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Eagles’ offense ignites for road win over Leathernecks

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MACOMB, Ill. – University of Southern Indiana Volleyball (10-12, 6-5 OVC) tallied a season-high 73 kills and 68 assists in the 3-1 victory (28-26, 25-22, 25-21, 25-21) over Ohio Valley Conference foe, Western Illinois University (6-13, 5-4 OVC), at Western Hall on Friday night. The Screaming Eagles get back in the win column and snap their three-match skid after earning the most kills and assists in a single match since October 2021.
 
USI’s 23 kills kicked off the match and sparked the 28-26 opening-set win. The Eagles started with a 4-0 run that began with an ace from junior setter Carly Sobieralski (Indianapolis, Indiana) and continued with a pair of kills from senior outside hitter Leah Anderson (Bloomington, Illinois) and a kill by junior middle hitter Paris Downing (Avon, Indiana). USI held a late 20-15 lead until WIU scored six of the next seven points to knot it up at 21 apiece. The Leathernecks held the momentum with a 26-25 advantage until the Eagles rallied back with kills from Downing and sophomore middle hitter Bianca Anderson (Chicago Heights, Illinois) and stole the frame back.
 
Another tight battle resulted in a 25-22 win for the Eagles in the second game. Both sides traded blows until USI ran up the score with a 5-0 surge to make it 18-14. Junior outside hitter Abby Weber (Fishers, Indiana) started the run with a kill with Bianca Anderson securing back-to-back kills to capitalize the stint. Despite trailing by five, the Leathernecks stormed back once again by scoring five of the next six points, four coming off the Eagles’ offensive errors.  Even after the late push, USI was able to hold off WIU and win the set with the help of kills from Leah Anderson and senior outside/right side hitter Abby Bednar (Chagrin Falls, Ohio). The Eagles’ defense nabbed four blocks and held the Leathernecks’ offense to 10 kills and a 0.111 hitting percentage.
 
The Leathernecks took care of business in the third set and took down the Eagles, 25-21. USI held an early 6-4 advantage until a 3-0 run from WIU switched the flow of the game. Down 17-13, the Eagles’ offense sprang into action and knocked down four kills and an ace to take an 18-17 lead. Bianca Anderson led the charge, earning all four kills, while Bednar nabbed the lone ace. Despite the late push, USI could not stop WIU’s offense who racked up four kills and three aces to seal the Eagles’ fate and keep the Leathernecks alive. USI was able to outhit WIU, 14-10, but it was the six aces and five blocks from the Leathernecks that hurt the Eagles in the end.
 
An offensive slugfest from USI leads to the 25-21 win and secures the match victory. The Eagles nabbed the first three points off kills from Downing and Bednar before the Leathernecks stormed back with four straight points that resulted in a 5-4 advantage for WIU. Bednar quickly retaliated with back-to-back kills to retake the lead followed by kills from Leah Anderson and Bianca Anderson to extend the advantage, 8-6. It was back-and-forth play until Bednar tallied three straight kills to expand USI’s lead to 13-10. The Eagles were able to hold on to the lead and take down the Leathernecks for the first win in the new rivalry. USI recorded 21 kills with just two errors for a whopping 0.514 attacking percentage.
 
Bianca Anderson put up a career-high 25 kills to pair with four blocks and a staggering 0.605 hitting percentage that ultimately lifted USI to the victory. Her 25 kills are the most for any USI player all season. Also hitting the 20-kill plateau was Bednar who also secured a team-high four aces. Downing and Leah Anderson round out double-digit kills for the Eagles with 14 and 13 kills, respectively. Downing’s 14 kills were a career-high as she also totaled four blocks. Sobieralski had an impressive all-around performance, earning a career-high 65 assists to go with 11 digs, four blocks, and three aces. Sophomore libero/defensive specialist Keira Moore (Newburgh, Indiana) had 26 digs to lead the Eagles while Weber nabbed 22 digs and Leah Anderson totaled 15 digs.
 
As a team, the Eagles totaled 73 kills, 68 assists, and eight aces along with eight blocks and 83 digs. The Leathernecks recorded 52 kills, 48 assists, and 13 aces to go with 74 digs and 11 blocks.
 
NEXT UP FOR THE EAGLES:
The Eagles will face the Leathernecks tomorrow at 2 p.m. to close out the road swing. After tomorrow’s match, USI will have to wait an extra week before facing another opponent due to the OVC’s new bye-week format.

