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Eagles break streak with 1-0 win

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The University of Southern Indiana men’s soccer team broke a seven-match winless streak with a 1-0 victory over Lewis University Friday evening in Romeoville, Illinois. USI saw its record rise to 4-6-1 and 2-6-1 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, while Lewis fell to 1-9-1, 1-7-1 GLVC.

The Screaming Eagles and the Flyers battled to a 0-0 draw through the first 45 minutes. Lewis had the lead in total shots, 9-8, while USI had the advantage in corner kicks, 3-1.

Following another 30 minutes of scoreless soccer to start the second half, USI sophomore forward Pedro Castro(Brazil) stole the ball from the Flyers, just outside the box, and scored the game-winner from long range. The goal, which gave USI the 1-0 lead at 74:42, was Castro’s second of the season.

The 1-0 advantage was all of the lead that USI sophomore goalkeeper Adam Zehme (Orland Park, Illinois) would need. Zehme faced 12 shots and made five saves in posting his fourth win and third shutout of the season.

USI concludes the road swing Sunday when it visits the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Somers, Wisconsin. UW-Parkside watched its record go to 4-6-1 overall and 4-4-1 in the GLVC after defeating Bellarmine University, 2-1, at home Friday night.

The Eagles trail the all-time series with the Rangers, 16-9-1, after falling at home last year, 1-0. USI, however, has won four of the last five meetings, twice on the road.

 

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UE Swimming and Diving finishes meet at Missouri State

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A busy start to the season continued for the University of Evansville swimming and diving teams as the Purple Aces swam at Missouri State on Friday evening.

 

The final scores on the night finished with Missouri State taking a 152-77 win on the women’s side while the MSU men won by a 152-84 final.

 

Evansville had several notable finishes, performing exceptionally well in the shorter distances.  Michaela Kent took second place in the 50 free, posting a 25.36.  The men did well in the same event, taking second through fourth place, led by Matt Duke’s time of 21.78.  Everett Plocek and Matt Childress followed.  Kent did well in the 100 backstroke race, notching another runner-up finish at 1:00.46.  Ethan O’Rourke did well in the men’s 100 backstroke event, swimming a 53.94, less than a second off the victor.

 

Maja Magnusson and Jessi Hildebrand finished second and third, respectively, in the 200 free.  Magnusson was just under three seconds off the win, finishing in 2:02.32 with Hildebrand 3.43 seconds behind.  The Aces women also did well in the 100 yard fly, taking second through fifth positions.  Madi Jones was second with a 1:02.31 with Kayla Aitken close behind.

 

Magnusson came home second in the 500 free with her time of 5:34.74 while Kelcie Davie rounded out the top three.

 

In the 1,000 free event, Madi Jones and Andrew Cotton each recorded second-place finishes.  Jones swam a time of 11:28.60 while Cotton finished with a 10:26.63 to take the runner-up position.

 

UE’s top relay performance came in the women’s 200 free relay where Kristen Myers, Jones, Mackenzie Harris and Megan Schremp finished second, completing the race in 1:41.51.

 

Miguel Marcano had a great day on the boards for the Aces.  His 239.32 led the way in the 1-meter dive while Cory Barnes took top honors in the 3-meter dive with a 244.42.  Courtney Coverdale took second place in both dives, posting a 229.95 in the 1-meter and tallying a score of 215.85 in the 3-meter.  That event saw her finish just 1.8 points behind the winner.

 

Next Saturday, both squads will compete at the Indiana Intercollegiates in West Lafayette.  The meet will begin at 12 p.m. ET.

 

Lewis blocks USI volleyball’s upset bid

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The University of Southern Indiana volleyball team saw a one-set lead slip away Friday night as it fell to No. 21 Lewis University 25-20, 14-25, 20-25, 16-25 in a Great Lakes Valley Conference match.

 

USI (11-6, 4-4 GLVC), which falls to 1-4 on its current season-long road trip, hit into 13 blocks as the Flyers  kept their undefeated record in league play intact.

 

The Screaming Eagles opened the match on a strong note, hitting .281 in the first frame to earn a five-point win and one-set lead in the match.

 

Lewis (17-1, 8-0 GLVC), however, roared back with a blistering .533 attacking percentage in the second stanza to post an 11-point win and even the match at a set apiece.

