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2021 All-Star Game Will Lead To Children’s Projects Across Indiana

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By Brandon Barger

TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS–Communities around Indiana will be getting new basketball courts and other facilities as part of a million-dollar “Legacy Project” that is an off-shoot of the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, the first to be held in Indianapolis since 1958.

Rick Fuson, president, and chief operating officer for Pacers Sports & Entertainment, summed up the idea behind the program in one sentence:

“Not only do we grow basketball here, but we also grow the community here too.”

 

The initiative, funded by the All-Star Game host committee and its partners, will give grants of up to $50,000 to 21 youth-oriented non-profits that are focused on health and fitness or education. In addition to basketball courts, the capital improvement projects are expected to include playgrounds, reading areas and labs for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) programs.

Organizers will also award college scholarships to 21 seniors graduating in 2021 who live in the communities where the projects will be built. The selected youths – dubbed
“Rising Stars” — will serve as honorary chairs of the local projects and recruit other young people to participate in the build-up to the All-Star Game.

Fuson, Gov. Eric Holcomb, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and Tamika Catchings, vice president of Indiana Fever Basketball Operations, announced the program Tuesday in a press conference on the basketball court at the governor’s residence.

 

The program, Holcomb said, would be the “gift that keeps on giving” for the community long after the final whistle blows on the All-Star Game.

And while the game is held in Indianapolis, Catchings said the program will impact the state as a whole.

“We want all corners of our fine state to have a lasting memory and, more importantly, a legacy to befit our youth long after the All-Star Game,” Catchings said.

The program may also give a needed boost of positive publicity for the NBA, which has become embroiled this week in controversy after Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey tweeted out his support for the pro-democracy movements in Hong Kong. The now-deleted tweet sparked outrage in China, with many of the Chinese sponsors of the NBA have pulled out of deals.

Asked about the situation, Holcomb – who recently returned from a trade mission to China — said he tries to “stay on my own court.”

But, he added, “We will work our way through this.”

After the announcement, Holcomb, Catchings, Fever center Natalie Achonwa and Pacers legend Darnell “Dr. Dunk” Hillman played basketball with children from the Shepherd Community Center, with Holcomb even chasing down the balls when the kids missed.

The All-Star Game will be held on Feb. 14, 2021, with events happening in the days leading jup to the game. Nonprofits have until the end of this year to submit applications for the grants at http://pacers.com/all-star-legacy. Winners will be announced after the 2020 All-Star Game in Chicago.

Brandon Barger is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalists.

 

 

BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS MEETING

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BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS

REGULAR MEETING

KEVIN WINTERNHEIMER CHAMBERS

ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019

12:00 NOON

 AGENDA

1.      CALL TO ORDER

2.      MEETING MEMORANDUM   OCTOBER 2, 2019

3.      CONSENT AGENDA                                                

              

  1. Request Re:  Approve and Execute Rental Agreement for Lloyd Pool with Memorial High

School.- Holtz

  1. Request Re: Approve and Execute Permanent Easement with Water and Sewer Utility at Kleymeyer Park.- Holtz
  2. Request Re: Approve and Execute payment for the Greenway Slide Remediation Project 

to Blankenberger Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $ 75,766.50.- Holtz

               

4.      OLD BUSINESS  

           

  1. Request Re: Project Bid Recommendations for Deaconess Aquatic Center. – Holtz

 

5.       NEW BUSINESS  

          

          a.    Request Re: Any Other Business the Board Wishes to Consider and Public Comments

6.        REPORTS

          

           a.   Brian Holtz- Executive Director

                      

7.        ACCEPTANCE OF PAYROLL AND VENDOR CLAIMS

 

8.        ADJOURN

UE Invites Community to Majors and Minors Fair on October 18

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The University of Evansville will host a Majors and Minors Fair for high school students, families, guidance counselors, and others interested in exploring UE’s programs.

This free event will be held on Wednesday, October 18 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in Eykamp Hall within Ridgway University Center. Students and faculty members from UE’s 80+ majors will be on hand to talk about how each major or minor can help lead a student to reach individual goals for their ultimate career path.

