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USI loses to Bowling Green, 4-1
USI loses to Bowling Green, 4-1
Screaming Eagles fall short in the ninth
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3/2/2025 | 3:30 p.m. (NEW TIME)
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CARBONDALE, Ill. – University of Southern Indiana Baseball loaded the bases in the ninth inning but fell short, 4-1, against Bowling Green State University Saturday afternoon at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. USI ends the day 6-4 overall in 2025, while Bowling Green State University goes to 5-4.
The Falcons scored scored one in the first and two in the third to build a 3-0 lead. USI got on the scoreboard in the eighth when junior second baseman/rightfielder Patrick McLellan singled in the Eagles’ lone run of the game to cut the deficit to 3-1.
After Bowling Green matched USI’s run in the bottom of the eighth to lead, 4-1, the Eagles tried to rally in the ninth. USI loaded the bases with two outs, but could push the runners across the plate.
On the mound, junior right-hander Blake Kimball started and took the loss for USI. Kimball (2-1) allowed three runs, two earned, on four hits and one walk, while striking out four in six innings of work.
Up Next for the Eagles:
USI concludes the weekend with a game versus Southern Illinois University Sunday at a new start time of 3:30 p.m. SIU went to 6-3 overall after defeating BGSU, 4-1, in the first game of the day in Carbondale.
Due to ever-changing weather in February and March, USI encourages fans to watch for potential schedule changes on USIScreamingEagles.com, X, and Facebook.
Eagles rally, fall short in season finale
Eagles rally, fall short in season finale
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball rallied in the final minutes, but fell short, 74-69, at Tennessee State University Saturday afternoon in Nashville, Tennessee. The Screaming Eagles finish the 2024-25 campaign 10-20 overall and 5-15 in the OVC, while the Tigers go to 16-15, 12-8 OVC.
The Eagles struggled to get the offense in the first 10 minutes of the game, falling behind, 15-7, and suffering through a four-minute scoreless drought. USI would get in gear and began to close the gap to 23-20 with a 13-8 dash, led by four points each by junior guard Ryan Hall and junior center Alex Horiuk.
TSU responded with a quick 5-0 spurt to get the lead back to eight points, 28-20. USI closed the gap to six, 34-28, but TSU got the final five points of the half to lead at halftime, 39-28. Hall reached double-digits at the end of the first 20 minutes with 10 points to lead the Eagles.
In the second half, the Tigers quickly pushed the 11-point halftime lead to 17, 45-28, with a trio of baskets. The separation would increase 19 points, 57-38, when USI exploded on a 13-0 run to close the gap to 57-52 with 8:35 left.
The Eagles would hit four-of-six from the field and held the Tigers without a point for nearly five minutes. TSU responded by pushing its lead back to 12 points, 64-52, with 6:12 to play, but USI would surrender.
The Eagles closed the gap to six points, 70-64, with 54.2 after junior guard Jayland Randall hit a three-pointer from the top of the arc. Randall also would get the Eagles to within four, 70-66, with a pair of free throws with 24.5 seconds to play.
USI continued the attack and got the margin down to one on a three-pointer by junior guard Jack Campion, 70-69. TSU hit a pair of free throws to extend its lead to 72-69, giving the Eagles a chance to tie, but graduate forward Jack Mielke missed a three from the top of the key with four seconds left.
The Tigers would hit two more free throws to seal the game, 74-69.
Individually, USI had three players in double-digits for the contest. Randall led the way with 18 points, while sophomore forward Stephen Olowoniyi and Hall followed with 13 points each. Olowoniyi also grabbed a team-high and career-high 15 rebounds for his sixth double-double of the season.
Next Up For USI:
The 2025-26 USI Men’s Basketball Schedule Coming Soon.
Eagles struggle against Tigers, become no. 5 seed for OVC tournament
Eagles struggle against Tigers, become no. 5 seed for OVC tournament
NASHVILLE – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball struggled to find its shooting rhythm on Saturday in a 73-64 road loss against Tennessee State University to conclude the Ohio Valley Conference regular season.
As a result of Saturday’s game, Southern Indiana (20-11, 12-8 OVC) will be the no. 5 seed in this week’s upcoming OVC Championship Tournament despite being tied with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, who also lost on Saturday, in the conference standings. Little Rock owned the tiebreaker for the no. 4 seed and a first-round bye over USI after winning both regular-season meetings against the Screaming Eagles.
Saturday’s game started tight with each side looking to find an early groove. At the 3:58 mark, Tennessee State (10-20, 6-14 OVC) grabbed a two-possession difference, 13-8, with its second made three of the game. The triple sparked an 8-0 run by the Tigers. Meanwhile, USI was still searching for its rhythm offensively, going 0-7 from deep in the first quarter. Tennessee State led 18-10 after the first 10 minutes.
