Questions or Concerns Regarding this Work:

Bob Dale: Assistant Director Facilities Management and Planning, 812-488-2046, bd22@evansville.edu

Affected Dates:

May 20, 2024, through September 30, 2024

Description of Work:

The work includes demolition of five (5) existing houses, concrete walkways, and removal of some trees. The work will also include the installation of outdoor lights, outdoor patio, two sand volleyball court(s), and hammock village.

Impact for Occupants:

• East and west walkways on Frederick Street will be closed to pedestrian traffic and vehicle parking from Walnut Street north of the Jones Hall Sidewalk (see attached map, highlighted in red)
• There will be construction traffic and noise.

Action(s) Required:

• Please follow posted signage, caution tape and cones
• No parking allowed on Frederick Street from Walnut Street to north of the Jones Hall Sidewalk.
• Please use Lot H as an alternative parking area.
• Use caution near equipment and construction activity.

Thank you for your patience as we maintain our beautiful campus.

To report a facilities emergency, call (812) 488-2775.

The University of Evansville (UE) bestowed 505 degrees upon 488 graduates during the 166th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 4. President Christopher Pietruszkiewicz presided.

Several awards were given at the ceremony including the Mabel Dillingham Nenneker and Guthrie May Outstanding Senior Award, the Outstanding Teacher Award, and the Eykamp Prize. Additionally, two honorary degrees were featured during the celebration.

Full information on the award recipients is as follows:

2024 Mabel Dillingham Nenneker and Guthrie May Outstanding Senior Award

Each year, a committee of students and faculty selects an award recipient for the most outstanding senior. The selection is based on high academic performance, commitment to service, outstanding leadership, and involvement in diverse campus activities. The award is named after two of the University's most respected alumni, Mabel Dillingham Nenneker and Guthrie May. This year's recipient was Crispin Ewen.

Ewen is known for her warmth, passion, and inclusivity. Throughout her time at UE, she spearheaded various initiatives to enhance student life, including safety upgrades, menstrual product accessibility, and gathering student feedback for dining services. Always dedicated to improving the student experience, Ewen advocated tirelessly to ensure that proposed improvements were recognized and acted upon by those in positions of influence.

2024 Outstanding Teacher Award Recipient

The 2024 Outstanding Teacher was awarded to Dr. Diana Rodriguez Quevedo, Associate Professor of Spanish.

Dr. Rodriguez Quevedo is a beloved professor in the foreign language department. She prioritizes student success. She helped to implement online entry-level Spanish courses to meet evolving needs. Students boast about her innovative teaching methods that foster engaging learning environments. Beyond the classroom, she actively contributes to campus diversity and professional development initiatives. Dr. Rodriguez Quevedo's dedication to excellence earned her the 2024 Outstanding Teacher Award, celebrated for her impactful teaching and support.

2024 Eykamp Prize Recipient

The recipient for the 2024 Eykamp Prize was Dr. Alan Kaiser, Professor of Archaeology.

Dr. Kaiser has elevated his department to national recognition, notably through its distinctive undergraduate program in classical archaeology. Under his guidance, students benefit from a well-rounded education integrating classical languages, history, and technical skills, distinguishing them within the field. His dedication to experiential learning shines through initiatives like the Tin City Archaeological Project, marking its 20th anniversary this year.

Mrs. Rita Eykamp: Honorary Degree - Doctor of Humane Letters

The University of Evansville honored Mrs. Rita Eykamp's countless contributions to the University and community. Her impact at UE spans over three decades, from her pivotal role on the Board of Trustees, serving as chair and later full board member, to her significant leadership contributions in Evansville. Her dedication has earned her prestigious awards and accolades, reflecting her commitment to both UE and the broader community. As a Co-Owner of Mid-States Rubber Products, Inc., she excels in business while embodying values of service and compassion. During commencement, UE honored Mrs. Eykamp with an Honorary Degree, recognizing her as a guiding light whose legacy will inspire generations to come.

Hon. Richard L. Young: Honorary Degree - Doctor of Humane Letters

The University of Evansville celebrates the Honorable Richard L. Young as he tirelessly supports community initiatives in Evansville and beyond. From his active roles in organizations like the Evansville Bar Association to his dedication to mental health advocacy, his impact is felt across diverse causes. The dedication of the UE Mental Health and Wellness Clinic and Emily M. Young Assessment Center in November 2023 stands as a lasting tribute to his commitment to mental health awareness and support. UE was proud to honor Judge Young with an Honorary Degree during the Commencement Ceremony.

Join Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry at the second ‘Traveling City Hall’ at 5:30 p.m. on May 15 in Eykamp Hall, Ridgway University Center. Speak directly with city officials and share your thoughts on upcoming projects like the Lloyd4U initiative. It's your chance to make your voice heard and shape the future of our community right here on the UE campus.

