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Barr’s HR helps Eagles to win over Saint Anselm after loss to Mankato

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Senior second baseman Claire Johnson (Pittsboro, Indiana) paced the Eagles at the plate as she went a combined 3-of-5 with a pair of walks, a run scored, a double, triple and three RBIs. Johnson tied and broke USI’s all-time walks record in the Eagles’ win over Saint Anselm as she passed Assistant Coach MacKenzi Dorsam for first with her 83rd career walk.

USI (9-9) returns to action Friday at 3 p.m. (CST) to take on The University of Findlay in a Midwest Region bout. The Eagles also play Notre Dame College (Ohio) Friday at 5:15 p.m. in a game that will have regional implications.

MSU Mankato (11-5) 7, USI 4
The Mavericks, who captured the 2017 national championship, used a three-run home run in the bottom of the third inning to take a 3-0 lead over the Eagles, but a two-run triple by Johnson in the top of the fifth got the Eagles to within a run.

MSU Mankato, however, reeled off seven straight hits in the sixth inning to score four runs and steal momentum away from the Eagles.

Trailing 7-2 heading into the seventh, USI made one last charge as an RBI-double by Johnson followed by an RBI-bunt single by junior pitcher/third baseman Jennifer Leonhardt (Louisville, Kentucky) brought the Eagles to within striking distance.

USI had the bases loaded later in the frame when junior shortstop Taylor Ricketts (Georgetown, Kentucky) roped a ball down the right field line that went off the first baseman’s glove. The hit likely would have scored at least two, if not three runs, but umpires ruled it a foul ball. Ricketts later was punched out on a called third strike as the Eagles’ comeback bid came to a screeching halt.

Senior outfielder/pitcher Caitlyn Bradley (Pittsboro, Indiana) was charged with the loss after giving up five runs off nine hits in five-and-two-third innings of work. Bradley (2-3) finished with five strikeouts and just one walk.

USI 2, #12 Saint Anselm (10-4) 1
In a rematch of last year’s NCAA II National Championship Series, it was USI that struck first with a run in the top of the first inning. The Eagles took advantage of a leadoff walk to Johnson as junior outfielder Allison Schubert (Nicholasville, Kentucky) hit a sacrifice fly to push across the first run of the game.

Barr’s home run in the fourth put USI up 2-0, while a Saint Anselm tally in the last half of the fifth cut the Eagles’ cushion in half.

The Hawks had runners at second and third with one out in the sixth, but a foul out and a strikeout got the Eagles out of the inning unscathed.

Leonhardt (6-3) earned the complete-game win in the circle after giving up one run off 10 hits. She struck out six batters and did not allow a walk.

CHARLES FORD RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES TO EXPAND

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 The Charles Ford Retirement Communities of New Harmony’s board of directors is announcing its intent to embark on a building project that will expand the Communities’ services to include free-standing independent living structures and additional assisted living capacity.  Theindependent, not-for-profit, assisted livingretirement community’s expansion project will also include the continuing renovation of its current building’s common living areas.

The project advanced to the four- to six-month design phase with a unanimous decision by the Communities’ board.  During the planning process, the services of three consulting firms were contracted. They include GraceTeam of Topeka, Kan.; Universal Design Associates of Jasper, Ind.; and Buckley Consulting Services of Denver, Colo.  Each company provides specific expertise in the development of state-of-the-art independent living and assisted living communities.   The Master Planning Committee is composed of Vicki Campbell, board president; Richard Diemer, Paul Allison, and Karen Walker, board members; along with Connie Tousley, the Charles Ford Retirement Communities’ Maintenance Director and Amy Koch, Executive Director.

“The new expansion and services answer a need in our community that has been defined through an independent, senior housing market demand study,”said Koch.  “The project is being designed to provide a multitude of additional amenities for our residents and the opportunity for future growth in the services we provide.  Every aspect will be intentionally developed to promote individuality, encourage independence and bring comfort and life enrichment to our residents.

