Team responded to Evansville to assist. The FBI’s dive team located the murder weapon from Pigeon Creek near Diamond Avenue. Evidence collected at the crime scene was compared to and matched with the recovered weapon.

During the course of the investigation, interviews, evidence, and electronic data that was collected has led to the arrest warrant of Brewer for the murder. Brewer is being held in Knox County, Indiana. 

Amber Brewer, the wife of Justin Brewer, was charged with Mitchell’s murder on September 25, 2019 and is currently being held in Henderson, Kentucky.

More information will likely be released later this week.

If anyone has knowledge or information about this shooting, please call the Evansville Police Department at 812-436-7979 or the WeTip line at 1-800-78-CRIME.

USI Women’s Basketball visits Ferris State Saturday

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University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball returns to action Saturday at 11 a.m. (CST) when it travels to Big Rapids, Michigan, to take on Midwest Region foe Ferris State University. Game time was moved up an hour due to Ferris State hosting the GLIAC Volleyball Tournament Saturday night.

Saturday’s game will be aired live on 95.7 The Spin, while live stats, audio and video, if available, can be accessed at GoUSIEagles.com.

USI (1-0) is coming off a 52-45 win over then No. 11 University of Central Missouri last week. Junior guard Emma DeHart and senior guard Kiara Moses each had 11 points to lead the Screaming Eagles, who rallied from a 13-point first quarter deficit to earn the win.

USI Women’s Basketball Notes
• USI opens Screaming Eagles Arena with win. USI Women’s Basketball christened its brand new home with a 52-45 come-from-behind win over No. 11 Central Missouri last Wednesday. The Eagles rallied from a 13-point first-quarter deficit to earn the season-opening victory after holding the Jennies to just 31 points throughout the final 33 minutes of the contest.

• Screaming Eagles Arena. The Eagles’ game against Central Missouri marked the first-ever regular-season basketball game in Screaming Eagles Arena. USI Women’s Basketball played in the Physical Activites Center from 1980-81 to 2018-19, posting a 363-194 record all-time at the PAC, including a 217-81 record under Head Coach Rick Stein.

• USI earns first win over nationally-ranked opponent since 2017. The Eagles’ win over then No. 11 Central Missouri marked USI’s first victory over a Top 25 opponent since they defeated No. 25 Grand Valley State, 53-44, at the Bellarmine Thanksgiving Classic November  25, 2017. Central Missouri also represented the highest-ranked opponent the Eagles have defeated since taking down No. 9 Drury, 84-78, at the PAC February 4, 2017.

• New Start time. USI’s game with Ferris State has been moved up an hour due to the Bulldogs’ playing host to the GLIAC Volleyball Tournament. Tip-off is now slated for an 11 a.m. (CST) start time.

• About Ferris State. The Bulldogs are 2-1 and host Midwest Region opponent Ursuline Thursday before taking on the Eagles Saturday. Junior guard Adrienne Anderson leads the Bulldogs with 16.0 points, while senior center Brayene Benner is averaging a team-high 6.0 rebounds per appearance. Junior guard Shaniya Huggins leads the Bulldogs with 3.7 assists per contest.

• Busy slate ahead. After playing just one game throughout the first two weeks of the season, the Eagles’ schedule gets a lot more congested as USI will play five games in an 11-day span. In addition to the Eagles’ visit to Ferris State, USI hosts Hillsdale November 26 before traveling to Louisville, Kentucky, to take on Tampa and Tiffin at the Bellarmine Thanksgiving Classic November 29-30. USI finishes the stretch December 3 when it visits McKendree for its GLVC-opener.

• USI tabbed for fourth-place finish in GLVC. GLVC Women’s Basketball coaches predicted a fourth-place finish in the GLVC for the Eagles in 2019-20. Drury was the unanimous top pick, while Lewis and Bellarmine were respectively predicted to finish second and third. League-newcomer Lindenwood rounded out the top five picks.

• Magic Mark: 75 points. The Eagles are 413-76 (.845) all-time when scoring at least 75 points. USI is 286-27 (.914) since 1996-97 when reaching the 75-point plateau.

 

ADOPT A PET

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BREAKING NEWS: Statehouse IS A Sea Of Red At “Red for Ed” Rally

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Statehouse IS A Sea Of Red At “Red For Ed” Rally

November 19, 2019, Posted by

By Brandon Barger

TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS—Hundreds of teachers, parents and their supporters descended on the Statehouse Tuesday with signs, banners, and chants demanding that lawmakers listen to them as they seek more funding for public schools, fewer standardized tests and better pay.

