In September 2025, a review team from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) will visit the university as part of our reaffirmation of accreditation. To learn more about the criterion on which UE will be evaluated, please take a moment to watch the following video guides.

HLC Criterion 1 | Mission
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJYe4poqk-Q

HLC Criterion 2 | Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEcGIsTJRmU

HLC Criterion 3 | A-D Teaching and Learning for Student Success
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4M_MgYDQDg

HLC Criterion 3 | E-G Teaching and Learning for Student Success
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJAb7We7y6M

HLC Criterion 4 | Sustainability
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ4quibQzaQ

HLC Federal Compliance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fIP_9MOi0E

The University of Evansville (UE) Music Conservatory is excited to present its annual Holiday Pops concert, a festive celebration of music and community. This cherished event will take place on Tuesday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Victory Theatre in downtown Evansville. Admission is free and open to the public.

The evening will showcase the incredible talents of UE’s large ensembles, including the University Choir, Choral Society, Symphony Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble. In addition, the United Sound Change Lab will join the performance, adding a unique dimension to the event’s musical offerings. Together, these groups will perform a variety of seasonal favorites, classical works, and holiday-inspired pieces, creating an unforgettable night of music.

Join us for a magical evening of music, community, and holiday spirit at Holiday Pops!

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, December 3

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Victory Theatre, 600 Main St, Evansville, IN 47708

Admission: Free and open to the public

Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024   Time: 7:00 pm   Location: Neu Chapel   Step into the warmth and wonder of the season with the University of Evansville community! Join us for our annual Advent Candlelight Vespers service. Advent Vespers is a special evening service that combines the themes of Advent—a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of Christ's birth—with the tradition of Vespers, an evening prayer service for reflection and thanksgiving. Immerse yourself in an evening of inspiring music and heartfelt readings that will fill your spirit with warmth and joy as we journey together into the holiday season. Come, bring your friends, neighbors, and loved ones, and be part of this cherished tradition—all are welcome!

UE Students for Life invites the UE campus community to a volunteering day at Trotter House of Evansville, a local pregnancy resource center, on Saturday November 23 from 9:30 am to 1 pm. Trotter House recently moved to a new center (4924 E Plaza East Blvd) and needs help getting organized!

Trotter House Free Services:  Pregnancy Tests & Counseling Limited Sonograma Professional Counseling Healthy Lifestyles Education & Mentoring Infant Supplies Healthcare and Community Referrals Adoption Referrals   Interested? Have questions? Contact Grace at gg126.

Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Neu Chapel.

Step into the warmth and wonder of the season with the University of Evansville community! Join us for our annual Advent Candlelight Vespers service. Advent Vespers is a special evening service that combines the themes of Advent—a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of Christ's birth—with the tradition of Vespers, an evening prayer service for reflection and thanksgiving. Immerse yourself in an evening of inspiring music and heartfelt readings that will fill your spirit with warmth and joy as we journey together into the holiday season. Come, bring your friends, neighbors, and loved ones, and be part of this cherished tradition—all are welcome!

The University of Evansville Theatre continues its Fall 2024 season with Kimberly Belflower’s JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN. This production opens at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, in the May Studio Theatre. Additional performances are at 7:30 p.m., on Nov. 22 and 23, and 2:00 p.m., on Nov. 23 and 24. From the pen of an important new voice in the American Theatre, a rural high school in Georgia provides the backdrop for a visceral and evocative coming-of-age story told through the lens of a dynamic group of teens studying Arthur Miller’s classic, The Crucible. A bitingly funny comedy about the deadly serious matters of patriarchy and power, this script is brought to life by pop music, rage, and the genuine authenticity of its characters discovering their own agency and authority.

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is directed by Evelyn Hipp, a senior theatre studies major, from Nolensville, Tn.. Taako Solorzano, a senior design and technology major from Las Vegas, Nev., is the scenic designer; Lauren Shinoski, a senior design and technology major from Grain Valley, Mo., is the costume designer; Jon Roth, a junior design and technology major from Brookfield, Wis., is the lighting designer; Cooper Sanders, a junior performance major from Jeffersonville, Ind., serves as the sound designer; Benjamin Lodge, a sophomore performance major from Overland Park, Kan., is the dramaturg; Matthew Manders, a sophomore performance major from Houston, Texas, is the projection designer; Mel Denison, a sophomore stage management major from Gainesville, Texas, is the stage manager, and scene shop manager, Cody Kane, serves as the technical director.

