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

Engineering, Computer Science, & Construction Management Career Forum 

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

6:30pm-8:30pm

Eykamp Hall, Ridgway University Center

Register in Handshake with this link: https://evansville.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1552340 

This event for all students in the School of Engineering and Computer Science and will feature three panel sessions divided by grade level.

Each panel will have representatives from multiple employers who will cover a variety of topics including internships and Co-Ops, preparing for senior year, and job search. A UE faculty member will moderate each panel, and you will be encouraged to ask questions of our panelists. 

Following the panel sessions, all employers and students will gather for a networking reception. This will give you an opportunity to speak with all employers in attendance. 

Contact the Center for Career Development with any questions or if you are interested in updating your resume prior to this event.

Appointments can be scheduled online in Handshake. If you do not see an open appointment, contact our office at career@evansville.edu or 812-488-1083.

Join us for the 2025 History Spring Lecture, featuring a captivating, moderated conversation with multi-award-winning local broadcaster Brad Byrd. Dr. Robert Dion and Dr. James MacLeod will explore Brad’s remarkable career, discussing the major news stories he has covered, the historical events he has witnessed, and the evolving landscape of both our community and the nation. With nearly 50 years as a trusted journalist and anchor, Brad’s insightful analysis of current affairs has been a cornerstone of our local media. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from a beloved and engaging icon!

The event will be in Eykamp Hall on Thursday March 27 at 4pm.

Join us for Building Bridges:  Disability Awareness and Advocacy, a powerful student panel discussion!  Hear firsthand accounts from students with diverse disabilities as they share their experiences and insights.

Wednesday, March 26

Eykamp 251

5:30 - 6:30 PM

Plus, don't miss your chance to win amazing giveaways - a Kindle e-Reader and an Owala cup!

Be part of the conversation and help us build a more inclusive world!

Learn about resources available to current and future business owners from the Small Business Administration, Southwest Indiana Small Business Development Center and SCORE Evansville. Representatives will be on campus for an info session on Tuesday, April 8, 12:25-1:05 in SB172. This event is open to the campus community, but seating is limited and lunch will be provided, so be sure to reserve your seat by registering here. Contact Megan Conapinski at mt263@evansville.edu with questions.

The Center for Innovation & Change's next Change Leadership Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, March 27, 6-9pm, in Eykamp Hall!

A major piece of what makes a successful project is when participants are united behind a common vision. As a changemaker, your ability to craft a compelling message with a clear, relatable vision is what makes all the difference! How do you do that?

This workshop will help participants understand what that looks like and begin to develop their own changemaking story.

RSVPs are required and open to all.

RSVP Here

Please join the Division of Student Affairs as we host a celebration in honor of Mike Tessier's retirement on April 22, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Class of 1959 Gallery at Ridgway University Center. If you have questions, please contact Shelby Gardner (sg293@evansville.edu). We hope to see you there!

Join us Wednesday mornings @ 8:30 AM throughout Lent for a time of meditation and prayer.

The University of Evansville Theatre continues its Spring 2025 season with William Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET.  This production opens at 7:30 p.m., March 21, in Shanklin Theatre.  Additional performances are at 7:30 p.m., on March 22, 27, 28, 29, and at 2:00 p.m. on March 30. In fair Verona, an age-old feud between two powerful families erupts in bloodshed, and a group of masked party-crashers push the envelope, setting in motion a story of both sweeping romance and heartbreaking tragedy. Considered one of Shakespeare’s best plays, the chaos and passion of being in love is juxtaposed with the obstacles and limitations that an “ancient grudge” places upon the young lovers. Our star-crossed teens, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, make both reckless and feckless choices about who to trust and discover the fruits of their “forbidden” love are not sweet at all. “For never was a story of more woe, than this of Juliet and her Romeo.”

ROMEO AND JULIET is directed by Assistant Professor Wes Grantom ’03. Don Hooper, guest artist, serves as the scenic designer; Associate Professor Sarah J. Smith serves as the costume designer; Jonathan Roth, a junior design and technology major from Brookfield, Wis., serves as the lighting designer; Visiting Assistant Professor Jon Robertson serves as the sound designer; Visiting Assistant Professor Liz Jenkins ’05 is the cultural coordinator; Diego Villada ’06, guest artist, serves as the fight and intimacy director; William Cooper Sanders, a junior performance major from Jeffersonville, Ind. serves as the dramaturg; Katie Lawhorn, a senior stage management major from Louisville, Ky., is the stage manager, and Visiting Assistant Professor Scott Carpenter ’05 serves as the technical director.