Campus support teams will also be available to talk about various student services. Current UE students are also invited and encouraged to attend.

UE Opens Shanklin Theatre Season With The Classic Tale “The Three Musketeers”

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The University of Evansville Theatre proudly presents THE THREE MUSKETEERS, by Megan Monaghan Rivas, inspired by the novel of Alexandre Dumas. A bold, new version of this beloved classic tale is set in 17th-century France but reimagined in a world where men and women are equally empowered. In the true fashion of “musketeering,” these familiar characters engage in daring and romantic adventures with bravado, flamboyance, and valiant ideals. This theatrical re-telling mixes witty wordplay with swashbuckling sword fighting and fast-paced action culminating in a sensational story sure to leave audiences believing in the heroic motto, “One for all, and all for one!” This production opens Friday, Oct. 18, at 7:30 p.m., in the Shanklin Theatre. Additional performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 19, 24, 25, 26 and at 2:00 p.m. on Oct. 20 and 27.

THE THREE MUSKETEERS is guest directed by Tlaloc Rivas. Department Chair Eric Renschler serves as the scenic designer; Assistant Professor Sarah J. Smith is the costume designer; Associate Professor Stephen Boulmetis serves as the lighting designer; Sidney McCarty, a senior from Clarksville, Tenn., is the sound designer; Professor Diane Brewer serves as the dramaturg; Olivia Bast, a junior from Austin, Texas, is the stage manager; Professor Chuck Meacham serves as the technical director, and Assistant Professor Janel Miley is the vocal/dialect coach.

The cast features Kate Milazzo, from Carmel, Ind., as Aramis; Alexander James Hunter, from Conifer, Colo., as Rochefort; Amanda Cowan, from Mansfield, Texas, as Queen Anne; Grace Maddux, from Dubuque, Iowa, as Milady; Jackson Burnham, from Houston, Texas, as Cardinal-Duke Richelieu; Ethan Davenport, from Minneapolis, Minn., as Athos; Madeline Malinowski, from Pocatello, Idaho, as Planchet; Liam Johnson, from Wardsboro, Vt.., as Bonacieux; Evan Lawson, from Arvada, Colo., as Porthos; Jordan Williams, from, Edmonds, Wash., as D’Artagnan; Bailey Lomax, from Sellersburg, Ind., as Captain Treville; Lillie Kolich, from Albuquerque, N.M., as Constance; David Akinwande, from Houston, Texas, as King Louis XIII; McAllister Stowell, from Lakewood, Colo., as Lord Buckingham. Players include Justin Pappas, from Boulder, Colo.; Luke Moran, from Mount Vernon, Iowa; Kelly Walsh, from Hollywood, Fla.; Connor DeWolfe, from Overland Park, Kan.; Rebecca Alley, from Temple, Texas; and Jake Conrad, from Olympia, Wash.

Ticket prices are $18 for an adult and $16 for a senior adult, child/student, and UE employee. UE students may obtain one free student rush ticket beginning at 12 noon on the day of the performance they wish to attend. The UE Theatre Society hosts a Pre-Play Chat 30 minutes prior to the show on Thursday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 19. All are welcome to attend the presentation and discussion with a student designer about their process on the production.

Season subscriptions are on sale now and include the three Shanklin Theatre productions: THE THREE MUSKETEERS, plus, the heart-stirring musical VIOLET, with music by Jeanine Tesori and lyrics and book by Brian Crawley, and THE SEAGULL, by Anton Chekhov, adapted by Tom Stoppard. Subscription prices for the three-play package are $46 for an adult and $40 for a senior adult, child/student, and UE employee. Tickets may be purchased by calling (812) 488-2031, Monday through Friday, 12 noon to 5 p.m.

AG Curtis Hill To Discuss Discovery Of Additional Fetal Remains

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Attorney General Curtis Hill will hold a media availability this afternoon to discuss the discovery today of additional fetal remains in Illinois believed to be linked to abortions performed in Indiana. The latest remains were found within the confines of additional personal properties associated with the late Dr. Ulrich Klopfer, who performed abortions at Indiana clinics located in Fort Wayne, Gary and South Bend.

