Employees in need of a headshot can have theirs taken on Thursday, March 27 at 9:45AM.

Headshots will be taken outdoors near the southwest corner of the front oval lawn. In the event of rain, they will be moved indoors to the SOBA atrium.

To add your name to the list, please contact Abbie Perry at ap445@evansville.edu.

1095-C forms have been processed for benefit eligbile employees. If you have provided consent for electronic 1095-Cs, you can view/print your 1095-C for your records now. Simply log into Self Service  https://selfservice.evansville.edu and click on "Tax Information." You will the option to receive the 1095-C form. 1095-Cs have been mailed for those employees who did not provide their electronic consent.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the payroll department at payroll@evansville.edu.

Iftar is the fast-breaking meal in the evenings throughout Ramadan. Let's come together as a community to share a meal and learn more about each other.

Ross Mayfield, CFA®-Investment Strategy Analyst at Baird, and John Watkins, CFA®-Co-Portfolio Manager of Baird Trusts Large Cap Equity and Equity Income strategies, will speak to University of Evansville students on Thursday, March 6 at 3.00 p.m. in SOBA Room 162.

Managing over $26 billion in assets, their large-cap equity portfolio has consistently outperformed the S&P 500 over 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years, placing them among the top 5% of large-company managers in the U.S. They will discuss the strategies behind their long-term market outperformance and share insights on the current market outlook. Additionally, they will offer guidance on careers in investment analysis and portfolio management.

This event is open to the UE community and the public. For more information, please contact Dr. Walayet A. Khan at wk3@evansville.edu.

Join the Center for Student Engagement for this semester's Leadership Lunch and Learn Series!

The Center for Student Engagement is excited to introduce a new leadership development framework that combines the Social Change Model of Leadership Development and Corey Seemiller's Student Leadership Competencies. This framework provides a holistic approach to cultivating impactful student leaders.

Breanna Bondurant, the University of Evansville's Spiritual Formation Coordinator, will be using her expertise and experiences in her workshop about group leadership. She brings a wealth of wisdom and passion that you do not want to miss!

All students are invited and lunch will be provided for the first 10 people in attendance! To reserve your spot and your meal, please RSVP here on UEngage. Walk-ins are welcome!

This semester's sessions will take place on the first Wednesday of each month during the Spring Semester and will cover the following topics:

- Individual Leadership (February 5)

- Group Leadership (March 5)

- Community Leadership (April 2)

For any questions, please reach out to the Center for Student Engagement at cse@evansville.edu

UE Employees: take advantage of a free blood pressure screening!

An Ascension St. Vincent Tri State Clinic Health Advocate will be on-site on March 3rd to do walk-in blood pressure screenings. Get your blood pressure checked and get information on how you can continue to care for your heart!

Date: Monday, March 3rd  ---  Location: Eykamp Room 254  ---  Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Are you feeling behind? Spring back into the swing of things this semester before more time slips by!

Come to the Spring Back Resource Fair in Ridgway on Wednesday, February 26 to see all the people, places, and programs on campus that can help you get going this spring semester. If you're not getting the results you want out of your semester, coming to this can be a great first step.

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
First floor, Ridgway University Center

University of Evansville Employee Biggest Loser Challenge 2025

Challenge Dates: March 17th - May 11th

Welcome! This 8-week challenge is designed to help motivate participants to take on healthier lifestyle choices and pursue health-driven weight loss. While this is a weight loss-based challenge, we want this to be a positive experience for you and your team members to make healthier lifestyle choices for long-term health & success! **We do not encourage or support extreme dieting with this challenge.**

As a bonus, we’ll share a newsletter with different healthy habit topics to help you improve your own routine each week.

Challenge Details:

• All employees & spouses are welcome to participate!

• Teams must be between 4-8 individuals.

• Entry fee is $5.00 (cash only please). Submit your buy-in to Lori Leduc in HR.

• Initial weigh-in must be completed the week of March 17th - 20th.

• Only 1 missed weigh-in is allowed.

• No extreme dieting, supplementing or other measures for drastic weight loss is permitted. We want this to serve as a positive experience with healthy changes for long-term success!

Weigh-In Info:

• Weekly weigh-ins will take place at the clinic:

• Monday - Thursday from 8:00am - 12:00pm

Prizes:

• 1st, 2nd & 3rd place (male & female) with the highest % weight lost

• Team with the highest overall % weight lost

Earn a one-time $150 HRA credit for participating!

