Eagles get 9-0 win over Lindenwood-Belleville BOX SCORE
USI got off to a 3-0 lead when junior Kelsey Shipman (Olney, Illinois) and senior Brenna Wu (Evansville, Indiana) won 8-1 at number one doubles. Freshman Lauren Hambrock (Terre Haute, Indiana) and senior Kymberly Brannon (Louisville, Kentucky) followed with an 8-0 win at number two.
Hambrock would go on to win at number one singles, 6-1, 6-1. Shipman tallied a victory at number two, 6-2, 6-0.
Freshman Alex Jamison (Floyds Knobs, Indiana) was a winner at number three singles, sweeping her match 6-0, 6-0. Junior Jennifer Mizikar (Batavia, Illinois) picked up a 6-0, 6-2 win at number four, and junior Haley Jones (Ft. Branch, Indiana) won at number five, 6-0, 6-0.
The Eagles return to GLVC action tomorrow morning when they visit McKendree at 11 a.m. in Lebanon, Illinois.
Southern Indiana 9, Lindenwood-Belleville 0
Mar 31, 2017 at Belleville, Illinois (Lynx Tennis Courts)
| Singles competition |
| 1. Lauren Hambrock (USI) def. Teah Flynn (LB) 6-1, 6-1 |
| 2. Kelsey Shipman (USI) def. Janaki Kamalanathan (LB) 6-2, 6-0 |
| 3. Alex Jamison (USI) def. Alissa Wieman (LB) 6-0, 6-0 |
| 4. Jennifer Mizikar (USI) def. Roxana Lacyo (LB) 6-0, 6-2 |
| 5. Haley Jones (USI) def. Alli Lohmus (LB) 6-0, 6-0 |
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| Doubles competition |
| 1. Kelsey Shipman/Brenna Wu (USI) def. Alissa Wieman/Roxana Lacyo (LB) 8-1 |
| 2. Lauren Hambrock/Kymberly Brannon (USI) def. Teah Flynn/Janaki Kamalanathan (LB) 8-0 |
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| Match Notes |
| Southern Indiana 7-8 |
| Lindenwood-Belleville 2-9 |
| Order of finish: Doubles (1,2); Singles (5,3,4,1,2) |
| Alex Jamison and Jennifer Mizikar won #3 doubles by default |
| Brenna Wu won #6 singles by default |
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Lunch with the Aces another big success for UE
Event held on campus on Friday
 A crowd of close to 400 people were in attendance at the 2017 version of Lunch with the Aces as the event returned to campus for the second year in a row.
Highlighting the event was keynote speaker Andy Elkins, who reminisced about his journey that started in high school in Evansville and continued as a member of the Purple Aces in the early 1990’s. He spoke of his memories of playing at Roberts Stadium, the path his teammates took to the NCAA Tournament and NIT and how the University of Evansville prepared him for his future.
A special presentation was made at the beginning of the program by Purple Aces Club President Don Apple. He gave out the first-ever Purple Aces Club Student-Athlete of the Year Award, which will now be given annually to a male and female student-athlete at UE.
The criteria include:
- The student/athlete, should maintain an accumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Displays the true Spirit of the University of Evansville.
- Maintains a positive attitude and show flexibility at adapting to challenging situations.
- Displays a high level of integrity, by leading through example.
- Provides encouragement and support to other students (athlete & non-athlete; upperclassman & underclassman).
- Excels in community spirit and relations.
- Willing to give time to Community Service.
- Willing to give/spend time with the young Aces fan base.
Earning the awards were Whitney Biggs of women’s soccer and David Howard from the Aces men’s basketball team.
“I would like to thank all those who sent in nomination forms. This award would not be possible, without the nomination from UE staff, faculty and administrators,†Apple said. “On behalf of the PAC Board of Directors, we would like to congratulate Whitney and David. They are both very deserving and set a high standard for all those that follow for years to come.”
