WebAdvisor.evansville.edu is in the process of being phased out. Beginning December 1 of this year, the WebAdvisor URL will redirect to SelfService.evansville.edu.

UET AOC will be sponsoring the annual "Mafia" (also known as assassins) game on campus beginning today through Monday, November 18. The Office of Public Saftey is aware and will ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants.

Please take note:

• Water guns in the game will be colorful and distinct from real firearms
• The game will not take place inside any University buildings, offices, and restricted areas

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

The campus community is invited to attend the Fall 2024 UE Student Research and Honors Symposium on Monday, November 18. The event will be held from 2:00pm-4:00pm in Koch 101 and will showcase the scholarly activities of students of diverse disciplines across UE’s campus, including the graduating seniors of the Honors Program. Panels will be held in one-hour sessions, and you are invited to attend your choice of panels as your schedule permits.

Get ready to spread joy and gratitude at ThankFul! ?? Join us on November 19th for a day of giving back, sharing a delicious Thanksgiving menu, and celebrating with activities that remind us of all we’re thankful for. Students, faculty, and staff—don’t miss out on this chance to fill up on food, fun, and gratitude! ???? #ThankFul #SpreadJoy

Join us for an enchanting afternoon of Shakespeare’s A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, directed by Stacy Yen! Join us at Evansville Central Library’s Browning Rooms on Sunday, November 17, at 2 pm. Admission is free, and there is no reserved seating—arrive early to secure the best spot!

Be ready to dive into a world of romance, mischief, and magic as this classic comedy brings fairies, lovers, and a few mischievous spells to life. Suitable for all ages, so bring friends and family for a memorable theatrical experience!

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM is directed by Visiting Assistant Professor Stacey Yen.  Josie Madzik, a theatre studies major from Howell, Mich., and Mia Lacy, a directing and dramaturgy major from Frisco, Texas, are the costume coordinators; Owen White, a sophomore performance major from Valley Center, Kan., is the sound designer and composer; Jasmine Hardin, a first-year stage management major from Aurora, Colo., serves as the stage manager.

The cast features William Cooper Sanders, a junior performance major from Jeffersonville, Ind, as Theseus; Sydney Gepson, a first-year theatre studies major from San Tan Valley, Ariz,, as Hippolyta; Owen White, a sophomore performance major from Valley Center, Kan., as Egeus; Emily Proctor, a sophomore theatre studies major from Jeffersonville, Ind., as Hermia; Quinn McGaugh, a junior performance major from McAlester, Okla, as Lysander; Bailey Crawford, a sophomore performance major from Frisco, Texas, as Helena; Dinarri Cox, a sophomore performance major from Woodstock, Ga, as Demetrius; Santiago Rueda, a first-year performance major from Garden City, Kan., as Oberon; Antonio Cortés Román, a junior performance major from Metepec, Mexico, as Puck; Sophia McGuire, a junior theatre studies major from McKinney, Texas, as Titania; Landry Barker, a junior performance major from Fort Worth, Texas, as Peter Quince; Brayden Havard, a sophomore performance major from Montgomery, Texas, as Nick Bottom/Pyramus; Joshua Fisher, a first-year performance major from Deer Park, Texas, as Francis Flute/Thisbe; Folarin Oyeleye, a sophomore performance major from Richmond, Texas, as Robin Starveling/Moonshine; Trace Levens, a junior performance major from Bryan, Texas, as Tom Snout/Wall; and Guldana Karman, a sophomore performance major from Katy, Texas, as Snug/Lion.

All performances are free and open to the public, with general admission seating. Tickets are not required. For any questions, please call 812.488.2030.

Remember the joy of the book fair in school? Relive that childhood fun at the READ Forward with LEAD Forward Book Fair on Thursday, November 21, 11-2 in the SOBA Atrium. Join us for desserts (free) and shop with Memo and Bluestocking Social. A portion of all sales will go to support area childhood literacy efforts. Get your holiday shopping done while supporting a good cause and having lots of fun!

The Intersectional Feminist Alliance is holding its first ever call out meeting in SOBA 272, November 18th from 6-8 p.m. 

During this meeting we’ll explain who we are and what we do. Then we'll make friendship bracelets!

Be sure to RSVP through UEngage so you don’t miss out! We hope to see you there!

SAA Holiday Decorating Contest

It’s that time of year! The SAA Holiday Decorating Contest is back, again! Feel free to decorate your office suite or your personal office space. Decorating can commence at your leisure with voting occurring the week of December 9^th-13^th. As with last year, each campus area will be assigned a day for review, and you are encouraged to provide treats on your day. If you and/or your office plans to participate this year, please let Annie Sills (cs175@evansville.edu) know by Wednesday, December 4^th.

There will be multiple honors this year, including:

Overall Winner (office suite)

Overall Winner (individual space)

Most effective use of Pinterest

Most inclusive theme

Most creative theme

Budget friendliest

Most likely to be featured in a Holiday magazine

Yummiest holiday treats

Students’ Choice

The Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies Program presents a film screening of "Will & Harper" and Talkback on Sunday, November 17 at 7pm in Hyde Hall 110.

About the film: Three years ago, Will Ferrell received a most surprising email: his dear friend of nearly 30 years was coming out to him as a trans woman. That friend was Harper Steele, a writer he met on his first day at Saturday Night Live back in 1995, sparking a friendship and creative partnership that grew over the next three decades. In this intimate, honest, and heartfelt documentary, Will and Harper hit the open road together to process this new stage of their friendship and reintroduce Harper to the country that she loves — this time, as herself.

Directed by Josh Greenbaum (Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar), the new documentary film premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and was acquired by Netflix.