The Department of Art is proud to present the work of Elizabeth Garland, the 2023 - 2024 Efroymson Bridge Fellow, in the Melvin Peterson Gallery, from May 13 - 31, 2024.

Please join us for a reception on Thursday, May 16 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM in the Melvin Peterson Gallery.

EmployeeTIAA Individual Counseling Sessions

Evansville's mens soccer staff is hosting two junior skills day camps (co-ed) 5/28-5/31 & 6/10-6/14.

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The Krannert Gallery will host the Hanns Pieper UE Photography Exhibition from April 10 through May 15.  This exhibit is comprised of photography created by our campus community - active and retired.

Please join us in celebrating this meaningful work at a reception on Thursday, April 11 at 4:30 p.m. in the Krannert Gallery.

Aces Fans, Faculty, & Staff –

We are only 1 month away from hosting our first ever on campus MVC Baseball Championship. Due to this event being an MVC sponsored championship, UE Faculty/Staff will not be able to redeem their 2 free tickets as they would for a regular season competition event.

We would love to have you join us out at The Braun on May 21-25 and cheer on your Aces as we punch our ticket to the NCAA Tournament.

Interested in all-session tournament tickets for you and your family? Please contact Logan Belz in the Athletics Ticket office at 812-488-2623 or his email at lb334@evansville.edu.

All-Session Passes are:

• $65 for adults (17-59 years old)
• $45 for youths (3-17 years old)
• $45 for seniors (60+ years old)

You can view the full online ticketing site by clicking here.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Go Aces!!

People for Pollinators has helped two middle schools develop their own native plant gardens. In the picture, you can see several of the team with Jess Crowley from Day School. The team also provided native plants to Hope Hartmann from North Middle School.

The deadline to apply for the 2024-25 Dr. Marvin E. Hartig Memorial Scholarship has been extended! This scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving sophomore student (2024-25 academic year) and applications will be accepted through Friday, May 17^th, 2024. Please see the link below for more information and to access the application. All materials can be returned to Amber Chandler via email (ac547@evansville.edu) or in person in the Office of Student Financial Services (Olmsted Hall Room 105).

2024-25 Hartig Scholarship Application.docx

As the end of the University’s fiscal year approaches on May 31, Administrative Services and Accounting and Audit announce the following procedures related to purchases of goods and services during May.

Pcard Purchases

• Pcard purchases posting on the May statement (cycle end date is May 21) will be paid from FY 2023-24 funds unless a prepaid item. Most shipments post on your Pcard within three to four business days.  However, vendors have up to nine business days to post transactions.
• Pcard purchases posting from May 22 through May 31 will be paid from FY 2024-2025 (new year) funds, unless the item purchased exceeds $500.  Purchases exceeding $500 will be paid from FY 2023-2024 funds.

Office Depot Orders

• Normally, Office Depot orders placed online by 3 p.m. for items in stock are delivered the next business day. Upon delivery, the transaction should post on your Pcard within three to four business days.
• Office Depot orders received by May 15 will likely post on the May 21 Pcard Cycle and be paid from FY 2023-2024 funds.
• Office Depot orders placed and received but posting to the Pcard between May 22 and May 31 will be paid from FY 2024-2025 funds, unless the items purchased exceed $500.  Purchases exceeding $500 will be paid from FY 2023-2024 funds.

Purchase Orders

• Approved requisitions converted into purchase orders and delivered by May 31 will be paid from FY 2023-2024 funds.
• Approved Requisitions indicating FY 2024-2025 in Self-Service with a Requisition Date of 6/1/24 or later and a typed Internal Comment of FY 2024-2025 will be processed with a delivery date of June 1 or later.
• Backordered Purchase Orders not delivered by May 31 will be paid from FY 2023-2024 funds.

Blanket Orders

• All FY 2023-2024 Blanket orders expire on May 31, 2024.
• Approved Requisitions for FY 2024-2025  (new year) Blanket Orders may now be submitted via Self-Service with a Requisition Date of 6/1/24 or later with “Blanket Purchase order for ____________ effective June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025” included in the line item description.
• Backordered Blanket Purchase Order items not delivered by May 31, 2024 will be paid from FY 2024-2025 funds.

Payment Requests

• All services completed and items purchased (and on campus) by May 31 must be submitted and approved on a Payment Request in Self-Service by Monday, June 10 to be paid from FY 2023-2024 funds. Any pre-May 31st purchases submitted for payment after this date will be charged to FY 2024-2025.

This year, People for Pollinators reached more than 300 people at two Earth Day events, sharing hundreds of packages of seeds from 13 different species that are locally native. In addition to the Earth Day events, In addition, the team worked with SGA to develop a campus-focused framework for plants on UE’s campus, with the hope of developing better policies for native plant use. The team also reached out to community members, both at campus events and off campus events.

The UE Library has been awarded an Advancing Racial Equity Collection Development Grant from Indiana Humanities. Grant funds will purchase hard copy books addressing topics of race, systemic racism, and the Black experience. The books will be housed in our Inclusion Diversity Equity & Access (IDEA) space on the second floor.