Today’s events are the latest developments in an investigation that began when Illinois authorities on Sept. 12 learned that family members going through Dr. Klopfer’s belongings found preserved fetal remains at his residence. On Oct. 2, Attorney General Hill oversaw the transportation of 2,246 aborted fetuses back to Indiana from Will County, Illinois.

“Today we were notified by authorities in Illinois that family members this morning found additional fetal remains as they continued to sort through the late doctor’s belongings,” Attorney General Hill said. “We have dispatched investigators to Illinois to gather facts, but we anticipate simply adding these remains into the protocol we have already set up for dealing with these disturbing circumstances.”

Although little new information is expected to become available today, Attorney General Hill will conduct media interviews from 3:30 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. today at his Statehouse office, located in Room 219. Credentialed media interested in scheduling brief interviews during this time slot may email Lauren Houck at Lauren.Houck@atg.in.gov or call her at (317) 675-6893.

Attorney General Hill also has announced that his office has set up a phone number and email address for the specific use of anyone with possible connections to the fetal remains who may wish to inquire. The email address is questions@atg.in.gov, and the phone number is (317) 234-6663.

This Week at USI – Families Weekend Caps Week Of Arts And Theatre Events

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Below is a list of events and activities happening in and around the USI community in the coming weeks:

Registration closes Tuesday, October 15; Race is Saturday, November 2

Registration closing soon for 18th annual Norwegian Foot March
The 18th annual Norwegian Foot March, an intense mental and physical challenge, will take participants 18.6 miles through the rolling hills of Evansville’s west side. Carrying a 25-pound rucksack, participants will begin and end on the USI campus, working to make it back to the finish line generally in under four and a half hours depending on age and gender. ROTC cadets, soldiers and veterans, as well as civilians, may register individually or as part of a four-member team. Registration can be completed online or by calling USI Outreach and Engagement at 812-464-1989. Early registration is recommended, as the event sells out quickly. ROTC cadets from any school can register for $25 and all other participants can register for $45. Registration will close on October 15 or when the event is full at 500 participants. More Information

6 p.m. Wednesday, October 16

2019 Berger Lecture presentation to cover “The Re/Evolution of the Black Arts Movement”

The University of Southern Indiana Psychology Department welcomes Ron Himes and Heather Beal as they present the 2019 Sydney Berger Lecture. Their lecture, “The Re/Evolution of the Black Arts Movement,” will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 16 in Mitchell Auditorium, located on the first floor of the Health Professions Center on the USI campus. This event is free and open to the public. “The Re/Evolution of the Black Arts Movement” will investigate the continued need for cultural institutions of color. Himes founded his own theatre company in 1976, during the height of the Black Arts Movement. Himes and Beal will ask and address the following question: do we still need a theatre company dedicated to blackness and why? Read More

Thursday, October 17 – Saturday, October 19

USI Theatre presents a student-directed production of A Doll’s House, Part 2
University of Southern Indiana Theatre continues its fall 2019 season with a student-directed production of A Doll’s House, Part 2, by Lucas Hnath, from October 17-19.  It will be directed by USI theatre student Brennen Hobson. Admission is free on a first come, first served basis. All performances will take place in the Helen Mallette Studio Theatre, located in room 0105 in the lower level of the College of Liberal Arts. The performances will be held October 17-19 with all showings starting at 7:00 p.m.  Read More

3 p.m. Friday, October 18

Associate professor of art education to present “Colorblindness: A Visual Art Resource”

The University of Southern Indiana College of Liberal Arts will host its second Liberal Arts Faculty Colloquium for the Fall 2019 semester featuring associate professor of art education, Dr. Joseph Uduehi, at 3 p.m. Friday, October 18, in Kleymeyer Hall in the Liberal Arts Center. Uduehi’s presentation will focus on the visual arts resources that he has developed to assist colorblind individuals in dealing with the challenges posed by colorblindness. Read More

Friday, October 18 – Sunday, October 20 

USI Alumni Relations and Volunteer USI host full schedule of Families Weekend events, including tailgate and Fall Spruce Up

