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USI and NSWC Crane partner to enhance STEM and business education for students

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USI and NSWC Crane partner to enhance STEM and business education for students

The University of Southern Indiana and Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) are partnering to provide science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and business management opportunities for USI students. The partnership continues a long-time relationship between the two entities. Under the new Education Partnership Agreement (EPA) signed in a ceremony on Monday, March 24, both organizations will share resources to empower future STEM leaders.

The EPA provides USI students with access to NSWC Crane’s expertise in STEM and business fields. The partnership aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world applications in STEM.

“This partnership between the University of Southern Indiana and NSWC Crane represents our ongoing commitment to work together to provide USI students with resources, hands-on experiences, and real-world applications in science, engineering and business,” said Steven J. Bridges, Interim President, USI. “With access to Crane technologies and resources and the ability to work alongside experts in the field, our students will gain invaluable insights and skills that will prepare them for future careers. We are excited about the opportunities this ongoing collaboration brings to our University community.”

NSWC Crane is a national leader in electromagnetic warfare, strategic missions and expeditionary warfare, which provide the U.S. Navy and U.S. Department of Defense a wide variety of technology and platforms across science and engineering disciplines. USI is committed to providing high-quality education including the areas of STEM and business. NSWC Crane will provide students with access to its state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, mentorship and research projects.

“The partnership with USI is critical to our regional innovation ecosystem, as their team of educators has been instrumental in supporting NSWC Crane’s STEM initiatives for our 38 K-12 school EPA partners in surrounding towns and cities over the past 18 years,” said Maria Duran, the Technology Transfer Director at NSWC Crane. “Our shared commitment to advancing STEM opportunities elevates the pipeline of skilled technical professionals needed to address the present and future challenges of our warfighters.”

USI students will gain invaluable hands-on experience and access to the state’s only federal laboratory. They will also learn about national security and specialized technology focus areas.

USI and NSWC Crane have operated under a Memorandum of Understanding since 2007 and a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) since 2009. In 2018, NSWC Crane and USI signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to study chemical reactions including the chemical outputs of special munitions and pyrotechnic reactions.

“This partnership can inspire a new generation of skilled professionals in STEM fields that are critical to national security and technological advancement,” said Dr. Angela Lewis (SES), the Technical Director at NSWC Crane. “Partnering with USI strengthens the talent pipeline for NSWC Crane and other organizations seeking highly qualified individuals in STEM fields and provides students with a unique educational experience where they can take lessons learned and apply to their future careers.”

Evansville-Vanderburgh County Coalition on Homelessness to Host Annual Homeless Connect

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The Evansville & Vanderburgh County Commission on Homelessness will host the annual Homeless Connect of Southwest Indiana next Thursday, April 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Old National Events Plaza.

The event – which brings together service providers, community members, and volunteers – offers everything from healthcare and housing assistance to employment support, legal support, and more both to individuals experiencing homelessness, and to others in need of support. Individuals and families facing financial hardship, housing instability, or barriers to essential services also can find the support and services they need at Homeless Connect.

“Every year, the Homeless Connect highlights the city’s ongoing commitment to addressing homelessness and poverty in our community,” said Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry. “More than 60 vendors will be on-site this year, and each one will be providing a direct service to those in need – things like basic health services, haircuts, tax advice, foreclosure mitigation, and even veterans services all will be available at the event.”

Numerous sponsors also assist in putting on the event, alongside public donations. Anyone interested in making a donation through the Commission’s Dignity Fund is encouraged to visit evansvillehomeless.org/dignityevv. All donations to this fund go directly toward offsetting costs of the Homeless Connect.

Pre-registration for the event is encouraged, but not required. Attendees can pre-register online at evansvillehomeless.org/homelessconnect.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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USI walks off in the seventh to earn series sweep over Tennessee Tech

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USI walks off in the seventh to earn series sweep over Tennessee Tech

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Softball finished off its first series sweep of the season in walk-off fashion on Saturday at USI Softball Field, capturing a 4-3 victory over Tennessee Tech University in Ohio Valley Conference play.