The Department of Art and the Melvin Peterson Gallery are pleased to present an exhibition of work by Elizabeth Garland from May 13 - 31, 2024.  Elizabeth Garland is the University of Evansville 2023 - 2024 Efroymson Bridge Fellow.

The Gallery will be open on Mondays and Wednesdays 11 am - 2 pm.  Please join us for a reception on Thursday May 16 from 5 pm - 7pm in the Gallery.

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FIN 280 – Introduction to Personal Finance

I know the idea of taking a class during summer winter break doesn’t sound too exciting, but this is a great opportunity to take a class that is relevant to everyone and will benefit you all in the future! FIN 280 is an asynchronous online class that will introduce students to the basic concepts of Personal Finance. These concepts should be of great interest to all students, whether you are just beginning your college life or will soon be out in the working-world. The class will be set up so you can work more or less at your own pace. Lectures will be delivered via PowerPoints and videos going over the PPTs will be posted. This will  help you keep up with the class and be aware of exactly what you need to know.

In an era where cultural preservation meets modern innovation, we are excited to announce the launch of our newly revamped Master of Arts program in Cultural Resource Management right here at the University of Evansville. Formerly known as 'Innovative Leadership in Heritage Management,' the program has undergone a transformation to better reflect its focus and appeal to aspiring students like you.

Designed with your passions and aspirations in mind, our MA in Cultural Resource Management offers a dynamic blend of theory and practice, equipping you with the skills and expertise needed to thrive in the diverse landscape of heritage and cultural preservation.

With an emphasis on accessibility and flexibility, our online, asynchronous format allows you to pursue your degree at your own pace, seamlessly integrating your studies into your busy life. Whether you're juggling work commitments, social engagements, or other academic pursuits, our program empowers you to chart your own path to success. Even better? No expensive, standardized test scores required.

What sets our program apart is the unparalleled opportunities it offers. From internship placements in Evansville to immersive workshops at the historic Harlaxton College, you'll gain hands-on experience and invaluable insights from industry leaders and experts. Our extensive network of partners and collaborators ensures that you'll be at the forefront of cultural preservation efforts, making a tangible impact in communities near and far.

As a student in our MA program, you'll delve into a diverse range of courses, including:

• Cultural Heritage Conservation
• Cultural Landscape Management
• Archaeological Resource Management
• Cultural Policy and Advocacy
• Digital Humanities and Cultural Mapping
• Heritage Tourism and Sustainable Development

Upon graduation, you'll be equipped to pursue a wide array of rewarding career paths, including:

• Cultural Resource Manager
• Museum Curator or Director
• Heritage Conservation Specialist
• Archaeological Field Supervisor
• Cultural Policy Analyst
• Tourism Development Officer

With no standardized test results required for admission, there's never been a better time to apply and embark on your journey towards a fulfilling career in cultural resource management. Seize the opportunity to shape the future of our shared heritage and make a difference in the world.

Apply today and join us in preserving the past for generations to come. Visit our University of Evansville site to learn more and start your application process. Apply today!

Hey Juniors and Seniors!

In an era where cultural preservation meets modern innovation, we are excited to announce the launch of our newly revamped Master of Arts program in Cultural Resource Management based right here at UE. Formerly known as 'Innovative Leadership in Heritage Management,' the program has undergone a transformation to better reflect its focus and appeal to aspiring students like you.

Designed with your passions and aspirations in mind, our MA in Cultural Resource Management offers a blend of theory and practice, equipping you with the skills and expertise needed to thrive in the diverse landscape of heritage and cultural preservation.

With an emphasis on accessibility and flexibility, our online, asynchronous format allows you to pursue your degree at your own pace, seamlessly integrating your studies into your busy life. Whether you're juggling work commitments, social engagements, or other academic pursuits, our program empowers you to chart your own path to success. We even have four dynamic 'majors' within the MA, putting you in the driver's seat of your graduate studies. You can choose between:

• Historic Preservation and Conservation
• Sustainable Landscape Management
• Cultural Resource Governance and Policy
• Cultural Business and Economics 

From internship placements in Evansville to immersive workshops at Harlaxton College, you'll gain hands-on experience and invaluable insights from industry leaders and experts. Our extensive network of partners and collaborators ensures that you'll be at the forefront of cultural preservation efforts, making a tangible impact in communities near and far.

As a student in our MA program, you'll delve into a diverse range of courses and workshops, including:

• Cultural Heritage Conservation
• Museum Studies and Exhibition Design
• Archaeological Resource Management
• Cultural Policy and Advocacy
• Digital Humanities and Cultural Mapping
• Heritage Tourism and Sustainable Development

Upon graduation, you'll be equipped to pursue a wide array of rewarding career paths, including:

• Cultural Resource Manager
• Museum Curator or Director
• Heritage Conservation Specialist
• Archaeological Field Supervisor
• Cultural Policy Analyst
• Tourism Development Officer

With no standardized test results required for admission, there's never been a better time to apply and embark on your journey towards a fulfilling career in cultural resource management. We're still accepting applications for this Fall 2024, so seize the opportunity to shape the future of our shared heritage and make a difference in the world and continue your journey with the UE and Harlaxton family!