 

Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners Meeting – October 24, 2023

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Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners October 24, 2023 Draft Agenda

Rodriguez and Romashkin in top five at Lehigh

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Aces sit in second place in team standings

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – At the midway point of the Lehigh University Invitational, the University of Evansville men’s golf team is in second place at Saucon Valley Country Club.

Andres Rodriguez set the pace for the Purple Aces, carding a 1-under 71 to wrap up the day in a tie for third place.  Shooting an even 72 was Daniil Romashkin.  He is tied for 5th entering the final round.

Nicholas Gushrowski and Caleb Wassmer recorded scores of 76 and are tied for 28th while Carson Parker shot an 80 on Friday and is tied for 58th.

As a team, the Purple Aces are right in the mix with a score of 295.  UE is just two behind leader Lehigh while Monmouth is in third place with a 297.  Evan Sitts of Binghamton and Harry Dessel from Lafayette are tied atop the individual standings with opening round scores of 68, 4 under par.

Saturday will mark the final 18 holes.

Weekly Death Report Sept 18 to Sept 24 2023

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Weekly Death Report Sept 18 to Sept 24 2023

Braun Intercollegiate completes fall schedule for UE women

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Home event set for Monday and Tuesday

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In its annual home tournament, the University of Evansville women’s golf team will be hosting the Braun Intercollegiate on Monday and Tuesday at Oak Meadow Country Club.

Both days will consist of a 10 a.m. shotgun start.  The tournament consists of a total of 36 holes with 18 played each day.  Par is 72 and the total yardage is 6,195.

This year’s field includes Alabama State, Bellarmine, Eastern Illinois, Evansville, Indiana State, Lindenwood, Northern Iowa, Purdue Fort Wayne, Southern Illinois, Southern Indiana, and Tennessee State.

UE was last on the course on Oct. 8 at the Coyote Creek Classic in Peoria, Ill.  Leading the way for the Purple Aces was Kate Petrova.  A 3-round score of 231 saw her finish in 11th place, just two strokes outside of the top ten.  Allison Enchelmayer posted Evansville’s low round in the final day as her even 72 put her in a tie for 19th with a 235.

Jane Grankina (248-T34th), Magdalena Borisova (255-T39th) and Trinity Dubbs (269-46th) rounded out the team scores for UE.  Destynie Sheridan played as an individual and tied for 32nd overall.

USI GWEP releases sixth bOLDer People podcast episode

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bOLDer People, a podcast from the University of Southern Indiana Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP), has released its sixth episode to streaming platforms.

The podcast, hosted by Dr. Katie Ehlman, Director of the Bronstein Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness and Professor of Gerontology, strives to showcase and explore the dynamic lives of older adults in southwestern Indiana. In this episode, Mr. Todd Reller and Finding the Next Project, Ehlman interviews Todd Reller ’84, Vice President of the Indiana State Games Board of Directors.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • The importance of athletics in older adults
  • Reller’s past in cross country and track at USI
  • Learning new skills at any age

“This episode of bOLDer People is really fun,” says Lynn Brantley, USI student and bOLDer People Producer. “Mr. Reller is a really good storyteller which makes everything he says very interesting to listen to.”

bOLDer People is available to download or stream for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The podcast is produced on the USI campus with help from USI faculty, students and staff.

For more information about bOLDer People, visit the podcast page on the USI website.

The bOLDer People Podcast is a project of the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program at the University of Southern Indiana. Support for bOLDer People comes from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3,691,706 million with zero percentage financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Gov. Holcomb, Indiana National Guard break ground on Hamilton County Readiness Center

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INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana National Guard hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today for its newest readiness center in Atlanta, IN. The new facility will include approximately 66,000 square feet of space on an existing, state-owned 55-acre plot of land in Hamilton County.

“In May, I proudly signed a budget including $8 million in funding for the Indiana National Guard’s new Hamilton County Readiness Center,” said Gov. Holcomb. “Indiana will continue to invest in supporting the men and women who answer a call to serve at home and abroad, respond to state emergencies and secure our peace and freedoms.”

The center will house the 38th Sustainment Brigade headquarters company, its detachment and special troops battalion, and the 338th Signal Company and approximately 300 Hoosier Guardsmen. The new facility will meet current code, American Disabilities Act and Anti-terrorism Force Protection requirements.