The cast features Adam Techmanski, a senior performance major from Richmond, Texas, as Romeo; Ashly Chalico, a senior performance major from Magnolia, Texas, as Juliet; Rachel Disney, a first-year theatre studies major from Louisville, Ky., as Friar Lawrence; Lindsay Perr, a senior performance major from Medford, N.J., as The Nurse; Gavin Ramirez, a junior performance major from McKinney, Texas, as Mercutio; Umbra Person, a junior performance major from Jonesboro, Ga., as Benvolio; Luis Alejandro Gonzalez, a first-year performance major from Midland, Texas, as Tybalt; Joshua Fisher, a first-year performance major from Galena Park, Texas, as Paris; Delaney Ross, a senior performance major from Keller, Texas, as Capulet; William Cooper Sanders, a junior performance major from Jeffersonville, Ind., as Montague; Reese Hickman, a first-year performance major from Conroe, Texas, as Lady Montague; Antonio Cortés Román, a junior performance major from Metepec, Mexico, as The Prince; Ethan Henry, a junior performance major from Salina, Kan., as Peter and Apothecary; Sydney Gepson, a first-year performance major from Queen Creek, Ariz., as Gregory; Daniel Perez, a junior performance major from San Antonio, Texas, as Balthasar; Mason Norton, a junior performance major from Bremen, Ind., as Abraham and Watch 1; Elizabeth Wusterhausen, a first-year performance major from Austin, Texas, as Paris’s Page; Alex Hattan, a first-year performance major from O’Fallon, Ill., as Friar John; Amanda Pascarella, a first-year performance major from Staten Island, N.Y., as Capulet’s Servant and Watch 3; Trace Levens, a junior performance major from Bryan, Texas, as Samson and Watch 2.

Adult ticket prices are $20 and $18 for senior adults, UE employees. and non-UE students. UE students may obtain one free ticket with their student ID by visiting the ticket office. In addition, UE Theatre is excited to continue their “Pay What You Will” initiative again this season. Every Thursday evening performance in Shanklin Theatre is available for any person to pay the price that best fits their budget. Single tickets may be purchased online at theatre.evansville.edu or by calling the ticket office at 812.488.2031, open Monday through Friday 12:00–5:00 pm.

COMM 130 Intro to Communication & COMM 380 Intercultural Communication, which fulfill the  General Education credit (Outcome 9), will be offered during Summer Session 2 as online, asynchronous classes. If you have questions about these 3 credit hour courses, which will run from May 19 to June 23, please contact Dr. Fahad Humayun via email - mh668@evansville.edu

Nutrition 304 will be taught online and asynchronously in the summer II session.

Economics 101 (Principles of Macroeconomics) and Economics 102 (Principles of Microeconomics), which fulfill general education requirements for Outcome 9, are offered in Summer 2025. Both courses are online and asynchronous, which provides flexibility in terms of timing and location.

Evansville Fire Department is accepting applications through April 30. Learn more by exploring the brochure, clicking this link or scanning the QR code.

The Center for Inclusive Excellence is hosting monthly challenge cards for care baskets through the end of the semester. To participate, complete taks on the card and claim your prize at the CIE office (upstairs Ridge). For more details, follow us on instagram @ue_cie and review the guidelines before claiming your prize!

Discover the mouthwatering flavors of our new Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich at Chick-Fil-A! Don't miss the chance to elevate your meal by pairing it with our refreshing Pineapple Dragonfruit drink. Come treat yourself today!

The University of Evansville (UE) has appointed longtime Residence Life official Brian Conner as the next Assistant Dean of Students & Director of Residence Life, Dr. Rachel S. Carpenter, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, announced on Wednesday.

Conner, who has served UE for 22 years, has played a vital role in Residence Life, housing operations, and student success initiatives. His leadership in residential education and campus engagement will further UE's mission of forming a dynamic living and learning environment.

He succeeds Michael Tessier, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs & Director of Residence Life, who will retire on May 31, 2025, after more than 25 years of service. Tessier has overseen key areas such as Residence Life, Multicultural Affairs, International Student Services, Student Publications, and Counseling and Disability Services. His leadership has been instrumental in campus housing projects, student engagement, and administrative initiatives that have shaped the student experience at UE.

Additionally, Will McDonner, a former Residential Coordinator, has been promoted to Assistant Director of Residence Life.

The University of Evansville expresses deep appreciation for Michael Tessier's outstanding service and leadership and looks forward to the continued contributions of Brian Conner and Will McDonner in their new roles.

Both Conner and McDonner will begin their new positions on June 1, 2025.

