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Pomykal named Evansville’s State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Fall Honoree

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Pomykal named Evansville’s State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Fall Honoree
Pomykal was recognized for his academics and community service while with the Purple Aces
 

ST LOUIS — Senior midfielder Porter Pomykal has been selected as one of 12 Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) recipients of the State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Award for the 2023 fall sports season, as announced by the league on Thursday morning.

To be eligible for the award, student-athletes must be in good academic standing, must demonstrate good citizenship through good sportsmanship and significant community service, and must participate in a sport during the season of recognition. The MVC recognizes 12 student-athletes three times annually (fall, winter, and spring), for a total of 36 honorees. Institutions select their State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Award honorees.

Pomykal, a senior from Corinth, Texas, is currently studying finance while maintaining a perfect 4.00 GPA. Pomykal will graduate in the spring of 2024 and has made the dean’s list every semester he has attended UE since the fall of 2021.

Pomykal is active in a variety of community service events around the Evansville area. Some of his favorite causes to volunteer with include the Susan G. Komen walk, the YMCA, and a local soup kitchen. Pomykal is described by his coaches as being a good teammate who represents the University of Evansville in a positive way. Along with his work in the community, Pomykal is also one of the men’s soccer team’s SAAC representatives.

Over the 2023 season, Pomykal played in 11 games while starting seven. In three of his final seven starts, Pomykal played a full 90 minutes for the Aces as a major part of their midfield defense.

Fall sport honorees of the State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Award include…
Laura Shoopman, Volleyball – Belmont
Camden Kowalski, Men’s Soccer – Bradley
Delaney Goertzen,, Women’s Soccer – Drake
Porter Pomykal, Men’s Soccer – Evansville
Maggi Weller, Volleyball – Illinois State
Asia Povlin, Volleyball – Indiana State
Natalie Clayton, Women’s Cross Country – Missouri State
Jenna Villacres, Women’s Soccer – Murray State
Ashley Harrington, Women’s Soccer – UNI
Tatum Tornatta, Volleyball – Southern Illinois
Juan Gutierrez, Men’s Soccer – UIC
Sam Warren, Volleyball – Valparaiso

Pomykal is the son of Preston and Holley Pomykal of Corinth Texas. He is the brother of Pierce and Paxton Pomykal, who plays for FC Dallas in the MLS and has made four appearances with the men’s national team.

Winter Registration Bash Planned at Ivy Tech Dec. 5

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Evansville, IN – Anyone interested in starting at Ivy Tech Community College in January, should plan to attend the Tuesdays@theTech Winter Registration Bash on Dec. 5.

The event will be from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (CST), and individuals should come to the Enrollment Center to begin, at 3501 N. First Avenue. Enter through Door B.

At the enrollment event, interested individuals can receive help with many of the steps to enrolling in college including:

Applying for Admission

Registering for Classes

Completing the FAFSA
Career Counseling

And more

Ivy Tech giveaways will be available, too, while supplies last. For additional information, call 812-429-1435.

Evansville, IN – Anyone interested in starting at Ivy Tech Community College in January, should plan to attend the Tuesdays@theTech Winter Registration Bash on Dec. 5.

The event will be from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (CST), and individuals should come to the Enrollment Center to begin, at 3501 N. First Avenue. Enter through Door B.

At the enrollment event, interested individuals can receive help with many of the steps to enrolling in college including:

Applying for Admission

Registering for Classes

Completing the FAFSA
Career Counseling

And more

Ivy Tech giveaways will be available, too, while supplies last. For additional information, call 812-429-1435.

Vincennes University Jasper hosts annual CTIM Challenge for high school students

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JASPER, Ind., November 16, 2023 – More than 11 high schools from throughout the region showcased their skills and ingenuity at the annual CTIM Challenge hosted by Vincennes University Jasper in the Center for Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing on Wednesday, Nov. 8.

With bragging rights and cash prizes up for grabs, student teams collaborated to present innovative solutions to eight hands-on challenges reflective of industry demands. By engaging students in real-world challenges posed by local companies, the CTIM Challenge enhances their understanding of applied skills, instills a sense of relevance in their academic pursuits, and introduces them to employment opportunities.