Tennessee State’s lead grew to 14, 24-10, after two quick made threes to begin the second quarter. USI answered when senior guard Vanessa Shafford scored her third basket of the game. Following a two-minute dry spell, sophomore guard Triniti Ralston knocked down back-to-back shots, and graduate forward Meredith Raley converted a three-point play to get USI back within 10, 29-19, in the middle of the second quarter. Southern Indiana continued to chip away, taking advantage of opportunities at the free-throw line late in the first half to pull within three, 33-30, going into halftime.
Southern Indiana scored five straight out of the intermission, including a three-pointer by junior guard Ali Saunders, to take the lead, but Tennessee State responded with seven straight points to go up 40-35. After another stretch without a made field goal in the middle of the third quarter, the Tigers went on an 11-0 run to surge ahead 55-40 while USI continued to try and find consistency shooting the ball. Raley helped cut into the deficit in the last minute with a three and a layup, as the Tigers led 57-45 going to the fourth quarter.
After a couple of early shots went down for both sides to start the fourth period, Saunders drained a triple with 7:18 on the clock to get Southern Indiana back within single digits, 61-52. Once again, Tennessee State had an answer with the game turning into a defensive struggle down the stretch. The Tigers’ advantage remained around 13 with USI seeking to organize one big run. Inside the last 90 seconds, Saunders and Ralston canned a pair of three-pointers, but Tennessee State cashed in at the free-throw line late as time ran out.
Southern Indiana wound up shooting just over 37 percent (26-69) in the game and 28 percent (7-25) from beyond the arc. USI was 5-10 at the foul line and edged Tennessee State on the glass, 43-42. Saunders led all scorers with 18 points and hauled in six rebounds. Raley tallied 14 points with five boards.
Tennessee State shot above 40 percent (24-59) overall and 32 percent (9-28) from long range. The Tigers shot nearly 70 percent (16-23) at the charity stripe. Junior guard Aaniya Webb led three Tigers in double figures with 17 points.
With Tennessee State sweeping its games this week against Morehead State University and USI, the Tigers claimed the final spot in the OVC tournament as the no. 8 seed. Therefore, the Screaming Eagles and Tigers will have a rematch on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. to open the conference tournament in the five versus eight matchup. The winner will get to face Little Rock in Thursday’s quarterfinals.
Wednesday’s game at Ford Center in downtown Evansville between Tennessee State and Southern Indiana can be seen with a subscription to ESPN+ and heard on The Spin 95.7 FM and WREF 97.7 FM. Ticket information can be found online at usiscreamingeagles.com and ovcsports.com.
Regular season finale on tap for UE men’s basketball
Regular season finale on tap for UE men’s basketball
Aces travel to Illinois State on Sunday afternoon
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The 2024-25 regular season comes to a close on Sunday as the University of Evansville men’s basketball team travels to Normal, Ill. to face Illinois State at 2 p.m. ESPN+ and the Purple Aces Radio Network will have the broadcast.
Last Time Out
– Facing Drake in the home finale, the Purple Aces put up a fight before coming up just short in a 65-61 contest on Wednesday
– The teams swapped the lead 13 times in a competitive contest that saw Tayshawn Comer lead the way with 20 points while Tanner Cuff added 14
Looking Ahead
– Entering Sunday’s action, the Aces have a chance to be seeded anywhere between 5th and 10th for next week’s Arch Madness
– Standings may not be finalized until Monday morning when the latest NET rankings are released
Full 40
– For the fourth game in a row and ninth time this season, Gabriel Pozzato played all 40 minutes against Drake
– Pozzato is 6th in the MVC with 34.94 minutes per game
– He has averaged 18.0 PPG over the last three contests
– The 3-time MVC Freshman of the Week is the #7 scorer in the league with 15.45 PPG
– He earned his third MVC freshman accolade on Feb. 3 as he averaged 25.5 PPG in wins over Murray State and Belmont
– After missing eight games, he returned on Jan. 18 against Belmont
– Pozzato has posted double figures in 18 of his 22 games this year
Reaching 1K
– Tayshawn Comer scored 22 points at UIC to surpass the 1,000-point mark in his career
– After scoring 539 points in two seasons at Eastern Kentucky, Comer has 487 this season at UE to stand at 1,026 points
– Comer recorded his first double-double of the season with 17 points and 11 assists against Valparaiso
– His 11 assists tied his career mark
– Over the last 17 games, Comer is averaging 20.0 points, 4.7 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per game over that time and leads UE with his season scoring average of 16.2 PPG
– Included in that tally is a career-high 27 points in the win over Murray State, besting his mark of 26 in the road win at SIU
Scouting the Opponent
– Illinois State has won two of its last three games to enter the regular season finale with a record of 17-13 and 9-10 in the Valley
– The Redbirds hold an 11-4 mark at home this season
– Chase Walker is the top threat for the Redbirds, pacing the team with 15.4 PPG and 6.0 RPG
– Johnny Kinziger is averaging 15.2 points and 3.8 rebounds
– Dalton Banks has chipped in 9.8 PPG and paces the team with 112 assists and 50 steals on the season
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Vincennes University to award honorary doctorate to former Governor Eric Holcomb
Vincennes University to award honorary doctorate to former Governor Eric Holcomb
VINCENNES, Ind., February 28, 2025 – Eric Holcomb has lived a life of service to Hoosiers and the State of Indiana, most recently serving as governor.