The grounds outside the Statehouse were a sea of red, crowded with people wearing Red for Ed T-shirts to greet returning lawmakers and others who have returned for one day to organize for the 2020 legislative session, which begins Jan. 6. In addition, to pay and funding issues, the protestors want legislators to repeal the new requirement that they work outside of school for 15 hours every five years to renew their teaching licenses.

Audrey Gower, a fifth-grade reading teacher from Hebron Elementary School in Evansville, made the long trek to the Statehouse not just for herself, but for her two daughters, who are first-year teachers.

“They will never make a decent living wage and that is important to me,” Gower said as she stood in the cold near the steps of the Statehouse surrounded by hundreds of other teachers.

Fourth-grade teachers Savannah Goss and Hannah Merk of Greater Clark County Schools in Jeffersonville both said they were at the rally because of their students and their co-workers.

“We need more funding, especially for school counselors,” Merk, who has been teaching for three years, said. She and Goss were up at 4:30 a.m. to make it to the Red for Ed rally.

More than 14,000 teachers, parents, and others had signed up to attend the Red for Ed rally, which features a full day of events, including time with some of the legislators to voice their concerns directly. House and Senate legislative leaders from both parents have pledged to address one of their issues—not punishing schools or teachers for low ILEARN test scores.

But additional funding for pay or other local services will face hurdles because House Speaker Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis, and Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray, R-Martinsville, have said they will not open the budget for new spending.

Jennifer McCormick, superintendent of Public Instruction, held a press conference where she urged those gathered to take an interest in the 2020 election for governor. The top educator’s post will be appointed by whoever is elected governor next year.

“When this office becomes an appointed office, it becomes extremely important to pay attention to those who are running for governor and their message around public education,” McCormick said.

Gov. Eric Holcomb, a Republican running for a second term, was not at the Statehouse Tuesday. His office said he is attending a meeting of Republican governors in Florida, which had been scheduled before the Red for Ed rally.

His campaign committee sent out an email as the rally was taking place noting that Holcomb signed a budget that increased education funding.

FOOTNOTE: Brandon Barger is a reporter with TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

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HOLLY’S HOUSE WELCOMES NEW DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

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Holly’s House, a local child and adult victim advocacy center, welcomes Alison (Ali) Nicholson as the new Development Director.  A community advocate, Alison spends her time volunteering for several animal rescues in the area, such as Another Chance for Animals and Evansville Animal Control, along with recently being appointed as Sponsorship Director for the Evansville Youth Hockey Association Board of Directors. Alison holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Evansville and is currently working on her Master’s degree from Indiana University in Philanthropic Studies.

Alison (Ali) Nicholson The New Development Director. For Holly’s House

“I am excited to be a part of such an incredible organization. What Holly’s House does in this community to help people, especially children, is truly beautiful and inspiring. I want to work hard and raise the much-needed funds to keep these programs going and growing.” Nicholson said.

Holly’s House Executive Director, Holly Edmond, said, “We are thrilled to get this position filled with just the right fit for our organization.  Ali comes to us with a wealth of contacts and experience that will help take Holly’s House to the next level.”

Alison lives in Evansville and has 1 child, Jacob, and 3 crazy dogs named Diva, Peeka and Petey.  They enjoy playing sports and cheering for the Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis Colts and the Miami Dolphins.

House is a non-residential victim advocacy center providing services for victims of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault in southwest Indiana.  The mission of the organization is to empower victims of intimate crime and abuse by providing support, promoting justice and preventing violence. For more information, please visit www.hollyshouse.org.

 

SMU edges Evansville in epic battle at Ford Center

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Aces set for Bahamas trip

In one of the most hard-nosed contests in recent memory, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team was edged by SMU on Monday in a 59-57 defeat at the Ford Center.

DeAndre Williams was the top performer for the Purple Aces (3-1), totaling 13 points and 8 rebounds.  Artur Laninowicz and Noah Frederking finished with 12 apiece.  Labinowicz had another stellar effort from the free throw line, knocking down 7 out of 8 tries.  Frederking did his damage from outside, hitting three triples.

The difference in the contest came on the glass as SMU (4-0) outrebounded the Aces by a 47-25 tally.  That included a 17-3 margin on the offensive side.

“Going in, we told them this team averages 15 points per game just on second chance points.  If we keep them off the class, we win the game,” Aces head coach Walter McCarty explained.  “If we clean up just a few of those rebounds, we win the game.  Our guys need to engage and understand what makes other teams successful.”

