COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Soccer dropped a 2-0 decision at Tennessee Tech University Thursday night, ending the Screaming Eagles’ 10-game unbeaten streak and undefeated run in Ohio Valley Conference play.
USI Women’s Soccer (6-6-4, 3-1-3 OVC) had gone without a setback since August 28 before Thursday’s game at Tennessee Tech (4-6-7, 4-0-3 OVC). Meanwhile, the Golden Eagles recorded their seventh consecutive result to move to within a point of first in the OVC. USI is four points back of first with two regular-season games left.
In Thursday’s match, the Screaming Eagles had six shots with a pair on goal. Redshirt junior midfielder Emma Thurston led USI with two shots, including one on goal. In goal, redshirt junior goalkeeper Anna Markland had her second-highest saves total of the season with six saves Thursday, facing 13 shots and eight on goal by Tennessee Tech.
The first 20 minutes of action on Thursday saw both teams look to settle in. Tennessee Tech had the only shot in the 20 minutes, which Markland saved. However, the Golden Eagles found the net to take a 1-0 lead with their second shot in the 22nd minute when a shot just went off the tips of Markland’s gloves and off the crossbar into the goal.
Tennessee Tech became more aggressive with its shooting chances as the first half wore on. Markland snagged a couple of more saves in the middle of the half. Nearly five minutes after Tennessee Tech’s goal, USI graduate midfielder Maggie Duggan had a threatening shot on goal from inside the box that was saved. Despite some attacking pressure by the Screaming Eagles later in the first half, Duggan’s shot wound up being USI’s only shooting attempt in the first 45 minutes, as USI trailed by one at the break.
In the second half, USI was awarded a free kick just past the 53-minute mark. Thurston took a shot looking for a tying goal that just missed above the crossbar and the top-left corner. Thurston had another attempt a few minutes later saved by Tennessee Tech’s goalkeeper.
USI had multiple shots blocked in the middle of the second half in search of an equalizer. While the Screaming Eagles kept pushing to find some momentum in the attacking half, Tennessee Tech’s defense maintained the one-goal lead into the late minutes. Then, with only a minute left, the Golden Eagles added an insurance goal off an initial save by Markland to seal the 2-0 decision.
USI Women’s Soccer closes out its regular-season home schedule on Sunday at 1 p.m. against Lindenwood University, which sits a point in front of USI in the conference standings. Sunday will be USI’s cancer awareness game at Strassweg Field, as fans are encouraged to join the team in wearing pink to help spread awareness in the fight against cancer. Admission to Sunday’s game is free courtesy of ProRehab. Sunday’s match can also be seen with a subscription to ESPN+.
EVANSVILLE, IND. (10/17/2025) University of Evansville (UE) Theatre proudly opens its 2025-2026 season tonight, Friday, Oct. 17, with Alanis Morissette’s JAGGED LITTLE PILL: The Musical, featuring lyrics by Alanis Morissette, music by Alanis Morissette and Glen Ballard, and a book by Diablo Cody. This groundbreaking production marks the first collegiate staging of Alanis Morissette’s JAGGED LITTLE PILL: The Musical. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in Shanklin Theatre.
If you miss it tonight, additional performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 18, 23, 24, 25, and 2 p.m. on Oct. 26.
Nominated for 15 Tony Awards and winner of Best Book of a Musical in 2021, this electrifying production, inspired by Alanis Morissette’s groundbreaking 1995 album, takes the stage with raw energy and heart. Featuring Morissette’s iconic hits, including “You Oughta Know,” “Ironic,” and “Hand in My Pocket”-alongside powerful new songs-this show tells an original story of a seemingly picture-perfect family grappling with life’s complexities. With themes of healing, empowerment, and finding your voice, this explosive rock musical is a bold and unforgettable theatrical experience that will leave audiences moved and inspired.
Alanis Morissette’s JAGGED LITTLE PILL: The Musical is directed by Assistant Professor Wes Grantom ’03. Tyler Simpson, guest artist, serves as the music director; Landry Barker, a senior performance major from Fort Worth, Texas, and Bailey Crawford, a junior performance major from Frisco, Texas, are the show’s choreographers. Associate Professor Sarah J. Smith serves as the co-costume designer alongside Josie Madzik, a senior stage management major from Howell, Mi.; Austin Kuhn ’18, guest artist, is the scenic designer; Jonathan Roth, a senior design and technology major from Brookfield, Wis., is the lighting designer; Visiting Professor Jon Robertson serves as the sound designer; Mel Denison, a junior stage management major from Gainesville, Texas, is the stage manager; and Visiting Assistant Professor Andy Hammond ’08, guest artist, is the technical director.