Following two scoreless frames to begin Saturday’s series finale, Tennessee Tech (10-23, 4-8 OVC) struck first with an unearned run in the top of the third inning to grab an early 1-0 advantage.

Southern Indiana (9-17, 6-5 OVC) broke through and jumped in front in the bottom of the fourth inning when sophomore outfielder Kate Satkoski doubled down the left-field line to drive in a pair of runs and give USI a 2-1 lead.

Tennessee Tech answered back with two runs in the top of the fifth to regain a one-run lead, 3-2. However, the Screaming Eagles responded with an unearned run in the home half of the fifth to knot the game up at three.

With the game still even at three, USI got their chance in the bottom of the seventh. After a one-out walk, single, and hit-by-pitch, freshman designated player Grace Huffman stepped up to the plate with the bases loaded. Huffman delivered by getting a ball airborne into deep left field, allowing sophomore infielder Sydney Long to score the game-winning run from third on a walk-off sac fly and completing the series sweep for the Screaming Eagles.

USI totaled seven hits at the plate Saturday. Freshman catcher Jordan Mackey, senior infielder Whitley Hunter, and Satkoski each recorded two hits in the game. Satkoski led Southern Indiana with the two RBIs.

In the pitching circle, senior pitcher Josie Newman (6-10) collected her second win and complete game of the series. Newman struck out eight and allowed three runs – two earned – in the seven innings of work.

Tennessee Tech, who had three hits offensively, had senior pitcher Payton Wagner make the start on Saturday. Wagner did not factor into the decision after starting the first 3.1 innings with two runs – one earned – given up. Junior pitcher Addison Abell (2-3) was charged with the loss after tossing the last 3.1 innings and also surrendering two runs – one earned – including the game-winning run.

The Screaming Eagles continue their homestand next weekend with a three-game set against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in Ohio Valley Conference play. Next Saturday’s series opener is slated for 3 p.m. Sunday’s doubleheader is scheduled to begin at Noon. Next weekend’s series will be USI Softball Alumni Weekend and Cancer Awareness Weekend.

More information and coverage links can be found at usiscreamingeagles.com.

Beacons rally to take series finale

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Beacons rally to take series finale

UE back home next weekend 

VALPARAISO, Ind. – Freshman Eliza Piggott went 3-4 with a 3-run home run, but a 7th inning rally by Valparaiso saw them defeat the University of Evansville softball team by a final of 8-7 on Saturday.

UE scored five runs in the top of the first, but the Beacons chipped away at the lead throughout the game and would finish with the walk-off win.  Piggott led the Purple Aces with three of the team’s nine hits.  Brooke Voss and Callie Meinel recorded two hits apiece.  Meinel had a 2-run home run and three total RBI.

Evansville had a quick start, plating five runs in the top of the first.  Keghan Pye hit a 1-out singles with Morgan Adams following with a walk.  That brought Eliza Piggott to the plate, who came through with a 3-run home run.  Callie Meinel added an RBI double while Miriah Powell scored on a wild pitch to cap the 5-run inning.

Valparaiso broke through with a 4-run bottom of the third to cut the deficit to one.  They looked to add more before stranding two runners on base.  Following scoreless frames in the fourth and fifth, both teams scored twice in the sixth.  Powell led off the top of the sixth with a walk to bring Meinel to the plate.  Her 2-run shot pushed the lead back to three.  The Beacons quickly responded, scoring two runs to get back within a single run heading to the seventh.

Hits by Jess Willsey and Brooke Voss saw the Aces load the bags in the top of the seventh before a strikeout ended the inning.  Down to their final three outs, the Beacons rallied once again, scoring two runs to complete the comeback and take the win.

Kate Ridgway made the start, allowing four runs, three earned, in three innings.  Gracie Hollingsworth gave up two runs in 2 1/3 inning while two unearned runs scored during the inning tossed by Sydney Weatherford, who was tagged with the loss.  Cassidy Gall recorded the final out.

Next weekend, the Aces return home for a 3-game series versus Belmont.

