EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Baseball scored eight times in the seventh to defeat University of St. Thomas (Minn.), 14-11, Friday afternoon at the USI Baseball Field. USI is 3-6 to start the season, while St. Thomas goes 4-5.
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USI fell behind in third, allowing a trio of Tommie tallies. St. Thomas’ 3-0 lead would last until the bottom of the fourth when USI plated a pair of runs to cut the deficit to 3-2.
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USI sophomore shortstop Caleb Niehaus (Newburgh, Indiana) got the Eagles on the scoreboard when he scored on a wild pitch. Niehaus walked before stealing second and third to move into scoring position.
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The Eagles cut the deficit for a second time in the fourth when junior centerfielder Terrick Thompson-Allen (Sioux City, Iowa) crossed the plate for a 3-2 score. Thompson-Allen, who had reached on a walk, advanced to second on a stolen base, and took third on a wild pitch, scored on a base hit by freshman leftfielder Cameron Boyd (Villa Hills, Kentucky) that ricocheted off the Tommie pitcher.
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After the Tommies built a 5-2 lead, USI closed the gap to 5-3 on a home run by senior designated hitter Tucker Ebest (Austin, Texas), who led off the frame with his first round tripper of the season. The Eagles closed to within one, 5-4, when Boyd scored on a single by junior first baseman Thomas Emerich (Ava, Missouri).
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Following a three run seventh by St. Thomas, USI erased the deficit with an eight-run frame that included a two-run single by Niehaus as Eagles built a 12-8 lead. The Tommies climbed back into the game with three runs in the eighth to trail by one, 12-11, before USI sealed the victory with a pair of runs in the eighth for a 14-11 final.
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At the plate, Ebest led the Eagle hitters by going three-for-five with two runs scored, a RBI, and a home run.
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USI junior right-hander Gavin Wilson (Lee’s Summit, Missouri) picked up his first win of the season. Wilson (1-1) pitched two-thirds of an inning, allowing a hit and a walk to get the win. USI junior right-hander Tyler Hutson (Villa Hills, Kentucky) posted his first save of the year, going the final 1.2 frames, allowing two hits and striking out four.
USI BB rallies to win Friday
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Nurture Life Ready-To-Eat Chicken Meal Product Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
- 5.9-oz. tray with sleeve label containing “nurture life KIDS MEALS CHICKEN PARM WITH SUPER VEGGIE SPAGHETTI†with “enjoy by†dates ranging from Jan. 9, 2024, to March 1, 2024.
The chicken meal packaging does not have a USDA mark of inspection. These items were sold online and shipped directly to consumers nationwide.
The problem was discovered when FSIS was notified that the firm discovered that egg was not declared on the label during an internal audit.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.
Indiana State Police Accepting Applications for Civilian Polygraph Examiner
The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for a Civilian Polygraph Examiner to serve in the Indiana State Police’s Area III, which includes the Bloomington, Evansville and Jasper Districts.
Primary responsibility is to support the laboratory’s responsibilities in polygraph examinations and associated court presentation of routine and non-routine cases of varied complexity and difficulty under general supervision.
A Baccalaureate degree or higher is required and the salary starts at $63,869 per year but may be adjusted based on education, experience, and training. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans and accrued time off.
For more information on this position and to apply, go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/indianasp .
Questions about this position can be directed to First Sergeant Paul Hansard at either (765) 730-3054 or phansard@isp.in.gov.
Vincennes University to bestow honorary doctorate upon longtime Toyota executive for her exceptional leadership and contributions
VINCENNES, Ind., February 29, 2024 – Vincennes University is proud to announce the conferral of an Honorary Doctorate, the University’s highest honor, upon longtime Toyota executive Leah Curry in recognition of her outstanding leadership and contributions to the automotive and manufacturing industries and STEM education.
According to VU President Dr. Chuck Johnson, “Ms. Curry has been a great partner of Vincennes University both in the establishment of the highly-successful AMT (Advanced Manufacturing Technician) program, now a FAME (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education) program as well as our women in STEM initiative.”
The VU Board of Trustees unanimously approved the honor at a meeting on Feb. 27. The honorary doctorate will be conferred upon Curry during the Vincennes Campus Commencement in the P.E. Complex on April 27.
Curry, a Southwest Indiana native, exemplifies excellence in leadership in her career and commitment to communities. Curry studied chemistry at the University of Evansville and industrial electronics at Ivy Tech Community College in Evansville, Indiana. She went on to enjoy a distinguished 26-year-plus career and is proud to serve as a corporate advisor for Toyota Motor North America since announcing her retirement in December 2023.