As previously announced, University of Evansville is launching Purple Pack in Fall 2024 term. Purple Pack is a new course material delivery program that provides undergraduate students access to your required textbook course materials in a convenient rental package before the first day of class. With this new program, your textbook course materials are included in a flat-rate fee at a savings of 35-50%, compared to traditional book purchases. Please pay attention to your email account over the summer as we will provide additional information and updates throughout June and July.

How It Works:

·   You are automatically enrolled into the program each semester when you register for classes. It costs $360 for full-time enrollment (12 or more credit hours/semester) or $180 for part-time enrollment (11 or fewer credit hours/semester).

·   Students have the option to opt-out of the Purple Pack program each semester during the opt-out window. The opt-out period begins on August 5 and ends on August 27. Options for purchasing course materials after opting out can be found on the bookstore website. To begin the opt-out process, please visit the opt-out website (the website will not be live until August 5.)

·   One month before classes start, you will receive an email instructing you to review your courses and choose how to receive your materials (in-store pickup or shipped to home).

·   The bookstore will prepare your required rental textbook course materials in a convenient package.

·   You will receive an email notification when your order is ready for pickup at the bookstore or when it ships, depending on your selection.

·   Your digital materials will be delivered within Blackboard.

·   The bookstore will send you helpful reminder emails to return your rental course materials at the end of the term.

·   We are excited to offer you this convenient, affordable way for getting your course materials!

·   The cost will appear on your bill on July 1st, prior to the opt-out window. However, you will receive further communication on how to opt out before the start of the academic year.

For more information about the program and semester cost visit Evansville.edu/purplepack

Marah Wood and Zoe Frossard represented the University of Evansville softball team as the Missouri Valley Conference unveiled its 2024 Softball Scholar-Athlete awards on Tuesday.  Wood earned a spot on the Second Team while Frossard garnered Honorable Mention accolades.

Wood enjoyed a strong career on and off the field for the Purple Aces.  The Exercise Science major recorded a 3.65 GPA. She left her mark on the UE record book, finishing in the top four in both career home runs and runs batted in.  Her 30 home runs is tied for 2nd-most in program history while her 106 RBI puts her third.

On March 12, 2024, Wood was named the MVC Player of the Week.  She posted seven home runs on the year, tying her for 8th in the league.  Wood started 51 games and finished the year with 22 RBI and 26 runs scored while going 12-of-13 in stolen bases.

Frossard was one of Evansville’s most dependable performers, excelling in all facets of the game while getting the job done on the academic side.  Majoring in Elementary Education, Frossard holds a 3.91 GPA.

She led the way for the Aces with a 3.01 batting average, 28 walks and a .418 on-base percentage.  Her 28 walks tied her for 7th in the conference.  Starting all 52 games, Frossard added 26 runs, seven doubles, two triples and 13 RBI in 2024.

Due to heavy rain in the Clarksville, Tennessee area overnight and the forecast for more rain all day long, tonight’s University of Evansville baseball game at Austin Peay State has been cancelled due to weather.  The game will not be made up.

Evansville (29-22, 15-9 MVC) will now wrap up the regular-season at home beginning on Thursday night at 6 p.m. with a crucial three-game Missouri Valley Conference series with UIC (32-16, 15-9 MVC).  The Purple Aces and Flames currently sit in a tie for second place in the MVC standings, just one game in front of both Murray State and Illinois State.  A series victory by Evansville would guarantee the Purple Aces of a top three seed in next week’s MVC Baseball Tournament, which will be hosted by UE at German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium from May 21-25.

The series is moved up one day to Thursday, Friday and Saturday due to next week’s MVC Baseball Tournament  Tickets for both this weekend’s series and the upcoming MVC Baseball Tournament can be purchased by contacting Logan Belz in the UE Athletic Ticket Office by phone at 812-488-2623.

University of Evansville sophomore golfer Daniil Romashkin was named to the Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete Second Team by the league on Tuesday.

The native of Moscow, Russia holds a 3.85 GPA and is a Business major at UE.  On the course, Romashkin wrapped up the 2023-24 campaign with a 73.91 stroke average, the lowest on the Purple Aces squad.  Nineteen of his 22 rounds finished in the 70’s.

Romashkin’s low round of the season was a 66 in the second round of the Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate.  Finishing the event with a 7-under 209, Romashkin tied for the 9th position.  At the Valpo Fall Invitational, he finished in a tie for third place with a 3-round tally of 219.