The cast features Rylie Sudduth, a sophomore performance major from Versailles, Ky., as Bailey Gallagher; James Scott, a junior performance major from Sugar Hill, Ga., as Carter Smith; Delaney Ross, a senior performance major from Keller, Texas, as Shelby Holcomb; Andrea Vargas, a junior performance major from Missouri City, Texas, as Raelynn Nyx; Gage Dragoo, a first-year performance major from Frisco, Texas, as Lee Turner; Ashly Chalico, a senior performance major from Magnolia Texas, as Beth Powel; Jamy Lentz, a sophomore performance major from Denton, Texas, as Ivy Watkins; Brynna Waters, a senior performance major from Brownsburg, Ind., as Nell Shaw; Ethan Henry, a junior performance major from Salina, Kan., as Mason Adams. The ensemble includes: Mason Norton, a junior performance major from Bremen, Ind.; Luis Alejandro Gonzalez, a first-year performance from Midland, Texas; and Stella Clark-Kaczmarek, a first-year performance major from Omaha, Neb.

Seating is limited, and tickets are $20 for general admission and $18 for senior adults, UE employees, and non-UE students. UE students may obtain one free student rush ticket beginning at 12:00 p.m. on the day of the performance they wish to attend. Tickets may be purchased online at theatre.evansville.edu or by calling the ticket office at 812.488.2031, Monday through Friday, 12:00 pm to 5:00 p.m.

This Saturday Rademacher's will be open from 8am to 2pm! Treat yourself to a delightful pastry that pairs perfectly with your coffee. Don't miss out!

The Facilities Management team at the University of Evansville is excited to announce the release of our new Foundations Newsletter! This seasonal publication will highlight our recent achievements, upcoming projects, helpful tips, and campus happenings, keeping you informed and engaged.

Our inaugural issue, “The Season of Celebration and Change,” is now available. It’s packed with updates, including welcoming new team members, celebrating completed and ongoing projects like the new Qdoba and the Student Legacy Center, and sharing utility conservation tips for the holidays. Plus, learn about exciting events like Winter on Walnut and get a peek into new housing opportunities near campus.

Click below to read the full newsletter and stay connected with all the great work happening across UE Facilities. Together, we’re making our campus a better place!

Link: 

Foundations Newsletter - November 2024 - Office of Facilities Management and Planning - University of Evansville

Take time to slow down, decompress and notice what's bringing life. Throughout finals week use our Spiritual Reflection Space as a way to rest and reflect. This space is set up in Neu Chapel's Grabill Lounge starting Friday, December 6th.

The University of Evansville (UE) Music Conservatory is delighted to announce that UE Opera has been awarded a generous $32,400 grant from the William E. Schmidt Foundation.

This impactful grant will support both the Schmidt Opera Series and the Schmidt Opera Collaborative, advancing music education and community outreach in Evansville and the broader Tri-State region.

The Schmidt Opera Series, a key element of UE Opera's on-campus productions, will receive vital funding to continue bringing high-quality opera performances to audiences UE. Additionally, the Schmidt Opera Collaborative will benefit from this grant, enabling outreach and education initiatives that engage and inspire residents across the region.

"We are profoundly grateful to the William E. Schmidt Foundation for their support of UE Opera," said Dr. Alanna Keenan, Associate Professor of Music at UE. "This funding reaffirms our commitment to advancing music education and cultural enrichment and will allow us to provide students and community members with exceptional opportunities to experience the arts."

Under the artistic direction of Dr. Keenan, with additional guidance from Dr. Dennis Malfatti and Dr. Gregory Rike, UE Opera has flourished as a dynamic force in the field of opera, enriching the lives of students and fostering a deep appreciation for the arts within the community. The Schmidt Foundation's grant will empower the program to continue its legacy of excellence and expand its community reach.

