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UE Softball sweeps doubleheader over Loyola
Aces look for series sweep on Sunday
 All three facets of the game were working well as the University of Evansville softball team used strong pitching, solid defense and timely hitting contributed to a doubleheader sweep for the Purple Aces over Loyola on Saturday at Cooper Stadium.
“This is a great way to start Valley play with two wins,†UE head coach Mat Mundell said. “Our pitching staff did great job, the defense made some outstanding plays and our bats came alive with some timely hits and our outs were hard outs. It is just a great day for our program.â€
By clinching the series, UE (10-12, 2-0 MVC) won its first MVC-opening series since 2008. In a pitchers duel in game one, Evansville took a 1-0 win while game to saw the Aces top Loyola (16-6, 0-2 MVC) by a final of 6-2.
Morgan Florey was on point in game one, striking out eight batters through four innings while not allowing a baserunner. Loyola made its first big threat in the top of the fifth, putting runners on second and third with one out. Michal Luckett made a huge play to finish the inning as she dove to grab a liner and threw out the runner at second to keep the score knotted up at 0-0.
Evansville recorded four hits through the first five frames, but a pair of walks saw the Aces put runners on first and second. That is when Chandra Parr came through as a single through the right side plated Michal Luckett to give UE a 1-0 lead. Florey got it done from there, going the distance allowing just one hit while striking out 11 to give UE the win. Evansville outhit Loyola, 5-1, in the game. Parr finished with two of those hits.
In the second game, the Aces offense wasted no time getting on the board. Luckett hit a home run to right field in the bottom of the first to put UE on the board. The defense took over in the top of the second as Luckett grabbed a ground ball and turned it into an inning-ending double play with two Loyola runners on base.
The Ramblers saw their first run of the day cross the plate in the top of the third on a Jordyn Cordell single up the middle to tie it up but UE quickly fought back. Brittany Hay led the bottom of the third off with a double and Luckett made it a 2-for-2 start from the plate as she doubled to center to plate Hay and give UE a 2-1 lead.
Three more UE runs crossed the plate as Morgan Florey had an RBI while Morgan Lambert brought in two runs. The lead was extended even more in the bottom of the fourth when Michal Luckett registered an RBI double to make it a 6-1 game. Loyola added a run in the fifth as the final was a 6-2 Aces win.
UE outhit Loyola by an 11-4 margin in the second game as Lucket was a perfect 3-3 with 3 RBIs and two runs scored. Hay, Florey and Lambert each finished with two hits apiece.
Tomorrow, the Aces look for the series sweep at 11 a.m.
Eagles settle for DH split with William Jewell
University of Southern Indiana Softball settled for a doubleheader split with William Jewell College to open its 2017 Great Lakes Valley Conference schedule Saturday at the USI Softball Field. The No. 10 Screaming Eagles earned an 8-0, five-inning win in their home-opener, while the Cardinals stunned USI with a 7-6, nine-inning win in game two.
USI (18-4, 1-1 GLVC) returns to action Sunday at noon when it hosts Rockhurst University in a GLVC doubleheader. The Hawks (12-12, 2-0 GLVC) swept a conference twinbill from Bellarmine University Saturday afternoon in Louisville, Kentucky.
Southern Indiana (18-4, 1-1 GLVC) 8, William Jewell (8-10, 1-1 GLVC)
Sophomore second baseman Claire Johnson (Pittsboro, Indiana) went 2-for-3 with a double and a career-high five RBIs as USI Softball cruised to an 8-0, five-inning victory over William Jewell in the opening game.
Johnson’s three-run double in the last half of the second inning put the Eagles up, 3-0. Freshman pitcher Jennifer Leonhardt (Louisville, Kentucky) followed with an RBI-double in the next at-bat as USI extended its lead to 4-0.
Senior outfielder Grace Clark (Indianapolis, Indiana) had an RBI-single in the third inning to put the Eagles up, 5-0, while Leonhardt staked the Eagles to a 6-0 advantage with a sacrifice fly moments later. Johnson’s two-run single in the bottom of the fifth inning ended the game via the eight-run rule.
Leonhardt (9-1) earned the win in the circle after scattering two hits and seven strikeouts throughout five innings. She allowed just two walks as she earned her third complete-game shutout of the year.