“The three units that will be supported here work together to support approximately 10,000 soldiers in support of large-scale combat operations and state active duty,” said Gen. Lyles. “Ensuring we’re always ready means ensuring our training and our facilities are modern and that we attract talent to the thrilling and fulfilling multitude of part-time careers we offer.”

In addition to the Hamilton County readiness center, which will to be a home for Indiana National Guard units in the decades ahead, the State of Indiana has invested more than $9 million since 2019 to modernize the Bluffton, Danville and Martinsville readiness centers.

The new facility is set to open in 2026.

Aces fall to Illinois State in weekend opener

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UE faces Bradley on Saturday

NORMAL, Ill. – Giulia Cardona posted a team-best 8 kills while tying to the Ainoah Cruz’ high of 14 digs in Friday evening’s match at Illinois State that saw the University of Evansville volleyball team fall by a 3-0 final inside Redbird Arena.

Just behind Cardona was Melanie Feliciano with 7 kills.  Lexi Owen recorded a team-high 16 assists and contributed 8 digs.  Aida Shadewald led all players with 10 kills for ISU.

Game 1 – ISU 25, UE 23

Early in the opening frame, it was the serving that had UE on top.  An ace from Melanie Feliciano saw the Purple Aces take a 5-3 lead before consecutive aces by Giulia Cardona put Evansville on top by a 9-7 tally.  Cardona would later add a kill that gave UE a 13-12 edge.

Illinois State took its first multi-point advantage at 17-15 before the Aces rallied to tie it up at 21-21 on a Feliciano kill.  The Redbirds countered with three in a row to have set point but UE bounced back with a pair to get within one before ISU scored the clinching point.

Game 2 – ISU 25, UE 17

Ainoah Cruz picked up an ace that saw UE tie the second set at 3-3 but Illinois State changed the course of the evening with a 7-2 run to go up by a 10-5 tally.  Evansville trailed by a manageable 17-12 tally before ISU scored four in a row and would take a 2-0 lead with a 25-17 decision.

Game 3 – ISU 25, UE 12

With the set tied at 3-3, Illinois State reeled off four in a row to take the lead for good.  Up by a 12-7 margin, the Redbirds posted five in a row and would pull away for a 25-12 win to clinch the match.

On Saturday, the Aces will be in Peoria, Ill. to face Bradley at 5 p.m.

BRAUN, HIRONO’S KOREAN AMERICAN VALOR ACT HEADS TO PRESIDENT’S DESK TO BE SIGNED INTO LAW

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This bipartisan bill allows South Korean immigrants who served in the armed forces of the Republic of Korea alongside American troops during the Vietnam War to access health care services through the Department of Veterans Affairs, paid for by the Korean government

WASHINGTON – The bipartisan Korean American VALOR Act introduced by Senator Mike Braun and Senator Mazie Hirono passed the Senate and is headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law. This legislation will allow the approximately 3,000 Korean American Vietnam War veterans that have since become naturalized American citizens to enroll in VA healthcare paid for by the South Korean government.

The House companion was led by Representative Mark Takano, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. The bill passed the House of Representatives in May.

“This legislation guarantees that the men and women who bravely fought alongside U.S. troops and have become American citizens will have access to the care and benefits they deserve, paid for by the South Korean government.” – Senator Mike Braun

“Thanks to the Korean American VALOR Act, approximately 3,000 Korean American veterans in Hawaii and across the country will be able to access medical services through the VA. I am glad our bill has passed the Senate and will soon be signed into law, to help ensure our veterans have access to the quality VA healthcare they need and deserve.” – Senator Mazie Hirono

“I am thrilled by the overwhelming bipartisan support across both chambers for Korean American Vietnam veterans who fought alongside American forces to get the VA healthcare that they deserve. This measure is long overdue, and I urge President Biden to sign my bill into law as soon as possible.” – Representative Mark Takano

BACKGROUND

  • Korea will reimburse the U.S. for healthcare services VA furnishes to Korean American veterans. In exchange, the U.S. will reimburse Korea for the healthcare it provides to veterans of the U.S. armed forces residing in Korea.
  • The U.S. has established reciprocal agreements with the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Africa. Veterans from these nations do not need to be U.S. citizens to be eligible for care, and VA has the authority to treat veterans of any combat era.

View bill text here.

LAINEY WILSON FORD CENTER NOV 2, 2024!

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