Want to sign up? Click this link: https://forms.gle/QrNkz2mjL4eHLKUCA

Reach out to Taylor (taylor.kollak@ascension.org) with any questions!

Commencement Central is an event where students planning to graduate Spring or Summer 2025 will check their diploma name and degree programs and touch base with the University Bookstore, Alumni Relations, and the Center for Career Development.

This event will be held in Eykamp Hall on these dates:

March 3, 2025 : 11am-1pm

March 4, 2025 : 11am-1pm and 4pm-6pm

If you plan on graduating Spring or Summer of 2025, please use this link to sign up for a 20 minute time slot:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DABA822A3FCCF8-55107009-2025

It's important to come to this event even if you do not plan on attending the Commencement ceremony!

The Department of Art presents CREATING A MYTH by ceramic artisit John Reynolds.  The exhibit is open from 01/21/2025 through 03/01/25.  Please join us at the public reception in the Peterson Gallery on Thursday, February 13 at 6:30 pm.

Gallery hours are MTFS: 12 - 3 p.m. and WTH: 12 - 6 p.m.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

This Change Leadership Workshop event will help as you develop a path to personal and professional success!

Join this workshop led by the Center for Innovation & Change to learn about skills and practices that will help you uncover your path to a fulfilling future.

• Explore your values, strengths, and passions to create a fulfilling life path

• Interactive learning tools

• Food and drinks!

Wednesday, February 26

6-9pm

Room 170, Schroeder School of Business Building

RSVP online!

Tune into the first Episode of Season 2 of the (Spanish/English/Spanglish) podcast "Celebrating Hispanic Voices"!

In Episode 1, listen to Mia Meléndez, Sophia Reyes, and Jocelyn Solano Sánchez share their experiences as Hispanic/Latinx students at UE. They cover topics such as Día de los Muertos (ofrenda), Hispanic Latin@ Student Union (HLSU), personal experiences, and cultural differences.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5RT5PkTUThuWwoLnqcJVa7?si=pmnruel4QGSMKF_ehNy6ng

Huge THANKS to our production team, Sophia Reyes and Tommy Housman!

Want to share your thoughts and get rewarded? 💬💰 Join our focus group and receive $25 in Ace Bucks! Spots are limited—sign up now!

Family, friends and loved ones of the late Dr. Marvin E. Hartig are pleased to announce the application process for the Dr. Marvin E. Hartig Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is dedicated to the loving memory of Dr. Hartig, Dean of Evansville College’s Evening College in 1967, and administrator for the Center for Advanced Study, director of the Evansville chapter of the American Institute of Banking (AIB), and the international student advisor. In 1974, Dr. Hartig was appointed Dean of Academic Services. He retired in 1984 after serving his alma mater for thirty-five years and passed away in 2007.

This scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving sophomore student. Preference will be given to a student working while being enrolled as a full-time student. International students are encouraged to apply.

Eligible students for the 2025-2026 Hartig Memorial Scholarship will be sophomores in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Download the application.

Deadline: Please return all materials to the Office of Student Financial Services by April 28, 2025. The decision will be announced by May 27, 2025.

Questions: Amber Chandler, Administrative Assistant to the Office of Student Financial Services, at ac547@evansville.edu or 812-488-2364

Nominations are now being accepted for consideration of The Howard S. Rosenblatt “Dean of Students Leadership Awards.”  These awards will be presented at the 32nd Annual Leadership Awards Reception scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Invitations will be prepared by the Center for Student Engagement.  

Awards from the Dean of Students Office are presented in the following categories:

• Student Organization Advisor of the Year

• Student Organization of the Year

• Student Leader of the Year

Our student organizations are successful because of the commitment of the student leaders and the advisors who give freely of their time and support.  The recipients of these awards are selected based on their commitment to the University of Evansville as well as the development and success of their efforts within their chosen student organization.

The deadline for nominations is March 21, 2025.  Click on this link to submit your nomination: 

https://forms.office.com/r/5WhHUF7J6i 

If you have any questions, please contact the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students office at 812-488-2500 or by e-mail via deanofstudents@evansville.edu 

Thank you in advance for celebrating our student leaders’ achievements!