The University of Southern Indiana will host Families Weekend activities from Friday, October 18 through Sunday, October 20 on the USI campus and throughout the Evansville and New Harmony area. Highlights include a USI Soccer Tailgate at 5 p.m. Friday, October 18 and the Fall Spruce Up at noon Sunday, October 20. More Information and Full Schedule of Events

On display through Friday, October 25

USI to exhibit woodwork of John McNaughton, art alumni
The University of Southern Indiana’s McCutchan Art Center and Pace Galleries will host two exhibitions of wooden sculptures and wood-media artwork through October 25, 2019. A free, public reception for the exhibitions will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 25. Still Kicking and Carving: John McNaughton features the work of nationally acclaimed artist and USI professor emeritus of art John McNaughton. The work in this exhibition is made up of meticulously fashioned, wooden sculptures and function objects, both big and small, with subject matter ranging from political commentary to personal struggles. Read More

 

USI returns to Strassweg for two

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Eagles host Kick for Cure match Sunday

The University of Southern Indiana women’s soccer team returns to the friendly surroundings of Strassweg Field to start a two-match homestand that includes the annual “Kick for the Cure” match Sunday. The homestand begins Friday when the Screaming Eagles host the University of Illinois Springfield for a 5 p.m. contest, followed by the “Kick for the Cure” match Sunday when they host Lewis University for a noon start.

USI will be wearing its pink jerseys Sunday versus Lewis in support of the fight against breast cancer. Match coverage for all of USI’s GLVC showdowns can be found on GoUSIEagles.com.

Week 7 Eagle Notes: 

Eagles split second half of road trip: The Eagles extended their winning streak to five matches with a 1-0 win over William Jewell College, but stumbled in their visit to GLVC front-running Rockhurst University, 2-0.

Road trip review: USI was a successful 3-1-0 on the four-match road swing, the longest stretch away from Strassweg Field this year.

Scoring Leaders: Junior forward Maggie Winter sits on top of the scoring column for USI with 10 points on four goals and two assists, while sophomore forward Katlyn Andres is second with nine points on four goals and one assist. Junior forward Taylor McCormick, senior forward/midfielder Emilie Blomenkamp, and junior forward Audrey Andrzejewski are tied for the team-lead with three assists each.

Spreading out the goals: USI has 20 goals by 12 different goal scorers and six different players with game winning goals.

Between the posts:  Freshman goalkeeper Maya Etienne leads the Eagles in goal with a 8-2-0 record, a 0.56 goals against average, seven shutouts, and 51 saves.

Shutout or nothing: Each of USI’s 2019 victories have resulted in a shutout, while each time the Eagles have allowed a goal has resulted in the three losses.

GLVC Players of the Week: USI has had three GLVC Players of the Week this fall. Freshman goalkeeper Maya Etienne became the third player and the first defensive award winner last week, while junior forward Maggie Winter and junior defender Madelyne Juenger have earned the offensive award earlier this year.

Schoenstein enters his 4th year: USI Head Coach Eric Schoenstein is in his fourth season as the head coach of the Eagles, producing a 37-22-7 mark, a share of a GLVC regular season title, and three-straight GLVC Tournament appearances.

Illinois Springfield in 2019: The Prairie Stars of Illinois Springfield are 6-6-0 overall and 5-4-0 in the GLVC after snapping a four-match losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the University of Indianapolis on Sunday. The Stars had won five of their first seven before the losing streak.

USI vs. Illinois Springfield: The Eagles hold the all-time series lead with Illinois Springfield, 8-0-2, and won last fall’s meeting, 1-0, at Strassweg Field on a goal by senior forward Emilie Blomenkamp.

Lewis in 2019:  Lewis is 6-4-2 overall and 4-3-2 in the GLVC, going 3-0-1 in its last four matches. The Flyers had a three-match winning-streak snapped with a tie at home versus Bellarmine University Sunday.

USI vs. Lewis: USI also holds a series lead over Lewis, 15-5-3, and captured a share of the 2018 GLVC regular season crown with a 2-1 double overtime victory in Romeoville, Illinois, on a last-second goal by senior midfielder Courtney Spicer. The Eagles also had a goal by senior defender Loryn Willis in the victory.

