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ESPNU coming back to Screaming Eagles Arena USI-WIU game to air on national cable network​​​​​​​

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. –  The Ohio Valley Conference announced today that the University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball game with Western Illinois University on January 25 at Screaming Eagles Arena has been selected to air live on ESPNU. Tipoff also has been moved to 8 p.m.

ESPNU is visiting Screaming Eagles Arena for the second-straight season. USI defeated the University of Arkansas at Little Rock last January, 74-67, in the first nationally televised game in Screaming Eagles Arena that opened in 2019.

USI is also hosting Whiteout Night at Screaming Eagles Arena for both games of the OVC doubleheader that leads off with a USI Women’s Basketball versus WIU at 5 p.m. Fans should come out wearing white apparel to whiteout the arena and show their #ScreaglePride!

The OVC utilizes a wild card selection process to determine the ESPNU broadcasts with selections determined and announced approximate two weeks before the competition date to ensure the best matchups. The full schedule includes nine total men’s basketball games (six regular season contests and three OVC Tournament games) that will appear on one of the linear networks during the season. The six regular season games will air on ESPNU.

The schedule also includes a women’s basketball regular season matchup on ESPNU. In addition, all seven games of the OVC Women’s Basketball Tournament, as well as the first round and quarterfinals of the men’s tournament (four total games), will stream on ESPN+.

The 2024 OVC Championship Tournament is scheduled for March 6-9 at The Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana.

ESPN+ is the No. 1 sports streaming platform, serving fans in the U.S. with exclusive access to more than 27,000 live sports events each year, an unmatched library of on-demand replays and acclaimed original content, and premium written articles by the top reporters and analysts from ESPN.com. Fans sign up to ESPN+ for just $10.99 a month (or $109.99 per year) at ESPN.com, ESPNplus.com or in the ESPN App on mobile and connected devices.

All games that are televised on an ESPN network will also be available on the ESPN App with TV Everywhere credentials. All events will be available for replay on the ESPN App.

ALEX BURTON HAS FILED TO BE THE 2024 DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE IN DISTRICT 77

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EVANSVILLE – Current City Councilman, Alex Burton (D) has officially filed to become the next State Representative for House District 77.

“This race will be focused on creating the brightest future for Evansville and the State of Indiana. I’m aware of the uphill battle that exists, but I’m confident that there can be some reasonable agreements to address housing, energy costs, and preparing young Hoosiers for adulthood.”

Current City Councilman Burton filed yesterdsay in Indianapolis.

Burton says that he wants to continue down a path of public service that is meaningful and impactful. As Councilman, all of Councilman Burton’s sponsored legislation have passed. This is evidence of his desire to build strong working relationships with his colleagues, ensuring that each resolution and/or ordinance had bipartisan support and that all opinions were heard and considered before any actions were taken.

Ivy Tech Community College Hires

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Evansville, Ind.- Ivy Tech Community College Evansville has announced its recent new hires.

        Eric Botchwey is now a business, operations, applications & technology (BOAT) instructor at the College. He holds a bachelor’s degree in information technology from the University of Cape Coast and a master’s degree in information and communication science from Ball State University. Botchwey most recently served as a graduate assistant at Ball State. He currently holds the following certifications: AWS Cloud Practitioner, Certified ScrumMaster®, and Microsoft Excel Core Essentials and Advanced.

     Jenifer Heady is now a financial aid advisor at the College. She holds a bachelor’s degree in fitness and sports management from Kentucky Wesleyan College. Heady most recently served as assistant registrar at Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro, KY. She has certifications in:  Mental Health First and First Aid and AED.

sCarter Phelps is now a member of the nursing faculty at the College. She holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a master’s degree in nursing education both from Western Governors University (WGU), and a master’s degree in family nurse practitioner from the University of Southern Indiana (USI). Phelps most recently worked for St. Vincent Evansville. She holds the following certifications: RN, EMT, Phlebotomy, BLS, NRP, CLC, and an Albion Fellows Child Abuse Certification.

Cecilia Pryor is now an administrative assistant at the College. She holds a bachelor’s degree in creative writing and psychology from St. Mary of the Woods College and a master’s degree in writing for children and young adults from Spalding University. Pryor most recently served as senior librarian assistant at the David L. Rice Library at the University of Southern Indiana (USI).