His best spring finish was at the Tennessee State Big Blue Intercollegiate where ie tied for 10th place.

The nationally-ranked Indiana State Sycamores used solo home runs in the fourth and fifth innings on Saturday to rally from an early 4-3 deficit to hold off the visiting University of Evansville baseball team, 6-4, at Bob Warn Field in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Senior first baseman Kip Fougerousse started a perfect 5-for-5 day in the first inning with a two-run double to give UE an early 2-0 lead.  But, the Sycamores rallied for three runs in the bottom of the first inning on four singles to quickly grab a 3-2 advantage.

From there, both starters – Evansville’s Donovan Schultz (3-2) and Indiana State’s Brennyn Cutts – traded scoreless innings until the fourth inning, when UE would grab a 4-3 lead with a pair of runs.  Fougerousse launched his 12th home run of the year with a solo home run to lead off the frame, before junior designated hitter Evan Waggoner would add an RBI single with two outs to give UE a 4-3 lead.

The lead would be short-lived though, as Indiana State’s Adam Pottinger would hit a lead-off home run in the bottom of the fourth inning to tie the game at 4-4.  Then, in the fifth inning, ISU first baseman Luis Hernandez launched a lead-off home run to give the Sycamores a 5-4 lead.  From there, ISU reliever Zach Davidson (3-1) would keep Evansville off-balance, striking out 10 men in 4.1 scoreless innings of three-hit relief.

Indiana State would tack on an insurance run in the bottom of the eighth inning to extend the lead to 6-4.  UE would threaten in the top of the ninth inning, as graduate outfielder Mark Shallenberger and Fougerousse would produce singles to put two men on with two out.  ISU closer Simon Gregersen would get a line out to second base, though, to end the threat and earn his sixth save of the year.

Fougerousse went 5-for-5 with two doubles and a home run, as he finished just a triple shy of hitting for the cycle.  Shallenberger and senior shortstop Simon Scherry both added two hits for Evansville.

With the victory, Indiana State improved to 36-10 overall and 19-4 in the Missouri Valley Conference.  Evansville, meanwhile, dropped to 28-22 overall and 14-9 in the MVC with the loss.  The series will conclude on Sunday afternoon at 12 p.m. central time.  Sunday’s game can be heard live in the Tri-State area on 107.1 FM-WJPS and seen live on-line on ESPN+.

On the second day of the MVC Outdoor Championships the University of Evansville track and field team added two more finalists while setting five PRs.

The Purple Aces had two runners qualify for the men’s and women’s 800-meter final on Saturday afternoon. After timing malfunctions made freshman Nicole Prauchner (Neuhofen an der Ybbs, Austria) and Rafael Rodriguez (Sergovia, Spain) run extra meters, the runners pulled off top times in the 800-meter event. Rodriguez ran a PR of 1:51.81 to take the last spot in the men’s 800-meter final on Sunday while Prauchner did the same in the women’s 800-meter with a time of 2:11.76.

Along with two finalist qualifiers, UE had three other runners set PRs on Saturday. Sprinters José Ocampo (Monterrey, Nueva Leon, Mexico) and Taylor Johnson (Evansville, Ind. / Reitz HS) had PRs in the men’s and women’s 400-meter preliminary races. Ocampo ran the men’s in 51.60 seconds for 14th place while Johnson ran the women’s in 57.65 seconds for 15th.

Evansville’s final PR of the afternoon on the track also came in the men’s 800-meter preliminary race from junior Adam Oulgout (St. Paul, Minn. / Center HS). Oulgout ran a 1:53.76 for 11th place in the third heat along with teammate freshman Tommaso Losma (Lombardia, Italy). Losma took 13th place with a time of 1:55.32 in the heat, while freshman Jakub Nowiki (Poznan, Poland) rounded out the men’s 800-meter race for the Aces with a time of 1:57.96.

UE also had several runners finish the women’s 800-meter preliminary race along with Prauchner. Freshman Eilen Brenne (Skein, Norway) placed just behind her teammate with a time of 2:12.43 for 11th place. While freshman Nayla Martin (Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, Canada) and Kalina Urbaniak (Suchy Las, Poland) finished with times of 2:17.12 and 2:19.15, respectively.

Evansville participated in two other events on the second day of outdoor championships at Gibson Track and Field Complex. The Aces saw Ocampo and freshman Raymond Felton III (Houston / Clear Brook HS) run in the men’s 100-meter dash. Felton III placed 18th with a time of 10.19 seconds while Ocampo finished in 11.12 seconds. Sophomore Kate Walke (Batesville, Ind. / Oldenburg Academy) also competed for UE in the women’s 100-meter hurdles with a time of 15.75 seconds.

Evansville only competed in one field event on Saturday with graduate throwers Zach Dove (Princeton, Ind. / Princeton Community HS) and Jaden Hayes (Huntingburg, Ind. / Southridge HS) throwing in the men’s shot put. Dove threw a season-best 15.37 meters in the event for 11th while Hayes set the Aces' final PR of the day with a throw of 14.85 meters for 13th.

