USI Women’s Soccer’s Markland tabbed OVC Goalkee
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Soccer redshirt junior goalkeeper Anna Markland was named the Ohio Valley Conference Goalkeeper of the Week for the third time this season on Tuesday.
Overall, Markland has been tabbed OVC Goalkeeper of the Week six times in her USI career. Following Tuesday’s announcement, this season marks the second time in her career that the goalkeeper has earned OVC Goalkeeper of the Week three times in a single season. Markland previously won the award three times in the 2023 season, which was also the same season Markland was named the OVC Goalkeeper of the Year.
Markland received this week’s accolade after continuing her solid stretch in goal in Saturday’s OVC-opening match at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The Screaming Eagles’ netminder posted her fourth clean sheet of the season, helping USI secure a point in a 0-0 draw against the Skyhawks and extend the team’s unbeaten streak to five matches. All four shutouts this season have come during the current five-match streak. Markland also snagged a season-high seven saves while facing 23 shot attempts by the Skyhawks.
In nine starts this season, Markland has logged nearly 800 minutes in goal, posting a 1.59 goals against average with 26 saves and four shutouts.
Markland and the Screaming Eagles (3-5-2, 0-0-1 OVC) return to action Thursday at 7 p.m. against Morehead State University for the first of back-to-back home OVC matches at Strassweg Field. Thursday is USI Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night. USI will then host Southeast Missouri State University on Sunday at 1 p.m. for Senior Day.
Admission to both home matches this week is free courtesy of ProRehab. Both contests can also be seen with a subscription to ESPN+.
9th Annual Friday Knights Hunger Bowl
9th Annual Friday Knights Hunger Bowl
Donations Reach New Heights
Check presentation to SVDP Food Pantry is scheduled for Tuesday, September 30 at 2:00 pm at the SVDP Food Pantry 809 N. Lafayette Ave Evansville IN 47711
The 9th Annual Friday KNIGHTS Hunger Bowl was played on Friday, September 12th at Enlow Field culminating in raising over $37,000 for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry. The Friday Knights Hunger Bowl Game featured the Reitz Memorial Tigers and Mater Dei Wildcats football teams. This is the 9th year for the FRIDAY KNIGHTS HUNGER BOWL. Mary Read the SVDP Pantry Director appreciates all the monies from the supporters of Memorial and Mater Dei. Reitz Memorial won the game 28 to 21. Fundraising amounts have grown from $3,151.36 the first year in 2017. For a nine-year total of over $170,000.
The student of Reitz Memorial and Mater Dei Catholic High Schools, students of area Catholic Grade Schools, area Knights of Columbus Councils and the attendees of the game itself were involved in the fund raising. Special thanks to the cheerleaders of both teams for assisting with the halftime collections. Each year we have worked to involve more people, more councils, more schools and more parishes to grow the amount of support we can offer the St. Vincent DePaul Food Bank. Online giving and outside donations has grown.
The Friday Knights Hunger Bowl began nine years ago after John Sandwell, Knight of the Auxillio Knights of Columbus Council 16454 read about a similar activity Florida. The first year resulted in just over $3,000 collected. After the check presentation to then SVDP Food Pantry manager, Sister Donna Marie Herr, OSB, Brother Knight Mark Hackert (St. Benedict Cathedral Council 7544) met for celebratory pizza at Deerhead Pizza across the street. The conversation quickly turned to how to increase donations in the future. The enthusiasm and ideas discussed were instrumental in driving the FRIDAY KNIGHTS HUNGER BOWL forward to unforeseen heights.
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TIME CHANGE FOR OAK RIDGE BOYS CONCERT ON SEPTEMBER 25TH!
Evansville, IN– The Oak Ridge Boys Concert at the Old National Events Plaza on September 25th originally scheduled to start at 6:00 PM, will now begin at 7:15 PM. Doors will open at 5:30 PM. Tickets are still available for purchase. Tickets can be purchased at the Ford Center Ticket Office, Old National Events Plaza Ticket Office on day of show starting at 3:30 PM, and on Ticketmaster.com!
Tickets may be purchased at Ford Center Ticket Office or www.ticketmaster.com
Escudero Notches Brace, Aces Win Thriller Over Butler
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – With his team facing a 1-0 deficit with less than 15 minutes to play, Evansville freshman Andres Escudero (San Sebastián de los Reyes, Spain/IES Joan Miro) notched his second brace in three matches to power Evansville to a come from behind 2-1 win over Butler on Tuesday night at Arad McCutchan Stadium.
After Butler opened the scoring with a goal in the 77th minute, Escudero scored the equalizer in the 80th minute before delivering the winner in the 86th minute. With the brace, Escudero becomes the first Evansville freshman with multiple braces in a season since MVC Freshman of the Year Nacho Diaz Barragan in 2022.
