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University of Evansville Head Coach Stuart Wilson Steps Down
EVANSVILLE, Ind.—University of Evansville Director of Athletics Dr. Kenneth “Ziggy” Siegfried has announced that Stuart Wilson has stepped down as head coach of the UE swimming and diving program to pursue other professional opportunities. A search for the new UE swimming and diving coach will begin immediately.
UE Athletics Hall of Fame to return later this year
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The UE Athletics Hall of Fame is set to return this year, for the first time since 2019. Per a release from the University, the Athletics Department will hold an induction ceremony in early November, and nominations are currently being accepted. The deadline to submit nominations is May 15th, and the newest class will be unveiled in early summer.
Bosse's Enlow Field will be upgraded with a new turf football field and stadium roof
EVANSVILLE — A third Southwestern Indiana school is receiving an upgrade to its football field. The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. officially approved the installation of new turf at Bosse High School's Enlow Field last week. The artificial playing surface was originally installed at the facility in 2009. It joins...
Bulls fall to Thunderbolts in first round of playoffs
The Birmingham Bulls suffered a game three loss to the Evansville Thunderbolts on Saturday, April 13, ending their postseason run. The 4-3 overtime defeat occurred on home ice at the Pelham Civic Complex after a 2-1 loss on Thursday, April 11 in Evansville and a 5-4 victory on home ice on Wednesday, April 10. The post Bulls fall to Thunderbolts in first round of playoffs appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
“I want me a Caitlin Clark shirt:” business owner talks about top WNBA draft pick, team merchandise
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Owner of Philthy Vintage Clothing Philip Ashenbremer believes someone like Caitlin Clark could affect his business. Clark is this year’s top WNBA draft pick, and the Indiana Fever selected her. “I want me a Caitlin Clark shirt right now,” says Ashenbremer, who adds that he has not seen much Indiana Fever […]
Thunderbolts drop game one of semifinal to Peoria, 7-2
The Peoria Rivermen would upstage the Thunderbolts on a historic night at the Ford Center, dominating Evansville 7-2. Thunderbolts drop game one of semifinal to Peoria, 7-2 The Peoria Rivermen would upstage the Thunderbolts on a historic night at the Ford Center, dominating Evansville 7-2.
Mallory Ladd named new Memorial High School girls basketball coach
EVANSVILLE — A familiar name is returning to lead the Memorial High School girls basketball program. Mallory Ladd was named the Tigers' next head coach on Wednesday. The 2011 graduate, one of the best players to walk through the Robert M. Kent Athletic Center, is currently the school resource officer at Newburgh Elementary School and St John Catholic School.
Former Southern Indiana guard A.J. Smith verbally commits to JMU Men’s Basketball
James Madison Men’s Basketball received another verbal commitment on Wednesday as former Southern Indiana guard A.J. Smith announced on social media that he’ll play for the Dukes next season. The 6-6 Edwardsville, Illinois native started 31 games as a sophomore for the Screaming Eagles this past season as...
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