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USI takes 12th Dolenc Invitational Grier Jones Shocker Invitational next up for Eagles
MADISON, Ill. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Golf finished 12th in the Dolenc Invitational Tuesday afternoon in Madison, Illinois. The tournament was hosted by Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville at the Gateway National Golf Links.
Day 1 (36 holes):
USI was tied for fourth after the first round, posting a three-tournament best 279 during the first 18 holes of the tournament. The Screaming Eagles were propelled by a three-under 68 by freshman Ben Christian, a two-under 69 by graduate Sam Gargis, and a one-under 70 by senior Carter Goebel.
Christian led the way with three birdies and an eagle in the first 18 holes, while Goebel and Gargis had five birdies and four birdies, respectively.
The Eagles dropped out of the top 10 as a team during the second round, posting an eight-over 292. Christian continued to pace USI’s second 36 holes with a 70 and was tied for 13th with a two-round 138.
Day 2 (18 holes):
The Eagles completed the third round with a one-over 285, led by Goebel and junior Hunter Reynolds with identical one-under 70s. Goebel completed his round with five birdies and a pair of birdies, while Reynolds had one birdie to his one-under round.
Final Results:
The Eagles completed the three-round Dolenc Invitational with a four-over as a team, 856 (279-292-285). The University of Idaho won the tournament with a 31-under 821 (274-274-273).
Christian was USI’s top finisher, tying for 18th with a three-under 210 (68-70-72). Sophomore Chandler Ornelas followed by tying for 43rd with a 215 (71-72-72), while Gargis (69-74-73) and Goebel (70-76-70) tied for 51st with a pair of 216 tournaments.
NEXT UP FOR USI:
USI travels to Newton, Kansas, October 5-7 to continue the 2025-26 fall season by playing in Wichita State University’s Grier Jones Shocker Invitational. The tournament is being played at the Sand Creek Station Golf Course.
USI is 14th after three rounds of Butler Invitational
Screaming Eagles prepare for Windy City Invitational next week
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Golf fired its best round of the fall but placed 14th in the Butler Fall Invitational. The tournament was hosted by Butler University at the Highland Golf Club.
Day 1 (36 holes):
USI was 34 over par with a 314 in the first 18 holes of the tournament. Sophomore Fernanda Vera led three players in the 70s with a 76. Vera was followed by freshman McKenna Lowe and junior Tora Timinsky, who tied with a 79.
In the second round, USI improved by a stroke with a 313, with Timinsky rising into a tie for 27th with a one-over 71.
Day 2 (18 holes):
The Eagles fired their best round of the fall in the final 18 holes, posting a 306 with four of the five players breaking 80. Lowe and Vera led the way in the final round, both shooting a 75.
Final Results:
USI finished the 54-holes with a 933 (314-313-306) in placing 14th in the 14-team tournament. Timinsky paced the USI players with a 229 (79-71-79) and tied for 36th, while Vera posted a 233 (80-81-75) to tie for 53rd.
Day 1 (36 holes):
USI was 34 over par with a 314 in the first 18 holes of the tournament. Sophomore Fernanda Vera led three players in the 70s with a 76. Vera was followed by freshman McKenna Lowe and junior Tora Timinsky, who tied with a 79.
In the second round, USI improved by a stroke with a 313, with Timinsky rising into a tie for 27th with a one-over 71.
Day 2 (18 holes):
The Eagles fired their best round of the fall in the final 18 holes, posting a 306 with four of the five players breaking 80. Lowe and Vera led the way in the final round, both shooting a 75.
Final Results:
USI finished the 54-holes with a 933 (314-313-306) in placing 14th in the 14-team tournament. Timinsky paced the USI players with a 229 (79-71-79) and tied for 36th, while Vera posted a 233 (80-81-75) to tie for 53rd.
OVC Basketball Championships Extended at Ford Center Through 2032
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – The Ohio Valley Conference Board of Presidents have accepted an agreement to continue to hold the OVC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana through the 2032 Championship.
The OVC Basketball Championships have been held in the venue since 2018. In 2023 the OVC accepted an agreement through 2026 with an option for 2027. This new five-year deal keeps the event in Evansville into the next decade.