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Sixth inning rally sinks Aces baseball against Valparaiso

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Sixth inning rally sinks Aces baseball against Valparaiso
The Purple Aces led four of nine innings on Saturday
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville baseball team grabbed an early lead but couldn’t hold off a comeback from the Valparaiso Beacons in the 11-6 loss.
The Purple Aces had all the offense in the first five innings on Saturday, but without scoring between the fourth and ninth innings, it was Valparaiso who was victorious in the second game of the weekend. UE left fielder Charlie Longmeier (Seymour, Ind. / Seymour HS) had the hottest bat for Evansville against the Beacons’ starter, RHP Harry Deliyannis. The sophomore batter went 3-of-4 from the plate with a double and a home run for a third of the Aces hits on Saturday.
“Coming off of our great performance last night, we didn’t capitalize and win a series today,” said Head Coach Wes Carroll following the loss. “We didn’t do enough in all three aspects of the game, and you have to give credit to Valpo’s starter. It’ll be a big game tomorrow in the rubber match.”
It was a quick start to the second game of the series as UE starter Kevin Reed (Martinsville, Ind. / Martinsville HS) struck out three batters in two innings of work. Evansville began the scoring on Saturday in the bottom of the second as Longmeier hit his second home run of the season to lead off the inning. The Aces’ next three batters all reached first base with right fielder Harrison Taubert (Casper, Wyo. / Northeast CC) scoring on a double from third baseman Drew Howard (Ferdinand, Ind. / Forest Park HS) to double UE’s lead.
Evansville added one more run in the bottom of the second as center fielder Ty Rumsey (Evansville, Ind. / North HS) had an RBI single up the middle to score Howard. The Aces held onto their three-run lead through the third and the top of the fourth as the Beacons threatened in the top of the third with the bases loaded.
UE tacked on another run in the bottom of the fourth with two singles to start the inning from Howard and second baseman Drew McConnell (Blue Springs, Mo. / Blue Springs HS). Howard then scored his second run of the afternoon on a sacrifice fly from Rumsey to center field. Valparaiso’s bats began to get going in the fifth with their first hit of the game.
But it was the sixth inning where the Beacons took over the game, scoring six runs on four hits, two errors, a walk, and a hit-by-pitch. Valpo tied up the game after loading up the bases with a double, an error, and a wild pitch. The Beacons then took over the lead from Evansville with a two-run homer before the Aces’ defense got out of the sixth.
UE’s offense went cold over the next three innings as Longmeier was the only batter to record a hit until the bottom of the ninth. In the final third of the gam,e Valparaiso added five more runs to make it 11 to 4 going into the last frame. Evansville began the bottom of the ninth with a batter at first as pinch hitter Evan Waggoner (Bedford, Ind. / North Bedford Lawrence HS) was hit by a pitch. Pinch runner Mason McCue (Bourbonnais, Ill. / Bishop McNamara HS) went to second right after as McConnell grounded out to second.
A walk to Rumsey put two on base for the Aces, and both runners quickly advanced into scoring position on a wild pitch. UE added a run when shortstop Brodie Peart (Markham, Ontario) had an infield ground out to score McCue. Rumsey also scored a run for Evansville on a wild pitch with two outs on the board. The Aces had another walk to get a runner back on base, but a fly out in the next at-bat ended the game in the Beacons’ favor.
UE will look to take the series on Sunday afternoon. It will be another noon first pitch for Evansville, with inclement weather expected in the late afternoon and early evening.
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Trailblazers sweep series finale doubleheader at Illinois Central

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Trailblazers sweep series finale doubleheader at Illinois Central

PEORIA, Ill. – The Vincennes University baseball team closed out their weekend Mid-West Athletic Conference series strong Saturday afternoon at Illinois Central College in Peoria, Ill.

The Blazers took the doubleheader sweep over the Cougars 5-2 and 7-3 to pick up the series win at ICC.

Vincennes got off to a slow start Saturday afternoon with Illinois Central striking first and breaking the scoreless tie with a pair of runs in the third in game one.

VU would get on the board in the fifth after a leadoff walk by sophomore Noble Johnson (Terre Haute, Ind.) and sophomore Bryce Gross (Bridgeport, Ill.) reached on a fielder’s choice.