Will & Harper is rated R by the MPAA for language.

This event is open to UE students, faculty, and staff.

The University of Evansville Theatre’s traveling performance troupe, The Rogue & Peasant Aces, is thrilled to announce its upcoming performances of William Shakespeare’s A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM.  Don’t miss this chance to enjoy free performances filled with whimsical characters, enchanting magic, and timeless humor.

Performances are at 8:30 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 8, and Saturday, Nov. 9, on the University of Evansville campus in the Ridgway University Center. Additional performances will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Wesselman Woods Nature Playscape, and on Sunday, Nov. 17, in the Browning Rooms at the Evansville Central Library.

This family-friendly event is free and open to the public, providing a wonderful opportunity for audiences of all ages to experience the magic of live Shakespeare. Reviving a tradition that began in 1962 with a high school touring production of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, the University of Evansville Department of Theatre is once again reaching beyond the walls of Shanklin Theatre to bring free performances to the Evansville community.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM is directed by Visiting Assistant Professor Stacey Yen.  Josie Madzik, a theatre studies major from Howell, Mich., and Mia Lacy, a directing and dramaturgy major from Frisco, Texas, are the costume coordinators; Owen White, a sophomore performance major from Valley Center, Kan., is the sound designer and composer; Jasmine Hardin, a first-year stage management major from Aurora, Colo., serves as the stage manager.

The cast features William Cooper Sanders, a junior performance major from Jeffersonville, Ind, as Theseus; Sydney Gepson, a first-year theatre studies major from San Tan Valley, Ariz,, as Hippolyta; Owen White, a sophomore performance major from Valley Center, Kan., as Egeus; Emily Proctor, a sophomore theatre studies major from Jeffersonville, Ind., as Hermia; Quinn McGaugh, a junior performance major from McAlester, Okla, as Lysander; Bailey Crawford, a sophomore performance major from Frisco, Texas, as Helena; Dinarri Cox, a sophomore performance major from Woodstock, Ga, as Demetrius; Santiago Rueda, a first-year performance major from Garden City, Kan., as Oberon; Antonio Cortés Román, a junior performance major from Metepec, Mexico, as Puck; Sophia McGuire, a junior theatre studies major from McKinney, Texas, as Titania; Landry Barker, a junior performance major from Fort Worth, Texas, as Peter Quince; Brayden Havard, a sophomore performance major from Montgomery, Texas, as Nick Bottom/Pyramus; Joshua Fisher, a first-year performance major from Deer Park, Texas, as Francis Flute/Thisbe; Folarin Oyeleye, a sophomore performance major from Richmond, Texas, as Robin Starveling/Moonshine; Trace Levens, a junior performance major from Bryan, Texas, as Tom Snout/Wall; and Guldana Karman, a sophomore performance major from Katy, Texas, as Snug/Lion.

All performances are free and open to the public with general admission seating. Tickets are not required. If you have any questions, please call 812.488.2030.

The exhibition SEEING HER by artist Sandra Charles is presented in the Melvin Peterson Gallery from 10/28/2024 - 12/07/2024.

Please join us at the public reception on Thursday, November 7 at 6:30 pm in the Melvin Peterson Gallery.

The WNIN video project, Healing the Heartland: Climate Action Stories airs this Saturday (November 16, 2024) at 7pm. Included in the stories is one centering on the importance of Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve. Dr. Cris Hochwender has several interview responses embedded in this environmental story. Please learn more about this valuable ecological habitat that is a jewel of the Evansville community.

If you miss it, the video is also posted at: Wesselman Woods | Across Indiana Take a hike through the ancient trees of Wesselman Woods: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUNVxd50Lzc

Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana sponsored JobSpark for eighth grade students from southwest Indiana and southeast Illinois on Thursday and Friday, November 7 and 8. It was held at the Old National Events Plaza. Over 4,000 students attended and took part in hands-on activities designed to “spark” an interest in future career paths. UE was well represented by over 20 faculty, staff, and administrators along with about 15 students from the Schroeder Family School of Business, Mathematics Department, Doctor of Physical Therapy, School of Health Science, Dunigan Family School of Nursing, Chemistry Department, Creative Technologies Major, and the Center for Career Development.

Thanks to everyone who took part in this wonderful opportunity to “spark” an interest in the career paths that UE has to offer!

We’re excited to share that the November issue of Crescent Magazine is now available both online and in print! This month’s issue brings a fantastic range of stories and features created by our talented team, showcasing the diverse voices and perspectives across campus.

We want to acknowledge a typo in the title of the featured article, “Faulty Spotlight,” an interview with Dr. William Miller in the Exercise Science Department. While this was an unfortunate oversight, it reminds us of the continuous learning process that makes our team stronger and more vigilant with each issue. Mistakes happen, and we’re committed to learning from them to produce content of the highest quality.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you enjoy reading this month’s issue as much as we enjoyed creating it!

One out of every 25 students at the University of Evansville contributes to Student Media, working tirelessly to bring high-quality, engaging content to our campus community. As a growing and evolving organization, Student Media now has a new student leadership framework with openings and opportunities to build multimedia programs that celebrate the successes of our students, faculty, and campus as a whole. Student Media welcomes all students interested in being part of this dynamic team.

Read: https://crescent.evansville.edu/2024/11/11/november-2024/

Listen to Fireside Aces Radio: https://fireside.evansville.edu/aces-radio/

Listen to Podcasts: https://fireside.evansville.edu/podcasting/

Robert Baines, associate professor of English, gave a paper at the Modernist Studies Association conference in Chicago on Friday, November 8. The paper was titled, “‘Ye plaine of my Elters, hunfree and ours’: The Criss-cross of Cultures in Finnegans Wake I.1.” That paper was given as part of a panel Baines had organized titled, “Irish Culture in an Age of Mass Emigration.”

