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Shot At The Buzzer Pushes UNI to 56-54 Win over Aces

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UE Awaits Postseason Fate

 ST LOUIS –The University of Evansville men’s basketball team overcame a 17-point deficit to take a late lead, but a shot at the buzzer by Wes Washpan gave UNI a 56-54 win over the Purple Aces in Sunday’s Missouri Valley Conference Championship game.

“Congratulations to UNI and Coach Jacobson, they do things the right way and I have a ton of respect for them,” Aces head coach Marty Simmons said.  “As I told our team in the locker room, I could not be more proud of a group of young men as I am ours.  The resilience they showed to fight back was great.  Our young men earned a lot of respect from a lot of people around the country for how hard they fought.”

Trailing 35-18 early in the second half, the Aces (25-9) made a furious rally and took the lead with two minutes left.  UNI (22-12) did not give up, tying the game back up before Waspun hit the game-winner at the buzzer.

D.J. Balentine registered a game-high 20 points in the game, hitting 8 shots while dishing out 5 assists.  Jaylon Brown posted 18 in the game, hitting 7 buckets.  Both were named to the All-Tournament Team for their efforts.  The duo also combined to score the final 28 points of the game for UE.

Egidijus Mockevicius reset his own Arch Madness St. Louis mark, hauling in 19 rebounds.  Mockevicius recorded 18 on Friday against Missouri State as he now has the top two rebounding efforts since Arch Madness moved to St. Louis in 1991.

UNI had the upper hand in the first half as their defense held the Aces to just 23.1% shooting in the period while taking a 32-18 lead into the halftime break.  Jaylon Brown broke a scoreless tie at the 17:16 mark as he hit the first bucket of the game.  The Panthers came back with five in a row before Blake Simmons hit a three to tie it up.

Over the next four minutes, UNI reeled off eight in a row, including three free throws by Wes Washpun and a triple courtesy of Wyatt Lohaus to go up 13-5.  The Aces got mired in a 1-for-12 stretch from the field as the Panthers were able to extend their lead to as many as 17 points at 26-9 inside of six minutes remaining.

Evansville fought back to get within 12 in the final two minutes before UNI extended its lead to 14 at the half.

After the Panthers went back up by 17 at 35-18 in the opening minutes of the second half, the Aces fought their way back.  A triple by Brown combined with four tallies from Adam Wing saw UE cut the gap to single digits at 35-26 with 16:08 remaining.  The run continued as a Brown layup got the Aces within four at the 9:43 mark before the gap was cut to a possession with 6:52 on the clock after a Brown triples.

With 3:39 left, Balentine struck again as his bucket gave the Aces their first lead since 2-0.  That field goal gave UE a 48-47 edge.  The teams would swap the lead two more times before a Washpun jumper put UNI up 54-52 with 50 ticks remaining.

On the ensuing possession, Balentine drew a foul and hit both free throws to tie it up as 25 ticks were left.  UNI played it out and a miracle shot from Washpun hit the rim, bounced up, then down through the net to give UNI the win.

UE will have a week to await its postseason destination.  Stay tuned to GoPurpleAces.com for full coverage.

Eagles Sweep Weekend with Win over Limestone

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The University of Southern Indiana men’s tennis team defeated Limestone College, 6-3, Sunday afternoon in Gaffney, South Carolina. The 33rd ranked Screaming Eagles move to 5-2 on the year in dual matches after sweeping the weekend and earning three wins in as many days.

The Eagles found themselves in control of the match after doubles play winning all three matches. At number three doubles, the duo of Samuel Kiladejo<http://gousieagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2438> (London, England) and Joel Stern<http://gousieagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2442> (Mjoelby, Sweden) picked up their first win together. They defeated Limestone’s Campus and Stanec 8-3.

Moving into singles play, it did not take long for USI to clinch the match. Stern would pick up the win at number four singles, 6-2, 6-2 and give the Eagles a 5-0 lead and their fifth win of the season. Kiladejo also picked up two points for USI in his win at number three singles 6-4, 6-2. Paul Forichon<http://gousieagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2551> (Nimes, France) was the final Eagle to pick up two wins on the afternoon. Forichon and James Hardiman<http://gousieagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2629>(Blackwell Bristol, United Kingdom) got the win at number two doubles. Later Forichon earned a 6-1, 6-2 victory at number six singles.