The first half saw scoring chances for both sides, but neither side was able to convert for a goal. Escudero and Chase Ricker (Albuquerque, N.M./La Cueva HS) put shots on goal for the Aces in the 26th and 28th minutes, while Ben Zec (Carmel, Ind./Carmel) tallied shots on goal in the 34th and 36th minutes.
Action ratcheted up late in the second half, starting with a near goal by Evansville’s Devin Shepherd (Denver, Colo./Arapahoe) in the 70th minute. However, his shot went off the crossbar and the Aces were denied.
In the 76th minute, Butler broke through for the night’s first goal on a header from Sam Pitts-Eckersall.
With their backs against the wall, Evansville responded in the 80th minute. Shepherd started the chance with a long ball down to Ricker who found Zec on the right side. From there, Zec lofted a pass to Escudero near the penalty spot, where he took a touch off the left foot before beating the Butler keeper for the goal.
Less than six minutes later, the Aces struck again. Nacho Garcia (Zaragoza, Spain/UNIR) starting things this time, finding Pablo Calvete (Ponferrada, Spain/UNIR) at midfield. Calvete then delivered a beautiful through ball to a streaking Escudero, who took two touches to the top of the box before ripping a strike into the top left corner for the game-winning goal.
With Butler scrambling for the equalizer in the final minutes, Mroz made a game-saving stop for the second match in a row, leaping to the top left corner to get a hand on would-be goal to preserve the lead. From there, Evansville withstood two more Bulldogs’ shots to come out with their second win of the season.
“It was a battle,” said Head Coach Robbe Tarver. “Conceding late in the second half and then having the resiliency to bounce back and score two goals, I thought we created enough to go ahead. Happy that we battled, I think we need to keep that spirit moving forward because that’s what it takes to win in the MVC.”
“Andres is a relentless runner. He is always looking to get in behind; I think he changes the dynamic of our team with his willingness to run. Obviously, we are excited that he scored another brace and that we got the win tonight.”
Butler held a 12-11 advantage in shots, but Evansville led in shots on goal with six to the Bulldogs’ three. Mroz made three saves in goal for the Aces.
With the win, Evansville moves to 2-2-5 on the season. The Aces will be back in action on Friday to open MVC play, traveling to Bowling Green for a rematch of last season’s MVC title match. Kick-off is set for 6 PM CT.
Cowork Evansville Celebrates 7th Birthday with Free Cowork Friday
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (September 23, 2025) – Cowork Evansville is turning seven, and the community is invited to join the celebration. On Friday, September 26, from 8 AM – 4 PM, Cowork Evansville will host a Free Cowork Friday open house at its downtown location.
The event is open to the public, welcoming both members and non-members to experience the coworking space, tour amenities, and connect with a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and professionals. Guests can enjoy complimentary coffee, water, and sweet treats throughout the day.
As part of the celebration, attendees will have the chance to win a free one-month membership to Cowork Evansville.
Launched in 2018 as Evansville’s first coworking space, Cowork Evansville has served as a hub for collaboration, creativity, and community in the heart of downtown. The space is managed by the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP).
“For seven years, Cowork Evansville has been a launchpad for innovators, freelancers, and small businesses to grow and connect,” said Jalyn Denham, member programming &
workspace associate at E-REP. “This milestone is not only a celebration of the space, but of the community that makes it thrive. We look forward to welcoming even more people to experience the collaboration and creativity that coworking brings to downtown Evansville.”
Event Details
- What: Cowork Evansville 7th Birthday Celebration – Free Cowork Friday
- When: Friday, September 26, 8 AM – 4 PM
- Where: Cowork Evansville, 318 Main Street, Suite 101 Evansville, IN 47708
Indiana Needs Solutions, Not Distractions
By: Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville)
As culture wars continue to dominate politics, sound policy is taking a back seat. We’ve spent more time ushering in divisive rhetoric and stoking fears than positioning society to produce students ready to learn, responsible graduates prepared to enter the workforce, safeguarding citizens from rising costs and inflation, and ensuring the next generation of Hoosiers has a better state to call home.
At this moment, we must address rising energy costs, health care, housing, infrastructure and child care. Without focusing on these integral issues, we’re too easily distracted by trending topics on social media and the constant deluge of global stories that prevent us from focusing on our responsibility to ensure we have strong institutions that are funded and resourced to serve our communities. Building these community pillars allow the state to continue tackling the issues that affect Hoosiers’ lives. Our divisiveness will only lead us down a more dangerous path.