“It was a fun experience to be a part of,” Forest Park High School senior Aaron Beckman said. “We got to use our knowledge in a fun way within a series of challenges that local companies designed for us. We got to know the people from each of the companies and also got to learn more about what the companies do. It was a fun way to gain a connection with companies and other students in our area.”

Industry partners Farbest Foods, MasterBrand Cabinets, Jasper Engines and Transmissions, Kimball Electronics, Kimball International, Waupaca Foundry, OFS, and Wabash Valley Foods sponsored the eight challenges.

“We sponsor the CTIM Challenge because it’s a fun and engaging event,” Wabash Valley Vice President of Human Resources Billy Harris said. “I like the fact that student groups battle throughout the day in a broad spectrum of contests, challenges, and competitions to win money. The manner in which these student groups attack these situations throughout the day gives business leaders a sneak peek at the next generation set to join the workforce.”

Cash prizes totaling $3,980 were awarded to the top three teams in each challenge and the top three teams overall. The VU Jasper Automation and Robotics Academy won first place overall. The second-place overall prize went to Southridge High School. Third place overall was awarded to Heritage Hills High School.

CTIM Director Jacob Berg said, “It is exciting to see the collaboration between the students and the local industry partners in the CTIM Challenge. This unique experience is more than a competition. Industry partners witness firsthand the remarkable potential of our future workforce while the participants navigate the real-world scenarios, and these challenges cultivate the spirit of innovation and collaboration essential for success in manufacturing and technology.”

Wabash Valley’s Egg Challenge gave students 15 minutes to construct the tallest tower possible to support an egg – all while staying under budget with material costs, testing their problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

“We get to challenge the next generation and see how they respond to that challenge,” Harris said. “We get to see firsthand the struggles and triumphs that groups go through as they battle. In a sense, the event serves as a microcosm of an interview. Equally as important is we get to spread our company’s story and explain current initiatives, including possible job opportunities, that students can benefit from knowing.”

From manufacturing tasks that demand attention to technology challenges pushing the boundaries of innovation, the CTIM Challenge mirrors the multifaceted landscape of today’s professional landscape.

Female students encouraged to apply for scholarship

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Female students encouraged to apply for scholarship

Nontraditional female students throughout Indiana are encouraged to apply for scholarships offered by the Political Organization for Women’s Education and Representation, or POWER, before the upcoming Nov. 20 deadline.

The POWER Caucus is a bipartisan group of female legislators with a shared goal of improving the quality of life for women and all citizens of Indiana.

Scholarship recipients could include women who are returning to school after a hiatus, changing careers, or seeking advancement in their career or work life, and stay-at-home moms entering the workplace who need additional education or training. The scholarship is not intended for recent high school graduates or women who are eligible for or have already received other significant financial aid.

A bipartisan selection committee awards scholarships of $750 each. The scholarship check will be made directly to the institution with instructions to apply the funds to the student’s current account to pay for school tuition, books and fees. Qualified applicants include non-traditional female students whose education may have been delayed or interrupted, and the committee will consider financial need, personal vision, service to community and post-education plans.

Click here to learn more and apply before Nov. 20.

Eagles face La Salle, Bucknell to begin Challenge

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball begins a long haul on the road, traveling to the east coast to play in the Duke Blue Devil Challenge between November 18 and November 24.
 
The Eagles begin action in the challenge at La Salle University Saturday at 1 p.m. (CST) before continuing at Bucknell University November 20 at 5 p.m. (CST). The squad finishes the nine-day road swing at #9 Duke University November 24 at 5 p.m. (CST).
 
The first two games in USI’s road trip will be streamed on ESPN+ and also can be heard on ESPN 97.7FM (http://listentotheref.com) and 95.7FM The Spin (http://957thespin.com). The USI-Duke contest will air on the ACC Network.
 
The Eagles (1-2) hope to stay on track after posting a 68-65 win over Tiffin University Tuesday night. Junior guard Jeremiah Hernandez led the way with a career-high 24 points, while sophomore guard/forward AJ Smith followed with 14 points and posted his second-straight double-dobule with 13 rebounds. Junior guard Jordan Tillmon rounded out the double-digit scorers with 10 points.
 
La Salle is 3-0 to start the year, posting a 67-61 win over Drexel University and a 79-74 win over Northeastern University at home. The Explorers started their portion of the Duke Blue Devil Challenge at home Tuesday with a 69-57 over Bucknell for the third win of the year.
 