The cast features Kennedy Olson, a senior performance major from Porter, Texas, as MJ Healy; Ben Lodge, a junior performance major from Overland Park, Kan., as Steve Healy; Tomi Akinwande, a senior performance major from Houston, as Frankie Healy; Landry Barker, a senior performance major from Fort Worth, Texas, as Nick Healy; Luna Guyse, a first-year performance major from Jeffersonville, Ind., as Jo; Nicholas Hebert, a first-year performance major from Pflugerville, Texas, as Phoenix; Alyssa Meadows, a senior performance major from Louisville, Ky., as Bella; William Cooper Sanders, a senior performance major from Jeffersonville, Ind., as Andrew; Amanda Pascarella, a sophomore performance major from Staten Island, N.Y., as Denise; Bailey Crawford, a junior performance major from Frisco, Texas, as Jill/Teacher; Gisele Lowery, a first-year performance major from Richmond, Texas, as Courtney/Lily; Brayden Havard, a junior performance major from Montgomery, Texas, as Barista; Owen White, a junior performance major from Valley Center, Kan., as Pharmacist; Nick Geyvandova, a sophomore performance major from College Station, Texas, as Dr. Gardner; Mason Norton, a senior performance major from Bremen, Ind., as Dr. Woodson; Emily Proctor, a junior performance major from Jeffersonville, Ind., as Angie; King Limon, a first-year performance major from Whittier, Calif., as Lancer; Corin Dennis, a first-year performance major from Spring, Texas, as Danni; Santiago Rueda, a sophomore performance major from Garden City, Kan., as Charlie; Allison Cavender, a first-year performance major from Arab, Ala., as Kelsey; and Andrea Vargas, a senior performance major from Missouri City, Texas, as Phoebe.
UE Theatre continues its mission to present bold, relevant, and dynamic works that challenge and inspire audiences.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for senior adults, UE faculty/staff, and non-UE students. UE students may receive one free ticket. Single tickets can be purchased online at theatre.evansville.edu or by calling the ticket office at 812.488.2031, Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m.
UE Theatre’s “Pay What You Will” initiative continues this season-every Thursday evening performance in Shanklin Theatre is available at any price that fits your budget.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 23: Signage at an early voting center on September 23, 2016 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Minnesota residents can vote in the general election every day until Election Day on November 8. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
by Casey Smith, Indiana Capitol Chronicle
Braun, Morales have low favorability
Most Indiana voters said the state is on the “wrong track” and expressed growing frustration with their political choices — including unfavorable views of top elected officials and both major parties — according to a new statewide poll released Tuesday.
The survey of 604 registered voters, conducted last week by North Star Opinion Research, on behalf of Independent Indiana, shows President Donald Trump, Gov. Mike Braun and Secretary of State Diego Morales all with negative favorability ratings.
Trump was viewed favorably by 42% of Hoosiers and unfavorably by 49%. Braun fared worse, with 24% favorable and 43% unfavorable, while 22% had no opinion and 11% had never heard of him.
Morales was viewed favorably by 5%; 17% unfavorable — with 21% offering no opinion and 57% saying they’d never heard of him.
Morales faces two Republican opponents already and Democrat Beau Bayh recently announced his candidacy for the office. Bayh has already raised $400,000 in large donations, including $300,000 from Robert Johnson of Connecticut and $50,000 from Michael Browning, a central Indiana developer. Morales had about $900,000 on hand when he filed his June 30 campaign finance report.
More than half of Hoosier respondents — including Republicans, Democrats and independents — were reportedly “dissatisfied” with the choices of candidates on their ballots in state elections, overall.
Fifty-three percent of all respondents said Indiana is on the “wrong track,” while just 34% believe Indiana is headed in the right direction.
Views were split along party lines, however: 63% of Republicans said Indiana is moving in the right direction, compared with only 28% of independents and 15% of Democrats.
The mixed-mode survey — which used a blend of live phone interviews and text-to-web responses — carries a margin of error of 3.99 percentage points.