 

Eagles come back home to Strassweg

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The University of Southern Indiana men’s soccer team returns to its home turf for the first time in two weeks when it hosts a pair of GLVC matches this weekend at Strassweg Field. The Screaming Eagles start their short two-match homestand Friday at 7:30 p.m. when they host the University of Illinois Springfield and concludes Sunday at 2:30 p.m. when Lewis University makes a visit to Strassweg Field.

Match coverage can be found on GoUSIEagles.com.

Week 7 Eagle Notes: 

USI ends tough road trip: The Screaming Eagles ended their four-match road trip 1-2-1 after going 0-1-1 in the second half of the trip last weekend. USI lost a heartbreaker on a last second goal by William Jewell College, 2-1, but bounced back to tie Rockhurst University in double overtime, 1-1.

Season leaders: USI is led in scoring by senior midfielder Sean Rickey and senior forward Eric Ramirez with eight points each on three goals and two assists. Five players are tied for the team-lead in assists with two each.

Career scoring leaders: USI senior midfielder Sean Rickey and senior forward Eric Ramirez are climbing up the Eagles’ all-time leader boards. Rickey is ninth all-time in points (66), goals scored (25), and assists (16), while Ramirez is 10th all-time in points (63) and eighth in goals scored (27).

Between the posts: Junior goalkeeper Justin Faas leads the Eagles between the posts with a 1.04 goals against average, has a 3-1-3 record, and posted a pair of shutouts. The Eagles are 0-4-0 with Faas in goal this year.

The Prairie Stars in 2019: The Prairie Stars of Illinois Springfield are 5-5-2 overall and 3-4-2 in the GLVC after going 2-1-1 in their recent four-match homestand. Last weekend, Illinois Springfield tied Bellarmine University, 1-1, and lost to the University of Indianapolis, 2-1.

USI versus Illinois Springfield: The Eagles hold the all-time series lead with Illinois Springfield, 10-4-1, and has won the last four meetings. USI took last season’s meeting at Strassweg Field, 3-0, on goals by junior defender Justin Raines, senior forward Eric Ramirez, and senior midfielder Sean Rickey.

The Flyers in 2019: The Flyers of Lewis, who visit McKendree University Friday before coming to see the Eagles, are 7-3-1 overall, 4-3-2 in the GLVC. The Flyers lost both of their matches last weekend and were 2-2-0 in a four-match homestand.

USI versus Lewis: The all-time series between USI and Lewis is tied 23-23-2 after the Eagles defeated the Flyers, 3-0, last fall in Romeoville, Illinois, on goals by senior midfielder Adam Newman, sophomore midfielder Drew Domalewski, and sophomore midfielder Ryan Nevins. USI has won three of the last five meetings versus the Flyers.

Santoro begins his 11th year: USI Head Coach Mat Santoro has a 91-79-21 overall record at the helm. Santoro has guided the Eagles to a pair of NCAA II Tournament appearances; the 2018 GLVC regular season crown, and five GLVC Tournament appearances during his tenure.

Flu season has started so it’s time for a shot

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Staff report
TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS— Cases of influenza are beginning to emerge across the state and the Indiana State Health Department is encouraging Hoosiers to get themselves and their families vaccinated.

Since 2015, 800 Hoosiers have died from flu related illnesses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends vaccinations for the influenza virus by the end of October because it takes two weeks for antibodies to develop in the body and begin fighting off the influenza virus.

“Although we can’t predict how severe our flu season will be, we are already seeing influenza activity in Indiana, so it’s important that Hoosiers take steps quickly to protect themselves and their loved ones,” Dr. Kris Box, state health commission, said in a news release. “Flu can be deadly, especially in vulnerable populations, so the time to take those protective measures is now.”

Everyone six months and older should get vaccinated, especially those who live with young children or those who work as health care providers.

Flu shots can be obtained through your primary care provider or through many pharmacies such as CVS or Walgreens.

Other precautions to take to avoid spreading the flu virus include washing your hands often, avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth and staying home when you feel sick.