The Bison of Bucknell are 1-3 after Tuesday’s loss at LaSalle. Bucknell opened the season with losses at home to the University of Delaware, 78-57, and the University of Pennsylvania, 80-61, before getting a road-win at Niagara University, 73-64.
 
Duke opened the season with a 92-54 win over Dartmouth University and a loss to #12 University of Arizona, 78-73, at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils raised its record to 2-1 with a 74-65 win over #18/#19 Michigan State University Tuesday in the State Farm Champions Classic in Chicago, Illinois.
 
Bucknell plays Duke Thursday, while La Salle takes on the Blue Devils November 21, prior to USI’s visit to Cameron on November 24.

Virtual Author Talk: Joy Harjo

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We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Virtual Author Talk featuring the extraordinary Joy Harjo, the United States Poet Laureate and recipient of the 2022 Academy of American Poets Leadership Award. Join us for a captivating conversation as Joy Harjo discusses her latest memoir, “Catching the Light,” and delves into the profound journey of her 50-year career as a writer and poet.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023

Time: 3:00 PM

Location: Your home, office, car, anywhere!

About “Catching the Light”: In this thought-provoking memoir, Joy Harjo explores the transformative power of words and how poetry serves as a catalyst for justice and healing. “Catching the Light” is a lyrical meditation that takes us through the author’s life journey, from her youth in the late 1960s to her roles as a single mother and a steadfast advocate for Native nations. Through intimate vignettes, Harjo offers fresh insights into the purpose, spirit, community, and memory embedded in the art of poetry.

Harjo contends that meaningful poetry emerges from the cracks in history, from what is broken and unseen. At the crossroads of this brokenness, she calls on us to listen for the songs of justice, challenging us to confront the narratives that America has denied. This memoir is a tribute to the resilience of words in defying erasure and inscribing the story of our past, present, and future.

Thomas scores 29 as No. 5 Trailblazers win over Malcolm X College

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VINCENNES, Ind. – The No. 5 ranked Vincennes University Trailblazers hosted the middle game of their three-game home stand this week as VU hosted Malcolm X College from Chicago, Ill. in the Physical Education Complex Thursday night.

The Trailblazers defeated the Hawks 91-57 behind 29 big points by freshman Lebron Thomas (Bishopville, S.C.), including 18 points in the first half.

Vincennes got off to a good start Thursday against Malcolm X, jumping out to an early 9-4 lead, before the Hawks came back to cut the VU lead down to one after converting a four-point play.

Vincennes would get their lead back to seven before the Hawks used a 9-0 run to take their first lead of the night at 20-18.

VU again responded in front of the home crowd, outscoring Malcolm X 12-2 to take a 30-22 lead before trading baskets for the rest of the half to head into the locker room holding a 37-27 advantage over the visiting Hawks.

Coming out of the halftime break, the Trailblazers looked to put more distance on the scoreboard, outscoring Malcolm X 12-4 to begin the second half of play.

The Hawks would continue to hang around but were unable to cut into the VU lead as the Trailblazers grew their advantage to 26 points at 73-47 midway through the second half.

Malcolm X would attempt a late scoring run, scoring seven unanswered, but were only able to cut the VU lead to 19 before the Trailblazers would go on to close out the game outscoring the Hawks 18-3 and take home the 91-57 victory over Malcolm X College.

“I want to credit Malcolm X,” VU Hall of Fame Head Coach Todd Franklin said. “I thought they came in here and played really hard. I thought they had a plan. They’ve been struggling a little bit but they’ve been playing good teams and I think they came in here knowing they needed to play really well to not get beat up on and I thought that they did a really good job. I thought Coach White did a really good job with them and they made us be sharp to be good and in the first half we weren’t very sharp.”

“But credit to Malcolm X,” Franklin added. “They did a really good job. Lebron got going in the first half to give us some offense. I thought we were a little better offensively in the second half but there’s still a ways to go. I went with a little bit of an older and smaller group. Without Michael tonight, to find a rhythm, I thought that we needed to do that.”