Last week, Independent Indiana, which supports independent candidates throughout the state, released findings early on redistricting, finding that 53% of all respondents opposed drawing congressional maps early, compared with 34% who support it. Opposition cut across party lines, including among the GOP — 59% of Republican respondents said they support a mid-cycle map redraw, and 25% were opposed.
Republican lawmakers weigh whether to call a special session for redistricting, following Vice President JD Vance’s return visit to Indiana to rally support for the effort. Lawmakers are expected to discuss the proposal further this week.
Voters ‘dissatisfied’ with choices and parties
The results mark a continued cooling in Hoosiers’ opinions of top officials since Morning Consult carried out polling this summer, when Trump’s approval stood several points higher among Indiana voters,
As of mid-August, 51% of Hoosiers approved of Trump while 45% disapproved, according to earlier polling.
Tuesday’s North Star survey additionally showed about half of Hoosier voters said they are “dissatisfied” with the choices of candidates available in Indiana elections — including 26% of Republicans, 71% of Democrats and 61% of independents.
Both state parties were viewed more negatively than positively. Just 33% view the Indiana Republican Party favorably (45% unfavorable), and 25% view the Indiana Democratic Party favorably (43% unfavorable).
Nearly 70% of survey respondents further said the two-party system “leaves out the views of too many people,” compared with just 21% who think it does a good job representing most Hoosiers.
Unite America poll shows more opposition to redistricting
Another new poll, released Monday by Unite America, also measured how Hoosiers view Indiana’s state and federal officials.
For example, Trump drew a 47% favorable rating overall, and a 78% favorable rating among Republicans, while Braun posted 32% favorable overall, with 53% of Republican respondents favorable.
The Indiana Legislature was viewed favorably 29% of all respondents, and 48% by Republicans; Morales was viewed favorably by 9% of all respondents, and 14% by Republicans; Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith was viewed favorably by 9% of all respondents, and 16% by Republicans; former Gov. Eric Holcomb was viewed favorably by 36% of all respondents, and 49% by Republicans; U.S. Sen. Todd Young was viewed favorably by 27% of all respondents, and 46% by Republicans; and U.S. Sen. Jim Banks was viewed favorably by 21% of all respondents, and 37% by Republicans.
Unite America also reported mounting resistance to redistricting.
The survey, conducted by 3D Strategic Research from Oct. 7–9, included 500 registered voters and 450 Republican primary voters. It found that 44% of Hoosiers oppose mid-decade redistricting, compared with 31% in support.
After respondents heard arguments from both sides, opposition jumped to 69%, with only 21% still in favor.
Just 10% of respondents overall — and 17% of GOP primary voters — said the governor and legislature should call a special session to redraw the maps.
“Voters across Indiana — including a majority of Republicans — are sick of partisan games that put party over country,” said Nick Troiano, executive director of Unite America. “If lawmakers want to build trust, they’d be wise to focus on issues that directly affect Hoosiers’ everyday lives, instead of wasting taxpayer dollars to further gerrymander Indiana’s congressional districts, which are already among the least competitive in the country.”
The Unite America poll also found most voters oppose a GOP proposal to close Indiana’s primaries to registered party members only. Initially, 52% opposed the change, but after hearing arguments from both sides, opposition surged to 77% — including 66% of Republican primary voters.
“Every voter should have the freedom to cast a ballot in every taxpayer-funded election,” Troiano said. “I’m not surprised Indiana voters don’t want to give up that right.”
This story was updated with a new donation to Beau Bayh.
Roeder will serve as unified leader for CenterPoint’s Indiana operations, customer service, policy work and community engagement
Indiana – October 16, 2025 – CenterPoint Energy today announced that Michael Roeder, an Evansville, Ind. native and highly-respected energy executive, was named President of the company’s Indiana service area. He will oversee the company’s Indiana operations, customer service, policy work and community engagement. He has worked for CenterPoint and its predecessor companies since 2000. This is a newly created leadership role, and Roeder will assume his duties effective immediately.
Roeder has more than 26 years of experience in leading utility work in the Midwest, and engaging with customers and stakeholders in a variety of settings.
“Providing secure and reliable energy to the communities and customers in Indiana is an enormous honor for all of us at CenterPoint. We also understand how important it is to be a positive force for good as a local business and have local leadership present and engaging with customers – large and small — as well as policymakers and regulators. We are pleased that Mike has agreed to take on this new and expanded role and we look forward to continuing to support him as we all work together to meet and exceed our customers’ needs here,” said Jason Wells, Chairman, President & CEO of CenterPoint Energy.