Holcomb will receive an honorary doctorate in public service from Vincennes University. The VU Board of Trustees approved the honor during its meeting in French Lick on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
VU President Dr. Chuck Johnson said, “On behalf of the VU Board of Trustees and the entire University Community, we are excited about conferring an Honorary Doctorate upon former Governor Eric Holcomb in May. Throughout his distinguished career in public service, he has exemplified visionary leadership, unwavering dedication, and a profound commitment to improving the lives of all Hoosiers. Eric Holcomb’s contributions to Indiana, the advancement of education and economic development, and his civic and community engagement align with VU’s mission and serve as an example for VU students and graduates. We want to recognize not only his extraordinary contributions but also his connections to VU and Knox County, and we look forward to welcoming him into the esteemed ranks of our honorary doctorate alumni.”
The honorary doctorate will be conferred upon Holcomb during the VU Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 3, on the Vincennes Campus in the P.E. Complex.
Holcomb’s career reflects his dedication to making Indiana a great place to live, work, and grow.
He was elected Indiana’s 51st governor in 2016 and quickly focused on strengthening the state’s economy, infrastructure, education, workforce training, public health, and government efficiency. Under Holcomb’s leadership, Indiana saw record job commitments, the highest average hourly wage for new jobs in state history, a tripling of foreign direct investment, and the opening of new overseas markets for Hoosier-made goods. The International Center named him International Citizen of the Year in 2018 for his efforts in expanding Indiana’s global presence.
Holcomb launched the Next Level Roads program, which became the country’s only fully funded long-term infrastructure initiative, and secured additional funding through the Indiana Toll Road. His Next Level Jobs program helped over 10,000 Hoosiers gain job training. At the same time, he invested $1.2 billion in new dollars for K-12 education, expanded opportunities in computer science and pre-K, and assisted local school districts in increasing teacher compensation. These efforts contributed to his receiving the 2019 Mira Trailblazer Award for his impact on Indiana’s workforce and tech industry.
Holcomb’s administration focused on improving public health by creating the Office of Drug Prevention, Treatment, and Enforcement, which helped reduce overdose deaths and expand treatment access. His effectiveness in addressing the state’s opioid and addiction crises earned him the Richard M. Fairbanks Circle of Hope Award in 2019. His leadership also led to declines in Indiana’s infant mortality rates, and his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic showcased his commitment to Hoosiers’ health and economic stability.
Holcomb is a graduate of Pike High School in Indianapolis and Hanover College. He is a former state chairman of the Indiana Republican Party and a member of the Indiana Farm Bureau, the National Federation of Independent Business, the Indianapolis WWII Round Table, the American Legion, Post 777, and is a board member of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site.
In other board business,
The Trustees approved an investment in transforming the living and communal spaces in Godare Residence Hall. As part of a long-term plan, they approved a bid of $748,789 from Wolfe Construction Co., Inc. to renovate all restrooms and shower rooms on the hall’s third floor and to upgrade media and study areas as well as a lounge and corridor.
The Board also approved a program addition for an Advanced Manufacturing General Robotics Certificate as opportunities and demands for technicians in the field continue to increase. The addition of the program will help prepare interested high school students for a growing and prosperous career field.
The Trustees also reaffirmed the University’s Mission Statement and approved updates to VU’s Vision, and Values Statements.
USI Communication and Media Department to host annual Social Media Symposium March 27
USI Communication and Media Department to host annual Social Media Symposium March 27
The University of Southern Indiana College of Liberal Arts and the Communication and Media Department is excited to announce the annual Social Media Symposium, happening at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 27 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West. The event is open to the public at no charge and will be available virtually through Zoom as well. Registration is required through Zoom for virtual viewing.
Kaylee Johnson, Media Relations Specialist for USI, will present Behind the Screens: The Strategy, Wins and Chaos of Managing USI’s Socials. Learn about the organized chaos of the social media management world from one of our own USI alums.
Johnson is a communications specialist with experience in media relations, social media management and content creation. In her role at USI, she manages the University’s social media platforms, creates engaging content and works to enhance the University’s visibility through media outreach. She is also a member of the University’s Crisis Communications Team. Previously, she served as a University Strategic Communication Graduate Assistant, writing for internal University audiences and maintaining web content. She also worked in multiple student workers roles during her time as a student at USI.
Johnson is a 2020 graduate of public relations and advertising at USI and a 2022 graduate of USI’s Master of Communication program.
For more information, contact Mary Beth Reese, USI Instructor in Communication, at mereese@usi.edu or visit the Social Media Symposium webpage.
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