EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Volleyball (2-7) is finally back in town as they travel to Meeks Family Field House taking on University of Evansville (1-8) at 7 p.m. on Tuesday night. The Eagles look to turn the tides as the Purple Aces own a 2-0 all-time series lead winning in 2022 and 2023.
Game Coverage
The rivalry match will be broadcasted by UE on the ESPN+ app, available on our schedule or the link above. Ticket links can be found above or purchased at the door. Follow along @USIAthletics socials for in-game updates throughout the match.
USI Headlines
Opening Weekend at Bradley Recap. The Screaming Eagles left the three-game CEFCU Invitational at Bradley University on August 30-31, going 2-1, beating University of St. Thomas 3-1, losing to Depaul University 2-3, and avenging their narrow 2023 loss against Bradley by beating the Braves 3-0.
Second Weekend trip to SEC country. USI challenged themselves, taking on Ohio State University who received national votes, #10 University of Florida, and University of South Florida in Gainesville, Florida. The Eagles went 0-3 but built confidence competing against elite competition. USI earned their program’s first power conference set victory against the Buckeyes along with coming inches away from forcing a fifth set. The Eagles traded points with the Gators in set one playing in front of 4,308 fans but were eventually swept. On Sunday, USI ran into a buzz saw in South Florida who swept the Eagles along with winning the tournament.
Last Weekend’s Indiana Invitational. The Eagles dropped three games at another elite invitational at Indiana University. USI kept set two close falling 26-28, but the Hoosiers earned the three-set victory. MAC opponent Ball State University dominated the Eagles on Saturday morning in a sweep. Common USI and University of Evansville opponent Chicago State University outlasted the Eagles in four sets. Senior Carly Sobieralski tallied 34 assists helping the Eagles force a fourth set against a talented Cougar squad, but Chicago State’s massive 17-7 run in set four buried the Eagles.
Sobieralski Surpasses 2K. Senior setter Sobieralski eclipsed 2,000 career assists this past weekend against Ball State University. She becomes just the ninth Screaming Eagle to reach this achievement. Sobieralski…
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