“I’ve spent most of my career working to help meet the energy needs of Hoosiers. As an Evansville native, it’s a true privilege to take on this new leadership role. We know how important it is to provide safe and reliable energy across the entire state, and I’m thrilled to be able to work even more closely with our local operations teams that serve more than 775,000 gas customers and more than 150,000 electric customers. I look forward to helping our teams deliver better customer outcomes for our communities,” said Roeder.
Roeder serves on the board of directors for the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Indiana Energy Association, Evansville Regional Business Committee, Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute and University of Southern Indiana Foundation. He is a national leader in organizations like the American Gas Association (AGA) and the Edison Electric Institute (EEI). He is past chair of the Indiana Energy Association, Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute, and Ohio Gas Association’s legislative committee.
Roeder holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Indiana and a master’s degree from Ball State University.
The presentation to the State Board of Education marked the second draft of the overhaul first released in June. Under a state law passed earlier this year, the Indiana Department of Education must deliver a final plan by Dec. 31 that aligns school ratings with the state’s “Graduates Prepared to Succeed,” or Indiana GPS, framework.
“This is critically important public policy for education in Indiana,” said Ron Sandlin, IDOE’s chief innovation officer. “What we’ve built is a model that values both academic mastery and the knowledge, skills and experiences that make up a student’s full story — not just a test score.”
The latest proposal keeps the state’s A-F letter grade scale but revises how those grades are calculated.
Schools would earn points based on each student’s academic achievement and additional indicators such as attendance, literacy progress, work-based learning and credential attainment.
Sandlin said the revision “creates more consistency” in how points are awarded and simplifies the system so that “the average Hoosier can look at it and feel comfortable.”
Measuring every student
A central change to the proposal is what Sandlin and Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner described as an “n of one” model in which school quality is evaluated based on the outcomes of each individual student rather than aggregated percentages.
“Every single student matters,” Sandlin told the board. “Their success as an individual should inform school success — not the averages of large groups where individual stories get lost.”
Jenner added that Indiana is “forging ahead” by measuring both academic mastery and real-world skills.
“Please call us on it,” she said. “Academic mastery, assessment and accountability matter in Indiana — regardless of what the federal government does or does not do — but there are other things that matter as well.”
Jenner also pushed back against critics who argue the approach softens academic expectations.
“There is a movement around the country lowering cut scores,” the education secretary said. “Indiana is standing firm. We have a tough assessment. We just believe there’s more to a child than if they pass or fail a test.”
Cindy Long, executive director of the Indiana Association of School Principals, said her group supports the latest changes, especially the grade 12 shift toward diploma seals. She also praised revisions that allows schools to earn credit in other ways even if they don’t meet attendance goals.
Board member Byron Ernest called the asset-based approach “awesome,” saying it will finally let data “tell a story” about each learner.
Board member Erika Dilosa additionally stressed that the new framework “isn’t punitive” but “creates opportunities for students that may have been overlooked in the past because they didn’t quite fit.”
Addressing concerns — and pushing for progress
Still, board member Kathleen Mote worried how the term “approaching proficiency” might be interpreted, and said the terminology might signal the opposite to parents and the public.
“We are using the same labels for these things, but now they have very different definitions, and there is dissonance there that we have to figure out how to resolve,” she noted.
Sandlin responded that the department will review the terminology to ensure it clearly communicates student progress but made clear that schools “will not earn maximum points” for students who “are not proficient.”
“We want to encourage progress,” Sandlin told Mote. “If you’re ‘approaching proficient,’ but you’re making enough progress to eventually reach proficiency, it does earn you maximum points. We’ve inherently built in … an incentive for schools to help (students) reach that next step, and to receive the credit as (a student) makes the necessary progress to get there.”
Sandlin emphasized that the model “does not take the gas pedal off,” even as students improve, “because we know there’s more (they) can do.”
Board member Scott Bess addressed other concerns that the new accountability model might be softening academic standards by placing less emphasis on high-stakes test scores.
He acknowledged that some national experts have argued that Indiana may be lowering expectations — and said some of the state’s education partners “will be chippy on this one” — but made it clear the state intends to “stand firm” on its approach.