The grant also provides continued support for the Community Conservatory Study Grants, which are designed to give area students who may otherwise lack access to private study the opportunity to benefit from music lessons. This initiative reflects UE's dedication to creating a vibrant and inclusive cultural environment that supports budding young musicians and makes music education accessible to all. UE Opera previously received $25,000 in grant funding in 2023.

Dr. Melvin M. "Mel" Peterson H'91, H'14, a long-time friend and donor to the University of Evansville (UE), has continued his legacy of generosity through a bequest of more than $5.3 million.

Peterson's bequest provides $1 million for an endowed faculty chair and $100,000 for a scholarship in the Department of English. The bequest will also grow the University's endowment and support the institution's academic infrastructure.

The bequest brings Peterson's total giving to UE to $9,629,490. Peterson passed away on April 3 at the age of 101 following a brief illness.

Peterson's participation and financial support left an imprint on many areas of the University, notably his role in purchasing Harlaxton College, UE's campus in Grantham, England. Peterson's connection to UE began indirectly in 1975, 14 years before he moved to Evansville when he visited Harlaxton with his long-time friend, Dr. William Ridgway. Captivated by the history of the manor and intrigued by its possibilities for foreign study, Dr. Ridgway eventually purchased Harlaxton upon the urging of Peterson. A few years later, Ridgway gifted Harlaxton to the University of Evansville, and it has become the centerpiece of UE's international study programs.

"Thanks to Mel and Bill's foresight and generosity, thousands of students have had the life-changing experience of studying at Harlaxton," said University of Evansville President Chris Pietruszkiewicz.

Peterson's first gift to UE was a $1,000 donation to Harlaxton in 1980, beginning a 44-year philanthropic relationship with UE.

His affinity for supporting the arts and humanities can be traced to his scholarly endeavors. After retiring from Chevron Oil Corporation at age 50, Peterson earned a master's degree in English from the University of California and a master's degree in history from Indiana State University. He also holds an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of Evansville.

Peterson participated in many areas of University life. He enjoyed the academic world and relished interacting with faculty, staff and students. Peterson attended theatre productions, art show openings, poetry and literary readings and concerts. He served as president of the Samuel Johnson Society and was a board member of Harlaxton Society. He also supported the Art Department, the Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the Nursing Department. In 1991, the UE Alumni Association recognized his service to the University by naming him a Samuel Orr Honorary Alumnus. Peterson was also an active honorary member of the UE Board of Trustees.

Always a proud donor, Mel sought to set an example for others. Thanks to his generosity, the Mel Peterson Art Gallery, situated at the corner of Weinbach and Lincoln Avenues, and the Mel Peterson Video Production Lab in Hyde Hall, have enhanced the learning experience in the Art and Communications programs. Peterson also made generous contributions to the renovations of Hyde Hall and Bower-Suhrheinrich Library.

"Thanks to Mel, the University of Evansville offers a rich and diverse academic experience," Pietruszkiewicz said. "Those of us who knew him are better for our friendship. He will be missed, but his legacy will live on."

The bookstore will be open normal operating hours on Monday and Tuesday of Thanksgiving week, but will be closed beginning Wednesday. We reopen the following Monday with regular hours.

• Monday, Nov. 25th & Tuesday Nov. 26th: 9am-5pm
• Wednesday, Nov. 27th-Sunday, Dec. 1st: CLOSED
• Monday, Dec. 2nd: resume normal hours, 9am-5pm

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!

The Purple Aces are still looking for their first road win of the season after a second-half comeback at Lindenwood fell short. UE had its first overtime game of the season as the team tied the game in the final 20 seconds after being down by 18 early in the third quarter. But with two starters fouling out in the overtime period Evansville couldn't find the points it needed for an away win.

The Aces return to the home of the Lipscomb Bison's Allen Arena for the first time since 2009. UE and Lipscomb played four straight seasons in the late 2000s but did not see each other again until 2023 at Meeks Family Fieldhouse. The Bison have already played six games early in the season and hold a 5-1 record. Lipscomb's lone loss came to a common non-conference opponent Vanderbilt to open the season at Memorial Gymnasium. Since that game, the Bison have rattled off five straight wins behind offensive leader senior guard Claira McGowan who is averaging 13.5 points a game. 