Do you know a senior deserving of the highest award given by UE? Ten finalists will be selected, and one student will be presented this award at Commencement. Selection is based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, and community and campus engagement. 

 
The Guthrie May and Mabel Dillingham Nenneker Outstanding Senior Service Award nominations will be accepted February 20 – March 14, 2025. Students nominated must accept their nomination by 5:00 p.m. on March 21st, 2025. 

 
You can nominate deserving seniors by completing the form below. Once you submit a nomination, students will receive an automatic email giving them the opportunity to accept the award.  

https://form.jotform.com/220724520906046 

Please contact Shelby Gardner, Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students Office (sg293@evansville.edu) with any questions.

The Margaret E. Schriefer Liberal Arts Scholarship has been established for the University of Evansville in loving memory of Margaret E. Schriefer. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving student, covering full tuition, books, supplies, materials, and laboratory fees. To be considered for this scholarship, students must meet the following qualifications:

• Must be enrolled at the University of Evansville and have a major of study in Literature, English, Music or Theatre.
• Must be a natural-born citizen of the United States of America with no prior criminal record, other than minor traffic violations.
• Must be a free and accepted Mason in good standing in a local lodge under the authority of the Grand Lodge of its state, or be the descendant, sibling, or nephew/niece of a Master Mason in good standing in his respective lodge under the authority of the Grand Lodge of its respective state. If the related Mason shall not be living at the time of the student’s consideration for this scholarship, a letter shall be obtained from the Lodge of the related Mason to the effect that the related Mason was in good standing at the time of his death.

Must have and maintain a “C” average.

If you meet the requirements for this scholarship, please complete the scholarship application and return to the Office of Student Financial Services by April 18, 2025.

Questions may be directed to the Office of Student Financial Services by email at studentfinancialservices@evansville.edu or by phone at 812-488-2364.

The University of Evansville African American Alumni Association is pleased to announce the 2025 Zerah Priestly Carter Endowed Scholarship in honor of Zerah Priestly Carter, the first African American graduate of the University.

This scholarship is awarded annually to deserving African American students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at UE. These scholarship funds of at least $1,000 annually, are in addition to other financial aid/scholarships awarded to the recipient and are renewable, dependent on academic progress and annual community service. Eligible students are encouraged to apply at this time.

Applications will be accepted until March 14, 2025.

Please apply at https://www.uealumnionline.com/ZPC2025

UE Reads is a paid work-study position. If you qualify for federal work-study positions and are available on Monday and Tuesday from 3:30 to 5:30, we have positions for two students to work with young students at a community daycare. This position is to encourage reading for enjoyment.

If you are available two afternoons a week, Monday through Thursday, we have openings in area elementary schools to help students with homework and reading. Please contact Kendra Pennington at kp283@evansville.edu for more information.  The pay is good and minimal preparation is required.

Congratulations to our February Employee of the Month, Susan Walter! Susan continuously gives noteworthy service through determined and competent performance, provides inspiration and motivation to fellow employees resulting in enthusiasm, commitment, and higher morale among other employees, and provides assistance to other employees and students gladly and with patience and a good attitude.

Susan works in the UE Libraries and has been with UE for 24 years. Please take a moment to congratulate her on this well-deserved award.

Harlaxton College is excited to invite you to the inaugural Mini Olympics at Harlaxton, an unforgettable summer experience in an enchanting English manor house. This unique program is designed to provide you with a valuable opportunity to inspire, elevate, and empower children through the power of sports while enjoying a beautiful, historic setting.

Inspire+ is Harlaxton College's sponsored charity of the year. They are an independent sports and education charity that changes young people's lives by leading healthier lifestyles through physical and well-being activities. They work with local Olympians and Paralympians to host a three-day Mini Olympics for over 2800 school children from the Grantham area where Harlaxton is located.

This fun event brings children together in non-competitive sports. There are 17 stations, each with a unique activity, and opening and closing ceremonies sponsored by the Royal Opera House. Harlaxton College will have one station, Cheerleading, and participants will teach the children a cheer to perform at the closing ceremonies.