“There is a body of thought out there that says, ‘Nope. It’s are you proficient, or are you not? And that’s it.’ And if you deviate from that, then you’re somehow lowering standards, or you’re excusing people and passing them through,” Bess said.
“This model … is making sure that each student is achieving something,” he added. “The field clearly believes that this is a step in the right direction.”
‘Put(ing) our money where our mouths are’
The first draft of the proposed accountability rule, unveiled in June, tied school ratings to the Indiana GPS system, emphasizing literacy and math in early grades, work-based learning and credentials in high school, and a mix of academic mastery and skill development indicators across grade levels.
Officials said that draft sought to capture a fuller picture of student performance beyond test scores but left some details undefined, especially around how certain skills and benchmarks would be measured.
Ron Sandlin, Indiana Department of Education’s chief innovation officer (Photo courtesy IDOE)
In response to months of feedback, the second draft adds several new and clarified indicators designed to better reflect student growth and school effort, Sandlin said.
A new “Accelerated Literacy” measure gives schools credit when students flagged as “at risk” on the second-grade IREAD exam later pass it in third grade — a change meant to reward successful reading interventions.
A companion “Adolescent Reading” indicator extends that recognition to upper elementary grades, too, allowing schools to earn points when students who failed the IREAD later demonstrate proficiency in grades 4 through 6.
At the high school level, a “Back on Track” indicator acknowledges schools that help ninth-graders who fall behind on credits catch up by the end of 10th grade. Another draft adjustment provides flexibility for biology testing, letting schools earn points for students who complete the end-of-course biology assessment in any grade — fixing a technical issue that previously credited only those who took it in grade 10.
For grade 12, new Indiana Diploma seals — which reflect whether students meet college, employment or service “recipes for success” — would further serve as the universal outcome for graduation, Sandlin noted.
That benchmark would replace the SAT as the central measure of high school performance and instead align the new accountability model with the state’s new graduation and diploma requirements.
Every single student matters. Their success as an individual should inform school success — not the averages of large groups where individual stories get lost.
– Ron Sandlin, IDOE’s chief innovation officer
“We’ve said that there are multiple pathways to success,” Sandlin said. “This shift puts our money where our mouths are. And it says, if you earn an honor seal, or if you earn an honors plus seal, you are on track for success.”
The rule also formalizes a transition period through the class of 2028 so current students earning Core 40 diplomas are not penalized before the new diploma and seals take effect.
Next steps towards adoption
Indiana’s school accountability grades have been in flux for years.
The state’s A-F rating system has been effectively suspended since 2018 due to transitions in state testing and COVID-related disruptions.
During the pause, schools instead received performance report cards posted online. The cards offered data on test scores, graduation rates, attendance, and postsecondary readiness, but stopped short of assigning a single letter grade.
The shift to an updated model is part of a broader effort mandated by House Enrolled Act 1498, signed into law earlier this year. The legislation, authored by Rep. Bob Behning, R-Indianapolis, requires the state education board to adopt a new school accountability model by the end of December, with implementation beginning in the 2026–27 school year.
Education officials said the overhaul aims to merge elements of the previous accountability model with a simpler, more transparent grading system that parents can understand — and that focuses less on “penalizing” schools.
“We want a model that encourages schools to focus on improvement for each individual student — our n size is 1,” Sandlin said. “Because every single student’s story deserves to count.”
The second 30-day public comment period opened immediately after Wednesday’s meeting and will run through Nov. 17, when a public hearing is scheduled at the Indiana State Library.
IDOE staff said the department expects to bring a final accountability rule to the board in December for adoption.
“We’ve tried to build a model that is inclusive of more elements that we believe matter. And we very, very humbly, in Indiana, want to hear constructive feedback from partners,” Jenner said. “It would be easy for us to immediately build a pass-fail system. … We just believe we have to look at the full child picture. We have to think about education differently. The status quo is not getting us anywhere.”
Jenner said another round of public comments will be “so important” as the board gets closer to final adoption.
“We’ll probably have a few tweaks here and there before we land it,” she said, “and that’s exactly why this process matters.”
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 14, 2025) – Indiana House Republicans are seeking student interns for the 2026 legislative session, according to Vanderburgh County legislators.
These paid, full-time internships are open to college students, recent graduates and students in graduate and law school. State Rep. Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville) said the internship is an opportunity to gain practical knowledge of state government through active participation in the legislative process.