The Aces begin the final day of the MVC Outdoor Championships at 10:30 a.m. in the field with the women’s discus throw. UE begins its day on the track with the men’s 4x100 relay at 12:05 p.m. shortly followed by Prauchner in the women’s 1500-meter finals. A full list of Evansville’s final events of the championship is listed below.

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

Women’s Discus Throw – 10:30 a.m.

Men’s 4x100 Relay – 12:05 p.m.

Women’s 1500-Meter Finals – 12:10 p.m.

Men’s Discus Throw – 12:30 p.m.

Women’s 800-Meter Finals – 1:20 p.m.

Men’s 800-Meter Finals – 2:25 p.m.

Men’s 5,000-Meter – 2:30 p.m.

Women’s 4x400 Relay – 2:55 p.m.

Men’s 4x400 Relay – 3:05 p.m.

The visiting University of Evansville baseball team exploded for six runs on three home runs in the second inning on Sunday, and then the Purple Aces held off the nationally-ranked Indiana State Sycamores, 7-6, at Bob Warn Field in Terre Haute, Indiana.

“What a gritty effort in all three facets to salvage a game on the weekend today,” said UE head coach Wes Carroll.  “I thought all three pitchers really battled today and gave us everything they had.  I thought Nick Smith, Shane Harris and Jakob Meyer were outstanding.

“Offensively, I thought that we had a pretty good plan today at the plate.  We are a pretty talented club, and I know that we dropped the last two games, but I thought that our guys really showed what they are made of today in a battle against a very good Indiana State team.”

After Indiana State rallied for two two-out runs in the bottom of the first inning to grab an early 2-0 lead, Evansville exploded for six runs off of Indiana State starter Luke Hayden (6-2) to take a lead it would never lose.  Junior outfielder Ty Rumsey opened UE’s six-run frame with a no-doubt three-run home run to deep right field to give UE a 3-2 lead.

Fellow junior outfielder Harrison Taubert followed two batters later with a solo home run to left field to push the UE lead to 4-2.  Then, senior designated hitter Kip Fougerousse crushed a two-run home run to left-center field to give Evansville a 6-2 cushion.

UE starter Nick Smith and senior reliever Shane Harris (6-6) kept Indiana State off the scoreboard until the sixth inning, when Indiana State got a solo home run from shortstop Randal Diaz to trim UE’s lead to 6-3.  ISU would then add a two-run home run from third baseman Mike Sears in the seventh inning to get back within a run at 6-5.  UE senior reliever Jakob Meyer would work a scoreless eighth inning, though, and Evansville would tack on an insurance run with a two-out rally in the ninth inning to extend the lead to 7-5.

In the ninth inning, graduate outfielder Mark Shallenberger laid down a two-out bunt against an infield shift by Indiana State to begin the rally, and extend his hitting streak to 12 games.  Fougerousse then worked an eight-pitch walk to put two runners on base, before graduate third baseman Brent Widder laced a double over the third base bag and into the left-field corner to score Shallenberger and give UE a 7-5 lead.

The insurance run would be needed, as Indiana State rallied for a run in the bottom of the ninth inning against Meyer.  But, Meyer struck out Indiana State second baseman Josue Urdaneta with the tying run at second base to record a nine-out save for his fourth save of the season.

Fougerousse, Rumsey and Taubert all had two-hit days to pace the Evansville offense on Sunday.  Harris earned the victory by holding Indiana State to a single run on four hits and a walk in 3.2 innings of work with three strikeouts.

With the victory, Evansville improved to 29-22 overall and 15-9 in the Missouri Valley Conference, as the Purple Aces moved into a tie with UIC for second-place in the MVC standings.  Indiana State, meanwhile, dropped to 36-11 overall and 19-5 in the Missouri Valley Conference with the loss.  Evansville will host UIC in a three-game series next weekend beginning on Thursday, with the winner of the series capturing the No. 2 seed in the upcoming MVC Tournament to be held in Evansville from May 21-25.  But, first, Evansville will wrap up non-conference play on Tuesday night, as the Purple Aces will travel south to Clarksville, Tennessee to battle the Austin Peay State Governors.  First-pitch on Tuesday night is set for 6 p.m. in a game that can be seen live on ESPN+.

The University of Evansville track and field team capped off the 2024 season with the final day of the MVC Outdoor Championships.

The Purple Aces competed in nine events on Championship Sunday where five athletes set new personal records to end the 2024 season. UE began its day in the field with performances in the women’s and men’s discus throw. Senior Brooke Springer (Henderson, Ky. / Henderson Community HS) set a PR on the women’s side with a throw of 39.72 meters for 13th.