Johnson said, “Leah Curry has been a leader throughout Indiana and our region. In her extensive involvement in boards and organizations, she has been a catalyst in promoting economic development and stronger communities, and many education initiatives. Leah Curry is a great example of someone who started in a role very similar to where many VU graduates start–in the industrial maintenance ranks–and through her talent and commitment to excellence, she worked her way into the highest level of executive roles for Toyota. She is truly an inspiration for all VU students and graduates.”
Most recently, Curry served as president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc. (TMMI), where she led all production and administrative functions at the manufacturing facility in Princeton, Indiana, which produces the Toyota Grand Highlander, Highlander, Sienna, and the Lexus TX. Previously, she served as president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia, Inc., a transmissions and engines manufacturing plant in Buffalo, West Virginia.
Throughout her career, Curry has also served as the vice president of manufacturing positions, general manager of assembly, and held management positions in body weld, stamping, maintenance, production engineering, and new model launch at TMMI.
In 2022, she was inducted into the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame.
Additionally, Curry has remained deeply committed to serving her community and empowering others. She currently serves on the board of directors of Deaconess Health Systems. She champions women in STEM-related fields and supports initiatives focused on education, workforce development, and diversity, advocating for positive change and opportunity for all individuals.
In 2013, Curry received the Manufacturing Institute Step Ahead award, which recognizes female leadership in manufacturing. She was twice named one of the top 100 women in automotive by Automotive News in 2015 and 2020. She was also named one of the 250 most influential people in Indiana by Indiana Business Journal in 2022.
The conferral of an honorary doctorate upon Curry reflects VU’s commitment to honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to their fields and have inspired positive change. Curry’s leadership, integrity, and dedication to excellence embody the values the University seeks to instill in VU students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the greater community.
USI sweeps IUPUI, earns first win over D-I opponent
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Tennis (2-5) picked up its first-ever win over an NCAA Division I opponent in program history after sweeping IUPUI (3-5), 7-0, at the Evansville Tennis Center Friday afternoon.
Doubles: The Screaming Eagles started the match right after taking the doubles decision. USI earned the win at doubles three by forfeit before the combination of freshman Anais Negrail (Maisons-Alfort, France)/senior Lauren Rowe (Terre Haute, Indiana) captured a tight 7-6 (7-5) win at number one to seal the point.
Singles: All six Eagles secured singles wins against the Jaguars. Freshman Sofia Davidoff (Lagny-sur-Marne, France) kicked off singles play with a 6-0, 6-1 win at number five before Rowe tacked on another point with a 6-4, 6-0 decision in the three spot. Negrail followed up with a 6-3, 6-1 victory at number four while freshman Antonia Ferrarini (Caxias do Sul, Brazil) battled at number two to steal a 6-4, 6-4 win. Even after USI claimed the match, senior Rachel McCorkle (Tulsa, Oklahoma) fought hard at the one hole to claim the seventh point for the Eagles with a 6-7, 6-4, 1-0 tiebreaker victory. Number six singles was forfeited in favor of USI.
Softball falls to Buffalo in late innings
Bulls take 3-2 win
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CHARLESTON, S.C. – Trailing 2-1 in the bottom of the sixth, Buffalo scored two runs and would hang on for a 3-2 win over the University of Evansville softball team in the opening game of the Low Country Classic. The late afternoon contest against Charleston was canceled due to weather.
Evansville had a big start in the top of the first with Marah Wood getting things going. After reaching on a leadoff walk, Wood stole second before advancing to third when Zoe Frossard reached on an error. Frossard went on to steal second while Jess Willsey walked to load the bases for Jenna Nink. She came through with a big 2-RBI single to give the Purple Aces a 2-0 lead.
Another scoring opportunity came for UE in the fourth when Hannah Hood reached on a leadoff single. Callie Meinel added a second single in the frame before Buffalo escaped without allowing any further damage. The offense for the Bulls picked up its first run of the game in the top of the fourth before putting forth another threat in the fifth.
Buffalo picked up three hits to load the bases, but a strong throw by Lacy Smith in left field threw out the potential tying run at home, securing the 1-run lead for the Aces. Jess Willsey picked up a hit in the top half of the sixth as UE looked to add some insurance. Brooke Voss also walked in the inning but a foul out and fly out kept the score at 2-1.
In the bottom of the sixth, Buffalo broke through with two runs on a pair of hits to take their first lead of the day. Evansville went down in order in the top of the seventh as Buffalo took the win. Alexis Lucyshyn picked up three of UB’s eight hits in the game. Julia Tarantino threw a complete game for UB, giving up four hits and two runs, just one being earned.
Mikayla Jolly made the start for UE and threw three scoreless frames and gave up just two hits. Megan Brenton suffered the loss with a run scoring in the final inning.
On Saturday, Evansville will face Wofford and Charleston.