The University of Evansville (UE) and the University of Southern Indiana (USI) are pleased to announce a new partnership to provide USI students with direct-entry pathways into UE's Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs. This collaboration opens new opportunities for USI students to pursue advanced education and careers in health sciences through seamless transition programs at UE.

"We are thrilled to partner with USI to cultivate a strong pipeline of future health professionals," said Jeff Tilly, Professor and Chair of the Department of Athletic Training at UE. "This agreement not only strengthens the educational options for students in the Evansville community but also addresses the growing need for highly qualified professionals in the health sciences."

For both the MSAT and DPT programs, USI students in Exercise Science, Biology and Pre-Medical Sciences Certificate (regardless of major) with a GPA of 3.5 or higher by the end of their sophomore year may apply. Students in the direct entry pathway must maintain a 3.5 overall GPA while completing their degree at USI. Students interested in the DPT pathway must complete the necessary science prerequisites with a 3.35 GPA. Both programs will accept a limited number of USI students each year based on academic performance and recommendations from USI faculty.

"At USI, we are excited about the direct entry pathways now available for our students," said Renee Frimming, Professor and Chair of Kinesiology and Sport at USI. "This collaboration reflects our commitment to supporting student success, not only during their time at USI but also as they transition into advanced programs and professional careers. We are truly appreciative of the expanded opportunities this brings to our students."

Both universities will work together to ensure ongoing program quality and consistency, enhancing student experiences and outcomes.

The University of Evansville (UE) has been recognized as a top veteran-friendly school for 2024 by U.S. Veterans Magazine, a leading publication that promotes the accomplishments and contributions of veterans in higher education and across various industries.

A team of individuals from across UE's campus, including Cherie Leonhardt, Manager of Transfer Admission, have worked for years to create an environment that's supportive of student veterans.

"We have something pretty special going on here at the University of Evansville," she shared.

The university supports veterans through a variety of programs, including the Post-9/11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program. UE waives any tuition not covered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, ensuring that veterans and qualifying dependents receive a quality education without financial barriers.

"We're proud to offer a supportive environment where veterans can thrive," said Leonhardt. "UE is a great place for student veterans, our size and close-knit community allow veterans to connect easily with faculty and peers, making the transition back to academic life smoother and more personalized."

UE also offers a student veteran lounge, which fosters camaraderie and creates an inclusive environment where veterans can relax and connect with others between classes.

For more information on the University of Evansville's veteran programs and support services, please click here.

To read the U.S. Veterans Magazine article about the University of Evansville click here.

Tune in to listen to Lesly Hernández interview her childchood friend and schoolmate, Demitrio, on the "Celebrating Hispanic Voices" podcast!

Huge ¡gracias! to our production team, Ale España and Tommy Housman!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0rWXEkuYYwUUIDpzYXW805?si=bcc5ab78eea14c43

We are thrilled to congratulate the Nurse Anesthesia Class of 2026 on their White Coat Ceremony, held on Friday November 8th. This milestone marks an important transition as they move from didactic learning to the hands-on experience of clinical rotations.

The White Coats were presented by the program's director, Dr. Melissa Eisenhauer, whose guidance and mentorship are a testament to the excellence we strive for. The donning of the white coat symbolizes not only the students growing expertise, but also their commitment to the values of professionalism, compassion, and ethical practice in patient care.

As our students take this significant step toward becoming future healthcare leaders, we celebrate their dedication and perseverance. The journey ahead will be both challenging and rewarding, and we are confident they will rise to the occasion with the same passion and determination they have shown thus far. Once again, congratulations to the class of 2026.

UE Sports Communication Assistant Professor Dr. Fahad Humayun presented a research paper on the future of Sports Media, particularly Sports Writing, and how automated writing may impact it at the annual conference of the North American Society for Sociology of Sport Conference in Chicago on Nov 1st, 2024.

We are inviting you to participate in a research study, click here to start!

Your participation in this online survey is completely voluntary. If you decide to participate in the survey, you can withdraw at any time without any negative effect on your relations with the University School of Health Science. This consent form will give you information about the study to help you decide whether this is of interest to you.

This study aims to investigate how involvement in different campus activities influences factors such as stress levels, anxiety, depression, and overall mental well-being, specifically at a small school where programs and activities are very close-knit. We ask you to participate because you are an undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Evansville. Although the results of this study may be published, no information that could identify you will be included.

 Participants will be exposed to minimal to no risk. However, questions about mental health can lead to discomfort psychologically. There will be a list of mental health resources, including the University of Evansville Counseling Services and national helplines.

The survey data will be kept in a digital, password-protected file and kept anonymous. This will be achieved because no individual identifiers will be collected through this survey, and data will only be used in aggregate form during analysis.

We've been traveling coast to coast this October, spreading the Harlaxton spirit! Our team visited campuses across the U.S. to connect with students eager to discover our unique study abroad experience. October stops included Belmont University in Nashville, TN, George Washington University in Washington, D.C., University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University in Denton, TX, and a special visit to our home campus, the University of Evansville, for the Majors and Minors Fair.

Meeting enthusiastic students and introducing them to Harlaxton has been a rewarding journey, and each campus brought its own unique energy and stories. As we move into the final stretch of our fall recruitment season, we’re grateful for the connections made and the future Harlaxton alumni we’ve met along the way. We’ll be wrapping up our travel season next week, so keep following along for more updates as we share the excitement and inspiration from our journey!

