USI Athletics teases major announcement

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The University of Southern Indiana Athletics Department have scheduled a press conference for a “major announcement” this week.

According to a press release, the announcement is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Thursday afternoon at Screaming Eagles Arena. The university’s interim president and athletics director will be present at the event.

The school is in the third year of a four year transition process from Division 2 to Division 1 status. They compete at the D1 level, but can’t take part in NCAA tournaments until the four year period is over.

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