WelcomeWelcome toto USIUSI Location The University of Southern Indiana was founded on the banks of the Ohio River in Evansville in 1965. USI is a comfortable drive from the major metro- politan centers of Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Louisville, Nashville, and St. Louis. The Campus The Nursing and Health Professions Center, Science and Wright Administration Building, the Education Center, and the Orr Center are located on the north side of campus. Rice Library, the University Center, the Liberal Arts Center, the Technology Center, and the Business and Engineering Center, now under construction, form the quadrangle in the center of campus. The Physical Activities Center and the Recreation and Fitness Center, which is getting a substantial addition, are located east of the University Boulevard, a major thoroughfare through campus. Apartment buildings and residence halls are home to 3,000 students who live on campus. Academic Life The University enrolls 9,939 students and offers undergraduate majors in 70 areas of study. An ever-increasing number of post-graduate programs also are available to students who wish to continue their education. Opportunities are available for service learning, study abroad, and internships. Campus Life Outside the classroom, students have opportunities to participate in more than 90 organizations offering co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Special interest clubs, student government, sororities and fraternities, music and drama groups, and other organizations enable the students to enjoy and contribute to campus life. Residence Life The more than 3,000 students living on campus have their choice of two types of housing. Students can live in standard apartments or in suite-style housing in residence halls which have amenities such as Internet connections, wireless Internet, and cable television. Computer labs, laundromats, a convenience store, outdoor and indoor recreation areas, and student lounges contribute to an efficient living environment that has proven to be overwhelmingly popular to students. Meal plans also are available at the University Center, which is located in the cen- ter of campus. Financial Assistance USI provides families with an affordable way to higher education. While some families find that they can handle the cost of a USI education without financial assistance, others qualify for need-based financial packages, including grants, loans, and on-campus jobs. 2008 Women’s Soccer Media Guide www.usi.edu/sports 20082008 USIUSI Women’sWomen’s SoccerSoccer 2008 Women's Soccer Team Information 2008 Women's Soccer Schedule Date Opponent Time General Sun., Aug. 17 INDIANA STATE (Exhibition) 2 p.m. Name of school: University of Southern Indiana Fri., Aug. 29 at Ferris State 2:30 p.m. City/Population: Evansville/280,000 (Metro area) Founded: 1965 Sun., Aug. 31 at Grand Valley State 1 p.m. Enrollment: 9,939 (Fall 2007) Fri., Sept. 5 URBANA 5 p.m. Nickname: Screaming Eagles Sun., Sept. 7 OAKLAND CITY 2:30 p.m. School colors: Red, White, Blue Fri., Sept. 12 at Missouri S&T* 5 p.m. Field/capacity: Strassweg Field/500 Affiliation: NCAA II Sun., Sept. 14 at Drury * Noon Conference: Great Lakes Valley Fri., Sept. 19 ROCKHURST* 7:30 p.m. President: Dr. H. Ray Hoops Alma mater, yr.: Eastern Illinois, ‘62 Sun., Sept. 21 MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS* 2:30 p.m. Athletic Director: Jon Mark Hall Fri., Sept. 26 at North Alabama 7 p.m. Alma mater, yr.: Murray State, ‘90 Sun., Sept. 28 KY. WESLEYAN* 2:30 p.m. Athletic Department phone: 812/464-1846 Ticket Office phone: 812/465-7165 Sun., Oct. 5 QUINCY* 2:30 p.m. Athletic Trainer: TBA Fri., Oct. 10 at Bellarmine* 3 p.m. Trainer’s phone: 812/465-1298 Sun., Oct. 12 at Northern Kentucky * Noon Training Room phone: 812/464-1955 Fri., Oct. 17 INDIANAPOLIS* 6:30 p.m. History Sun., Oct. 19 SAINT JOSEPH'S * 2:30 p.m. First yr. of soccer: 1996 Fri., Oct. 24 at Wisconsin-Parkside* 3:30 p.m. Overall All-Time record: 105-104-8 Sun., Oct. 26 at Lewis * 2:30 p.m. Yrs. in NCAA Tournament/last: 1/1998 GLVC Tournament Last NCAA Division II post-season opponent: Ashland Result: L 1-0 (3OT) Sun., Nov. 2: First Round Fri., Nov. 7 & Sun., Nov. 9: Coaching Staff Semifinals and Championship Games Head Coach: Krissy Engelbrecht Sites to be determined Alma mater, yr.: Evansville, 2000 NCAA II Regional Tournament Record at USI: 32-52-4 (5 years) (First Round and Second Round) Career record: 32-52-3 (5 years) Thu., Nov. 13 - Sun., Nov. 16 GLVC record: 21-37-1 (5 years) Site to be determined Soccer Office phone: 812/465-1041 Best time of day to reach coach: Mornings NCAA II Tournament Quarterfinals Sat., Nov. 22 - Sun., Nov. 23 2008 Team Information Site to be determined 2007 Overall