Did you know that the Harlaxton team of staff has a Christmas party each December where the main event is a raffle of the items we have received as gifts each year?   The team eagerly awaits the unveiling of items for the raffle and gets to put their name in for the draw of each item.

UE items are always the most popular and we need some UE swag to add to the raffle this year.   What could you donate?   Anything from your collection of marketing items, something you personally make, or something special from your department.

Holly Carter will be at UE for the board meeting and can collect items to bring back to Harlaxton.  Please reach out to her at hc110 if you have something to add to the party this year.

Call for Applications to Teach at Harlaxton
Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027

Harlaxton College is pleased to be accepting applications to teach at the Manor in Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027.   These applications are online and can be found by clicking https://pursueharlaxton.evansville.edu/register/teach-with-harlaxton.

Applications to teach in Summer 2026 are due December 15, 2024

Applications for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 are due on April 1, 2025

Summer applicants will be information of their status by February 2025   Semester applicants will be informed of the status of their application in July 2025.

Summer Applicants:

In the summer, faculty generally teach one course.   Once courses are approved, we will recruit for these courses and then decide which courses will run based on enrollment of students.  These decisions are made in late January of the year of the program.    If your course does run in the summer session at Harlaxton, salary will be paid at $500 per student enrolled in your class.   In the summer, there are no funds for airfare and any family members pay for their own accommodation and meals.  Fees for room and board for a spouse may be waived if there are 10 or more students enrolled in your class. Faculty and families will also be invoiced for health and transportation fees at the Manor for each member of the family and the faculty member. These fees are approximately $300 per person.

Semester Applicants:
Semester benefits include room and board for family members at Harlaxton.   Faculty members who wish to bring children and enroll them in the local schools will be assisted in the visa process but will be required to pay any fees for the visa.  These fees are currently approx. $1000 per person and visas are required for every person in the family.   Faculty and families will also be invoiced for health and transportation fees at the Manor for each member of the family and the faculty member.  These fees are approximately $400 per person.

Teaching at Harlaxton is a wonderful experience, and we welcome faculty members for a phenomenal summer or semester abroad.  If you have questions about teaching at Harlaxton and the experience overall, please feel free to email me at hc110@evansville.edu.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville women’s basketball team didn’t let a tough first quarter stop them from beating the Southeast Missouri Redhawks 70-55.

A trio of Aces in double-digits and 38 chances at the free-throw line helped power UE to a 15-point win over SEMO. MVC Freshman of the Week Camryn Runner (Cicero, Ind. / Hamilton Heights HS) led Evansville with a career-high 20 points. Sophomore forward Maggie Hartwig (Sauk City, Wis. / Sauk Prairie HS) also had a 20 on her stat line, only on the opposite side of the ball with a career-high of 20 rebounds.

“We’re excited to come out with another home win!” said Head Coach Robyn Scherr after the victory. “You win two in a row for our homestand to start the season is something we’re very very pleased with. There’s always room to grow. But I’m excited our kids were able to maintain a lead pretty much throughout the game.”

The Aces had a fast start on Wednesday with five straight points in under two minutes. But the first run was only one of two for UE in the first 10 minutes of play. The Redhawks swung momentum in their favor at the seven-minute mark with a six-point run to take the lead with under four to go in the quarter. Two free throws from Hartwig at 2:44 tied the game up as the teams swapped the lead three more times before the end of the quarter. Evansville was down by only a point following the first quarter.

The Aces took the lead right back in the second quarter as freshman guard Kaiden Kreinhagen (Indianapolis / North Centra HS) hit a wide-open three in the corner. Neither team was able to score for almost three minutes as a UE foul gave SEMO two free throws to tie the game. But Evansville quickly grew their lead with a seven-point run that was capped off by another Kreinhagen three. The Aces lead ballooned to 11 with under a minute in the half thanks to six quick points. The Redhawks did make the last basket of the quarter to put UE’s lead at nine heading into halftime.

After holding SEMO to only six points in the second quarter, Evansville took advantage of the offensive momentum to start the second half. The Aces made back-to-back threes in under a minute while adding on two free throws only 30 seconds later. Another trey for UE from Hartwig put the Evansville lead at 16 less than three minutes into the quarter. The Redhawks called an early timeout to stop the bleeding but wouldn’t see the Aces' lead go down to single digits for the rest of the quarter.

SEMO strung together a six-point run but UE answered with two trips to the line to snap the momentum. With two more trips to the line, Evansville had a 15-point lead with 1:40 left in the third quarter. The Redhawks had the last five points to make it a 10-point lead for the Aces going into the final frame of the game.

It was a back-and-forth start to the fourth quarter as UE saw their lead slip into single digits. Evansville was able to respond with five straight points to bring its lead back up to 13. SEMO continued to try and cut into the Aces' lead throughout the quarter. But UE continued to draw fouls to keep its double-digit lead intact to the final buzzer, winning 70-55.

Evansville ended the game going over 80% from the free throw line making 31 of 38 attempts. The Aces were also strong under the glass with their third straight 40+ rebound game with 47 boards. UE also outscored the Redhawks on fast breaks with 17 points and 11 points from their bench.

Runner led the team on offense with her first 20-point performance. Hartwig and guard Kylee Norkus (Naperville, Ill. / Neuqua Valley HS) also had double-figure performances with 17 and 12 points each. Runner also led the team in assists with four while senior guard Júlia Palomo (La Seu d’Urgell, Spain) led the team in steals with three.

Evansville hits the road for the rest of November starting with a trip to St. Charles, Mo. The Aces will face Lindenwood on Monday, November 18th. Tip-off from Robert F. Hyland Arena is set for 6 p.m.