“I thought we were searching to find a rhythm tonight,” Franklin said. “They did and I thought we got a little bit better but obviously we’ve got to get this thing turned back up over the next 48 hours. It’s a continuation of what I saw and now you know once you go down that rabbit hole, I think everybody understands why I was where I was. There were all kinds of little things that we’ve kind of let slip and then it kind of gets you out of whack. Then you add Michael not being in there and Malcolm X did a good job.”

“They did a good job of trying to stay in front of us and mixing those defenses,” Franklin added. “Trying to be patient on offense. Trying to attack people at the right places and get into the lane. I thought that’s what was going on tonight and now we’ll see what happens over the next 48 hours to get us going again, reenergized and refocused, recalibrated. That’s just part of the normal JuCo season.”

The Trailblazers were led offensively by 29 points by freshman Lebron Thomas, including hitting 14 free throws and coming away with a team-leading three steals on the night.

Sophomore Kent King (Washington, D.C.) just missed out on a double-double Thursday night, ending with 17 points, nine rebounds, four assists and three steals.

Sophomore Kris King (Washington, D.C.) matched his brother’s offensive output Thursday, ending with 17 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals.

Sophomore Victor Lado (Louisville, Ky.) came off the bench late to score in double-figures for the first time this season, ending with 10 points and six rebounds for the Blazers.

Sophomore Karyiek Dixon (Enfield, London, UK) ended his night with eight points, six rebounds, three steals and two blocks.

“I thought Lebron was pretty essential for us in the first half because we were just dead in the water,” Franklin said. “We didn’t really have anybody inside that wanted to get it and score it. We shied away from open jump shots. We would have an open shot and then we would drive into trouble. When that happens, it’s never good. I thought that was going on, so Lebron had to kind of force his offense a little bit to get us going. In the second half, I think he was forcing his offense a little too much. He ended up with no assists and five turnovers.”

“He was able to get out of that mindset and we were able to flow a little bit better in the second half,” Franklin added. “But that’s part of the learning process for him. But he had to give us some offense in the first half or we weren’t going to score.”

“We went to the smaller group and we got in more of a rhythm,” Franklin said. “But it took us a little bit of time there because we haven’t done much with Kris at the four this year. He played there last year but we’ve been trying to work with these other guys and get him used to being a three.”

“I tried to get some guys in there and play a little bit in the first half,” Franklin added. “We’re just having a hard time when we do that. It’s throwing us out of sync and obviously that’s not going to be the case on Saturday night. We are going to play what we have to to win the game. But these guys have to start stepping up a little bit in these opportunities.”

“I thought Victor, later in the night, did,” Franklin said. “And we’ll see if he grows from that. We’re trying to get Victor to be a bit more physical and tougher down there and we need another guy. Obviously, we needed another guy tonight without Michael. But we need another guy and I think that Victor can do it and Victor needs to do it for Victor. It’s going to be a career changer for him. I’m not doubting that Victor wants to do it but he’s just got to step across that line and it’s hard to do sometimes. We’ll see if he can do it Saturday because we need another big to step up and play physical and I thought later tonight he did. He was rebounding more physically. He was posting more physically and we’ve got to see if he can grow over the next 48 hours and see if he can help us Saturday”

The Trailblazers will close out their week with a big NJCAA Division I Top-10 showdown against No. 7-ranked Indian Hills Community College from Ottumwa, Iowa Saturday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. eastern and will serve as homecoming for your VU Trailblazers.

“Over the last 40 or 50 years, I don’t think you can have more of a marquee matchup of two blue bloods,” Franklin said. “Indian Hills didn’t really come into being until the early to mid-80’s. They weren’t as far back being at that level but once they came on that scene, we go a little further back. But from the early to mid-80’s, the modern day of JuCo basketball, these are as blue of bloods as you are going you can be.”

“This is Kentucky and Kansas, Duke-North Carolina, whoever you want to say, that is what this is in a JuCo version,” Franklin added. “So anytime that these two programs step onto the floor, it’s a special evening and hopefully we take advantage of that here, get people out here and give us some energy. I think our team needs some energy right now. It’s just part of it and we should get energy at home. That’s part of college basketball. Home court advantage is a huge thing because of that energy and it’s part of what propels us and it’s one of the reasons why the blue bloods are the blue bloods. When they play at home, they have great home courts and people want to come play for those programs because they get those great home courts.”