USI will stay in South Carolina for a mid-Spring Break week match with Francis Marion University. That match will take place in Florence, South Carolina Wednesday at 1 p.m.
University of Southern Indiana Men’s Tennis
Southern Indiana vs Limestone College (Mar 06, 2016)
#33 Southern Indiana 6, Limestone College 3
Mar 06, 2016 at Gaffney, S.C. (Emmie Evans Rector Tennis Center)
Singles competition
1. Stefano Soares (LIMEM) def. James Hardiman (USI) 6-2, 6-1
2. Gustavo D’Ascenzi (LIMEM) def. Jack Joyce (USI) 6-7 (6-8), 6-1, 1-0 (8-6)
3. Samuel Kiladejo (USI) def. Benji Lascari Diaz (LIMEM) 6-4, 6-2
4. Joel Stern (USI) def. Luka Stanec (LIMEM) 6-2, 6-2
5. Guillermo Ortega (LIMEM) def. Aaron Barris (USI) 6-4, 6-4
6. Paul Forichon (USI) def. Giacomo Campus (LIMEM) 6-1, 6-2

Doubles competition
1. Jack Joyce/Aaron Barris (USI) def. Stefano Soares/Benji Lascari Diaz (LIMEM) 8-6
2. James Hardiman/Paul Forichon (USI) def. Gustavo D’Ascenzi/Guillermo Ortega (LIMEM) 8-3
3. Samuel Kiladejo/Joel Stern (USI) def. Giacomo Campus/Luka Stanec (LIMEM) 8-3

Match Notes
Southern Indiana 5-2; National ranking #33
Limestone College 2-3
Order of finish: Doubles (3,2,1); Singles (6,4,1,5,3,2)
T-3:39 A-17

Arrests Made after Shooting at Angel Mounds

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Arrests Made after Shooting at Angel Mounds

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 20-year-old Michael Lynn Alexander Jr. of Princeton after he fled the scene of a shooting at Angel Mounds. Mr. Alexander’s accomplice, 22-year-old Kendra Corrallen Pritchett of Evansville, was arrested by the Indiana State Police.

The shooting occurred at approximately 4:08pm in a parking area that services the Angel Mounds levee trails southeast of Pollack Avenue and Lynn Road. Mr. Alexander met the victim, Mr. Dalton Chase Faughn of Carmi, after agreeing to sell him drugs. Mr. Alexander’s intention was to shoot a friend of Mr. Faughn, whom he suspected of previously burglarizing his home and who he hoped would be accompanying Mr. Faughn. When the drug transaction did not occur, Mr. Faughn attempted to leave. Mr. Alexander fired three shots from a revolver towards Mr. Faughn as he attempted to enter his friend’s truck. The first shot struck Mr. Faughn in the left arm and chest. The last two shots struck the truck, shattering the windows of the vehicle. Mr. Alexander’s girlfriend, Ms. Kendra Corrallen Pritchett, then drove Mr. Alexander away from the scene in a silver Ford Crown Victoria sedan.

Mr. Faughn was driven to the hospital by his friend, who also provided a description of the silver Crown Victoria to 911. An Indiana State Police trooper spotted the suspect vehicle travelling on I-69 and later initiated a traffic stop. The driver, Ms. Kendra Pritchett, initially complied but then fled from the trooper as he awaited backup. The trooper pursued the vehicle and was soon joined by officers from the Evansville Police Department. The suspect threw out narcotics and a revolver during the pursuit. The pursuit continued to Morgan Ave west of N. Green River Road where the vehicle drove off the roadway and then re-entered oncoming traffic, striking a van head-on causing injury to the driver. Officers later recovered the discarded drugs and weapon.

Mr. Alexander was taken into custody at the scene, while Ms. Pritchett was transported to the hospital. Mr. Alexander was arrested by the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office for his involvement in the shooting. Ms. Pritchett was later arrested by the Indiana State Police for her involvement in the subsequent pursuit. Both are lodged at the Vanderburgh County Jail. The incident remains under investigation and additional charges may be filed.

As of 10:30pm Mr. Faughn remains hospitalized with life threatening injuries.