“Above all,” Koch continued, “what is essential is that our current and future residents receive individualized care and personal attention delivered by a caring, dedicated and professional staff. These characteristics continue to reflect our ongoing mission.”

ADOPT A PET

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Harrison is a 10-month-old male mixed breed. He has PLENTY of energy & needs an active family who can get him into some obedience and socialization classes! He was originally transferred to VHS from Warrick County Animal Control so we don’t have a lot of info on his background. His adoption fee is $110 and includes his neuter, microchip, and vaccines. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!

 

Chatkevicius And Riley Recognized As Aces Prep For Arch Madness

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Aces Open play On Thursday Against Illinois State

With the regular season complete, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team has its sights set on St. Louis where the Purple Aces will open up Arch Madness against Illinois State on Thursday evening at 8:30 p.m.  The MVC TV Network, ESPN3 and the Purple Aces Radio Network presented by Learfield will have live coverage

On Wednesday, Aces players Dainius Chatkevicius and K.J. Riley were honored by the MVC.  Chatkevicius was named to the All-Bench Team.  The native of Lithuania played in 28 games, with 22 of those coming off the bench.  He averaged 6.8 points per game and shot over 50% on the season.  Chatkevicius is riding the top streak of his career into St. Louis.

Riley, a junior out of the Bronx, N.Y., led the Aces with 13.5 points per game in the regular season.  Even more impressive – Riley ranks in the top 15 in the NCAA in free throw attempts and makes.  He started all 31 games during the season and averaged 32.8 minutes per game.

Setting the Scene

– For the fifth time, the Aces head to St. Louis as the #10 seed and are pitted against the #7 seed Redbirds; UE has lost its first four games as the tenth seed

– Evansville has faced Illinois State five times at Arch Madness and has gone 0-4; the win for the Aces came in 2006 when they topped the 10-seed Redbirds as the no. 7 seed by a final of 52-45

– The Aces are 2-1 in their last three Thursday games in St. Louis

 

 

 

 

 

 

Otters announce Otterbelle tryout date

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In preparation for the upcoming 25th anniversary season, the Evansville Otters have announced the 2019 Otterbelle tryout date.
The Evansville Otters will conduct Otterbelle tryouts on Saturday, March 23 at 11 a.m. Location is to be announced depending on weather for that day.
Tryouts will consist of an interview, and participants will learn and perform a dance routine.
Prospective Otterbelles should wear tryout attire consisting of tennis shoes, shorts or leggings, and a t-shirt.
Evansville natives Lyndsey Morrison (Coach) and Paige Mooney (Assistant Coach) will return to lead the Otters’ on-field promotional team for the 2019 season at Bosse Field.
For questions and information on the Otterbelle tryouts, contact Elspeth Urbina at (812) 435-8686 or via email at eurbina@evansvilleotters.com.
The Otters will open the 25th season celebration against the Southern Illinois Miners on May 10 at Bosse Field.

Gov. Holcomb announces more Hoosiers skilling up beyond high school

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Momentum builds for Indiana’s Next Level Jobs initiative

Governor Eric J. Holcomb will attend his first meeting of the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board in Washington D.C. today where he will share that more Hoosiers are achieving education and training beyond high school due in part to his Next Level Jobs initiative.

“Indiana’s greatest asset is our people, and my focus is on ensuring all Hoosiers have the tools they need to find meaningful work and careers,” Gov. Holcomb said. “I’m thrilled to see Indiana gaining ground. We will continue to support those seeking education and training, so that everyone has a pathway to success.”

The number of Hoosiers with education beyond a high school diploma reached 43.4 percent in 2018, bringing Indiana closer to its 60 percent attainment goal by 2025. This new data from Lumina Foundation represents an increase of 1.5 percentage points in one year and 10 percentage points since 2008. These gains are supported by Next Level Jobs, which provides tuition-free certificates in high-demand fields and funding for employers who hire, train and retain new employees.