Kyle Peach of UE’s ESPN3 crew was the emcee for the event while Marx BBQ provided the food. A special thanks also go out to Lumaworx for their assistance. At the completion of the event, a video presentation was shown to the fans, courtesy of Purple Aces Productions.
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Women’s tennis earns big MVC win over SIU
Aces pick up 4-3 triumph
 A full team effort saw the University of Evansville women’s tennis team pick up a big Missouri Valley Conference win over Southern Illinois on Friday as UE took a 4-3 triumph.
“This was a battle from start to finish and we had to fight for everything today,†Purple Aces head coach Jayson Wiseman said. “We were fortunate to get a fast start at both #1 & #2 doubles as clinching that point made all the difference.”
“We had a couple chances to clinch the victory, first at #6 which we came up short in the 3rd set tie-breaker, then at #1 singles,†Wiseman continued. “Chieko showed tremendous heart coming back from down a set and down 5-2 to win 11 of the final 13 games to take the win and clinch the match.”
Evansville opened the day with success in doubles as Theodora Soldatou and Chieko Yamada won a 6-1 decision at flight one with Diana Tkachenko and Nicoli Pereira picking up a 6-2 win in the second flight to clinch the point.
Singles play saw Daria Pentsova and Tkachenko each earn 2-set wins. Tkachenko picked up the win in a tiebreaker in the second flight while Pentsova was victorious in the fourth. Clinching the victory was Yamada at top singles. She fell in the first set before rallying for the win.
Home play continues for UE next weekend as the squad welcomes Bradley and Taylor University to Wesselman Park on Saturday, April 8. The match versus the Braves starts at 11 a.m. before the second contest begins at 3 p.m.
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Eagles back on track with doubleheader sweep
The University of Southern Indiana baseball team got back on track by sweeping a doubleheader from the University of Illinois Springfield, 4-2 and 10-2, Friday evening at Lenz Field in Jacksonville, Illinois. USI watched its record go to 11-12 overall and 4-2 in the GLVC, while Illinois Springfield goes to 14-11, 4-2 GLVC.
The Screaming Eagles got back on track in the opening game with the 4-2 victory. USI scored once in the third and seventh before sealing the victory with two tallies in the eighth.
USI senior right-hander Colin Nowak (Carol Stream, Illinois) was dominate on the mound in earning his third win of the year. Nowak (3-3) allowed one run on five hits and one walk, while striking out a season-high eight batters in seven innings.
Senior right-hander Justin Watts (Bryan, Ohio) closed out the final five outs for the Eagles to record his third save of the year. Watts, who got the Eagles out of a first and third one-out jam in the eighth, set down four of five batters and picked off a runner.
At the plate, sophomore shortstop Jacob Fleming (Evansville, Indiana) led the way with a three-for-three performance and scored twice. Junior centerfielder Buddy Johnson (Shelbyville, Illinois) and junior rightfielder Nick Gobert (Jasper, Indiana) followed with two hits each, while senior designated hitter Jaylen Quarles (Indianapolis, Indianapolis) drove a team-best two RBIs.
In the nightcap, the Eagles broke a 2-2 tie with an eight-run sixth inning to complete the doubleheader sweep with a 10-2 win. USI scored twice in the second inning on a two-run blast by sophomore catcher Logan Brown (Mt. Vernon, Indiana) before sealing the win with the eight-run explosion that was highlighted by a three-run triple by Johnson.
Brown, whose home run was his first as an Eagle, joined Johnson with three RBIs in the nightcap.
USI junior right-hander Kyle Griffin (Morganfield, Kentucky) made the most of the Eagles offensive explosion to post his second win of the season. Griffin (2-3), who allowed the two runs on six hits, struck out a season-high 11 batters in his first complete game of the year.
