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Muhlenberg Co. ready for Sweet 16 Tournament Mustangs ready for Sweet 16 Tournament By Bethany Miller | March 31, 2021 at 11:04 PM CDT - Updated March 31 at 11:04 PM GREENVILLE, Ky. (WFIE) - The Muhlenberg County Mustangs are the lone local high school basketball team to still be left standing in the Kentucky playoffs. After defeating Owensboro Catholic by 15 points over the weekend, the Mustangs will now head to Lexington for the final stage of the post-season. ”We’ve got beat by Owensboro two years in a row in the semifinals,” Muhlenberg County senior Nash Divine said. “I think these guys just took it and said we’re not letting it happen again. Once we made it here, we’re like we made it this far, might as well take it to Rupp Arena too.”
University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball rallied early in the second half, but lost in the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional to Michigan Tech University, 81-69, Sunday evening at the Ford Center.
Day Schoolâs Myers shatters POTW voting record to secure Week 9 crown Day Schoolâs Myers shatters POTW voting record to secure Week 9 crown By Bethany Miller and Keaton Eberly | March 12, 2021 at 12:14 AM CST - Updated March 12 at 12:14 AM EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - On Thursday, Evansville Day School sophomore Tyler Myers was crowned the yearâs final recipient for Hoops Live Player of the Week, obtaining a season-record 32,718 votes. Myers led the Eagles to the Class 1A sectional title last weekend, posting 33 points in the Day School now sets its eyes on winning its first regional game in program history.
UE guard Samari Curtis enters transfer portal UE guard Samari Curtis enters transfer portal By Bethany Miller | March 10, 2021 at 6:06 PM CST - Updated March 10 at 11:11 PM EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - On Wednesday, Verbal Commits reported on Twitter that University of Evansville sophomore Samari Curtis has entered the transfer portal. His departure marks the second time in his collegiate career that he’s left a program, initially transferring to UE from Nebraska. Curtis appeared in just eight games as a freshman for the Huskers. The 2019 Ohio Mr. Basketball appeared in 17 games for the Purple Aces during the 2020-21 regular season. The 6-4 guard averaged 10 points per game, his highest mark coming against Southern Illinois where Curtis scored 29 points. This performance earned him the
Menâs OVC Tournament: #1 Belmont vs. #8 SIU Edwardsville Menâs OVC Tournament: #1 Belmont vs. #8 SIU Edwardsville By Bethany Miller | March 3, 2021 at 11:20 PM CST - Updated March 4 at 10:54 PM EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Highlights from the Ohio Valley Conference menâs basketball tournament opener between No. 1 Belmont and No. 8 SIU Edwardsville. Before making the trek to Evansville, Belmont head coach Casey Alexander spoke with the media regarding the differences in this yearâs tournament. âOnce we get there, thereâs no off-site practice, thereâs no on-site practice, we get 30 minutes on Thursday morning if we win Wednesdayâs game, but other then that - itâs just the games,â Alexander said.
Castle senior excited to stay close to home, suit up for USI Castle senior excited to stay close to home, suit up for USI By Aaron Hancock and Keaton Eberly | March 1, 2021 at 1:26 AM CST - Updated March 1 at 1:26 AM PARADISE, Ind. (WFIE) - In college recruiting, the Southern Indiana men’s basketball program is shaping up to be a force to be reckoned with for quite some time. USI head coach Stan Gouard is building a strong foundation for the future. Last week, Gouard received a verbal commitment from Castle guard Isaiah Swope. Swope says he’s looking forward to the opportunity of playing close to his hometown.
UE closes regular season on high note, preps for MVC tournament UE closes regular season on high note, preps for MVC tournament By Aaron Hancock and Keaton Eberly | March 1, 2021 at 1:04 AM CST - Updated March 1 at 1:07 AM EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Evansville menâs basketball team was mired in a seven-game losing streak during the late stretch of the regular season, getting swept by three of the top four teams in the Missouri Valley Conference standings. The Purple Aces (9-15, 7-11 MVC) also However, UE finished with a flourish Saturday in the teamâs regular season finale, prevailing 72-63 to give the upperclassmen a proper send-off on Senior Day. This win effectively snapped the teamâs losing skid, as well as provided much needed momentum heading into the MVC menâs basketball tournament.
Reitzâs Schippert wins POTW recognition in 3rd nomination of the season Reitzâs Schippert wins POTW recognition in 3rd nomination of the season By Bethany Miller and Keaton Eberly | February 25, 2021 at 11:51 PM CST - Updated February 25 at 11:51 PM EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - In his third nomination of the season, Reitz senior Gavin Schippert finally took home the Hoops Live Player of the Week crown with 2,178 votes. Schippert scored 25 points and grabbed seven rebounds in Reitzâs win over Harrison last weekend. Heâs helped lead the Panthers to a second-place ranking in the Southern Indiana Athletic Conference (SIAC) this season.
Screaming Eaglesâ seniors boost teamsâ red-hot streak Screaming Eaglesâ seniors boost teamsâ red-hot streak By Bethany Miller | February 12, 2021 at 12:23 AM CST - Updated February 12 at 12:23 AM EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The University of Southern Indiana menâs basketball team is on a red-hot streak following Wednesday nightâs 15-point victory over Quincy University. The win was the programâs sixth straight and the 10th in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Despite two different COVID-19 quarantines, the Screaming Eagles have looked dominant on the floor as of late. In late January, pre-season All-American, Emmanuel Little, announced his intent to transfer from the USI program. Since then, the Eaglesâ seniors have stepped up in a big way.
Eagles put Hawks on ice, 86-71 USI-Drury game moved to 1 p.m. Saturday Eagles put Hawks on ice, 86-71 By Bethany Miller | February 10, 2021 at 11:33 PM CST - Updated February 10 at 11:33 PM EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball put Quincy University on ice with an 86-71 victory Wednesday evening at Screaming Eagles Arena. USI, which has won six-straight, sees its record to go 10-3 this season, while Quincy ends the evening 5-12. USI exploded for a 9-0 run to start the contest and never looked back. Junior guard Jelani Simmons had four of those first nine points as the Screaming Eagles were a perfect three-of-three from the field, two-of-two from long range.