Since Next Level Jobs launched in August 2017, 36,000 people have completed the short survey to connect directly with an education provider, including Ivy Tech Community College and Vincennes University. Over 13,800 people have enrolled in Next Level Jobs Workforce Ready Grant program, and more than 5,000 of them have completed a certificate program in some of Indiana’s highest demand sectors, including healthcare, information technology and advanced manufacturing.

“We know that in today’s world learning beyond high school is crucial to grow our state’s economy, meet workforce demand and improve individual quality of life,” said Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers. “As we continue to make progress toward Indiana’s big goal for 60 percent of Hoosiers to have a postsecondary credential by 2025, Next Level Jobs reaches an important group of Hoosiers who will help us get there.”

Next Level Jobs builds on recent efforts and reforms at the K-12 level to better prepare students for future success—such as computer science courses in every school and graduation pathways requirements for high school students that incorporate a focus on career exploration and postsecondary readiness.

Currently, workforce certificates account for about 5 percent of Indiana’s 43.4 percent higher education attainment rate. Next Level Jobs provides full-tuition Workforce Ready Grants for individuals who want to skill-up quickly to enter a high-demand job that improves their employability.

Employer Training Grants provide funding to Indiana companies who hire new employees, train them and keep them for at least six months. Along with the steady growth of people earning a certificate with the Workforce Ready Grant, more than 450 employers and nearly 7,000 Hoosiers utilized the Employer Training Grant.

“The high value training and credentials achieved through this initiative are directly assisting people and employers with moving to their next level,” said Fred Payne, Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. “It’s great to see employers enhancing their training programs and hiring as a result of the Employer Training Grants, and thousands of Hoosiers advancing their careers through the Workforce Ready Grants.”

To apply for a Next Level Jobs grant, individuals and employers can go to www.NextLevelJobs.org and complete a quick survey that gathers information about their needs and interests. Within 72 hours, individuals are contacted by an education or training provider and employers are contacted by someone from the Department of Workforce Development. This direct and individualized outreach ensures that people are connected to the best programs and resources to suit their unique needs

Benjamin Franklin to McCutchanville Elementary

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Benjamin Franklin to Visit McCutchanville Elementary School
Thursday, March 7
Beginning at 8:30 a.m.
McCutchanville Elementary School, 10701 Petersburg Rd.
Students at EVSC’s new McCutchanville Elementary School will get a special visitor tomorrow when Founding Father and Inventor Benjamin Franklin comes to the school. Franklin will begin his day at 8:30 talking with second graders about his inventions and taking questions. At 9, Franklin will provide feedback to third graders who will make presentations introducing their very own inventions. At 10:15, Franklin will talk with fifth grade students about his life and answer questions. The fifth graders will take the information they learn to create an exposition with Ben Franklin as the main character.

Thirteen Swimmers Earn Invites to NCAA Women’s Championships

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Thirteen swimmers from the Indiana University women’s team earned individual qualifying berths to the 2019 NCAA Championships in Austin, Texas on March 221-23, the NCAA announced on Wednesday.

 

Earning individual berths for the Hoosiers were Bailey Andison, Josie Grote, Christine Jensen, Cassy Jernberg, Lilly King, Shelby Koontz, Bailey Kovac, Mackenzie Looze, Laura Morley, Noelle Peplowski, Christin Rockway, Morgan Scott and Maggie Wallace.

 

Indiana’s 13 individuals are the third-most of any team in the nation and the most of any Big Ten squad. Only Stanford (18) and Virginia (14) had more individuals invited. Indiana also qualified for four relays. The relay swimmers will be announced later next week.

 

Along with the swimmers, the IU divers will compete for their places at the NCAA Championships next week at the NCAA Zone C Championships in West Lafayette, Ind. from March 14-16.

 

Last year at the 2018 NCAA Championships, Indiana finished in eighth place with a total of 169 points.  The Hoosiers posted the team’s third-straight top-10 finish at the NCAA Championships for the first time since accomplishing the feat from 2008-10. The top-10 finish was the ninth in school history.