“Our internship program offers a clear pathway for professional advancement,” O’Brien said. “It is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain substantive experience in a fast-paced and unique environment.”
State Rep. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) said interns will work in the Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis full time Monday through Friday during the legislative session, which starts in January and concludes in March.
“Interns play a key role during the legislative session, directly assisting lawmakers and staff,” Hostettler said. “This internship offers invaluable experience working at the Statehouse and gaining skills that will apply to jobs in a number of fields.”
Positions are available in legislative operations, policy and communications.
State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) said interns will be paired with a staff member to work directly with an assigned group of state representatives. During this spring semester internship, students will have opportunities to interact with state legislators, state agencies and private sector organizations, as well as participate in a weekly speaker series featuring Indiana civic leaders.
“Interning at the Statehouse is a one-of-a-kind experience, which offers both work-based learning and networking,” McNamara said. “This is a great opportunity, and whether you are interested in a career in the public or private sector, all eligible students should apply.”
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Madness with USI Men’s and Women’s Basketball is scheduled for Thursday, October 23, inside Liberty Arena, home of the Screaming Eagles, to tip off the 2025-26 USI Basketball season.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the event starting at 7 p.m. Screaming Eagles Madness is open to the public free of charge.
Screaming Eagles Madness, in collaboration with Archie’s Army, will feature several fun activities and events throughout the evening, including USI Women’s and Men’s Basketball team introductions, fan-favorite competitions like the three-point and slam dunk contests, and performances from the USI Cheer and Dance teams.
Plus, the first 500 USI students will receive a complimentary meal of cheeseburgers and chips. In addition to other student prizes and giveaways during the evening, one USI student will have the opportunity to attempt a half-court shot for $5,000, presented by N.M. Bunge.
Festivities in the arena are not only open to students but also to faculty, staff, and the general public.
Fans can also purchase season tickets or single-game tickets at Screaming Eagles Madness through the USI ticket office.
USI Men’s Basketball enters its sixth season under the leadership of USI Men’s Basketball Head Coach Stan Gouard. The team will open its season at Butler University on November 5. This will be the 27th season for USI Women’s Basketball Head Coach Rick Stein. USI Women’s Basketball will open its season against Franklin College on November 3 at Liberty Arena.
EVANSVILLE, Ind.—University of Southern Indiana Men’s and Women’s Cross Country returns to the course Friday when the Screaming Eagles co-host the Angel Mounds Invitational.
Friday marks the first of two meets at Angel Mounds that USI will co-host this season. USI, the University of Evansville and the Evansville Regional Sports Commission also host the NCAA Division I Great Lakes Region Championships November 14.
In addition to USI and UE, the Angel Mounds Invitational features more than 20 schools and will see six different NCAA Division I conference represented along with all three NCAA Divisions, the NAIA and junior college ranks.
The list of competing teams includes Austin Peay (ASUN), Bellarmine (ASUN), Brescia (NAIA RSC), Central State (DII SIAC), Cincinnati (Big 12), Eastern Kentucky (ASUN), UE (MVC), IU Indianapolis (Horizon), Lipscomb (ASUN), Morehead State (OVC), Murray State (MVC), Northern Kentucky (Horizon), Southeast Missouri State (OVC), SIU Edwardsville (OVC), Southern Illinois (MVC), USI (OVC), Tennessee Tech (OVC), Transylvania (DIII HCAC), UT Martin (OVC), Vincennes (JUCO) and Western Kentucky (Conference USA).
USI last competed at the Gans Creek Classic September 26 in Columbia, Missouri. The Screaming Eagles finished 11th out of 26 teams in the men’s black invitational competition and 10th out of 26 teams in the women’s black invitational race.
Junior Alex Nolan paced the Screaming Eagles’ men with an 18th-place finish in the more than 250-competitor field. He finished the eight-kilometer course in 24 minutes, 1.5 seconds, a time that ranks sixth all-time at USI. Nolan garnered OVC Runner of the Week honors for the third time this year following the effort.