If you choose to join this exciting adventure, you'll fly to London's Heathrow Airport for a June 6 arrival and spend time planning and organizing for the Mini Olympics before the big three-day event that will be followed by an elegant dinner in one of the grand State Rooms at Harlaxton. You'll also have time to tour Harlaxton Manor; explore Grantham's nightlife; enjoy dinner at the Gregory Arms, a traditional British pub; tour local schools, including a prestigious boarding school; spend time in London; and go on a backstage tour of the Royal Opera House before flying back to the USA on June 14.

Your room and meals at Harlaxton are included in the cost of this $2350 trip. This unique experience has limited capacity so please reserve your spot as soon as possible. For more information, please contact Lisa Hale at lh241@evansville.edu.

The Purple Aces had another tough weekend on the road with double-digit losses at both Valparaiso and UIC. UE still is looking for a road win this season, having won all four of their games either at Meeks Family Fieldhouse or the Ford Center in Evansville. This will be the Aces' last chance for a road win as they travel to Cedar Falls, Iowa to take on the Northern Iowa Panthers.

It will be a tall task for UE on Thursday as the program hasn't won a game in the McLeod Center in 17 years. The last time Evansville was able to say it had a victory in Cedar Falls was February 2, 2008. The Aces won by five points then and only pulled away in the final three minutes of the game. The 2008 win is one of only two for UE in the McLeod Center since it opened in 2006.

Three of the Missouri Valley Conference's best players at creating turnovers will be on the floor during Thursday night's game. Evansville senior guard Júlia Palomo currently leads the Aces in steals with 47 on the season and 1.7 per game. Palomo is eighth in the Valley for steals while UNI junior forward Ryley Gobel is fifth with 56 season steals to average 2.1 a game. UNI senior guard Maya McDermott is also in the top 10 in the MVC for steals, with 39 steals this season for 1.4 steals a game. The Panthers are 14-13 overall on the season and 9-7 in Valley play. They are led by a trio of players in McDermott, Gobel, and senior Kayba Laube as the three average double figures a game.

UE will then host a big in-state game with Indiana State on Saturday, March 1. Evansville will play a rare Saturday night game in Meeks Family Fieldhouse against the Sycamores as the two teams are in the hunt for better seeding at the 2025 Credit Union 1 MVC Women's Basketball Tournament. In the team's first meeting in Terre Haute back in January Indiana State dominated the game in a 90-74 victory. The Aces will hope to do the same on their home court heading into its final three games of the regular season.

Sophomore forward Maggie Hartwig has been dominating on both sides of the ball for UE in Valley play. Over the weekend Hartwig led Evansville on offense and defense during both games, averaging a double-double with 21.5 points and 12 rebounds a game. With back-to-back double-doubles last weekend, Hartwig now has nine on the season and is tied for third-most in the Valley with Drake's Anna Miller and Illinois State's Nevaeh Thomas. Nine double-doubles is the most by an Aces player since forward Abby Feit had 13 double-doubles during her junior season in 2021-22.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville women’s swimming and diving team takes its turn at the Missouri Valley Conference Championships this week in Waukee, Iowa.  Beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 26, the championships run through Saturday, Feb. 1.

Waukee CSD Natatorium is the host facility for the event.  Action begins on Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. CT with the 200-medley relay and the 800-free relay.  The final three days will see prelim races begin at 10:30 a.m. with finals starting at 6 p.m.

Evansville last competed against Bellarmine in its Senior Weekend at Deaconess Aquatic Center.  Maddie Rollett swept the 1-meter and 3-meter dives.  Her score in the 3-meter was a 234.53 while her score in the 1-meter finished at 235.65.  Teammate Leah Gardner took second in both dives.  She scored a 175.88 in the 3-meter event while posting a 119.40 in the 1-meter.
 
Sveva Brugnoli, Amanda Denny, Delaney Miller, and Evelyn Chin took top honors in the 400-free relay.  Their time of 3:42.86 topped the competition by just under two seconds.  Ane Madina, Rafaela Markarewicz, Brugnoli, and Chin swam a 1:50.86 in the 200-medley relay to take second place. 
 
Brugnoli's stellar outing continued in the 200-fly as she dominated the competition with a 2:09.58.  Her time bested the competition by over three seconds.  Fellow senior Mari Mueller picked up a runner-up finish in the 200-breaststroke.  She recorded a 2:26.30.  Ane Madina also had a second-place finish.  With a 2:11.39 in the 200-backstroke, she took second out of nine participants.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Taking to the floor at the Ford Center for the final time this season, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team welcomes Drake for a 7 p.m. game on Wednesday.  Cameron Gehlhausen will be recognized for Senior Day; he is set to graduate following three years at UE.  ESPN+ and the Purple Aces Radio Network will have the broadcast.