CARBONDALE, Ill. – Day one of the A3 Performance Invitational at Shea Natatorium saw multiple highlights for the University of Evansville swimming and diving teams.

Three-time Missouri Valley Conference Diver of the Week Maddie Rollett was the top finisher in the 1-meter dive.  Her score was a 248.70.  The Purple Aces ladies earned a pair of 4th-place relay finishes.  In the 400 Medley Relay, Ane Madina, Rafaele Markarewicz, Sveva Brugnoli, and Rebecca Lago posted a time of 3:52.64.

Evelyn Chin, Amanda Denny, Lago, and Madina picked up another finish of 4th in the 200 Free Relay.  The group registered a time of 1:36.64. Brugnoli had the top individual effort for the women.  In the 200 IM, she came in 8th place in the A Final with a 2:06.69.

Joseph Capo had a solid performance for the men in the 500 Free.  In the A Final, his time of 4:38.86 was good for 6th place.  In the B Final of the 500 Free, Wyatt Gallas was the top finisher, recording a 4:39.35.

Daniel Santos Lopez came in second place in the 50 Free B Final.  His time checked in at 20.97.  Carlos Souto Vilas also earned a runner-up finish.  His effort of 1:54.65 came in the 200 IM B Final.

Patrik Vilbergsson, Michael Pruett, Santos Lopez, and Souto Vilas teamed up in the 400 Medley Relay to finish in third place.  Their time was a 3:18.76.  Santos Lopez joined Pruett, Benjamin Hasanovic, and Brendan Ulewicz to take 4th in the 200 Free Relay, finishing the race in 1:23.28.

Two days remain in the event.  Following the first day, both teams are in fifth place.  The men hold a score of 103.5 while the women finished Thursday with a 92.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville women’s soccer team has added five players to its 2025 roster on National Signing Day.

The Purple Aces welcome two midfielders, two wingers, and a goalkeeper to its 2025 class. “This is another exceptional class of student-athletes,” says Head Coach Chris Pfau. “All these players share a common objective of continuing to elevate UE soccer to new heights. Notably, all four field players possess the versatility to play in any position on the field and hail from highly esteemed club teams. Emma Nathans, in particular, comes from a club background that has consistently provided exceptional training at a high level.

“I am enthusiastic about the upcoming year. We have a highly skilled and experienced team returning along with a very talented incoming class, which will provide us with depth in every position.”

Evansville’s first member of its 2025 class is Lily Kytasaari (Platte City, Mo. / Platte County HS) who verbally committed in August of 2023. Kytasaari is a versatile player who can play in either the midfield or at forward for the Aces. During her high school career with the Pirates Kytasaari was part of the 2022 team that won over 80% of its matches and back-to-back Class 3 District Semifinal runs.

Individually Kytasaari has been named to three All-Conference teams, and three All-District teams while winning one Golden Boot Award and two Silver Boot Awards. Along with playing at the high school level, Kytasaari plays club soccer with Union KC Soccer Club. Lily is the daughter of Tylor and Robin Kytasaari and has two siblings, Keagan and Kaylee. Kytasaari plans to major in biology to become a nurse.

UE’s second signing of 2025 is local midfielder Izzie Ryan (Evansville, Ind. / Castle HS) who committed in September of 2023. Ryan comes to Evansville from just outside the east side of the city with the Castle Knights. With the Knights, Ryan was part of the 3A Regional Championship in the fall against Center Grove. In the regional semifinals, Ryan scored a hat trick to send the Knights to the championship game. The year prior, Ryan helped the Knights to the 3A State Semifinals and in 2022 she was part of the Knights 3A Regional Championship run.

Individually Ryan has been named to the All-District First Team, multiple All-Conference awards, and multiple academic awards including making the Academic All-State Team in 2024. Along with her time at Castle, Ryan played club soccer with Racing Louisville Academy ECNL. Ryan is the daughter of Emily and Brock Ryan and plans to major in nursing at UE.

Evansville’s third signing in their 2025 class is winger/midfielder Sofia McNabb (Alpharetta, Ga. / West Forsyth HS). McNabb will be reunited with former teammate Ashlyn Koutsos (Cumming, Ga. / West Forsyth HS) when she joins the Aces in the fall. With the Wolverines McNabb was part of two 6A State Championships in 2022 and 2024. McNabb also plays club soccer with Concorde Fire ECNL and has appeared in multiple ECNL showcases. McNabb is the daughter of James and Isabel McNabb and has one younger sister, Alicia.

UE’s fourth 2025 signee is goalkeeper Emma Nathans (Toronto / Havergal College). Nathans comes to Evansville after a decorated club career with North Mississauga Soccer Club. Nathans played in both the Ontario League 1 and League 2 senior leagues and was a reserve for the U20 and U19 teams.

With Havergal College Nathans was part of two Regional Championships in the Independent Schools of Ontario league in 2022 and 2023. With the Gators, Nathans also was part of the 2023 team that qualified for the Ontario provincial tournament. Nathans is the daughter of Lara Nathans and plans to major in neuroscience at UE.

The Aces final addition of the 2025 signing day class is winger/forward Riley Renteria (Las Vegas / Faith Lutheran HS). Renteria also joins former teammates at Evansville as goalkeeper Elke Travis and defender Lindley Amick attended Faith Lutheran. With the Crusaders Renteria helped the team to four straight 5A State Championship matches. The Crusaders won two State Titles with Renteria on their roster in 2022 and 2024.

