USI Board of Trustees meeting set to potentially vote on D1 athletics decision

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The University of Southern Indiana’s Board of Trustees is set to meet to discuss the potential transition over to Division I athletics.

The Screaming Eagles currently compete as a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference in NCAA Division II.

According to a press release, the board will meet Monday, February 7.

Officials say the meeting will take place inside Carter Hall located in the University Center on campus at 1 p.m.

USI director of Athletic Communications Ray Simmons says he believes a vote will take place the same day.

Regardless of the outcome, officials say a press conference will follow in room UC 226-227.

USI officials say in order to provide social distancing and practice safety protocols, in-person audience attendance will be limited. The meeting will also be live streamed.

You can watch the live stream here.