ARRESTED:

Michael Lynn Alexander Jr. (pictured above), 20, of Princeton. Aggravated Battery with a Firearm as a Level 3 Felony, Criminal Recklessness with a Firearm as a Level 5 Felony, Criminal Recklessness with a Firearm as a Level 6 Felony, Carrying a Handgun without a License as a Class A Misdemeanor

Kendra Corrallen Pritchett (pictured above), 22, of Evansville. Criminal Recklessness with a Motor Vehicle as a Level 5 Felony, Resisting Law Enforcement with a Motor Vehicle as a Level 6 Felony, Aggressive Driving as a Class A Misdemeanor.

Pictured above: Shattered window of the pick-up truck in which Mr. Faughn was a passenger.

Pictured above: Crash scene on E. Morgan Avenue.

Pictured above: View of the parking area at the Angel Mounds levee trails southeast of Pollack Avenue and Lynn Road.

 

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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http://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/recent-booking-records.aspx

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: North Main Street Criminal Activities

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: North Main Street Criminal Activities
I find it interesting that Evansville Watch this morning posted a picture of a sign posted on the front of a business located on North Main advertising a $500 award for the arrest of persons involved in a Feb 19  slashing of car tires in that area.
This is the same area that the City is spending $18 million dollar in upgrading  streets and sidewalks and installing new lighting that claim will make the “criminals run” as described by a City Council person in a recent City Council meeting.
It’s interesting to talk to citizens that lives one or two blocks either side of North Main to see their thoughts on the improvements.   Criminals might run away from the city installed security lighting on North Main street.   However,  one or two blocks away nothing will change in those areas unless more police are put on the street.
Signed,
SP

A Man Pleaded Guilty To Piracy

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A Man Pleaded Guilty To Piracy

Scott Roberts for www.theindianalawyer.com

A man who pleaded guilty to piracy for his role in boarding a ship off the coast of Somalia in 2009 was denied a writ of habeas corpus because he waived that right when he pleaded to his crime.

Abdulwali Abdukhadir Muse pleaded guilty to piracy among other charges after boarding the MV Maersk Alabama off the coast of Somalia. He told federal agents he was 16 at the time of capture, but later told an FBI agent he was between 18 and 19. A judge in the Southern District of New York found he was 18 at the time of the crime, and he was prosecuted as an adult, which led to his plea agreement.

In his agreement, there was a clause promising he would not seek to withdraw his guilty plea or file a direct appeal or any kind of collateral attack challenging his guilty plea or conviction based on his age either at the time of the charged conduct or at the time of the guilty plea.

He filed anyway, saying a magistrate judge lacked authority to decide whether he was an adult and his sentence should be set aside. The motion was denied by the New York court because of the waiver.

He then filed a writ of habeas corpus in the Southern District of Indiana, where he currently resides in the federal prison in Terre Haute, and was denied under USC Section 2255e. It says in part that a prisoner cannot apply for relief in a court he was not sentenced in unless the remedy by motion is inadequate or ineffective to test the legality of his detention. Muse had not identified a deficiency, and was denied. He appealed.

The 7th Circuit also denied his motion, but said it’s not because of Section 2255e, but the waiver he agreed to in his plea agreement.

FOOTNOTE: The case is Aduwali Abdukhadir Muse v. Charles A. Daniels, Warden, FCI Terre Haute, 15-2646.

Death List Wk 3-4-2016

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DEATH LIST WK 3-4-16

IRS Free File Available For Free Online Tax Prep & E-Filing

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IRS Free File Available For Free Online Tax Prep & E-Filing
  • The Free File Program lets every taxpayer with a 2015 adjusted gross income of $62,000 or less visit www.irs.gov/freefile to prepare, complete and e-file their federal tax returns at no cost. Free state return options are also available.

In addition, Free File provides basic online e-filing services, called Free File Fillable Forms, to all taxpayers regardless of income. Free File can also be used to e-file a no-cost extension.

Free File also helps taxpayers with the new health care requirements. Using Free File, most taxpayers will simply have to check a box to report health care coverage for the entire year.

All of the Free File tax software is available at www.irs.gov/freefile.

Join AG Zoeller, IndyStar For a  Free Fraud Forum On March 8 

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Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is teaming with the Indy Star’s new Call for Action consumer assistance hotline as well as Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry and the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office to host a community fraud prevention forum on Tuesday, March 8, in Indianapolis.

The fraud forum will kick off National Consumer Protection Week, which runs March 6-12.