Renteria also plays on the club circuit with Las Vegas Heat Surf ECNL. With the Heat Surf Renteria played in the Surf Cup and two showcases the Florida and Dallas Showcase. Renteria is the daughter of Jesse and Lisa Renteria and plans to major in business marketing at UE.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville head men’s basketball coach David Ragland has announced the signing of Bryce Quinet, who will join the Purple Aces in 2025 as a freshman.

The 6-foot-3 point guard is a native of Scottsdale, Arizona and is set for his senior season at Notre Dame Prep in Scottsdale.

“We are ecstatic to announce the official singing of Bryce Quinet.  Bryce and his family fully align with the culture of our program, university and community,” Ragland exclaimed.  “The Quinet family is a basketball family and conduct themself with a business-like mindset.  Bryce is ultra-competitive both in the classroom and on the floor, he has a high IQ on the basketball floor and is a proven winner.”

“He also communicates extremely well on the basketball floor, which is essential for any basketball player but especially a leader.  Bryce has a college ready frame and a college ready mindset.  He is a hard worker, plays with the right type of physicality and knows the importance of making his teammates better,” Ragland continued.  “We look forward to having Bryce here at the University of Evansville and helping him excel during his time here.”

Quinet is coming off a strong junior campaign that saw him record an average of 18.6 points, 6.1 assists, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.9 steals per game.  His squad went 25-5 and is looking for more in the upcoming season.

"The belief the coaches had in me was special,” Quinet said.  “Being on campus felt like home and when I went on my visit, I knew it was the place to be."

Following the season, Quinet enjoyed a stellar spring and summer where he played for AZ Select UAA on the Under Armour 17U circuit.

NORTON, OHIO -- The University of Evansville men's cross-country team has at least one final meet in the postseason on Friday morning.

The Purple Aces travel to Ohio for the first time since 2011 to compete in the 2024 NCAA Great Lakes Regional. UE will only run its men's team on Friday morning who are set to compete in the team's only 10K race of the year at 11 a.m. CT. The Great Lakes Regional is being hosted by the Mid-American Conference (MAC) at Silver Creek Cross Country Course. 

Evansville will race against two other Missouri Valley Conference teams during the Regional in Indiana State and Valparaiso. 

The Great Lakes Regional is being held at the Silver Creek Cross Country Course which is located in the Silver Creek Metro Park. The course opened in 2016 and was built to NCAA specifications with a 1-mile inner loop and 1.25-mile outer loop. Silver Creek Cross Country Course is known for its slight hills and view of Silver Creek Park.

In the Aces last meet the men's team placed 10th while the women's team placed 12th at the MVC Championships in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Six runners set personal records at the MVC Championships while senior runner Adam Oulgout (St. Paul, Minn. / Central HS) led UE with a PR and a program Top 15 time.

Oulgout ran a PR of 25:08 to lead the Evansville men's team to a 10th place finish, improving on their 2023 finish by one place. On the women's team, the Aces top three runners set PRs in sophomore Avery Stephens (Newburg, Ind. / Castle HS), freshman Lauren Bradley (Russiaville, Ind. / Western HS), and senior Hannah Bryan (Evansville, Ind. / Reitz HS) for a 12th place finish.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – For the final time this season, the University of Evansville volleyball team takes to the road for weekend matches at UIC and Valparaiso. UE opens the weekend on Friday against the Flames in a 6 p.m. contest before heading to take on the Beacons at 5 p.m. on Saturday; both matches will be on ESPN+j.

Last Time Out

- Angelica Gonzalez recorded her second 20-kill match in a row as UE fell to Murray State in four sets last Friday

- Josdarilee Caraballo (12) and Carlotta Pascual (11) had their top career kill totals

- Evansville took the first set by a final of 25-21 before the Racers took the final three

Back-to-back

- Angelica Gonzalez got her chance to take over the offense last weekend and delivered consecutive 20-kill performances

- She set a new career mark with 21 against Belmont before recording 20 versus the Racers

- Gonzalez now has at least 4 kills in 16 of the last 18 matches

- She has averaged 2.13 kills per set on the season and while posting 2.26 in the MVC

Top Efforts

- Josdarilee Caraballo and Carlotta Pascual are coming off their top collegiate weekends as they have seen increased floor time

- Caraballo recorded a career-best 12 kills against the Racers on Nov. 8 while accumulating 38 attempts, also her career best

- Pascual had two solid matches, beginning with 9 kills versus Belmont before following that up with 11 in the 4-set match versus the Racers

Scouting the Opposition

- UIC opens the weekend with a mark of 18-9 while sitting at 10-5 in Valley action

- With three league matches remaining, the Flames are one game up on Murray State for third place in the league

- Cleo Lorenzo leads the Flames with 2.55 kills per set

- Sitting at 15-12 overall and 7-8 in the conference, Valparaiso holds the 7th spot in the league

- The Beacons are led by Elise Swistek’s 3.01 kills/set

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Next up for the University of Evansville swimming and diving squads is the A3 Performance Invitational at Shea Natatorium in Carbondale, Ill.

The event runs from Thursday through Saturday with prelims taking place at 10 a.m. each day and the finals taking place at 5 p.m.  This year’s field includes:

• Southern Illinois
• Omaha
• Eastern Illinois
• Evansville 
• Southern Indiana
• Bellarmine
• Indiana State (diving only)

Evansville last competed against USI two weeks ago.  The men picked up a 152.5-83.5 win while the ladies fell by a finals score of 137-99.

Patrik Vilbergsson, Carlos Souto, Daniel Santos Lopez, and Benjamin Hasanovic opened the day with a win in the 200-medley relay, finishing in 1:34.13.  Joseph Capo earned a solid win in the 200-free.  Registering a time of 1:46.36, he won by just under two seconds.  He picked up his second victory of the day in the 500-free.  His 4:51.32 was over five seconds in front of teammate Wyatt Gallas.
 
