{
  "id": 1636559,
  "title": "USI volleyball is ahead of schedule this year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/usi-volleyball-is-ahead-of-schedule-this-year",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T04:42:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/usi-volleyball-ahead-schedule-044232496.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The University of Southern Indiana women's volleyball team is progressing faster than anticipated this season. With 12 returning players compared to last year's eight, the team has been able to accelerate their learning curve during offseason workouts. Head coach Jeffrey Aucoin explained that the continuity from last year has benefited the current roster, allowing them to move forward more quickly. Outside hitter Ashby Willis noted that the team is already gelling well during this preseason, indicating a strong team chemistry. Aucoin also mentioned that the team can now advance through the basics more rapidly, thanks to the lessons learned last spring. The team will host Austin Peay State in an exhibition game on Saturday, August 22nd, at 2 p.m.",
  "summary": "EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — With 12 returners on the roster, the University of Southern Indiana women’s volleyball team has been able to speed up the learning curve during offseason workouts. Last year, the Screaming Eagles went into the season with eight new players, but this year it’s just three new faces on the roster. USI […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}