Evansville continues to dominate at the free throw line through four games. The Aces are tied for third among Division I teams in free throws made per game, averaging 20 points at the line. The team is only two free throws in a game away from the national leader, Michigan State. The two other teams that also average 20 free throws a game are Cleveland State and Texas.

Freshman guard Camryn Runner had UE's best offensive performance in six seasons at Lindenwood. Runner put up a career-best 30 points against the Lions for the third-highest scoring output for a player in the MVC. It was the Aces' best performance by a freshman since 2014 when program points leader Sara Dickey had a then career-high 30 points at Southern Illinois on January 26th.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – A pair of weekend home games are on the docket for the University of Evansville men’s basketball team beginning on Friday with a 7 p.m. game against Green Bay.  ESPN+ and the Purple Aces Radio Network will have the broadcast.

Last Time Out

- Holding the Purple Aces to 19.0% shooting, Ohio State pulled away for an 80-30 victory on Tuesday in Columbus

- The scoring output for the Aces was the fewest since the team scored 23 against Kentucky Wesleyan on Feb. 9, 1963 before the institution of the shot clock

- OSU shot 70% in the second half and finished at 51.9% for the game

- Gabriel Pozzato led UE with nine points as the game was the first for the Aces without a double-digit scorer since Feb. 23, 2022 at Loyola

Setting a Mark

- Michael Day put together the top performance of his college career at Ohio State

- Day set career highs in points (7), FG (3), attempts (6), 3pt (1), 3pt att (2), rebounds (6), blocks (2), and minutes (23:19)

- Despite being held scoreless in the game against Radford, Day had a career-best three assists while adding three boards in 11 minutes

Taking Care of the Ball

- Through five games, Tanner Cuff has accumulated 15 assists while turning the ball over just twice

- His assist-to-turnover ratio of 7.50 paces the MVC and is 13th nationally

- He is 9th in the MVC with 6.60 rebounds per game

- Cuff posted a season-high 15 points at MTSU along with 7 caroms and 3 steals in 35:07, the top minute tally of his UE career

Scouting the Opponent

- Led by first-year head coach Doug Gottlieb, Green Bay enters Friday’s contest with a 2-3 record following an 82-57 win at SIUE on Tuesday evening

- The Phoenix boast the leading scorer in the nation as Anthony Roy is averaging an NCAA-best 27.4 points per game while shooting 58.1% from the field

- Roy has converted 43.6% of his attempt from outside and leads the team with 19 assists and 9 steals

- Marcus Hall is averaging 15.8 points per contest while hauling in a team-high 6.0 rebounds

AMHURST, Mass. – The University of Evansville men’s soccer team had its best season in 15 years come to a close on Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in a 2-1 loss at Massachusetts.

The Purple Aces made their return to the NCAA Tournament after 28 years and fought to the final second against the UMass Minutemen. Graduate forward Sami Owusu (Denver / Dayton) had UE’s lone goal of the match in the 71st minute. He was one of only two Evansville players to record multiple shots over 90 minutes at Rudd Field along with redshirt freshman midfielder Jacopo Fedrizzi (Guilia, Italy).

“These guys showed the same level of desire and commitment they have all season, the game just didn’t end up going our way. We fought and scrapped for everything. These guys should be proud of how they represented themselves, this program, and our university.

“We are proud that we returned this program back to the tournament in 28 years when the people in this group were the only people who believed we could. These guys have left this program better than they found it.”

It was a dry beginning at UMass for the Aces as the projected rain in the forecast stopped and the team struggled to find its offense. The Minutemen had the first four shots of the match along with the first goal in the 21st minute.

UE registered its first shot nine minutes later as graduate defender Tobias Bak (Taastrup, Denmark) took one from the far right side of the penalty area that was saved down low by UMass goalkeeper Alex Geczy. Evansville had only two other chances in the first 45 minutes as senior forward Edward Mendy (Overland Park, Kan. / Blue Valley West HS) beat two defenders in the box to force a diving save left.