William Jewell 7, Southern Indiana 6
Senior catcher Haley Hodges (Portage, Indiana) hit her program-record tying 38th career home run to cap off a five-run seventh inning as USI Softball rallied from six down to tie William Jewell, 6-6, and force extra innings.
The Cardinals (8-10, 1-1 GLVC), however, got a run in the top of the ninth inning on a sacrifice fly and a close play at the plate; and shut down the Eagles’ offense in the last half of the eighth and ninth innings to upend USI, 7-6.
William Jewell scored runs in the second, third, and fifth innings to build a commanding 6-0 lead, but USI responded with a tally in the sixth on an RBI-double by junior first basemanMarleah Fossett (Brownsburg, Indiana).
Trailing 6-1 in the seventh, the Eagles capitalized on a pair of William Jewell errors to get back into the contest. Senior outfielder Grace Clark (Indianapolis, Indiana) hit a two-run jack over the leftfield fence to cut the Cardinals’ advantage to 6-3; then, after an error and a sacrifice bunt by Leonhardt put junior outfielder Olivia Clark-Kittleson (Carbondale, Illinois) at second base, senior shortstop Lexi Reese (Lebanon, Indiana) had an RBI-single to get USI to within two tallies with Hodges due up next.
Hodges didn’t disappoint as she tied Rachel Bowling’s all-time school home run mark, sending a 1-1 offering over the centerfield fence to tie the score.
William Jewell, however, took advantage of a pair of lead-off singles in the ninth inning to forge a one-run lead they would not relinquish. USI went down in order in the bottom of the ninth as it saw its season-best 10-game win streak come to a close.
Earlier in the game, the Cardinals capitalized on a pair of USI errors to plate their first run in the second frame. They had a three-run home run off the bat of freshman Emily Hoover in the third frame and scored two more in the fifth to build a 6-0 lead.
Sophomore utility player Caitlyn Bradley (Forest, Indiana) was charged with the loss after giving up three runs off seven hits in five innings of work. She came on in relief to begin the fifth inning.
Southern Indiana 8, William Jewell 0 (Mar 18, 2017 at Evansville, IN) (Game 1)
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William Jewell…… 000 00 -Â 0Â 2Â 2Â Â Â Â Â (7-10, 0-1 GLVC)
Southern Indiana…. 042 02 -Â 8Â 9Â 0Â Â Â Â Â (18-3, 1-0 GLVC)
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Pitchers: William Jewell – Lewis, Sarah; Friesen, Taylor(2) and . Southern Indiana –
Leonhardt, Jennifer and .
Win-Leonhardt, Jennifer(9-1)Â Loss-Lewis, Sarah(1-3)Â T-1:25Â A-175
Weather: Cold & windy
Game: 21-WJC
William Jewell 7, Southern Indiana 6 (Mar 18, 2017 at Evansville, IN) (Game 2)
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William Jewell…… 013 020 001Â -Â 7 13Â 2Â Â Â Â Â (8-10, 1-1 GLVC)
Southern Indiana…. 000 001 500Â -Â 6Â 9Â 3Â Â Â Â Â (18-4, 1-1 GLVC)
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Pitchers: William Jewell – Biondo, Anna; Greenstreet, Maddie(8) and . Southern Indiana –
Atkisson,Courtney; Leonhardt, Jennifer(3); Bradley, Caitlyn(5) and .
Win-Greenstreet, Maddie(1-1)Â Loss-Bradley, Caitlyn(3-1)Â T-2:20Â A-175
HR WJC – Hoover, Emily (5).
HR USI – Hodges, Haley (5); Clark, Grace (4).
Weather: Cold and windy
Game: 22-WJC
House Approves Bill helping Students Pay For College
The Indiana House of Representatives passed a bill sponsored by State Rep. Holli Sullivan (R-Evansville) that would prevent funds saved in a 529 education savings account from being considered as a determining factor when applying for public assistance programs or educational financial aid.
According to Sullivan, Indiana’s CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan was established in 1997 to help families save for post-secondary expenses. With flexible investment options and affordable minimum contributions, these plans strive to make it as easy as possible to start saving for higher education early. However, 529 savings can currently be considered an asset that can negatively impact an individual’s financial assistance eligibility.