Last Time Out

- It was an entertaining back-and-forth contest before UIC pulled away in the final minutes to take an 82-77 win on Saturday

- Gabriel Pozzato led the way for UE with 23 points while Tayshawn Comer completed the game with 22

- After trailing by eight at the half, UE took multiple leads midway through the second half

Reaching 1K

- Tayshawn Comer scored 22 points at UIC to surpass the 1,000-point mark in his career

- After scoring 539 points in two seasons at Eastern Kentucky, Comer has 467 this season at UE to stand at 1,006 points

- Comer recorded his first double-double of the season with 17 points and 11 assists against Valparaiso

- His 11 assists tied his career mark

- Over the last 16 games, Comer is averaging 20.0 points, 4.8 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game over that time and leads UE with his season scoring average of 16.1 PPG

- Against league competition, Comer is averaging 18.9 PPG, which is second

Full 40

- For the third game in a row and eighth time this season, Gabriel Pozzato played all 40 minutes at UIC while pacing the team with 23 points

- Pozzato is 7th in the MVC with 34.7 minutes per game

- He has averaged 22.5 PPG over the last two contests

- The 3-time MVC Freshman of the Week is the #6 scorer in the league with 15.8 PPG

- He earned his third MVC freshman accolade on Feb. 3 as he averaged 25.5 PPG in wins over Murray State and Belmont

- After missing eight games, he returned on Jan. 18 against Belmont

Another Career Game 

- Connor Turnbull connected on 12 of his 15 shot attempts on his way to a new career mark of 27 points against Valpo on Feb. 16

- It was the second 20-point game of his career and surpassed his previous mark of 20, which came on Feb. 8 versus Bradley

- Turnbull has recorded multiple blocks in eight of the last 11 games and paces the MVC with his average of 1.86/game while his average in MVC games is even higher at 2.17 per contest

- His total of 54 blocks ranks 25th in the country while his average of 1.86 is 31st

Scouting the Opponent

- Drake continues to pace the MVC with an overall record of 25-3 and a 15-3 mark entering the final week of the regular season

- On Sunday, the Bulldogs recorded a 64-58 overtime win at Northern Iowa

- Bennett Stirtz continues to lead the Bulldogs and MVC with his average of 19.0 points per game

- He also paces the squad with his total of 168 assists, 64 steals, and 39.1 minutes per game

- Daniel Abreu and Mitch Mascari both enter the game with an average of 10.9 PPG

ST. LOUIS – Recording four home runs in four contests for the University of Evansville softball team last week, junior Taylor Howe has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week.

Howe completed the week batting .455 with four home runs and nine RBI for the Purple Aces.  She hit a home run in each of UE’s four games over the course of the week.  She slugged 1.636 while scoring six runs and reaching base 50% of the time.

She opened the week with a 2-run home run in the opening game against Saint Louis before adding another homer in the 11-1 victory to split the doubleheader.  In game two, she went 2-4 with a homer, double, and two runs scored.

Sunday’s opening game against Western Michigan saw Howe hit another one out of the park while finishing with three RBI.  In the 14-2 win over UT Martin, Howe went 1-2 with another home run, two RBI, two walks, and two more runs scored.

The Purple Aces picked up their first win of the 2025 season on Sunday afternoon in their first home games of the season. UE hosted crosstown rivals USI for a doubleheader on Sunday after canceling a game and postponing one due to snow and cold weather earlier in the weekend. While Evansville lost the first game, they were able to bounce back with a big 13-0 run-rule win in the second game of the day.

UE's big win over the Screaming Eagles on Sunday was powered by a monster fourth inning. In just one half inning Evansville almost went through its lineup twice with 17 at bats. During those at bats, the Aces connected on nine hits, scored 11 runs, and had 14 of the at-bats take first base. UE hasn't scored 11 or more runs in an inning in just under three years. Evansville last put up that many runs in only one inning on March 16, 2022, scoring 12 runs in the top of the sixth at Austin Peay.