On the men’s side, graduate thrower Jaden Hayes (Huntingburg, Ind. / Southridge HS) and freshman thrower Cole Johnson (Salem, Ill. / Salem Community HS) set PRs in the event. Johnson threw for 43.81 meters in the preliminary throws to place 14th. Hayes and fellow graduate thrower Zach Dove (Princeton, Ind. / Princeton Community HS) made the men’s discus finals, placing fifth and sixth with throws of 48.90 and 48.18 meters respectively.

Evansville began its day on the track with the men’s 4x100 relay race. The relay team of Jude Nguyen (Farmington Hills, Mich. / North Farmington HS), José Ocampo (Monterrey, Nueva Leon, Mexico ), Woody Burrell (Cedarburg, Wis. / Cedarburg HS), and Raymond Felton III (Houston / Clear Brook HS) set a personal best in the event with a time of 43.07 seconds for eighth place. The Aces wouldn’t return to relay events until the end of the afternoon with UE’s runner finals taking the middle of the day.

Freshman runner Nicole Prauchner (Neuhofen an der Ybbs, Austria) ran in two individual events for Evansville, the women’s 1500 and 800-meter races. In the 1500-meter, Prauchner set a PR of 4:27.63 to place sixth in the event. In the 800-meter, the freshman ran a 2:11.38 for fifth place.

The Aces competed in two individual men’s finals on Sunday from freshman Rafael Rodrigez (Segovia, Spain) and Samuel Lea (Worchester, England) in the 800-meter and 5,000-meter races. Rodrigez competed first, setting a PR in the 800-meters with a time of 1:51.13 for fourth place. Lea finished the men’s 5K in 15:28.62 to cap off his season.

UE’s final events of the Championships were the women’s and men’s 4x400 relay races. The all-freshman women’s team of Taylor Johnson (Evansville, Ind. / Reitz HS), Prauchner, Martin (Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, Canada), and Eilén Brenne (Skein, Norway) won the first heat of the event with a time of 3:51.96 for ninth place. The men’s team of Felton III, Rodriguez, Tommaso Losma (Lombardia, Italy), and Adam Oulgout (St. Paul, Minn. / Center HS) earned Evansville its final point of the day by placing eighth with a time of 3:24.56.

Overall, the Aces finished ninth out of 10 teams on the men’s side and 10th out of 11 teams on the women’s side. Hosts and projected favorites Indiana State lifted the MVC Outdoor titles for both the men’s and women’s teams. Final standings from the 2024 MVC Outdoor Championships are listed below.

MEN

1.      Indiana State – 221.5 points

2.      Illinois State – 152 points

3.      Southern Illinois – 107 points

4.      Northern Iowa – 88 points

5.      Drake – 67 points

6.      Belmont – 65.5 points

7.      Bradley – 61 points

8.      Valparaiso – 31 points

9.      Evansville – 14 points

10. UIC – 7 points

WOMEN

1.      Indiana State – 158 points

2.      Murray State – 136.5 points

3.      Illinois State – 132.5 points

4.      Belmont – 130 points

5.      Southern Illinois – 58 points

6.      Drake – 54 points

7.      Bradley – 51 points

8.      Northern Iowa - 50.5 points

9.      Missouri State – 39.5 points

10. Evansville – 7 points

11. UIC – 2 points

The nationally-ranked Indiana State Sycamores rallied for three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning on Friday afternoon to rally past the visiting University of Evansville baseball team, 5-4, at Bob Warn Field in Terre Haute, Indiana.

“I thought that we had a great effort from our club today in a nationally-televised game,” said UE head coach Wes Carroll.  “We had a lead with six outs to go, but just couldn’t close the door.

“I thought that we got an outstanding performance from Kenton Deverman today.  He really battled against a very good Indiana State lineup.  Now, we need to bounce back tomorrow to get back in the series.”

Indiana State struck first with a solo home run to left field by catcher Grant McGill in the third inning, but, after that, UE starter Kenton Deverman buckled down and got out of the frame and worked a perfect fourth inning.

His teammates would give him the lead in the fifth inning thanks to wildness by the Indiana State pitching staff.  Five walks by Indiana State pitching, including bases-loaded walks to UE junior outfielder Harrison Taubert and graduate outfielder Mark Shallenberger gave UE a 2-1 advantage.  A sacrifice fly by senior designated hitter Kip Fougerousse pushed the UE lead to 3-1 halfway through the contest.

Indiana State would answer back with single run in the bottom of the fifth inning, but UE would take a 3-2 lead to the eighth inning, as Deverman retired seven of the final eight men he faced on the mound.  Overall, Deverman limited Indiana State to two runs on seven hits and a walk in 7.0 innings of work, while striking out six.

UE would tack on a run in the top of the eighth inning on a double by graduate third baseman Brent Widder and an RBI single by junior infielder Cal McGinnis to take a 4-2 lead.  But, that lead would be short-lived, as a lead-off walk by Indiana State and a two-run home run by outfielder Dominic Listi would tie the game at 4-4 in the bottom of the eighth.  The Sycamores would add on an unearned run to grab a 5-4 lead, and ISU reliever Jacob Pruitt (3-2) would make the lead stand up by working a scoreless ninth inning to seal the victory.