“Thanks to Indiana’s CollegeChoice 529 Plans, more than $3.76 billion have been invested in over 321,000 accounts today,†said Sullivan. “We want to make these benefits more available to lower-income Hoosier families. By establishing that 529 savings cannot affect eligibility for financial aid or other state assistance programs, more people will be able to participate in the program if they desire.â€
The bill is backed by the Indiana Education Savings Authority, which oversees the CollegeChoice 529 Plan program. Since November 2014, the IESA has seen 97,000 new accounts created and over $867 million in new assets saved.
“As the chair of the Indiana Education Savings Authority, I am thrilled to see Senate Bill 412 move one step closer to completion,†said State Treasurer Kelly Mitchell. “We should be encouraging and not deterring Hoosier families to save for college.â€
Funds saved in a 529 education savings account can be used to cover the costs of qualified education expenses such as books, computers, tuition and room and board at any post-secondary educational institution that is able to receive federal financial aid nationwide. The beneficiary can make withdrawals from their account tax-free so long as the money is being used appropriately.
The bill passed through the House and the Senate and can now be signed into law by the governor. For more information, visit iga.in.gov.
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Traveling exhibit honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The work of Ivy Tech Community College students from across the state honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be on exhibit at Ivy Tech Community College Southwest on March 20-24 in the Bower Suhrheinrich Visual Arts Center (Room 107). It is free and open to the public. First place winner in this traveling exhibit was Emerald Greene, a student who attends Ivy Tech Community College Southwest.
Hours for the exhibit will be:
- Monday:Â 2-6 p.m.
- Tuesday: 2:30-4 p.m.
- Wednesday: 2-6 p.m.
- Thursday: 2:30-4 p.m.
- Friday: 2-6 p.m.
An “Artists Hour†is planned from 3-4 p.m. on Monday, March 20, for those who would like to meet Greene.
Greene says she grew up in an artistic family, which allowed her to grow into her own particular interests – printmaking and illustration. The MLK Legacy submission that won her first place is made of cardboard. “Cardboard is made of three layers – the top flat, middle ribbed, and bottom flat,†she explained. “By ripping those out, you can create a layered background to foreground effect. It is a printmaking process that is my favorite.†She plans to transfer from Ivy Tech after completing her associate degree, to earn her bachelor’s in art in two more years at a four-year university.
The exhibit is the result of Ivy Tech Community College’s Inaugural Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Project. It is designed as an ARTIvism exhibition combining “art†and “activism†and was created to increase social, environmental and technical awareness of communities through the medium of art. All Ivy Tech students were invited to participate.
“We are proud of the work and deep reflection of our Ivy Tech students, and this exhibit is another showcase of the diverse thought students have and the variety of media used as a vehicle to help the viewer understand or look at things in a different way,†said Jonathan Weinzapfel, chancellor of Ivy Tech Southwest and Wabash Valley.
In addition to the first place winner, this exhibit also features a submission from Michele Luhring from the Southwest region; and one from Azi Wilson from Ivy Tech Wabash Valley.
All submissions were juried and scholarships were awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Best in Show. The three students who won created art with the theme of “Moving Forward,†in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Those students are:
- First: Emerald Green, Southwest Region
- Second: Cheryl Collins, Kokomo Region
- Third: Katie Wheeler, Southern Indiana Region
The MLK Jr. Legacy Project has toured several Ivy Tech campuses across the state for the past eight weeks.
The Public Education Foundation of Evansville, Inc. (PEF) Named North High School 2017 Technology School Of The Year
2017 Technology School of the Year. A banner for the school was awarded this morning in Mr. Brian Bobbitt’s Principles of Engineering class at the school, located at 15331 Highway 41 N. This is the second time North has received this recognition from the Foundation – they were PEF’s Technology School of the Year in 2013, as well.
The Technology School of the Year is awarded to a school who shows innovation, creativity and advancement in the use of technology in the classroom. Schools were nominated through an on-line form that was available on the PEF website for two months prior to PEF’s annual Technology, Innovation and Collaboration Showcase, which took place on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Ivy Tech Community College. North had more than 30 nominations from students, parents, and their school’s Principal.