In the 50-free, the Purple Aces swept the top four positions with Hasanovic posting a 21.72 to best Sammy McCall's 22.01.  Brendan Ulewicz was third with a 22.05 while Boris Tavrosky's 22.30 was good for 4th.  Santos Lopez earned top honors in the 200-IM.  With a 1:55.63, he was six seconds in front of the runner-up.  Joao Gulherme was third, posting a 2:03.71.  In the 100-fly, Santos Lopez swam a 50.96 to best the competition by 2.31 and finished his day with a win in the 100-breaststroke, recording a 57.91.  Hasanovic was second, finishing in 1:00.37.

Highlighting the day for the women was another stellar performance by Maddie Rollett.  After earning the top spot in the 1-meter with a 265.35, Rollett swept the dives with a score of 255.90 in the 3-meter.  She was named the MVC Diver of the Week for the third time in 2024 following the performance.  Leah Gardner was fourth in both events, earning a 189.75 in the 1-meter before registering a 194.63 in the 3-meter.
 
Sveva Brugnoli took top honors in the 200-IM.  Her 2:10.17 was two seconds in front of second place while Mari Mueller took third with a 2:17.20.  Evelyn Chin led a 1-2 finish for the Aces in the 100-fly.  Chin's 58.53 was just 0.29 in front of Brugnoli.  Ane Madina was the top finisher in the 100-backstroke.  With a 59.98, Madina bested the competition by 1.49.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Four days after posting the top effort of his University of Evansville career, Cam Haffner accomplished the feat once again in Wednesday’s road game at Middle Tennessee State.  Haffner scored 16 points in the Purple Aces’ 80-63 loss to the Blue Raiders, besting his 14-point effort on Saturday versus Brescia.

Haffner was 7-of-12 from the field on his way to the 16-point game.  Just behind him was Tanner Cuff who tallied 15 points and a team-high 7 boards.

“It was a tale of two halves and we just did not do enough to get it done.  If we take care of business in the first half and not let them get the momentum that they did, it would have been a different game,” UE head men’s basketball coach David Ragland stated.  “We need to be more disciplined and get some things fixed.”

Gabriel Pozzato knocked down a triple to give the Aces a 5-0 lead while Tanner Cuff added a field goal to cement a 7-2 edge in the opening three minutes.  The Blue Raiders fought back to tie the game at 9-9 before taking their first lead of 13-11 at the 14:08 mark.  The lead was short-lived as Cam Haffner drilled a triple to put the Aces right back in front on the ensuing possession.  A competitive half saw the teams swap the lead on seven occasions.

Middle Tennessee State came back to go up 19-15 while Pozzato put his team right back on top.  As the half approached the midway point, he connected on his second triple to give Evansville a 20-19 lead.  The teams swapped the lead once again before Tanner Cuff hit UE’s fourth triple of the period to cement a 25-21 advantage.

Evansville continued to hold the lead in the final minutes with Cuff hitting his fourth bucket of the game to put the Aces in front at 38-34 with 1:18 left before the break.  The Blue Raiders countered once again, completing the half on a 7-0 run to take a 41-38 halftime lead.  After tying it up in the final seconds, a foul on a 3-point attempt sent MTSU to the line where they converted all three attempts to lead by three.

Out of the break, Middle Tennessee State continued the run as a bucket on the opening possession gave them their largest lead of five points.  Tayshawn Comer connected on his second field goal to end the stretch.  It was a temporary halt to the momentum as the Blue Raiders kept the pressure on.  Ten in a row following Comer’s basket extended the lead to 53-40 at the 15:52 mark.  In total, the run for MTSU saw them outscore UE by a 19-2 margin.

Josh Hughes got UE back on the board, but the Blue Raiders proved to be too much.  After leading by as many as 19 in the second half (72-53), they took the game by a final score of 80-63.  The difference in the contest was the run by MTSU to finish the first half and open the second period.  Their 19-2 stretch was the difference as the MTSU lead remained in double figures for the remainder of the second half.

In the first half, UE shot 41.9%, but the Blue Raider defense held the Aces to just 26.7% shooting in the final stanza to finish the game at 34.4%.  MTSU shot an even 50% on the night while finishing with a 47-29 edge on the boards.  They were led by Essam Mostafa’s double-double as he tallied 18 points and 10 caroms.

Joining Haffner and Cuff in double figures was Pozzato.  He totaled 11 while Tayshawn Comer finished with eight.  UE returns home on Saturday for a 1 p.m. game against Radford.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The University of Evansville men’s soccer team took down another Top 25 team to advance to the MVC Tournament Championship game.

The Purple Aces earned their fifth shutout of 2024 in a 1-0 win over the top-seeded Missouri State Bears. On a windy night at Betty & Bobby Allison South Stadium UE avenged its previous 6-1 loss to the Bears to start November. Junior defender Nacho Garcia (Zaragoza, Spain) scored his first goal with Evansville in the 50th minute for the Aces win. Redshirt freshman midfielder Jacopo Fedrizzi (Giulia, Italy) picked up his fifth assist of 2024 on the lone goal of the match.

"These guys believed in each other and that’s what put us over the top,” said Head Coach Robbe Tarver. “Missouri State is a top 10 team for a reason. The guts we had to have tonight to win, I have no words. These guys deserve everything they’ve gotten, and we’ve earned the chance to have a match against a really good Bowling Green team. We will be ready to go!”

Wednesday’s semifinal match began as a defensive battle. Outside of a shot in the second minute for Missouri State neither team was able to get pass the other’s defensive pressure. UE didn’t take a shot in the first 45 minutes but had a corner kick in the 10th minute that was taken away from the net by the heavy winds.