 

The Flyers’ play at the net in the third set wreaked havoc on the Eagles’ attack, especially late in the frame. USI led 19-17, but an 8-1 Lewis run that featured four blocks gave the Flyers a five-point win and a one-set lead in the match.

 

USI had a negative .042 attacking percentage in the third set and a negative .074 attacking percentage in the fourth frame. The Flyers, who had three blocks in the fourth stanza, benefitted from an 18-4 run in the final game as they closed the match with a nine-point win.

 

Sophomore outside hitter Shelbi Morris (Brazil, Indiana) had 10 kills to lead USI’s attack, while sophomore libero Shannon Farrell (Munster, Indiana) had 18 digs to lead the Eagles’ back row. Freshman setter Erika Peoples (Bloomington, Illinois) added 32 assists.

 

The Eagles’ final outing in their six-match road trip is Saturday at 3 p.m. when they travel to Somers, Wisconsin, to take on the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. The Rangers (11-6, 5-3 GLVC) defeated Bellarmine University in four sets Friday night.

 

Saturday’s match is the final match before the Eagles compete in the Midwest Region Crossover October 16-17 in Aurora, Illinois. USI returns to the Physical Activities Center October 23 to take on the University of Indianapolis in its “Dig for the Cure” match.

 

Councilwoman Connie Robinson Filing For Re-Election Today

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connie robinson65_4452631396271415976_nFourth Ward City Councilwoman Connie Robinson will be filing her candidacy for a sixth term in office this afternoon at 4:00 pm in the election office. A large contingent of supporters is expected at her filing. Mrs.Robinson is a native of Evansville. She graduated from Glenwood School Elementary and Bosse High School, before graduating from the University of Evansville. She has operated her own business for the past 21 years. When talking with City-County Observer staff about filing for another term, she told us that her vision for the Fourth Ward has remained the same since the first time she ran to represent the Central City residents, in 1995.

She still strives to “empower people to make their own lives better and to be a voice for those who don’t have one.” Councilwoman Robinson went on to say that economic development is the foundation for self-sufficiency and empowerment,  and that seeking good jobs for the people she represents has been paramount during the time she has served. Mrs. Robinson went on to point out that she has worked for new jobs, increased home ownership, and stronger, more diverse neighborhoods in the near-downtown area she represents.

Then, she told us, “They say I’m tough. I am tough. I have to be in order to make progress toward my vision for a stronger, better Fourth Ward.”   She continued, “But I’m tender-hearted, too.”  She talked with pride about the role she took in getting moving assistance for the people who were displaced by the relocation of the D-Patrick dealership to the corner of Walnut and Highway 41. Mrs. Robinson said that most of the people involved in planning the relocation did not realize the financial hardship moving would cause for the residents of the area, most who were in the lower income bracket. She was the person who brought this fact up, and D-Pat Representatives were quick to agree to help defray the cost of displacement for the residents.  The Fourth Ward agrees that Connie Robinson has proven herself to be a tough, but tender-hearted champion of those who need a spokesperson.She pledges to produce a strong voter turnout in the 4th Ward in the upcoming Primary and General 2015 City Election.

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Donald Ross Intercollegiate on tap for UE men’s golf

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This weekend, the Purple Aces men’s golf team travels to western North Carolina to play in the Donald Ross Intercollegiate in Morganton, N.C.

 

Mimosa Hills Country Club will play host to the event as par will be 70 and the yardage for the tournament is 6,718.  Taking part in the event will be: Appalachian State, Bucknell, UE, Gardner-Webb, Greensboro College, High Point, Jacksonville, NC Central, Presbyterian, Stetson, UT Arlington, Wingate and Wofford.

 

Earlier in the week, the Aces completed play in the Butler Fall Invitational.  Tyler Gray was Evansville’s top finisher in the tournament, coming home in a tie for 14th overall. In Tuesday’s final round of play, Gray equaled his round two score, which was an even 70.  He finished the event with a 214.

Next up was the senior duo of Rick Voyvodic and Will Knights.  Voyvodic led UE after the first day and notched another solid round on Tuesday, carding a 72.  He finished with a final score of 215.  Tying him was fellow senior Will Knights.  Knights followed up his second-round total of 67 from Monday with an even 70 on Tuesday.  He also completed the event tied for 17th.