Johnson came in to score the first run of the inning on a sacrifice fly by sophomore Bradyn Douglas (Frankton, Ind.) with Gross tying the game later in the inning by scoring on a wild pitch to even the score at 2-2.

VU would take their first lead of the day in the sixth after a leadoff single by sophomore Nate Montgomery (Lexington, Ind.) and freshman Carter Gricius (Scottsburg, Ind.) being hit by pitch.

The pair moved up 90 feet with a successful sacrifice bunt by sophomore Corbin Napier (Indianapolis, Ind.) before scoring on a two-RBI double by sophomore Yancey Edlin (Pekin, Ind.).

Edlin would come around to score on a error by Illinois Central College to give the Blazers a 5-2 lead over the host Cougars.

The Trailblazers were able to fend off any late comeback attempts by the Cougars, ending the game defensively with a big double play to give the Blazers the 5-2 victory over Illinois Central College.

Freshman Eastin Whaley (Kokomo, Ind.) got the start for the Trailblazers in game one of the day, going the distance with a seven-inning complete game, allowing two runs on five hits and striking out eight, while only allowing one walk.

Whaley picked up steam as the game went along, facing the minimum over the final three innings to pick up the victory for the Blazers.

Vincennes looked to pick up the series victory and sweep the day in game two but once again found themselves playing from behind early after Illinois Central plated a run in the first inning to take an early 1-0 lead.

VU would get on the board in a big way to grab their first lead of the game in the fourth with a big five-run inning.

The Blazers opened the inning with the first five batters reaching base safely, with sophomore Corbin Napier scoring the first run of the game for VU on a Cougar error, before Bryce Gross came through with a two-RBI single to put the Blazers on top 3-2.

Bradyn Douglas picked up an RBI in the inning on a groundout and Nate Montgomery drove in the final run of the inning with a big two-out RBI single to give the Blazers a 5-1 lead.

Illinois Central would get a run back in the fifth to cut the deficit to 5-2 before the Blazers answered back with a pair in the seventh.

Corbin Napier again led off the inning reaching base after being hit by pitch, followed by Noble Johnson reaching on a fielder’s choice to set up a two-RBI single by freshman Evan Doran (Indianapolis, Ind.) to increase the Blazer lead to 7-2.

Vincennes would hold onto this lead down the stretch of the game, with Illinois Central looking to complete a late comeback but were only able to get a run in the ninth as VU closed out the series finale over the Cougars 7-3 to sweep the daily doubleheader and take the four-game conference series over Illinois Central College three games to one.

Freshman Grayson Reichert (Shepherdsville, Ky.) got the start in game two for the Trailblazers, throwing into the sixth inning allowing two runs on four hits and striking out four.

Freshman Jacob Allen (Vincennes, Ind.) was the only Trailblazers used out of the bullpen on the day, closing out the final four innings of the game, allowing one run on six hits and striking out three.

The Trailblazers will look to carry this momentum into their next slate of games as the Blazers hit the road Thursday, April 3 to take on Southwestern Illinois College in doubleheader action in Belleville, Ill. First pitch Thursday is set for 2 p.m. eastern.

Vincennes will then return home to Jerry Blemker Field Sunday, April 6 when the Blazers get a doubleheader rematch against the Blue Storm of Southwestern Illinois College, with first pitch Sunday set for 1 p.m. eastern.

BOX SCORE

GAME ONE

VU (14-17, 5-10) – 000   023   0 – 5

Illinois Central – 002   000   0 – 2

VINCENNES HITTING

2B – Edlin. RBI – Edlin 2, Douglas. HBP – Gricius, Napier. SB – Gross, Napier, Edlin. Sac Fly – Douglas.

GAME TWO

VU (15-17, 6-10) – 000   500   200 – 7

Illinois Central – 100   010   001 – 3

VINCENNES HITTING

RBI – Doran 2, Gross 2, Douglas, Montgomery, Johnson. HBP – Napier. SB – Johnson 2, Doran, Andrews, Edlin. Sac Bunt – Edlin.

