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UE files lawsuit after failing to receive $10k refund for basketball tournament
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – The University of Evansville filed a legal complaint against Fastlane Communications last week after officials say they were misled into spending $10,000 to participate in a basketball tournament. According to court documents, the university entered into a contract with Fastlane in March of last year. The contract stated Fastlane would host […]
Former Memorial stars Adam Eberhard, Dylan Penn eager to reunite in TBT on national TV
EVANSVILLE — Adam Eberhard and Dylan Penn are excited to team up once again in The Basketball Tournament. The former Memorial and Bellarmine University standouts are on UKnighted, which is mostly comprised of former Knights players. It's one of the 64 teams competing in the single-elimination, winner-take-all tournament and for the $1 million cash prize.
USI Men’s Basketball introduces new faces at open practice
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Wednesday night, USI men’s and women’s basketball held an open practice for Screaming Eagles fans to come watch. On the men’s hoops side, it was a first look for fans at a vastly different team. Their top two scorers from last year, AJ Smith and Jeremiah Hernandez are no longer on the roster, so Head Coach Stan Gouard had his hands full rebuilding a roster. Not only did he have talent to add, but they needed to make big changes after just winning eight games last season. And where did they find those new pieces? The JUCO level.
Baseball alum Casey Whitten to be inducted into the Indiana Sports Hall of Fame this weekend
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State baseball alum Casey Whitten is scheduled to be inducted into the Indiana Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024 this weekend in Evansville, Ind. Whitten, a 1993 MLB Draft selection by the Cleveland Guardians in the second round with the 53rd overall pick, was a three-year starter at Indiana State over his career with the Sycamores.
THUNDERBOLTS, SPHL RELEASE FULL 2024-25 SCHEDULE
Evansville, In.: On Monday, the SPHL released the full league schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 season, including the full 56-game schedule for the Thunderbolts. The Thunderbolts begin the 2024-25 season at Ford Center on Friday, October 18th as they host the Knoxville Ice Bears. Including opening night, the Thunderbolts will...
Screaming Eagles dazzle in summer showcase
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – The University of Southern Indiana (USI) basketball teams hit the hardwood Wednesday night. Fans were able to get an inside look at both men’s and women’s Screaming Eagle squads in the middle of summer workouts. Women’s basketball head coach Rick Stein and his...
USI Women’s Basketball returning their core after OVC Tourney Title
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Over to the women’s team, they are coming off of a wildly success 2023-24 season, capped off by an OVC Conference Tournament title. And the best part is, they return almost their entire core from last season. Headlined by Meredith Raley and Ali Saunders, plus Madi Webb and Chloe Gannon, this is a team that is aiming to go even further this season.
Joel Zimba named Executive Deputy AD for External Relations for UE Athletics
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville Director of Athletics Dr. Kenneth "Ziggy" Siegfried has announced the hiring of Joel Zimba as the Executive Deputy Athletics Director for External Relations. Zimba joins the Purple Aces following a 5-year stint as the District Director of Athletics & Activities at Verona (Wisc.) Area School District.
USI Men’s XC/T&F announce signings
EVANSVILLE, Ind.—University of Southern Indiana Men's Cross Country/Track & Field coach Mike Hillyard announced the signings of seven student-athletes for the upcoming 2024-25 seasons. Joining the Screaming Eagles are freshmen Calvin Crabtree (Vincennes, Indiana), Kyle Kern (Columbia, Illinois), Mekye Lomax (Marion, Illinois), Alan Marshall (French Lick, Indiana), Brice Nelson...
Registration open for the Chloe Randolph Organization golf scramble
44News This Morning spoke with Kristie Randolph on Wednesday morning to hear more about the event. Registration is open for the Chloe Randolph Organization 4th Annual Golf Scramble. The Chloe Randolph Organization aims to educate and empower survivors of domestic violence.
USI women's basketball accepts invitation to Thanksgiving tournament in Puerto Rico
Fresh off their first Division I postseason appearance, the University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles women's basketball team has accepted an invitation to the largest Thanksgiving multi-team event for the 2024-25 campaign. USI announced Monday it will compete in the 2024 D-I Women's Basketball Puerto Rico Clasico in San Juan,...
Peter Funk elevated to Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Set to begin his second season with the University of Evansville men's basketball program, Peter Funk has been elevated to Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator for the Purple Aces. "Peter has done a phenomenal job in the duties assigned to him in his first year here at UE....
Otters fall in final game ahead of All-Star break
AVON, Ohio – In the final game before the 2024 All-Star break, the Evansville Otters were defeated by the Lake Erie Crushers, dropping the Sunday matinee 8-5 at Crushers Stadium. The Otters (21-36) were in a winning position early, but two big innings from the Crushers (37-20) doomed Evansville.
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