Fourth for UE was Wil Pahud.  He improved to finish in a tie for 22nd place with a final score of 218.  His round on Tuesday finished at a 2-over 72.  Noah Reese recorded his best round of the event in the third round, posting a score of 74.  He finished in a tie for 35th with a 229.

 

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Governor Pence Hails Halt to Federal Overreach in Waters of the United States Regulation

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The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an Order of Stay preventing the implementation of the Waters of the United States regulation pending final judicial review.

 

In response, Governor Mike Pence issued the following statement:

 

“I am encouraged by the 6th Circuit’s decision to halt this federal overreach.  There are significant issues with this rule that must be carefully addressed.  The court’s Order of Stay ensures that Indiana will not be irreparably harmed by a rule that I believe will ultimately fail on its merits.

 

“The solutions to the challenges we face will most effectively emanate from our state capitals, not federal bureaucrats in Washington, D.C.  In Indiana, we are growing our economy, creating jobs, and feeding the world by eliminating bureaucratic red tape and reducing the size of government.  I believe that Hoosiers know best how to protect our waters, and this rule inhibits Indiana’s ability to manage its own affairs.”

 

Background: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the Waters of United States regulation in an attempt to clarify and redefine the limits of federal jurisdiction over waterways under the Clean Water Act.  In its Order, the 6th Circuit noted that, “the sheer breadth of the ripple effects caused by the Rule’s definitional changes counsels strongly in favor of maintaining the status quo for the time being.” In November of 2014, Governor Pence and Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann sent letters to the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urging them to withdraw the proposed rule that redefines “Waters of the United States” protected under the Clean Water Act. The letter in full can be found attached.

Governor Pence Letter to EPA 11.14.14

 

USDA Announces $3 Million in Funding for Critical Agriculture Production Research

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced nearly $3 million in grants to address critical issues affecting agriculturally-important plants and animals. The science developed from these grants will provide timely assistance and have an immediate impact for the agriculture community. The awards were made under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative’s (AFRI) Critical Agricultural Research and Extension (CARE) program, and addresses priority areas of the 2014 Farm Bill.

“It is essential to promote partnerships between researchers, extension experts, and producers to ensure the success of American agriculture,” said Sonny Ramaswamy, NIFA director. “The CARE program is centered on the swift identification of problems, creation of solutions, and prevention of interruptions or issues that impact farmers’ ability to provide a safe and abundant food supply for our nation.”

Fiscal year 2014 is the first year NIFA has made awards under the CARE program. Examples of what these grants will focus on include a project from the University of Georgia that is researching disease management practices for blueberries, particularly addressing the currently unknown life cycle time of the damaging Exobasidium leaf and fruit spot disease. An Extension project from Montana State University will be working directly with cattle producers to adopt sagebrush grazing techniques for their cattle that create a sustainable environment for the greater sage-grouse. Fiscal Year 2014 grants include:

  • University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla., $149,399
  • University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla., $149,580
  • University of Georgia, Athens, Ga., $149,925
  • University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, $149,884
  • Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind., $149,995
  • Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kan., $149.988
  • Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich., $149,655
  • Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich., $149,899
  • Montana State University, Bozeman, Mont., $149,924
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Neb., $148,203
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Neb., $148,209
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Neb., $150,000
  • Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., $150,000
  • North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C., $149,800
  • Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pa., $150,000
  • South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D., $149,999
  • University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Knoxville, Tenn., $150,000
  • University of Vermont, Burlington, Vt., $141,807
  • Washington State University, Pullman, Wash., $149,837
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisc., $149,992

AFRI is NIFA’s flagship competitive grants program and was established under the 2008 Farm Bill. The AFRI Foundational Program addresses six priority areas to continue building a foundation of knowledge in fundamental and applied food and agricultural sciences critical for solving current and future societal challenges. The six priority areas include: plant health and production and plant products; animal health and production and animal products; food safety, nutrition and health; renewable energy, natural resources and environment; agriculture systems and technology; and agriculture economics and rural communities.

NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and seeks to make transformative discoveries that solve societal challenges. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit nifa.usda.gov/impacts or follow us on Twitter: @usda_nifa #NIFAimpacts.

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