The second half was a quicker offensive start for the Aces as redshirt junior defender Jon Varela (Vitoria, Spain) had a shot go over the crossbar in the first four minutes. The teams traded shots until the 60th minute when the Minutemen doubled their lead. Momentum stayed in the home team’s favor until Owusu took a blocked shot in the 67th minute.

UE took control for the next five minutes while scoring the team's lone goal of the match. Owusu took the ball up the left side of the penalty area to the six. At the six he crossed past his defender and Geczy into the bottom left corner of the net. Following the goal Evansville kicked its offense into high gear, taking five shots over the final 16 minutes.

Four of those five shots for the Aces came in the last four minutes. UE kept possession on its half of the field for over eight minutes as four separate players took chances at the net. Sophomore winger Auden Engen Vik (Trondheim, Norway) had a shot just inside the 18 that forced a jumping save to the right. While fifth-year forward Kai Phillip (Diego Martin, Trinidad & Tobago) had a shot in the final 30 seconds off a corner kick that was headed just wide of the net.

Evansville ends the 2024 season with the program’s most wins since 2017 and its best winning percentage since 2009. The Aces' 35 goals were the most in a season dating back to 2007 when UE had a 45-goal year in 20 matches. Evansville completes 2024 with an 11-7-3 overall record, a 4-3-1 Missouri Valley Conference record, and the program’s first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 1996.

ST. LOUIS -- University of Evansville women's soccer players Taylor Johnson (Evansville, Ind. / Reitz HS), Hailey Autenrieb (Cincinnati / Seton HS) and Myia Danek (Laingsburg, Mich. / Laingsburg HS) were all named to Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete teams on Thursday, in a vote of the league's sports information contacts.

Johnson was named to the MVC Scholar-Athlete Second Team while Autenrieb and Danek were named to the MVC Scholar-Athlete Third Team. It was the second season in a row that the Aces had three players recognized for their work both on the field and in the classroom.

Leading UE with three goals on the season, Johnson earned a spot on the Second Team. Johnson also was fourth on the team in shots and third in shots on goal with seven. Johnson is majoring in chemistry and currently has a 4.00 GPA through just under three semesters.

Autenrieb was Evansville’s points leader in 2024 with two goals and three assists in 16 games. The senior forward was one of only three Aces who played and started in every match over the season. She was also one of only two UE players to score a game-winning goal, helping Evansville to a win over Lindenwood early in the season. Autenrieb is majoring in public health with a 3.96 GPA and will graduate in the spring.

Danek was a stalwart in goal for the Aces starting in 15 of 16 games in the 2024 season. Danek also ended her career at UE in the program record book with the ninth most matches (33), eighth in saves (157) and save percentage (76.6%), sixth in goals against average (1.36), and tied for sixth in shutouts with nine clean sheets. The graduate goalkeeper was also nationally ranked in saves per game (49th), total saves (64th), and save percentage (150th). Danek will graduate with a degree in communications with a 3.79 GPA.

The criteria to make the MVC Scholar-Athlete teams mirrors the College Sports Communicator (CSC) standards for Academic All-America voting.  Nominees must be starters or important reserves with at least a 3.50 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and they must have reached sophomore athletic and academic standing at their institution.

The Purple Aces earned their first MVC Tournament title since 1996 on Saturday night in thrilling fashion. UE scored the first goal of the match but found themselves down a goal by halftime. Evansville found the equalizer in the 79th minute and scored the championship-winning goal in the 107th minute off a Bowling Green defender. 

Fifth-year forward Kai Phillip (Diego Martin, Trinidad and Tobago) was named the MVP of the tournament for scoring two goals in three matches. Three other Aces were named to the MVC Tournament Team; defender Nacho Garcia, defender Martin Wurschmidt, and redshirt midfielder Jacopo Fedrizzi who was also named to the All-MVC Second Team.