Another key factor in Evansville's 13-0 win against USI was sophomore LHP Kevin Reed's (Martinsville, Ind. / Martinsville HS) performance on the mound. Reed pitched all seven innings for the Aces, setting a career-high in innings pitched and strikeouts as the lefty got nine Eagles at the plate. Reed is the first UE pitcher to throw a complete game shutout since 2021 when redshirt sophomore RHP Shane Gray threw seven innings while striking out five batters at Illinois State in a 12-0 win. Reed is also one of only 13 pitchers across Division I baseball to throw a complete game and only one of two in the Missouri Valley Conference.

The Kentucky Wildcats have had an opposite start to the season compared to Evansville. UK has a 4-1 record after two weeks of play this season. The Cats have picked up four wins against two teams the Aces are very familiar with, the Lipscomb Bison and the Belmont Bruins. Kentucky swept Belmont over the weekend, allowing the Bruins to only score six runs in 25 innings across three games as they benefited from solid pitching on the mound. The Cats are in the Top 10 in the nation in five pitching categories including ERA (1.58), hits allowed per nine innings (5.18), shutouts (2), strikeout-to-walk ratio (4.08), and WHIP (0.90).

Tuesday's game at Kentucky is the first of 19 games on the road for the Aces. UE won't return to German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium until the end of March for a midweek match-up with Western Kentucky. By the time Evansville returns home the team will have played its first MVC series while visiting nine different ballparks. The Aces were last on such a lengthy road trip in 2022 when they played 15 games away from Evansville from March 9 to March 29.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Morgan Adams hit three home runs in two games on Monday to lead the University of Evansville softball team to victories over Western Michigan and UT Martin at Tri-State Orthpaedics Field at Cooper Stadium.

Game 1 – UE 7, Western Michigan 2

Evansville opened the day with a 7-2 victory over Western Michigan as Jess Willsey and Morgan Adams each recorded a home run to lead UE to a victory.

After the Broncos posted the first run of the game, the Aces tied the score in the bottom of the second with Adams hitting a solo home run.  UE took the lead an inning later when Jess Willsey launched a 2-run shot.  Keghan Pye, who hit a 1-out single, also scored on the play.

WMU picked up its second run of the game in the top of the fourth before the Aces countered with four scores in the bottom of the frame.  Adams, Jenna Donohoo, and Brooke Voss each batted in a run while Niki Bode scored on an error.  From there, UE held the Broncos in check to take the win.

Elle Jarrett made the start and allowed two runs, one earned, in four innings of work.  She earned her first win of the season.  Gracie Holingsworth tossed the final three frames and allowed just one hit.

Game 2 – UE 9, UT Martin 0

Kate Ridgway allowed just two hits in five innings of work to lead the Purple Aces to a 9-0 win to wrap up the day.  The freshman walked just one batter while striking out seven as the Aces won their second contest of the afternoon.

Evansville took control with a 5-run second inning.  Morgan Adams hit a leadoff solo home run to open the scoring while Niki Bode and Abby Bode both followed up with singles.  Both would score on an RBI single by Keghan Pye.  Brooke Voss and Jess Willsey added RBI knocks in the frame.

Two more runs scored in the bottom half of the third with Adams hitting her second solo home run of the game with one out.  Jenna Donohoo added an RBI single to extend the lead to 7-0.  UE put the finishing touches on the day with two more scores in the fourth.  Niki Bode and Miriah Powell knocked in the runs.

Ridgway shut the Skyhawks down in the fifth to clinch the victory.  Evansville had 11 hits with Willsey, Adams, and Niki Bode picking up two apiece.  Adams scored twice, both on solo home runs.

UE is back on the road this weekend for a tournament at Western Kentuky.

ST. LOUIS – For the first time this season, University of Evansville junior Tayshawn Comer has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week.

The Indianapolis native averaged 21.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game in two contests for the Purple Aces over the last week.  He played all 80 minutes while shooting 46.2% from outside and 78.6% from the line.

Comer opened the week with 21 points, 5 boards, and 5 assists in the win at Indiana State.  His efforts helped UE earn just its second win at the Hulman Center since 2011.

He followed that up with another strong effort against UIC on Saturday.  He scored 22 points to go along with 7 caroms, and 7 assists.  He was 7-of-8 from the line while adding a block and steal.

This marks the first Newcomer of the Week award for Comer.  He was the league’s Player of the Week on Jan. 6.