record: 7-10-1 NCAA II Tournament Final Four 2007 Conference record: 5-7-1 (T-10th) Thu., Dec. 4- Sun., Dec. 7 Starters returning/lost: 5/6 Site to be determined Letterwinners returning/lost: 16/9 All times are central; Home games are all caps and in bold; *Great Lakes Valley Conference games Sports Information Sports Information Director: Ray Simmons SID Office phone: 812/465-1622 Home phone: 812/402-6435 Click on Assistant Sports Information Director: Dan McDonnell Office Phone: 812/465-1121 Home Phone: 812/303-6287 www.usi.edu/sports SID fax: 812/465-7094 Press Box phone: 812/465-7064 for the latest news and SID mailing address: 8600 University Blvd. Evansville, IN 47712 information regarding Eagle Athletics 1 2008 Women’s Soccer Media Guide www.usi.edu/sports 20082008 SeasonSeason OutlookOutlook The University of Southern Indiana women’s soccer team needs to start the 2008 season on the right track to propel it into the post season. After playing well in England during an exhibition schedule, the Screaming Eagles struggled to begin the 2007 campaign. USI started the year 0-4-1, but bounced back to go 7-6 in the final 13 matches and just missed advancing to the GLVC Tournament. Beginning her sixth season, Head Coach Krissy Engelbrecht hopes 13 returning players will mesh with 10 newcomers early this season in an effort to thrust the squad back into GLVC title contention. FORWARDS In the offensive half of the field, the Eagles are led by junior Julie Vaughan. Vaughan was USI’s second leading scorer in 2007, posting 10 points on four goals and two assists. Her four goals and two assists were tied for second on the team in each category. Vaughan’s first of goal of the year was the game-winner in the victory over the University of Indianapolis. Returning from last fall to join Vaughan are juniors Rachel Caksackkar, Katie Teagarden, and sophomore Kaycie Hibdon. Teagarden had a pair of assists, including the pass on the game-winning goal over the Univer- sity of North Alabama. Caksackkar had one assist last season, helping out on the game-winning goal over Kentucky Wesleyan College. The Eagles have added three new players in freshmen Meagan Kempf, Lavonia Lewis, and Nancy Newcomer to increase the depth up front. Kempf is a four-time All-State performer at Bosse High School (Evansville, Indiana), finishing her career as the all-time leading scorer with 284 career points on 122 goals and 40 assists in four years. She also was a four-time All-City and All-District performer, while also being hon- ored three times as an All-SIAC player. Lewis was an honorable mention All-State player at Harrison High School (Evansville, Indiana), while earning three first team All-City and All- Conference honors. She also was the HHS top scorer the last three sea- sons for Harrison. Newcomer comes to the Eagles from Holy Name High School (Parma Shauni Boudia Heights, Ohio). She led HNHS to the Division II State Cup in 2006 and the Division I District finals in 2007. The 2005 first team All-Cleveland performer also had 165 career points on 55 goals and 55 assists. MIDFIELDERS The strength of the USI squad in 2008 will be its experienced midfield, led by junior Shauni Boudia. Boudia was the Ea- gles top scorer a year ago, recording 13 points on four goals and five assists. She also had one game-winning goal and distributed the game-winning assist in three of USI’s victories. In addition to Boudia, the Eagles return four seniors – Jessica Snyder, Cara Jansen, Lauren Pineda, and Serena Lowenthal – and one junior – Kara Georgeff. Snyder recorded a career-best five points as a junior on two goals and one assist, while Georgeff had four points on a pair of goals before being sidelined by a knee injury. Freshmen Molly Pearson and Martha Shetler are new to the USI midfield in 2008. 2 2008 Women’s Soccer Media Guide www.usi.edu/sports 20082008 SeasonSeason OutlookOutlook Pearson comes to USI from Alton High School (Alton, Illinois) where she was a letterwinner in soccer and cross country. She was named second team All-Southwestern Conference in 2007 after finishing third on the team in scoring with 28 points on six goals and four assists. Shetler, whose sister Alison played for USI between 2002 and 2005, was a four-year starter at Memorial High School (Evansville, Indiana) and was named the team captain as a junior and senior. She led the team in scoring as a sopho- more and was the second leading scorer as a junior. Shelter missed her senior season due to a knee injury. DEFENSE The USI defense is young with one junior, two sophomores, and four freshmen. Leading the way is sweeper Alison Conquest. Conquest made the switch from forward to defender last season and became one of USI’s stronger backs, starting 17 of the 18 matches.