The Eagles will look to get back to the .500 mark for the first time since second game of season when they complete the four-game series with Prairie Stars at noon Saturday with a doubleheader at the UIS Baseball Field in Springfield, Illinois. For up to date information on coverage of USI Baseball, visit GoUSIEagles.com
Legislators Provide Leadership to Tackle Heroin Epidemic, Pharmacy Robbery PhenomenonÂ
Prosecutors support passage of SB 324
INDIANAPOLIS (March 30, 2017) – Indiana prosecutors applaud the leadership of Indiana legislatorsin efforts to mount an all-encompassing response to the heroin epidemic and scourge of pharmacy robberies currently sweeping Indiana and other parts of the U.S. Thanked specifically for their efforts to fight heroin dealing and pharmacy robberies were Senators Erin Houchin, Michael Young (co-sponsor) and Eric Koch (co-sponsor), as well as Representatives Gregory Steuerwald andSharon Negele.
The passage of Senate Bill 324 Wednesday afternoon, March 29, in the House Courts and Criminal Code Committee enhances sentencing for heroin dealers by allowing law enforcement and prosecutors to aggregate multiple drug sales within a 90-day period that reach a certain total weight. The bill also makes dealing in heroin a non-suspendible Level 2 or Level 3 felony if the person has a prior felony conviction. The bill also addresses pharmacy robberies, making the theft of a controlled substance from a pharmacist acting in their official capacity a Level 4 felony. With aggravating circumstances of using a deadly weapon or causing bodily injury, the charge becomes a Level 2 Felony. Causing serious bodily injury during a pharmacy robbery calls for a Level 1 Felony charge.
Tippecanoe County Prosecutor Patrick Harrington who testified in support of the bill said, “Sen. Houchin, Rep. Steuerwald and Rep. Negele’s actions support punitive measures against heroin dealers who are profiting from the death and misery suffered by heroin addicts and their families, attack this epidemic by interrupting the supply chain, and remove the preferential sentence leniency drug dealers have enjoyed from Indiana’s sentencing statutes. Because certain controlled substances are a gateway to heroin, we also commend the legislators for targeting the issue of pharmacy robberies in the state.â€
Sen. Houchin explained the need for tightening penalties for heroin dealers in SB 324: “Addressing the devastating heroin epidemic that is attacking our communities will take a multi-faceted approach,†she said. “Heroin dealers have found a loophole in our laws that helps them avoid harsher sentencing for their crimes. This bill would close that loophole, allowing law enforcement and prosecutors to cut the opioid epidemic off at its source.â€
House sponsor Rep. Steuerwald said “Continuing to find ways to address the heroin and opioid epidemic that has plagued Hoosier families and communities is an important part of the General Assembly’s work this session. This bill strengthens Indiana’s commitment to combating heroin use by ensuring those with prior felonies receive harsher penalties. Additionally, the bill aims to keep pharmacy patrons and staff safe by discouraging pharmacy robberies, which have surged in recent years.â€
Rep. Negele sponsored an amendment that added greater penalties for pharmacy robberies and explained: “With Indiana’s growing drug epidemic, it’s important the General Assembly takes steps to target dealers and keep illegal prescription drugs off our streets. By increasing penalties for drug store robberies, we can better protect pharmacy staff while working to reduce the number of thefts and violent acts involved.”
In regards to the bill’s targeting of heroin dealing, Association of Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Executive Secretary David Powell said, “The unintended consequences of legislation in recent years has been to exempt heroin dealers from penalties imposed upon other serious felons in Indiana. That loophole has been closed with the elimination of suspended sentences for heroin dealers who have a previous felony conviction. This new legislation gives drug investigators the ability to collect evidence for use in a criminal case over a period of 90 days.†The length of time for drug investigators to build a case is important because the business model for many heroin dealers is to sell small quantities to addicts over multiple instances.
“At the start of the 2017 session of the Indiana General Assembly, it was the goal of Indiana prosecuting attorneys to decrease the supply of heroin and other illegal drugs by closing loopholes that benefitted heroin dealers. It is also time that Indiana’s dubious distinction of leading the nation in pharmacy robberies be dealt with through charges more reflective of the gravity of the crime. The support of Sen. Houchin and Reps. Steuerwald and Negele has helped prosecutors to achieve that goal,â€Â noted Prosecutor Harrington.