Influenza is a viral infection of the respiratory tract and symptons include fever, headache, fatigue, cough, muscle aches, sore throat or runny or stuffy nose.

Pregnant women, young children, people with chronic illnesses, immuno-compromised people, and the elderly are considered high risk for flu-related illnesses including pneumonia or death.

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Eagles set for Midwest Region Crossover this weekend

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 The University of Southern Indiana volleyball team makes its way to Indianapolis later this week to join the rest of the Great Lakes Valley Conference in the Midwest Region Crossover.

The annual tournament, hosted at The Academy Volleyball Club, will showcase the entirety of the GLVC alongside the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the Great Midwest Athletic Conference.

The Screaming Eagles carry their 9-10 (3-4 GLVC) record into the Crossover as the 12th-seeded GLVC representative. USI has been matched up with the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Northwood University and Kentucky Wesleyan College for the two-day event.

For more information on the 2019 Midwest Region Crossover, visit glvcsports.com, or follow the link provided above. Live stats for each USI match can be found via GoUSIEagles.com.

How We Got Here

USI has collected three GLVC victories through the first seven league matches in 2019, chalking-up four-set victories over William Jewell College and Lindenwood University, and a three-set knockout of Southwest Baptist University; two of those victories coming in the friendly confines of the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Freshman outside hitter Leah Anderson (Bloomington, Illinois) continues to lead the attack in aggregate for the Eagles, eclipsing 200 kills on the season with her 12th kill against Lindenwood on Saturday. Anderson is also the leader in total digs and digs/set with 158 digs on a 2.59/set clip.

Senior middle hitter Elexis Coleman (Joliet, Illinois) continues to be an efficient menace at the net, ranking in the top ten in the GLVC with 1.02 blocks/set (65 total) while posting a USI-leading .345 hitting percentage on her way to 2.13 kills/set (138 total). Coleman posted a dominant 14 blocks over the last two matches this past weekend.

Junior setter Casey Cepicky (St. Louis, Missouri) surpassed 500 assists for the season in the win against Lindenwood Saturday night, now sitting just 86 assists away from the 2000-mark for her career. The three-year starter is also second amongst the Eagles this season with 149 digs.

Freshman libero Audrey Crowder (Avon, Indiana) has emerged as a mainstay in the back row for USI of late, recording 46 digs over eight sets in the last two matches for a 5.75 digs/set clip, which would rank near the top of the GLVC leaderboard over the course of the season.

Scouting the Midwest Region Crossover

USI v. Wisconsin-Parkside (Friday; 10 a.m. CT): The Eagles hold a 23-9 series record over the Rangers, but have been nearly an even split (6-5 USI) since 2011. The meeting at the Crossover is the first bout between USI and Parkside since the Rangers left the GLVC after the 2017 season.

About the Rangers: Parkside enters the tournament with a 5-13 (3-6 GLIAC) record in 2019. The Rangers are 1-2 against GLVC members this season, defeating Quincy University in five sets but falling to McKendree University in four and Lewis University in three. Parkside defeated Wayne State University in five sets to open GLIAC play, an opponent USI fell to earlier this season.

USI v. Northwood (Friday; 5 p.m. CT): The Timberwolves hold the historical advantage at 11-7 all-time. The Eagles and Northwood have crossed paths in the Crossover six times since its inception in 2008, with USI taking four of those bouts.

About the Timberwolves: Northwood holds a 4-12 (4-5 GLIAC) tally this season, with the Timberwolves looking to snap a four-match losing skid against Kentucky Wesleyan in the Friday morning session before its date with the Eagles.

USI v. Kentucky Wesleyan (Saturday; Noon CT): The Eagles and Panthers have met already in 2019, during the USI Invitational in September, with USI taking a three-set victory on the back of Anderson’s 13-kill performance. USI held KWC to just a .061 hitting percentage with 11 blocks in that match, while climbing over the .300 plateau themselves.

About the Panthers: Kentucky Wesleyan sits at 8-8 (3-2 GMAC) thus far in 2019, with its 3-2 conference record representing its performance since going 0-3 in the USI Invitational.

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