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The Vincennes University baseball team improves to 15-17 on the season, with a 6-10 record in MWAC Conference play.

Screaming Eagles rock Trojans, 10-0

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Screaming Eagles rock Trojans, 10-0

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana junior right-hander Blake Kimball and junior leftfielder Hunter Miller led the Screaming Eagles to a 10-0 victory Saturday afternoon at the USI Baseball Field. USI is 11-15 overall and 3-2 in the OVC after the second game of the series, while Little Rock goes to 10-17, 1-4 in the OVC.

Kimball (3-3) was dominating on the mound and posted his third win of the season. The junior right-hander threw eight scoreless innings, allowing three hits and two walks, while tying a season-high five strikeouts. The eight-shutout innings were the most by a USI starter since 2019 when Sammy Barnett threw a nine-inning shutout on the road at McKendree University.

Miller, who was a late substitution into the starting lineup due to an injury to sophomore second baseman Anthony Umbach, went five-for-five with two runs scored and two RBIs.

The Eagles took command of the game early with a five-run second inning to lead, 5-0. Junior catcher Micajah Wall and senior centerfielder Khi Holiday highlighted the frame with a two-run double and a two-run single, respectively.

The score would remain 5-0 until the seventh when Miller scored on an RBI double by sophomore rightfielder Cameron Boyd to give USI a 6-0 advantage. USI pushed the lead to 7-0 when Miller struck again, driving in junior first baseman Kannon Coakley with an RBI single.

USI finished the scoring in the eighth, posting three more runs, two coming on RBI singles by sophomore second baseman Parker Martin and Miller for the 10-0 final score.

At the plate as a team, USI had six players with two or more hits. Junior designed hitter Cole Kitchens‘ single in the second inning increased his hitting streak to a team-best 15 games.

Up Next for the Eagles:

The Eagles and the Trojans conclude the series Sunday with a new start time of NOON. The first pitch was moved up due to the forecast of storms Sunday afternoon.

Due to the ever-changing weather in March, USI encourages fans to watch for potential schedule changes on USIScreamingEagles.com, X, and Facebook.

UE baseball begins the weekend with a 7-3 win over Valparaiso

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UE baseball begins the weekend with a 7-3 win over Valparaiso