Call for Action reporter Tim Evans will moderate a panel discussion featuring Zoeller, Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry and the Secretary of State’s Investor Education Coordinator Kelly Griese. Panelists will share information on the latest scams and strategies used by fraudsters to victimize citizens.

Following the panel, IndyStar’s Call for Action hotline volunteers and agency staff will be on site available to answer questions from the public and provide one-on-one assistance.

All members of the public are invited to attend the fraud prevention forum on March 8.

WHAT:
Community fraud prevention forum

WHEN:
Tuesday, March 8, 6-7:30 p.m.

WHERE:
North United Methodist Church
3808 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208

In 2015, Indiana residents who reported scams to the Attorney General’s Office lost a total $1.1 million to fraudsters. Zoeller will offer insight on the most common scams, as well as growing crimes like identify theft.

If you are interested in bringing a free presentation on scams and fraud by the Attorney General’s Outreach Division to your church, civic group or other organization, email outreachservices@atg.in.gov. For more information, click here.

Bucshon Bill to Reduce Medicaid Fraud Featured in Leadership Press Conference

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(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Tuesday, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) highlighted a bipartisan Medicaid reform bill authored by Congressmen Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN) during the House Republican Leadership press conference.  The bill rids the Medicaid program of fraudulent actors and saves taxpayers an estimated $15 million.

“I want to highlight a bill that we are bringing up this week that the Majority Leader just talked about, and that’s a bill that protects taxpayers by Dr. Larry Bucshon…Under the law if you’re found guilty of fraud in the Medicaid program in any state you are not supposed to be able to participate in other states, yet it’s going on. Again nearly 300 providers that have been found guilty of defrauding tax payers are still operating in the Medicaid program in other states. That’s got to end and under the bill that we are bringing forward by Dr. Bucshon that actually will end…This will save millions of dollars for taxpayers who are tired of seeing their money, their taxpayer dollars being wasted in Washington.” – Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA); 03/01/2016

Full text of the Majority Whip’s comments is provided below and footage can be accessed here: https://youtu.be/Y0bRjpFdCZk.

“I want to highlight a bill that we are bringing up this week that the Majority Leader just talked about, and that’s a bill that protects taxpayers by Dr. Larry Bucshon.

“If you look at the Medicaid program, within HHS their Office of Inspector General identified that nearly 300 providers in Medicaid have defrauded the taxpayer, whether it’s double billing, phantom billing, in some cases billing for more than 24 hours in a day, but ultimately leading to millions and millions of dollars of fraud in the Medicaid program.

“Under the law if you’re found guilty of fraud in the Medicaid program in any state you are not supposed to be able to participate in other states, yet it’s going on.

“Again nearly 300 providers that have been found guilty of defrauding tax payers are still operating in the Medicaid program in other states. That’s got to end and under the bill that we are bringing forward by Dr. Bucshon that actually will end. 

“This will save millions of dollars for taxpayers who are tired of seeing their money, their taxpayer dollars being wasted in Washington. And here you’ve got a case where the Office of Inspector General has actually identified over 200 cases where this is going on. This bill will finally make that stop.”

BACKGROUND ON H.R. 3716:

H.R. 3716, the Ensuring Access to Quality Medicaid Providers Act, strengthens the Medicaid program and saves taxpayer dollars by ridding the program of bad actors.

THE PROBLEM:
The Office of the Inspector General at HHS has previously found that 12 percent of terminated providers were participating in a State Medicaid programs as of January 1, 2012, after the same providers were terminated for reasons of fraud, integrity, or quality from another State Medicaid programs.

THE SOLUTION:

 H.R. 3716, the Ensuring Access to Quality Medicaid Providers Act, ensures that providers terminated from Medicare or a state Medicaid program for reasons of fraud, integrity, or quality, are also terminated from all other state Medicaid programs.

SAVING $15 MILLION IN TAXPAYER DOLLRS:

According to the Congressional Budget Office, H.R. 3716 will reduce federal outlays $15 million over the 10 year budget window, by eliminating Medicaid payments to fraudulent providers. H.R. 3716 would also save State Medicaid programs several million dollars over the same timeframe, but CBO does not estimate state-specific savings.

MEDICAID FACTS:

  • Medicaid is estimated to cover 83 million people this year – far more than the 58 million covered by Medicare.
  • CMS’ Office of the Actuary projects that by 2023, there will be nearly as many non-disabled adults relying on Medicaid as young children.
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