“They had 17 offensive rebounds; that was 17 times we could have gotten out in transition and attempted shots ourselves.  We played hard; there were times we forced up a few shots.  Our offense is really good, we can put a lot of pressure on people – but we have to grab rebounds.”

John Hall got the Aces on the board with a triple before DeAndre Williams gave UE a 5-0 lead.  SMU scored the next five to tie it up at the 16-minute mark before Noah Frederking drained a three to put UE back in front.  Sam Cunilffe found Artur Labinowicz for a triple on the fast break that gave UE a 14-9 lead with 10:37 remaining in the half.

SMU changed the course of the game, scoring the next 13 points over the next five minutes.  Evansville missed seven shots in a row while turning the ball over twice.  Williams got Evansville back on track, drilling a three with an even five minutes on the clock that made it a 22-17 game in favor of the Mustangs.  The Aces got one points closer in the final four minutes as they went into halftime trailing by a score of 25-21.  Defense was the name of the game in the first half as the Mustangs finished at 30% while the Aces completed the opening 20 minutes shooting 28.6%.

The Aces came out of the break with a renewed focus and posted the opening four points to tie the game at 25-25.  DeAndre Williams turned a steal into a dunk for the first two tallies before the defense forced a shot clock violation and K.J. Riley hit two free throws on the next trip down the floor to tie it up.  After SMU retook a 4-point lead, Frederking took a feed from Williams for his second trey to make it a 31-30 game.

After UE made the run, the Mustangs were able to extend the lead back out to six (38-32) whem Ethan Chargois was true from downtown for the second time.  Evansville never gave up and it paid off when John Hall and Labinowicz hit back-to-back buckets to tie it at 38-38 as the second half closed in on the midway point.

K.J. Riley put the lead back on Evansville’s side with a pair of free throws with 7:12 remaining.  After SMU tied it up, Hall knocked down a triple that made it a 47-44 game.  SMU countered with a 7-0 stretch that put them up by four with under five minutes left.  The Aces fought back as Frederking’s second triple of the game cut the deficit to one with just over three minutes left.  In the final minute, Labinowcz added two more free throws that got Evansville back within a pair, but a huge offensive board for the Mustangs saw them convert two more free throws to go up 58-54 inside the final 10 seconds.

Frederking added another 3-pointer with just over a second left, but SMU was able to hold on for the 59-57 win.

“We knew what they were going to do, they are long and athletic, we just could not box out the way we needed to,” Artur Labinowicz exclaimed after the contest.  “All of us played very hard.  We did some good things; we played well defensively and took some charges.  It’s a long season, we can’t let one loss impact us, we just have to move onto the next day.”

Tyson Jolly and Ethan Chargois led SMU with 15 points each.  Isiaha Mikehad 11 points and a game-high 13 boards.  Neither team was able to find a groove offensively.  Evansville finished the game shooting 35.4% while the defense held SMU to 37.3%.

“They (our team) are all disappointed – I thought we had a good game plan,” McCarty added.  “We just need to get back to who we are.  Neither of us shots particularly well tonight, the game was won on the glass.  We all just need to really evaluate ourselves, our games and what makes us successful.”

This weekend, the Aces travel to Nassau, Bahamas for the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase.  UE will play three games running Friday through Sunday, beginning on Friday evening with a 7 p.m. CT game against East Carolina.

 

Agenda Of Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners

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AGENDA Of Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners

November 19, 2019, at 3:00 pm, Room 301, Civic Center

  1. Call to Order
  2. Attendance
  3. Pledge of Allegiance
  4. Action Items 
    1. Health Department: Extension of Safety Pin Grant
    2. Health Department: Final Reading of Ordinance CO.11-19-026: Amending Ch. 2 of the Vanderburgh County Code
    3. County Coroner: Generator Quotes
  5. Department Head Reports
  6. New Business
  7. Old Business
  8. Consent Items
    1. Approval of November 12, 2019, Meeting Minutes
    2. Employment Changes
    3. County Auditor: Claims Voucher Report: 11/11/19 through 11/15/19
    4. UNOE October 2019 Report
    5. Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare, Inc Financial Report
    6. Hillcrest Washington Youth Home, Inc Financial Report
    7. Circuit Court: Digital Presenter Surplus Request
    8. County Treasurer: Surplus Request
    9. County Engineer:
      1. Department Report and Claims
      2. Pay Request No. 68: U.S. 41 Expansion TIF: $504,743.08
      3. Travel Request(1): Highway Safety Barrier Training
  9. Public Comment
  10. Rezoning: First Reading of Rezoning Ordinance VC-6-2019
  11. Adjournment
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