“The OVC is delighted to extend our partnership with the Evansville Regional Sports Commission and the Ford Center to continue hosting the OVC Basketball Championships in Evansville through 2032,” said OVC Commissioner Beth DeBauche. “We are incredibly grateful for the unwavering support we receive from local leaders led by Mayor Stephanie Terry, Evansville Regional Sports Commission Executive Director Brandon McClish, Ford Center Executive Director Scott Schoenike, and Local Organizing Committee chairs Jim Sandgren and Steve Schaffer. The OVC family truly loves bringing our marquee event to this community each year—it’s like coming home. Given the warm welcome from the community, the exceptional venue, and Hoosier hospitality, this experience ensures we are providing OVC student-athletes with an exemplary championship experience fitting with the OVC’s rich history of committing to excellence.”
“Evansville is excited to continue our partnership with the Ohio Valley Conference through 2032,” said Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry. “The Ford Center has proven itself as a premier venue, and hosting the OVC has become a true point of pride for our city. I’m proud of the strong relationships we’ve built with the OVC, and I look forward to seeing the players, coaches, parents and fans fill our hotels, our local restaurants, coffee shops, and other Downtown businesses for years to come.”
“We are thrilled to keep the Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Championships right here in Evansville through 2032,” said Brandon McClish, Executive Director of the Evansville Regional Sports Commission. “This isn’t just an extension—it’s a true testament to the partnership between the OVC and our city. Evansville has become part of the OVC family, and that’s only possible because of the incredible people and groups who keep rolling out the red carpet for student-athletes, fans, and families year after year—Mayor Terry’s office, Downtown Evansville, our Local Organizing Committee, EVSC, E-REP, Explore Evansville, our hotel partners… the list goes on. This extension continues to show why Evansville is a true Championship City.”
The Ford Center, which opened in November 2011, is an 11,000-seat arena located in the core of Evansville’s downtown district. The 290,000-square foot facility serves as home of Evansville Thunderbolts of the Southern Professional Hockey League and the University of Evansville men’s basketball team. The Ford Center also serves host to numerous sporting events and concerts on an annual basis.
The 2019 OVC Championships saw record-breaking attendance at the venue, as the men’s semifinals drew an OVC neutral site record 8,294 fans, a mark that was broken the next night with an attendance of 10,525.
The OVC Basketball Tournament is the fourth-oldest Division I Championship in the country; the men’s event will be held for the 63rd time this year. The women’s championship is being contested for the 46th time.
This year’s OVC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships are March 4-7, 2026.
Romashkin finishes in top 20 at Virtues Intercollegiate
Aces take 11th in team standings
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Daniil Romashkin enjoyed his best round of the weekend as the University of Evansville men’s golf team completed the Virtues Intercollegiate.
Romashkin finished the third round with a 2-under 70 to finish in a tie for 18th place. He opened with a 78 before finishing under par in the final two rounds to finish with a final score of 219.
Freshman Chris O’Donnell was second for the Purple Aces. Highlighted by a 3-over 75 in the second round, O’Donnell tied for 65th place with a final score of 232. He completed Tuesday’s round with a 9-over 81. Luke Price finished one stroke behind O’Donnell with a 233. After posting scores of 76 and 75 on Monday, Price carded an 82 in the third round.
Jamison Ousley and Omar Khalid finished in a tie for 68th with scores of 234. Ousley rebounded from a 9-over 81 in the first round to card scores of 76 and 77 in the final 36 holes. Khalid made a drastic improvement from the first to second rounds as he lowered his scored from an 82 to a 73. He shot a 79 in the final round.
Pavel Tsar of Notre Dame was the medalist. He bested the competition by four strokes, finishing his three rounds at 13-under. His efforts helped Notre Dame take top honors in the team standings defeating Butler by 12 strokes. UE tied Mercyhurst for 11th.
A quick turnaround will see the Aces travel to Jonesboro, Ark. for the Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate on Oct. 6-7.
Consideration of moving municipal elections
Required by House Enrolled Act 1633, Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is hosting a series of Election Study Public Meetings to hear your voices on the timing of municipal elections (whether they should move to even numbered years) and get your input on vote centers.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 30 | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. CST
WHERE: Vanderburgh Public Library Central Branch – Browning Room (200 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN 47713
WHAT: Public comment meeting on Indiana’s Municipal Elections and Vote Centers *Sign up for public comment will be in-person at the meeting.*
According to Sec. Morales’ office, the recent run of shows have been:
- Introduction
- Presentation Concerning Municipal Elections
- Presentation Concerning Vote Centers
- Public Comments
- Closing
For those that are not able to attend the meeting, the designated email to take public comment is electionstudy@sos.in.gov.