Aces travel to Charleston, S.C. for weekend tournament
Aces play Friday through Sunday
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Looking to get back on the winning track, the University of Evansville softball team travels to Charleston, S.C. this weekend for the Low Country Classic. Between Friday and Sunday, the Purple Aces will play five games, taking on Buffalo, Wofford and the College of Charleston.
Evansville took part in the Best on the Bayou Tournament last week and put together multiple strong performances. Jess Willsey recorded four hits in the tournament with three of those being doubles. She finished the weekend with a .538 slugging percentage while picking up an RBI.
While she is batting just .190 on the season, Hannah Hood has appeared to turn the corner with a nice weekend in Louisiana. Hood recorded three hits in eight at-bats while picking up a double and scoring a run. Before this weekend, she opened the season 1-of-14 from the plate.
Buffalo will be the first opponent of the weekend. The Bulls enter the weekend with a 4-6 record highlighted by a 3-2 start to the season at the Cardinal Classic in San Antonio. Wofford holds an even 5-5 record. After beginning the season with a 4-1 mark, the Terriers have dropped four of their last five.
Host College of Charleston has gone 4-10 through the opening 14 contests and have dropped seven out of the last eight games. They earned a 4-0 win over South Carolina State in last weekend’s Cougar Classic.
UE women’s basketball ends four-game road swing at Murray State and Belmont
Murray State comes into Friday’s game with a 9-7 Missouri Valley Conference record for sixth place in the Valley standings. The Racers have a 16-9 overall record thanks to an 11-game win streak from the middle of the season. MSU is currently on a one-game losing streak after a 76-63 loss to Belmont on Sunday afternoon. Senior forward Kaitlyn Young continues to lead the Racers on both sides of the ball, averaging 19 points and 8.2 rebounds a game through 25 games.
The Bruins sit second in the MVC standings behind only Drake with just three losses in conference play. Belmont has a two-game win streak after losing to the Bulldogs two weeks ago at home. The Bruins have only lost to Drake and Missouri State during Valley play and look to maintain their second-place position over the final two weeks of the regular season. Similar to Murray State, Belmont is also led on both sides of the ball by the same player, junior forward Tessa Miller. Miller averages 13.8 points and 6.6 rebounds a game in 29 minutes of playing time. Junior forward Kendal Cheesman is also a threat for the Bruins, averaging 11.1 points and 6.4 rebounds a game.
Despite a close first half, two large scoreless droughts in the third quarter kept the Aces from picking up their first win against the Redbirds since 2017 on Sunday. In the 78-50 loss, UE was able to take advantage of 12 Illinois State turnovers for 17 points or 34% of the team’s scoring at CEFCU Arena. Evansville is still one of the best teams in the Valley at getting to the line during games through conference play. The Aces are second in the conference behind only UIC in free throw attempts per game. UE is currently averaging 22 free throw attempts per game for 15th in the country.
USI Communication and Media students win six BEA Awards
Six students from the University of Southern Indiana’s Communication and Media Program received Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Festival of Media Arts Awards in February. USI had winners in five areas, one of which is a big first. All students are a part of 95.7 The Spin, USI’s student-run radio station.
Jonah Addis won first place in the PSA, Promo or Commercial category for a promo of the Central Bears vs. Castle Knights football broadcast.
Dawson Cochran and Becca Lanham won second place in the PSA, Promo or Commercial category for a PSA concerning USI’s Free Admission week.
Tyler Huyser and Jada Hamby won third place in the On-Air Personality category.
Amber Brinton and Ethan MacCowan won first place in the Comedy and Drama category within the Audio Competition. Their entry was then named the Best of Festival in the entire audio area. The work on the winning production was done in the RTV 356 Advanced Digital Audio Production course. This marks the first time USI has won a Best of Festival Award from BEA.
“The awards these students won in a prestigious national competition show our talent. Many of the best-known universities enter this competition, and our students produce work that not only is competitive with them, but often will beat them,†said John Morris, Instructor in Radio and Television. “I am also very excited about Ethan and Amber winning the Best of Festival in the Audio category. While we have won numerous BEA awards over the years, we have never won a Best of Festival.â€
Best of Festival winners will be honored at the 22nd Annual BEA Best of Festival Awards Ceremony in Las Vegas on Monday, April 15 as part of BEA’s annual convention. During the ceremony, recipients will be recognized with a screening of their winning project, a crystal trophy and a cash award of $1,000 from the Diana King Memorial Endowment. The 2024 Best of Festival winners were selected from a pool of over 1,885 entries, representing more than 300 colleges and universities in the following competitions: audio, documentary, film and video, interactive multimedia, news, scriptwriting, sports, and two-year colleges.
USI Communication and Media students win six BEA Awards including Best of Festival Award