Claire Gardner, a student in Mr. Bobbitt’s Principles of Engineering class said this in her nomination:
“North High School has a very developed and in-depth engineering and technology program. The teacher, Mr. Bobbitt, writes many grants per year to get the money for technology that can help develop the minds of his students. There are sperical robots, multiple 3D printers, Bluetooth paper plane controllers, etc. The opportunities he and North High School provide for engineering students is astounding and they should be recognized for that.â€
The Public Education Foundation is pleased to provide that recognition.
About PEF
The Public Education Foundation is an independent not-for-profit agency that provides direct funding to local public schools and teachers for innovative, student-centered programs. For more than 31 years, the PEF Board of Directors have provided thousands of students with professional-level, hands-on experience via direct support for its signature projects such as the House Building Project, Summer Musical, Children’s Theatre productions and academic team competitions. Annually, PEF provides over $400,000 in program support, and direct teacher grants and student scholarships.
The mission of the Public Education of Evansville, Inc. (PEF) is inspiring and cultivating innovative education for all students. PEF Board, supporters and staff believe that high quality public education is fundamental to strength of our community; and that all students deserve the best possible public education in order to realize their full potential. Our Core Values of inspiring the love of learning, cultivating innovation, supporting experiential education, being intentionally inclusive and operating independently and autonomously guide our vision that Students will be educated, engaged and ready to meet the challenges of the world.
Follow PEF on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Public-Education-Foundation-of-Evansville-Inc/), Twitter (PEFEVV), and at www.pefevansville.org
Louisville defeats UE tennis
Aces home on Saturday
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville picked up the doubles point before sweeping singles action on its way to a 7-0 win over the University of Evansville women’s tennis team on Friday.
Diana Tkachenko put up a nice fight at #2 singles, falling in three sets, 6-4, 2-6, 1-0 (10-3). She was defeated by Mariana Humberg. Chieko Yamada gave it her all at #1 singles, falling to Aleksandra Mally, 6-2, 7-6 (7-3).
UE will look to get back on track with a pair of home matches on Saturday at Wesselman Park. The Purple Aces face Wright State in a 1 p.m. match before welcoming IUPUI at 4:30.
Tennis Match Results
University of Evansville vs LOUISVILLE
Mar 17, 2017 at Louisville, Ky
(Bass-Rudd Tennis Center)
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LOUISVILLE 7, University of Evansville 0
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Singles competition
- Aleksandra Mally (LOU) def. Chieko Yamada (UE) 6-2, 7-6 (7-3)
- Mariana Humberg (LOU) def. Diana Tkachenko (UE) 6-4, 2-6, 1-0 (10-3)
- Elle Stokes (LOU) def. Nicoli Pereira (UE) 6-1, 6-3
- Tiffany Huber (LOU) def. Daria Pentsova (UE) 6-0, 6-1
- Ariana Rodriguez (LOU) def. Andrea Pascual-Larri (UE) 6-3, 6-3
- Jessie Paul (LOU) def. Andjela Brguljan (UE) 6-2, 6-0
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Doubles competition
- Elle Stokes/Mariana Humberg (LOU) def. Chieko Yamada/Theodora Soldatou (UE) 6-1
- Aleksandra Mally/Ariana Rodriguez (LOU) def. Nicoli Pereira/Diana Tkachenko (UE) 6-2
- Olivia Boesing/Tiffany Huber (LOU) def. Andjela Brguljan/Daria Pentsova (UE) 6-3
Illinois Woman Arrested for Reckless Driving
Last night at approximately 7:00, Senior Trooper Ryan Johnson was patrolling US 41 near Fireman Road when he observed a 2006 Hyundai traveling northbound at a high rate of speed. Johnson activated his radar and clocked the vehicle at 108 mph in a 60 mph zone. The vehicle was traveling in the passing lane and passed several other vehicles. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was identified as Chelsea Watts, 23, of Lawrenceville, IL. She was arrested for reckless driving and taken to the Knox County Jail where she is currently being held on bond.
Arrested and Charge:
- Chelsea Watts, 23, Lawrenceville, IL
1.Reckless Driving, Class C Misdemeanor
Arresting Officer: Senior Trooper Ryan Johnson, Indiana State Police