Shallenberger was the only Purple Ace with a multi-hit day, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.  Shortstop Randal Diaz went 3-for-3 with a run scored and RBI to lead Indiana State, while McGill went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI.

With the victory, Indiana State improved to 35-10 overall and 18-4 in the Missouri Valley Conference.  Evansville, meanwhile, dropped to 28-21 overall and 14-8 in the MVC with the loss.  The series will continue on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. central time.  Graduate LHP Donovan Schultz (3-1, 6.01 ERA) will get the start for UE.  Saturday’s game can be heard live in the Tri-State area on 107.1 FM-WJPS and seen live on-line on ESPN+.

Just one day after earning their first Missouri Valley Conference Championship victory since 2013, the University of Evansville softball team fell short against the #2 seed Northern Iowa by a score of 12-3 at Marian Kneer Stadium.

After UNI took a 4-0 lead in the first inning, Marah Wood drilled a 3-run home run to left to get UE within one.  Unfortunately, the Panthers added eight more runs to their tally to finish the game in five innings.  Evansville notched four hits in the contest with Wood, Taylor Howe, Zoe Frossard and Niki Bode picking up one apiece.

UNI had a big start, scoring four runs in the bottom of the first inning including two scoring on a wild pitch.  Despite the early deficit, the Purple Aces stormed back in the top half of the second.  Hannah Hood led off with a walk while Taylor Howe had a 1-out single.  With two outs, Marah Wood approached the plate and connected on a 3-run home run to left field to get the Aces within one.

It did not take long for the Panthers counter as three runs crossed the plate in the bottom half of the second, highlighted by a 2-run home run from Alexis Pupillo.  A walk by Taylor Howe and infield single from pinch hitter Niki Bode saw UE look to cut into the deficit before three quick outs ended the threat and kept things at 7-3.

In the bottom of the fourth, the Panthers put the finishing touches on the game, adding five runs as they pulled away to take the 12-3 victory.  Taylor Hogan paced the UNI offense with a 3-for-3 day with two RBI and a run while Madison Parks went 2-3 with two runs and an RBI.

Sydney Weatherford made the start on short just one day of rest while Megan Brenton recorded the final out of the game.

Two-time Missouri Valley Conference Individual Champion Kate Petrova completed the NCAA Division I East Lansing Regional on Wednesday.

Petrova wrapped up the third round with a 5-over 77.  Her 3-round tally at Forest Akers West Golf Course finished at 225, tying her for 41st in the final standings.  Her tournament was highlighted by a 2-under 70 in the first round, which had her tied for 4th place at the time.

She was the third-highest finishing individual at the event, coming in ahead of golfers from Illinois, Louisville and Western Kentucky.  Individual Lauren Beaudreau of Notre Dame was the medalist, shooting a 5-under 67 on Wednesday to total 204 strokes for the event.  She came in three strokes ahead of Bailey Shoemaker from USC.

On the team side, it was USC taking top honors with an 855.  They defeated Oklahoma State by four strokes with Michigan State coming home third, five shots behind.

Wednesday’s 2024 Missouri Valley Conference Championship opener saw the 10th-seeded University of Evansville softball team earn a 4-1 win over the #7 seed Drake on at Marian Kneer Stadium.

With the win, the Purple Aces earned their first win in the championship since 2013.  Hannah Hood went 1-3 with two RBI, a walk and run to pace the offense.  Zoe Frossard, Alexa Davis and Taylor Howe recorded two hits apiece.  Sydney Weatherford pitched a gem, allowing one run on nine hits.

Frossard looked to get the Purple Aces rolling in the early moments, opening the game with a single to left.  Brooke Voss later reached on an error before the runners were stranded on base.  Sydney Weatherford returned the favor in the bottom of the frame, holding the Bulldogs scoreless with a pair of runners left on base.

Hannah Hood opened the second with a walk and advanced to second on a wild pitch.  Alexa Davis came through with a bases hit through the right side to bring in Hood and give UE a 1-0 lead.  Davis and Taylor Howe came through once again to get things rolling in the top of the fourth.  The duo each posted their second single of the day to set the table for Marah Wood.  Her RBI groundout made it a 2-0 game.

Weatherford retired eight batters in a row, but with two outs in the bottom of the 4th, Drake strung together three hits in a row to pick up their first run of the game.

It did not take long for the Aces to respond.  Frossard and Jess Willsey led the 5th off with back-to-back singles while advancing to second and third on Jenna Nink’s groundout.  That brought Hood to the plate and she came through with a 2-run single that pushed the lead to 4-1.

From there, Weatherford got the job done, shutting down the Bulldogs to clinch the win.  UE advances to face #2 seed UNI on Thursday at 4 p.m.