The Bears got only four shots around Evansville’s defense including an indirect kick in the 33rd minute. Senior forward Nacho Diaz Barragan (Almeria, Spain) blocked the kick from the 10 by MVC Player of the Year Jesus Barea to send it out of harm's way. The only other close attempt came in the final seconds of the second half from Missouri State that went wide.

The defensive pressure continued at the start of the second half as both teams took two fouls in the first five minutes. It didn’t stay completely defense for long as the Aces got a free kick opportunity from 30 yards out. Fedrizzi took the free kick and found Garcia just inside the 12 where he headed the ball in for the lone score of the match.

UE had another close opportunity just six minutes later as senior forward Edward Mendy (Overland Park, Kan. / Blue Valley West HS) took a shot from inside the penalty area that forced a diving save from Bears goalkeeper Will Lowry. Missouri State went on the attack trying to find the equalizer with six shots in the final 25 minutes. But freshman goalkeeper Michal Mroz (Elk Grove, Ill. / Elk Grove HS) made three saves and Evansville’s defense kept the other three shots away to secure the 1-0 win.

The Aces move onto the MVC Tournament Championship match for the third time in four years. This will be the first time since 2009 that UE will face a team other than Missouri State in the championship match. Evansville will play the third-seeded Bowling Green Falcons for the MVC Championship at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 16th.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville women’s basketball team has officially signed shooting guard Sydney Huber (Cedar Rapids, Iowa / Mount Vernon HS) and guard BreAunna Ward (St. Louis / John Burroughs School) to its 2025 recruiting class.

“I am thrilled that Sydney and BreAunna have chosen to join Evansville Women’s Basketball!” says Head Coach Robyn Scherr. “Both of them will complement our talented group of returners and bring a dynamic set of skills to our program! Additionally, they are both winners, each with a state championship under their belt. Sydney’s volleyball team won a state championship a week ago, and BreAunna’s high school team won a state championship last year!”

The Purple Aces' first verbal commitment over the summer was 6-0 shooting guard Sydney Huber from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Huber comes from a decorated women’s basketball family as her mother Stacy was an All-American at Iowa State from 1996 to 2000 and drafted by one of the original eight WNBA teams, the Utah Starzz. Along with her mom, both of Huber’s aunts Brenda Frese and Martha Frese played college basketball. Brenda is currently the Head Coach at Maryland while Marsha is an assistant coach at Loyola Chicago.

“Sydney is a bigger guard that can shoot the heck out of the ball from deep range,” says Coach Scherr. “She can shoot in transition, off of screens, and off the dribble with a very quick release. She can also use her size and length to put pressure on the rim with cuts, drives, and posting up smaller defenders. She is a versatile guard that will create a lot of match-up problems for our opponents. Sydney fits in perfectly with our current freshman class in that she is a gym rat, and she loves the game.”

Heading into her senior season at Mount Vernon High School, Huber has already been part of two state championship teams for both basketball and volleyball. Huber was with the Mustangs as part of their 4A 2022 Freshman Championship while also just winning a state title in volleyball as the 2024 3A Champions. With the Mustangs basketball team, Huber was also part of a 4A state quarterfinal run in her sophomore year and a 3A state semifinal run last year. Individually Huber has been named to All-Conference teams twice and was named First Team All-State last season while averaging 12.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, three assists, and two steals a game.

“I am so excited to officially sign with the University of Evansville,” says Huber. “I’m very thankful to Coach Robyn and the entire staff for their belief in me. I can’t wait to compete at the collegiate level and be part of the UE community!” Huber plans to major in biology and business at Evansville to become a dentist. She is the daughter of Brian and Stacy Huber who both worked at UE from 2001-04 as Stacy was an assistant coach under former Head Coach Tricia Cullop while Brian was the Assistant Director of the Fitness Center and Intramural Sports. Huber has two younger siblings, brother Will and sister Lauren.

The Aces' second addition to the 2025 signing class is 5-10 guard BreAunna Ward. Ward comes to UE as a three-sport athlete at John Burroughs School in Saint Louis. Along with basketball Ward plays volleyball in the fall and runs track in the spring. Ward also comes from a basketball family as her older brother BJ is the Southeast Missouri men’s basketball team’s leading scorer through two games as a sophomore.

“BreAunna is a long, athletic guard that can play in multiple spots,” says Coach Scherr. “I love how disruptive Bre is as a press defender. She is a player that makes everyone around her better. She is an unselfish teammate and will do whatever the team needs to be successful. If she needs to create for others, she will do that. She doesn’t care about stats; she cares about winning. That said, she can score in a variety of ways from getting to the rim on drives to shooting the three,”.

Ward has also been on multiple championship teams while at John Burroughs. With the Bombers Ward was part of the team’s 2022 Class 4 State Championship and their 2024 Class 5 State Championship. Individually Ward has been named three times to All-District teams and All-Conference teams and was named to the 2024 All-Tournament team.  Ward also played AAU basketball with the Missouri Phenom who placed second in the Nike Nationals in 2022.

“I’m incredibly excited to attend Evansville and play basketball under Coach Robyn and her amazing coaching staff,” says Ward. “I can’t wait to contribute to the program and learn from such wonderful coaches. The opportunity to be part of this talented group is something I’m truly looking forward to and thankful for!” Ward will major in biochemistry at UE with hopes of becoming an anesthesia specialist. She is the daughter of Brian and Aunna Ward and has five older siblings, brothers Brandon, BJ, and Bryan, and sisters Bria and Brandy.