This will only be the second time in program history the Aces have played UMass and the first time on either home pitch. The two teams played in the Bradley Tournament to begin the 2013 season and tied 0-0 after one overtime. The Minutemen come into the match having bowed out of the A-10 quarterfinals against the eventual A-10 Champions, Saint Louis. The quarterfinal match ended in a 0-0 tie where the Billikens advanced on penalty kicks.

UMass has a 10-3-5 overall record and finished 5-2-1 in conference play. The Minutemen are led by three-time A-10 Offensive Player of the Year graduate forward Alec Hughes. Hughes has scored 14 goals in only 15 matches to be third in the country in goals per game. 

After Evansville's run in the MVC Tournament, TopDrawerSoccer ranked the Aces as the 23rd-best team in the nation. United Soccer Coaches does not release a weekly poll during tournament play but will release a final poll after the College Cup in mid-December. Heading into the first match of the tournament, UE has a 5-10 NCAA Tournament record. Evansville's last win came during the program's second Final Four run in 1990 with a 1-0 victory over Indiana.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In a hard-fought match on Wednesday, the University of Evansville volleyball team came up just short in a 3-1 decision to Indiana State at Meeks Family Fieldhouse.

Angelica Gonzalez had a spectacular match, finishing with 21 kills while Josdarilee Caraballo recorded 13.  Ainoah Cruz posted a career-high 36 digs while Kora Ruff added 27 to go along with her 40 assists. ISU was led by Kira Holland’s 17 kills.

Senior Madisyn Steele officially finished her career as the most efficient hitter in program history and the first to hit over .300 over the course of her time with the program.  She broke the record of .277, which was set by two previous players.

Set 1 – Indiana State 26, UE 24

Kora Ruff picked up an ace as UE scored the first three points of the evening.  Indiana State fought back, tying the set at 6-6 before taking their first lead at 11-10 and pushing it to 14-11.  A reversed call put momentum back on UE’s side and Lexi Owen followed with an ace that saw the Aces retake a 16-15 edge.

The back-and-forth sequence continued with the Sycamores jumping back on top at 20-18 while the Aces made their comeback, utilizing a kill by Josdarilee Caraballo to tie it up at 21-21.  Angelica Gonzalez’ seventh kill of the match put UE back in front with set point, up 24-23, but the Sycamores had the final say, rebounding to take the win.

Set 2 – UE 25, Indiana State 23

Madisyn Steele recorded a kill and block to give the Aces a 7-3 lead out of the gate.  Blakeley Freeman had an ace in the early stretch.  Indiana State made their way back, cutting the deficit to a point (9-8), but Evansville answered as Chloe Cline, Angelica Gonzalez, and Carlotta Pascual each picked up a kill as UE pushed the lead to 15-10.

Caraballo picked up her 10th kill of the match to extend the advantage to 20-14.  That is when the Sycamores made their move.  Seven in a row put the Sycamores in front before Cline and Holland Morris assisted on a block to end the run.  Gonzalez came up in the clutch with a block assist and kill to clinch the set and tie the match.

Set 3 – Indiana State 25, UE 21

Another nice start by Steele saw her register a pair of kills to put UE in front at 4-2.  ISU took its first lead of 7-5 before consecutive Caraballo aces gave UE an 8-7 edge.  After the Sycamores retook a 10-8 advantage, kills from Pascual and Ruff helped the Aces jump on top by a score of 13-12.

Just as fast as the Aces rallied, ISU countered.  Another rally saw them open their largest lead at 20-14.  Still trailing by six at 24-18, Evansville made a final effort to close the gap.  Ruff’s second ace of the night cut into the deficit, but ISU finished the set to take a 2-1 lead.

Set 4 – Indiana State 25, UE 23

Up 2-1 in the match, Indiana State was on fire to begin the fourth, reeling off the opening four tallies.  After Steele picked up a kill to get the Aces on the board, the Sycamores continued to add to the lead, going up 12-3.  A 4-0 spurt got the Aces closer, but ISU rebounded to go up 20-12.

Gonzalez did her best to bring the Aces back, picking up four kills in a row as part of a 7-0 run that cut the deficit to just one at 20-19.  An error by the Sycamores tied the score at 22-22 before two by ISU gave them match point where they would finish off the victory.