“Quite frankly, right now, we don’t quite have that like we should,” Franklin said. “I thought we got a decent crowd in here for the Monroe game. It was better, the energy was better and you saw that it led to better energy from our team. But this should be all hands on deck in here making noise. You can’t have a bigger, traditional matchup of the blue bloods than Vincennes and Indian Hills right now.”

“I’ve said this over and over, I’m the crazy man that scheduled this game for homecoming,” Franklin added. “To give all of us this real product and this event here at home. I hope we have a great effort from our team. I think our guys will try. But we need a great effort from the fans and I think that if we get a great effort from the fans, I bet it helps us give a great effort.”

BOX SCORE

VINCENNES (91) – Damarien Yates 0-2 0-0 0, Kris King 6-9 2-2 17, Karyiek Dixon 4-10 0-1 8, Kent King 5-11 6-6 17, Lebron Thomas 7-14 14-19 29, Gerard Thomas 1-2 0-0 2, Mathieu Nader-Kalombo 2-4 1-2 6, Alphonse Muteba 0-0 0-2 0, Ryan Oliver 1-4 0-0 2, Victor Lado 4-7 2-2 10, Team 30-63 25-34 91.

Malcolm X – 27   30 – 57

VU (6-0) – 37   54 – 91

Three-point goals: VU 6 (Kr. King 3, Ke. King, L. Thomas, Nader-Kalombo). Rebounds: VU 39 (Ke. King 9). Assists: VU 20 (Oliver 6). Steals: VU 13 (Dixon 3, Ke. King 3, L. Thomas 3). Blocked Shots: VU 3 (Dixon 2). Turnovers: VU 10. Personal Fouls: VU 22. Fouled out: VU G. Thomas. Technical Fouls: VU G. Thomas (2 – 5:53).

Eagles sweep Skyhawks, capture fourth straight victory

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. –University of Southern Indiana Volleyball (14-15, 10-8 OVC) hit a season-high four-game winning streak after taking down the University of Tennessee at Martin (8-20, 6-12 OVC) in the regular season finale, 3-0 (26-24, 25-17, 25-21), at Screaming Eagles Arena Thursday afternoon. The Screaming Eagles await their seed and opponent in the first round of the Ohio Valley Conference Championship.

An early advantage gave USI the upper hand late in the opening set, 26-24. The Eagles led early after a 5-0 run that included kills from senior outside hitter Leah Anderson (Bloomington, Illinois) and junior middle blocker Lauren O’Neill (Covington, Indiana) which resulted in a 7-2 lead. UT Martin slowly inched back throughout the game and later took a one-point lead. However, the Eagles’ offense struck with six kills in the last six points to claim the victory. Senior outside/right side hitter Abby Bednar (Chagrin Falls, Ohio) and Leah Anderson claimed three kills apiece in the final push. In the set, USI secured a match-high 18 kills with a 0.279 hitting percentage.
 
The Eagles commanded the entire second frame, posting a 25-17 victory. USI was able to get a quick lead after kills from Bednar and sophomore libero/defensive specialist Keira Moore (Newburgh, Indiana) and continued to add on with three kills from sophomore middle hitter Bianca Anderson (Chicago Heights, Illinois) to go up 10-8. The Eagles would go on to score seven of the next 10 points to extend their lead to five. The Skyhawks would not go down easily as they cut the deficit to 19-16 after posting six kills in their own run. USI was able to hold off UT Martin’s late rally thanks to back-to-back kills from freshman outside hitter Leah Coleman (Hoover, Alabama) that started a set-sealing 6-1 run for the Eagles. USI’s offense played flawlessly in the second set, earning 16 kills with no errors and a stellar 0.533 hitting percentage. The Eagles’ defense stood tall in the game, allowing a match-low 10 kills.
 
UT Martin pulled away with an early lead, but it was USI’s late surge that spoiled the Skyhawks’ comeback and handed the Eagles the 25-21 victory in the final set. Trailing 9-6, USI caught fire and went on a 7-2 run that flipped the script. During the stint, Leah Anderson tallied four kills while Coleman tacked on a pair of kills. UT Martin quickly retaliated and knotted the game up and later held a 20-19 advantage. As the Eagles proved before, no lead is safe late in a set as USI recorded six of the final seven points to claim the victory. It was another offensive slugfest in the last set with the Eagles totaling 17 kills and a 0.342 attacking percentage.
 