I voted no on this legislation. Moving municipal elections to even-numbered years would bury local races, and that’s a bad idea. Our municipal elections deserve to stand on their own — independent of state and federal politics.
We should be able protect the integrity of our local elections and ensure voter centers remain accessible for all Hoosiers.
Gov. Mike Braun Spotlights Operation Guardian Angel Successes in Protecting Hoosier Kids, Urges Parents to Stay Vigilant Online
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INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun today highlighted the lifesaving work of the Indiana State Police’s Operation Guardian Angel–which recently rescued 14 Indiana children from ongoing abuse–and urged parents to take steps to keep their kids safe online as October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month begins. “Nothing is more important than keeping Hoosier kids safe. I want to commend the Indiana State Police for their exceptional work on Operation Guardian Angel, bringing Indiana children to safety and those who harm them to justice.” — Governor Mike Braun Operation Guardian Angel is an Indiana Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force initiative that began as Hoosier children headed back to school in August of this year. The initiative intensifies proactive investigations, such as undercover chat investigations, in order to locate children who were victims of hands-on sexual abuse. Since launching, Operation Guardian Angel has resulted in 48 arrests, including 14 hands-on offenders, and identified dozens more children at risk. The ICAC also recently conducted a separate three-month investigation that ended on Wednesday, Sept. 24, with the arrest of a Peru, Indiana, man for multiple felony charges of possession of child sex abuse material. In addition to these important investigations, ICAC prioritizes prevention and outreach. Each year, Indiana ICAC investigators from around the state evaluate thousands of tips, investigate hundreds of cases, and rescue dozens of children from ongoing sexual abuse. ICAC also aims to educate the public on how to prevent online child victimization. ICAC’s websiteprovides tips for parents with a focus on safe social media practices, parental controls, and how to report abuse. “There are predators online who want to take advantage of kids and parents are the best defense. Monitor your children’s online activity, set boundaries and know the warning signs.” — Governor Mike Braun |
Court rules Indiana may require biological sex on birth certificates rather than retroactive listings of ‘gender identity’
Attorney General Todd Rokita praises win for common sense
A federal district court handed a victory Monday to Indiana’s policy of listing biological sex rather than gender identity on birth certificates. The court denied a request by the Americans for Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) for a preliminary injunction against the policy.
“This ruling is a win for truth, reason and, of course, common sense,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Biological sex is an undeniable fact, not a feeling to be rewritten on official documents. Indiana will continue standing firm in protecting the integrity of birth certificates, ensuring they reflect reality, not ideology.”
Earlier this year, Governor Mike Braun issued an executive order reiterating that the terms “sex” and “gender” in the Indiana code refer to the biological characteristic of being male or female. To implement the order, the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) stopped changing birth certificates to list a person’s gender identity instead of the person’s sex.
This policy change prompted a lawsuit from individuals represented by the ACLU.
The federal district court declined to preliminarily enjoin Governor Braun’s executive order and IDOH’s policy. It rejected arguments that refusing to let a person self-define gender on birth certificates discriminates on the basis of sex, that transgender-identifying persons are a quasi-suspect class, and that there is a fundamental right to have gender identity listed on birth certificates.
Read the federal court decision here.
UE to Host Fourth Annual ChoirPalooza with over 600 EVSC Students
Students and Faculty from the UE Music Conservatory along with hundreds of students from the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC).
UE will host the fourth annual ChoirPalooza. More than 600 middle and high school students from EVSC vocal music programs will participate in day-long workshops with nationally recognized guest music teachers. The event will also feature a special performance by the UE University Choir.
Thursday, October 2 and Friday, October 3, 2025.
UE Main Campus, 1800 Lincoln Ave. Evansville, Indiana 47722.
DETAILS: ChoirPalooza brings together students, educators, and professional musicians to inspire the next generation of vocalists while showcasing the University of Evansville’s commitment to the arts and education.