The Purple Aces won their first home conference game on Friday night
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville baseball team earned its first Missouri Valley Conference win at German American Bank Field on Friday night against the Valparaiso Beacons.
The Purple Aces led from the bottom of the second and never looked back in their 7-3 win over Valparaiso. Three UE batters had two hits, while four others had a hit with five multi-base hits. Starting pitcher Kenton Deverman (Dardenne Prairie, Mo. / Fort Zumwalt West HS) evened his record at 2-,2 while reliever Max Hansmann (Elmhurst, Ill. / York HS) picked up his first save of the year.
“I feel like it was a complete nine inning game on the mound, at the plate, and in the field,” said Head Coach Wes Carroll following the win. “It was a great way to start the weekend with an opportunity to win a series on Saturday. Deverman and Hansmann were great on the mound tonight. I’m really looking forward to tomorrow as we reveal the banners that represent the special 2024 season!”
It was a quick first inning and a half at Charles H. Braun Stadium as both pitchers faced no more than five batters. Evansville struck first in the bottom of the second as left fielder Charlie Longmeier (Seymour, Ind. / Seymour HS) put a double into right with only one out on the board. Longmeier made his way to third on a fly out to right and scored the Aces’ first run on a single up the middle by second baseman Drew McConnell (Blue Springs, Mo. / Blue Springs HS). Designated hitter Aaron Nehls (Evansville, Ind. / North HS) also scored on the McConnell single after getting on base with a walk and stealing second.
UE kept the 2-0 lead for an inning until they added another run in the bottom of the third as infielder Cal McGinnis (Kimberly, Wis. / Bradley) hit a solo home run past the right field wall. The homer was McGinnis’s second of the year and the first to be hit by Evansville on its home field. The Beacons answered with a solo home run of their own in the top of the fourth inning to make it a 3-1 game.
Neither team scored in the fifth as the Aces had the only hit of the inning, an infield single from center fielder Ty Rumsey (Evansville, Ind. / North HS). UE was able to add some insurance to its lead in the bottom of the sixth as shortstop Brodie Peart (Markham, Ontario) led off with a single to right center. Peart wouldn’t be on the base paths long as he was out on the next play, but Longmeier kept an Evansville runner on base.
Longmeier again moved into scoring position at third base on the next at bat as catcher Matt Flaherty (Lake Zurich, Ill. / Bellarmine) had an infield single that was overthrown by Valpo to first, allowing the extra base. Nehls put the ball into play during his plate appearance, scoring Longmeier, while Flaherty became the second out for a 4-1 Aces lead.
The Beacons cut UE’s lead by one as they had a leadoff triple that scored on a wild pitch. But Evansville was able to answer right back in the bottom of the seventh with three runs on four hits. Rumsey, right fielder Harrison Taubert (Casper, Wyo. / Northeast CC), Peart, and Flaherty all scored with two of the hits scoring runs.
Rumsey began the half inning with a double down the left field line and scored the Aces’ fifth run soon after on Taubert’s single up the middle. Taubert didn’t make it home as he was caught stealing, but Peart hit his first collegiate triple an at-bat later to get into scoring position. Longmeier was walked after Peart’s triple, putting runners at the corners for UE.
It was Flaherty who had the dagger of a hit putting a double back into right center. On Flaherty’s double, both Peart and Longmeier scored, making it a five-run lead for Evansville. Valparaiso added one more run in the top of the eighth with two hits, a single and a triple. The triple from the Beacon’s center fielder scored their third run of the game with two outs.
The Aces offense went down in order in the bottom of the eighth with three putouts in the field. But UE’s defense did the same to Valpo as Hansmann threw back-to-back strikeouts to secure the Evansville win. Hansmann tied his career-high in strikeouts on Friday, retiring five batters in 3.1 innings of work.
The Aces will get right back to it on Saturday afternoon for the second game of the series with the Beacons. UE will celebrate its historic 2024 season by unveiling two banners at Charles H. Braun Stadium before first pitch. Saturday’s game is set to begin at 12 p.m.
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THUNDERBOLTS SHUT OUT 5-0 AT HUNTSVILLE

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THUNDERBOLTS SHUT OUT 5-0 AT HUNTSVILLE
 
Huntsville, Ala.:  Although the effort was without question there for Evansville, the start of the Thunderbolts’ final regular season road trip did not go as planned, as despite being nearly even in shots, the Thunderbolts were defeated 5-0 by the Havoc on Friday night at Von Braun Center.  The Thunderbolts’ next home game will be on Sunday, March 30th against the Peoria Rivermen at 3:05pm CT.
                The Havoc got off to an early start, with goals from Nathan Berke 2:24 into the game, followed by Buster Larsson at 3:45 to give the Havoc a 2-0 lead.  Evansville stopped the bleeding for the rest of the period and outshot the Havoc 12-5 in the second period, yet Huntsville scored the second period’s only goals, scored by Giovanni Procopio at 7:47 and Zack Conner at 18:46 to extend the lead to 4-0.  Evansville never gave up and continued to put as much to the net as possible, however they simply could not find a way to get a goal on the board, with one final goal against scored by the Havoc’s Austin Alger at 3:16 to make it a 5-0 final score. It was certainly a game full of bad luck for Evansville that was better to get out of the way before the playoffs.  In goal, Cole Ceci finished with 31 saves on 36 shots on goal.  The Thunderbolts and Havoc meet again on Saturday, March 29th at Von Braun Center.
Individual game tickets and group packages are on sale for the 2024-25 season.  Season tickets for the 2025-26 season are on sale now.  Call 812-422-BOLT(2658) or visit our website (www.evansvillethunderbolts.com) for details.
About Evansville Thunderbolts: The Evansville Thunderbolts is the area’s only professional hockey team. The Thunderbolts are a proud member of the SPHL.  The team is owned and operated by VW Sports, L.L.C, a subsidiary of VenuWorks, Inc. www.evansvillethunderbolts.com
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