                                 Jamale Thacker is now dean of the Frank L. Hilton M.D. School of Health Sciences at the College. She holds a bachelor’s degree in health sciences and a master’s degree in health administration both from the University of Southern Indiana (USI). She is a board-certified practitioner in human services. Thacker most recently served as practice manager for Deaconess Clinic Memorial.

                 is now college connection coach serving the Academy of Innovative Studies – Diamond, Harwood Career Prep and North High School for the College. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in secondary education both from Ball State University. Zilai-Brattain most recently served as a journalism teacher and yearbook advisor at F.J. Reitz High School.

 

Evansville Redevelopment Commission Agenda

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Evansville Redevelopment Commission 

 AGENDA 

Wednesday, January 17, 2024 – 8:30 am 

Civic Center Complex – Room 301 

1. Call to Order 

2. Election of Officers 

3. Approval of Minutes – December 19, 2023 

4. Financial Statements – Accounts Payable Voucher 

5. Other Business 

a. Resolution 24-ERC-01 Amending an Agreement with Kelley M. Coures 

b. Jacobsville Redevelopment Area Update – Metropolitan Development Staff 

6. Adjournment 

* This preliminary Agenda is subject to change. The final Agenda will be posted at the entrance to the location of the meeting prior to the meeting. 

UE back home Wednesday to face Valpo

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Next up for the University of Evansville men’s basketball team is a home contest against Valparaiso on Wednesday evening inside the Ford Center.  Tip is set for 7 p.m. CT with ESPN+ and the Purple Aces Radio Network having the coverage.

Last Time Out

– Following a first half that featured five lead changes, the Purple Aces fell to Missouri State by a final of 74-64 on Saturday

– The Bears led by one at the half before taking a lead of 16 points in the final stanza

– Josh Hughes set his career mark with 22 points as he converted 7 of his 10 3-point attempts

– Antonio Thomas recorded 15 points while Yacine Toumi (8 pts, 12 rbs) and Kenny Strawbridge Jr. (9 pts, 10 rbs) were on the cusp of posting double-doubles

Triple Play

– Through his first 16 games this season, Josh Hughes hit a total of six 3-pointers; in the Jan. 13 game against MSU, Hughes converted 7 of his 10 outside attempts on his way to a career-high 22 points

– Hughes’ seven triples is the most by a freshman in the MVC this season and second-highest in a game for any Valley player in 2023-24

– He has made the start in each of the last five games and posted 7 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 blocks and 2 steals in the first start of his career at Cincinnati

– He has scored at least 7 points in 5 of the last 7 games

Tallying up the Boards

– Highlighted by a career-best 12 rebounds against MSU, Yacine Toumi is 8th in the MVC with 6.8 boards per game and 4th with his average of 5.7 defensive caroms

– Over the last six games, Toumi has averaged 8.5 rebounds per game (91 total)

– He has posted double figures in 7 of the last 9 games and is second on the team with a season mark of 10.6 PPG

– Toumi has averaged 12.2 points over the last nine games (110 total pts) and recorded double-doubles against Tennessee Tech and Indiana State

Putting a Steak Together

– Over the last four games, Antonio Thomas has quietly averaged 9.3 points, including a 15-point effort against Missouri State

– He has recorded 7 or more points in 12 of the last 16 games including 27 in the win over UNI, his top Division I scoring effort

– He recorded 27 points on 8-of-11 shooting and a 9-for-10 effort from long range

– At Bellarmine, Thomas made a run at a triple double, posting 9 points, 8 boards and 5 assists and finished in double figures with 10 points at Indiana State and 10 vs. Murray State

– Thomas is 12th in the MVC with a season free throw mark of 81.8%; he has converted 29 of his last 34 attempts

On a Roll

– In the Jan. 13 game against the Bears, Kenny Strawbridge Jr. had an efficient 9-point, 10-rebound performance

– The rebounding tally was his top of the season and over the last three games, he has hauled in 7 caroms per game

– Over the last eight contests, he has posted an average of 11.4 PPG (91 total points) while seeing his season average rise to 10.1 per contest

– Strawbridge registered 15 points at Indiana State after totaling 14 at Cincinnati

– His season mark of 21 points came in the triumph over UT Martin

Scouting the Opponent– Valparaiso comes to Evansville with a 5-12 overall record and a 1-5 showing in the MVC

– The Beacons are coming off their first Valley win of the season as they defeated Illinois State by a final of 59-50 on Sunday in Normal

– Sunday’s win ended a 10-game losing streak

– Isaiah Stafford paces Valpo with an average of 16.2 points per game and a season mark of 28 triples and 39 steals

– Cooper Schweiger is second on the team with 10.6 points and 5.2 boards

– Their top rebounder is Jaxon Edwards, who checks in with 5.9 per game

 

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