On the women’s side, junior Ellie Hall paced the Screaming Eagles with a 10th-place finish out of more than 235 competitors. She finished the 6k course in 20:58.5, a mark that ranks eighth all-time at USI. Hall also earned OVC Runner of the Week honors after claiming USI’s top spot for the first time this season.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville men’s and women’s cross country teams return to the course on Friday morning for the first of three consecutive home meets at the Angel Mounds Cross Country Course. Evansville, along with USI, serve as the hosts for the meet, and welcome a competitive field that includes Austin Peay, Bellarmine, Brescia, Central State, Cincinnati, Eastern Kentucky, Evansville, IU Indianapolis, Lipscomb, Morehead State, Murray State, Northern Kentucky, Southeast Missouri, SIU Edwardsville, Southern Illinois, Southern Indiana, Tennessee Tech, Transylvania, UT Martin, Vincennes, and Western Kentucky
The event begins at 9 AM with the men’s 8k, followed by the women’s 6k at 9:50. Live results can be found here.
Last Time Out
Evansville’s Samuel Lea (Worcester, United Kingdom/Worcester Sixth Form College) and James Cruse (Melbourne, Australia) put together a banner day for Aces cross country on September 26 at the Gans Creek Classic, breaking a 43-year old program record in the 8K. Lea’s time of 24.14.4 is the fastest in program history, while Cruse’s mark of 24:22.4 is good for second place on UE’s all-time 8K list.
Lea finished 32nd overall and Cruse finished 42nd overall in the 253-runner field. In addition to Lea and Cruse, Rafael Rodriguez (Segovia/Spain Colegio Claret) placed inside UE’s Top 15 8K times, slotting in at 14th with a time of 24:55.9. As a team, the men finished 19th out of 26 teams.
On the women’s side, Chase Hayes (Noblesville, Ind. Western) posted the seventh-best 6K in program history at 22:10.80, finishing 90th in the 236-runner field. UE finished 22nd out of 26 teams in the Women’s Black Invitational race.
Meet Information
Friday’s meet will be hosted at the Angel Mounds Cross Country Course (8215 Pollack Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715) with a cash-only admission fee of $5.
Located on the banks of the Ohio River in southwest Indiana, Angel Mounds is on the site of a historic Mississippian Native American village. Within its nearly 600 acres, Angel Mounds is home to an interpretive center, nature preserve, hiking and biking trails, an 18-hole disk golf course, and a top-tier cross country course. Angel Mounds State Historic Site is home to the cross country programs at both the University of Evansville and the University of Southern Indiana.
The flat and fast course is divided into 2k and 3k loops to accommodate 5k, 6k, 8k, and 10k courses. 15-20 feet of elevation change per loop. The course has hosted events such as the NCAA DII Cross Country Midwest Regional, NCAA DII Cross Country National Championship, NCAA DI Cross Country Great Lakes Regional, Great Lakes Valley Conference Cross Country Championship, and Missouri Valley Conference Cross Country Championship. Later this fall, the course wil host the Missouri Valley Conference Cross Country Championship (October 31) and the NCAA DI Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Great Lakes Regional (November 15).
MACOMB, Ill.– University of Southern Indiana Men’s Soccer recorded its first road result of the season with a 1-1 draw against Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois, on Thursday afternoon.
The Screaming Eagles extended their unbeaten streak to five games, which ties the longest since the 2019 season. Over the streak, the team has tallied 11 goals, the most in any five-game stretch since returning to Division I.
The Leathernecks came out of the gate hot. They snuck one into the Eagles’ goal less than two minutes into the match. Following the first goal, the two teams battled defensively and held each other scoreless for the rest of the first 45.
At halftime, USI trailed Western Illinois 1-0. The Eagles recorded three shots, all on goal. Sophomore David Davila, along with freshman duo Edin Cvorovic and Joaquin d’Escoto, tallied the team’s shots on goal, but the Leathernecks’ goalkeeper stopped each.
USI came out of the break firing, tying the game in the 58th minute as Cvorovic found Davila in the box for the team’s first goal. The Eagles’ defense stifled the Leathernecks for the entire second half, limiting them to five shots with three on goal.
In the match, USI was outshot 10-8 and 6-5 on goal, while also trailing in corners 7-6. Corovic’s assist to Davila was the only one in the match. Between the posts, freshman Jacob English nabbed a game-high five saves, while only allowing a single goal.
The Eagles continue their road trip in Charleston, Illinois, on Sunday with a matchup against Eastern Illinois University. The team then returns to Strassweg Field on October 25 for Senior Day, when the team hosts OVC-leading Lindenwood University.
