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University of Evansville and University of Southern Indiana Announce Four‑Game Women’s Basketball Series

A new agreement between the University of Evansville and the University of Southern Indiana will see a four‑game women’s basketball series start in the 2027‑28 season, with matches alternating between Liberty Arena and the Ford Center. Coaches Rick Stein and Ben Wierzba expressed enthusiasm for the competition, which promises to energize the local fan base and mark the first regular‑season meeting between the programs since 1988.

Jul 24, 2026

Otters Bring Baseball Science to Museum Pop‑Up in Evansville

A recent pop‑up at the CMOE museum paired baseball with education, as Otters catcher Mark Black and teammates guided children through building gloves from recycled materials and designing stadiums with Legos, underscoring the team’s commitment to community and youth inspiration.

Jun 23, 2026

Mater Dei Claims First State Baseball Title in 27 Years

Mater Dei High School's baseball team captured the IHSAA Class 2A championship with a 6-3 win in eight innings, ending a 27‑year title drought and highlighting a season defined by resilience and clutch performances.

Jun 21, 2026

River City Classic Returns to Ford Center

The University of Evansville and the University of Southern Indiana will meet on November 7 at Ford Center for the River City Classic, a neutral‑site contest that marks their first encounter since 2019 and the first as Division I rivals. The game, featuring a 50‑50 ticket split and a capacity crowd of 11,000, is part of a broader athletic alliance that includes seven other sports. Recent seasons have been challenging for both programs, but new roster pieces, coaching extensions and a shared venue signal a renewed rivalry.

Jun 15, 2026

Trojans Fall Short in Class 4A Semistate Semifinal

Center Grove’s 2-0 loss to Evansville North in the Class 4A semistate semifinals highlighted a missed opportunity after a strong offensive showing and a dominant pitching performance by Gannon Grant.

Jun 13, 2026