 

Below is a list of the 13 Hoosier swimmers who qualified for individual events at the 2019 NCAA Championships, along with their seeding in each event:

 

Individuals

Bailey Andison – 200 IM (6th), 400 IM (5th), 200 Breaststroke (25th)

Josie Grote – 400 IM (37th)

Christine Jensen – 200 IM (16th), 100 Butterfly (12th)

Cassy Jernberg – 500 Freestyle (31st), 1,650 Freestyle (10th)

Lilly King – 200 IM (13th), 100 Breaststroke (1st), 200 Breaststroke (1st)

Shelby Koontz – 100 Butterfly (26th)

Mackenzie Looze – 200 IM (28th), 400 IM (22nd)

Laura Morley – 200 Breaststroke (17th)

Noelle Peplowski – 100 Breaststroke (11th), 200 Breaststroke (11th)

Christin Rockway – 400 IM (29th)

Morgan Scott – 100 Backstroke (19th)

Maggie Wallace – 1,650 Freestyle (30th)

 

Relays

400 Medley Relay – 3:26.60 (2nd)

200 Medley Relay – 1:34.71 (3rd)

200 Freestyle Relay – 1:28.48 (13th)

400 Freestyle Relay – 3:14.32 (12th)

 

 

Shake Up In Regional Rankings Lands Eagles At No. 6

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A shakeup in the final regular season NCAA Division II Midwest Region Ranking landed University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball at No. 6 heading into the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament.

The Screaming Eagles (20-8, 13-5 GLVC) moved up two spots to No. 6 and are one of four GLVC teams in the regional rankings. No. 1 Drury University and No. 2 Lewis University held their spots, while Truman State University moved up one spot to No. 5.

No. 3 Grand Valley State University and No. 4 Ashland University, both from the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, also held their positions in the latest ranking, as did No. 7 Kentucky Wesleyan College (Great Midwest Athletic Conference).

The big shakeup was with Northern Michigan University (GLIAC), which dropped from No. 5 to No. 9 in the final ranking. Michigan Tech University (GLIAC), which defeated the Wildcats to close out the regular season, moved up a spot to No. 8, while Walsh University (GMAC) rounded out the ranking at No. 10.

The NCAA II Midwest Region Tournament is March 15-18 and consists of eight teams—three automatic bids from the GLVC, GLIAC, and GMAC as well as at-large teams.

USI, which has an 18-8 Midwest Region record, takes on Bellarmine University in the GLVC Tournament quarterfinals Friday at noon.

USI Men’s Basketball Remains 4th In Regional Poll

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University of Southern Men’s Basketball remained fourth in the third and final NCAA Division II Midwest Region poll of 2018-19.

The Eagles follow 15th/10th-ranked Lewis University, 11th/18th-ranked Bellarmine University, and 6th/5th-ranked University of Findlay, while Ashland University remained fifth in the region. The bottom half of the first region poll includes the University of Indianapolis, Ferris State University, Northern Michigan University, Hillsdale College, and Drury University.

The top eight team from the Midwest Region advance to the NCAA Division II Tournament at the end of the season. The top seed routinely hosts the regional.

The Eagles start post-season play Thursday as the number three seed in the GLVC Tournament and will play sixth-seeded University of Missouri-St. Louis in the 8:30 p.m. game. The GLVC Tournament, which runs March 7-10, is being played at the Vadalabene Center on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in Edwardsville, Illinois.

NCAA II MIDWEST REGION POLL
Rank School Overall DII Record In-Region Record
1 Lewis 20-4 20-4
2 Bellarmine 22-4 22-4
3 Findlay 23-3 23-3
4 Southern Indiana 19-7 18-7
5 Ashland 18-5 18-5
6 UIndy 16-8 16-6
7 Ferris State 16-11 16-11
8 Northern Michigan 16-11 16-11
9 Hillsdale 17-9 17-9
10 Drury 15-10 15-6

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