While many are distracted by the idea of a special session and the looming threat of redistricting, my focus remains on understanding the issues facing Indiana and solving them reasonably. I share the concern about how these temporary measures could impact our state, but I refuse to let them become my sole focus. There must be an emphasis on why these short-term moves are unnecessary and costly for Indiana – let alone for Southwest Indiana, where families and communities already shoulder more than their fair share of challenges. Without a clear goal to position our state as a growing place full of opportunity that is driven by our cost of living, health care systems, infrastructure, education and overall quality of life, we fail in our duties as elected officials to look out for the best interest of Indiana.
Working for the people, by the people is a privilege and an honor. In these tumultuous times, I encourage reflection and compassion when vitriol and hate are often spewed without a second thought. A divided democracy does not lift any one person up. Rather, it perpetuates the cycle of violence, poverty and disproportionate discrimination. Indiana’s foundation is centered on the belief that tomorrow can be a better day and that change is around the corner, but only if we do so together.
With autumn beginning, CenterPoint Energy shares tips and resources to help customers save energy, manage bills and stay safe
CenterPoint encourages customers to prepare for the changing weather ahead
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Sept. 23, 2025 – CenterPoint Energy encourages customers to leverage energy and money saving tools, tips and resources as part of their preparation for the changing temperatures as autumn begins. Customers can unlock energy savings through a combination of easy-to-implement tips, remain connected to company programs and stay safe as they wrap up outdoor projects for the year.
“We’ve heard from our customers in southwestern Indiana about the impact of recent rate changes, and we recognize the frustration this has caused,” said Mike Roeder, Senior Vice President of External Affairs at CenterPoint. “In addition to listening and continuing constructive conversations with customers, community leaders and local stakeholders to help address affordability, we’re continuing to highlight the tips, tools and programs available to help manage energy use and bills.”
CenterPoint offers customers tips and programs to fall into energy and cost savings
Customers can do the following for energy and cost savings:
· Verify the furnace or boiler is working: Prior to using a furnace or boiler for the first time this season, use a qualified technician to perform a tune-up and system inspection.
· Change or clean the filters in HVAC systems: Maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature can represent approximately 50 percent of a home’s energy use. Regular maintenance is one of the best ways to extend the life of a home’s system, so swap out or clean filters to minimize costly repairs and keep the system running efficiently. Conduct a home energy assessment: Available to all households, this no-cost assessment includes on-the-spot upgrades such as weatherstripping, aerators, pipe insulation and a smart thermostat. Customers also receive a personalized home energy report with tailored recommendations. Income-qualified customers can access no-cost home assessments and on-the-spot upgrades through the Neighborhood Weatherization Program. Similar to those offered through the Home Energy Assessment, participants in this program may be eligible for additional improvements, such as insulation and furnace tune-ups, at no extra cost.Visit the online Energy Efficiency Store: CenterPoint offers a variety of discounted products through its online Energy Efficiency Store including smart and programmable thermostats, air purifiers, pipe insulations, window insulation kits, weatherstripping, low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators.
· Keep a comfortable temperature indoors year-round: Use weatherstripping or caulk areas in and around a home, such as around windows and doors or where air from the outside could enter.
· Save hot water while maintaining comfort: Showering accounts for 40 percent of a home’s hot water use. Energy-saving showerheads and faucet aerators can help lower energy costs and reduce hot water use without sacrificing comfort.
· Upgrade to more energy efficient appliances and equipment: When replacing appliances and equipment, look for ENERGY STAR®-certified products for increased energy efficiency and cost savings over time. Energy efficiency rebates may be available for new, qualifying appliances.
Gov. Mike Braun Fights Utility Rates by Prioritizing Entrepreneurial Solutions
Governor Calls for Strong Applicants for Open IURC Roles
INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Governor Mike Braun affirmed his commitment to protecting Hoosiers by calling for an entrepreneurial approach to address utility rates. He named three individuals to the nominating committee of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC), the administrative agency that makes decisions in the public interest to ensure utilities provide safe and reliable service at just and reasonable rates.
“It is important that the IURC nominating committee look at applicants through a lens that considers one’s ability to protect ratepayers while objectively weighing the facts and proposals that will impact Hoosiers for years to come.” – Governor Mike Braun
The appointees to the nominating committee are Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources Suzie Jaworowski, former Indiana State Representative Dollyne Sherman, and Cory Cochran, a business executive from Floyd County. They will join four members previously nominated by the General Assembly.
With the nominating committee in place, Governor Braun announced that applications are now open for three IURC commissioner vacancies. The nominating committee will review applicants and forward recommended finalists to Governor Braun.
Governor Braun encourages entrepreneurial candidates who will objectively consider proposed energy-related filings and their impact upon Hoosier ratepayers to apply to serve on this commission. The roles are full-time positions.
“Ensuring that Indiana has efficient utilities without overburdening Hoosier families is critically important to me. If you are an entrepreneurial thinker and creative problem solver, I encourage you to apply to join the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.” — Governor Mike Braun