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.
USI MSOC gets first win of 2024
FITZLAFF TO PARTICIPATE IN CONGRESSIONAL FORUM
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
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.
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Vincennes University hosts Women IN Tech Symposium and Showcase
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.
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Evansville Man Arrested after Motorcycle Chase
Evansville Man Arrested after Motorcycle Chase
Vanderburgh County – Yesterday afternoon at approximately 3:10 p.m., Lieutenant Brian Bailey was patrolling Koressel Road near New Harmony Road when he attempted to stop the rider of an electric motorcycle for not having a registration plate. The rider continued south on Koressel Road reaching speeds of approximately 85 mph before disregarding the stop sign at Marx Road, and then continuing east at a high rate of speed. The rider turned onto several different county roads before finally pulling into a driveway in the 5600 block of New Harmony Road and surrendering. The rider was identified as Owen Christopher King, 22, of Evansville. King was arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail where he is currently being held without bond.
Arrested and Charge:
- Owen Christopher King, 22, Evansville, IN
- Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle, Level 6 Felony
Arresting Officer: Lieutenant Brian Bailey, Indiana State Police
Assisting Officer: Trooper Taylor Fox, Indiana State Police