Despite USI being down two starters, the Eagles’ fresh lineup filled the holes nicely. Leah Anderson stepped up with 17 kills with a whopping 0.405 hitting percentage off 37 total attacks. Her streak for consecutive double-digit kill performances is now at nine. Also securing double-digit kills were Bednar with 11 kills and a pair of aces along with Coleman who had a career-high 10 kills and three blocks to pair with seven digs in her second career start. Sobieralski posted a match-high 38 assists to go along with 15 digs for her fourth-straight double-double. Also getting more playing time was O’Neill who tacked on a pair of blocks and three kills.
 
As a team, the Eagles posted 51 kills, 45 assists, and three aces to pair with 50 digs and three blocks. The Skyhawks recorded 40 kills, 34 assists, and four aces to go along with 44 digs and one block.

NEXT UP FOR THE EAGLES:
The Eagles are postseason-bound for the first time in the NCAA Division I era and will face either Morehead State or Lindenwood depending on results from Thursday’s action. No matter the opponent, USI will travel to Charleston, Illinois, and will play the first round of the championship on Monday.

Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

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Courier Warrants – 2023-11- 16

Shafford’s double-double, late three leads USI to 3-0 start

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In a close contest from the opening tip to the final horn, University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball claimed a hard-fought 66-60 victory against Northern Illinois University Thursday night at Screaming Eagles Arena.

With Thursday’s win, Southern Indiana moved to 3-0 to begin the season, earning the first 3-0 start for the program since the 2020-21 season. USI also remains as the only unbeaten team in the Ohio Valley Conference to begin the 2023-24 campaign.
 
The defenses made it difficult for both teams to find a flow on the offensive end at the beginning. USI junior guard Vanessa Shafford (Linton, Indiana) scored a couple of buckets early to give the Eagles a 6-3 advantage near the midway point of the first period. Neither team let the other get ahead by more than one possession through the first 10 minutes of action, as USI took a 12-11 lead into the second.
 
Southern Indiana created a little momentum in the second quarter, starting with a three-point play by Shafford. Following a three-pointer by redshirt senior guard Addy Blackwell (Bloomington, Indiana) to give USI a six-point lead, 20-14, at the 7:03 mark, USI went to its post players. Freshman forward Chloe Gannon (Manchester, Tennessee) found some inside looks, and senior forward Madi Webb (Bedford, Indiana) heated up for the Screaming Eagles in the second quarter. Webb had 10 points before the intermission, but Northern Illinois drilled a few triples to bring it back to a one-possession game at halftime, 28-25, in favor of USI.
 
The Eagles came out of halftime with a nice start, as a Shafford layup and a trey by Blackwell put USI ahead, 33-25, two minutes into the third quarter. Northern Illinois responded to tie the game at 37 after a pair of threes and a couple of layups. With two minutes remaining in the third, the Huskies took the lead, but Shafford answered with a three-pointer to push USI right back in front, 45-44. Blackwell connected on another three inside the last minute of the third to give USI a four-point advantage going into the fourth period.
 
After a slow start to the fourth quarter, Blackwell cashed in another three and put Southern Indiana up by eight, 52-44. Once again, Northern Illinois used the three-ball to come back and tie the game at 52, but freshman guard Triniti Ralston (Louisville, Kentucky) knocked down a deep jump shot, giving USI the two-point lead. The game continued to go back and forth down the stretch, evening up at 60 with under two minutes to play. With the frantic pace late, Southern Indiana jumped ahead for good on a clutch three-pointer by Shafford with 20 seconds remaining and iced the game at the foul line.
 
For the game, USI shot 42 percent (26-61) overall, hit seven threes at a 35 percent clip, and went 7-9 at the line. USI won the rebounding battle, 39-37. Shafford led all scorers with 21 points and collected 14 rebounds toward her sixth career double-double. Blackwell posted 14 points, while Webb finished with 10 points.
 
Northern Illinois, who dropped to 0-3 to begin the season, had three players in double figures. The Huskies shot 39 percent from the field (24-62) and 38 percent (9-24) from three.
 
The Screaming Eagles hit the road for the first time this season on Monday when USI takes on the University of Missouri at 7 p.m. in Columbia, Missouri. Monday’s game can be seen on SEC Network Plus through ESPN.

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