BIOL 107 (General Biology), which fulfills the lab science General Education credit (Outcome 8), will be offered during Summer Session 2 as an online, asynchronous class. Although it is generally intended for those majoring in EXSS, public health, and similar, all majors are welcome! The lab portion of the course will be completed via Labster, an exciting virtual lab simulator! If you have questions about this 4 credit hour course, which will run from June 23-July 25, please contact Dr. Aldred via email - ka59@evansville.edu

ES 103 (Fundamentals of Environmental Science), which fulfills the non-lab science General Education credit (Outcome 8), will be offered during Summer Session 2 as an online, asynchronous class. If you have questions about this 3 credit hour course, which will run from June 23-July 25, please contact Dr. Aldred via email - ka59@evansville.edu

Are you interested in taking a non-majors biology course with a lab this summer to fulfill one of your scientific literacy general education requirements (Outcome 8 with a lab)? If so, then consider taking BIOL-100-D01 – Fundamentals of Biology during Summer I (May 19 to June 20). Please contact Dale Edwards (de3) if you have any questions.

The Center for Student Engagement is now taking nominations from the campus community for the Golden Heart Awards!

The Golden Heart Awards are awarded to a student and staff member who have shown dedication, passion, and drive to serve the UE and Evansville communities/ This award values servant ledaership in its core. They are given to a student or staff member who has displayed these aspects over the past year and that will continue to do so even after leaving the UE and Evansville communities.

Nominate a student here.

Nominate a staff/administration/faculty member here.

Self-nominations are welcome!

Please have nominations submitted by March 25th at 11:59PM!

Residence Life is excited to open nominations for two prestigious awards in our department: Resident Assistant of the Year and the Donnie Dunnville Dedication and Service Award. Nominations can be made by any campus community member or through self-nomination, so if you know someone who fits the description, we encourage you to submit a nomination.

The Resident Assistant of the Year award recognizes an RA who exemplifies what it means to be in the role. Nominees should demonstrate excellend role modeling, a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a helpful disposition, while also portraying a positive outlook on their position.

The Donnoe Dunnville Dedication and Service Award honors a UE student with at least two years of experience who consistently displays an outstanding work ethic and dedication to the residential community. Nominees should show genuine care for fellow students, volunteer their time to those in need, exhibit social responsibility, and contribute to enhancing the overall UE experience.

Nominations for both awards are due by March 24that 10pm. To submit a nomination, please visit our nomination form

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

Employees - Ascension St. Vincent is providing mobile mammography services for the University of Evansville. The mobile mammography bus will be located in the Health Clinic Parking Lot on March 25th from 9:00AM - 2:00PM. Please call the Ascension St. Vincent Breast Center at 812-485-4437 to schedule your mammogram screening. See the flyer for additional scheduling details!

2025-26 MARGERY FLORENCE KAHN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE

It was the desire of the donor, Margery Florence Kahn, that her scholarship be awarded to "dedicated and conscientious students who exhibit a true passion for their chosen fields of study, and who, in the opinion of the members of the University of Evansville faculty, are likely to bring the same enthusiasm into the performance of their jobs or the practice of the professions which they will pursue following graduation."

All University of Evansville full-time undergraduate students who will be juniors or seniors in the 2025-26 academic year may apply. An essay of about 300 words must accompany the application along with two to five faculty recommendation letters.

View the application and faculty recommendation information.

Completed applications and recommendation letters should be returned to the Office of Student Financial Services by MAY 9, 2025.

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

Congratulations to Angie Dawson from our Admissions Team!!

Angie is a one of a kind employee!  She is always willing to help, she goes above and beyond when students come to visit to make sure they have the best experience possible.  Her job touches every aspect of the admission process and she makes sure that it is done with great care and attention to detail.  Not only that Angie is a fantastic colleague, she always makes sure that everyone knows that they are appreciated and that their work matters.  Everyday is a good day when Angie is in the office whether it be her willingness to pitch in and help, or the occasional one-liners that have you in stitches.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Andrèa Hughes, UE’s Project SafeSpace Coordinator, and her colleagues from Albion Fellows Bacon Center, who have been honored with the Leader in Courage Award from Leadership Everyone! This well-deserved recognition celebrates their outstanding service and unwavering commitment as part of the Community Ice Storm Response. Through their dedication, compassion, and resilience, they provided critical support to those in need during a challenging time, exemplifying true leadership and courage. Please join us in congratulating Andrèa on this noteworthy achievement!

MURRAY, Ky. – The University of Evansville baseball team returned to the win column on Friday afternoon with its first Missouri Valley Conference victory of 2025.

The Purple Aces were able to overcome a three-run deficit for their first win in almost two weeks and start MVC play with a 1-0 record. UE’s defense helped power Evansville to the victory by only allowing one runner in scoring position to make it home on 11 chances for the Murray State Racers. At the plate infielder Cal McGinnis (Kimberly, Wis. / Bradley) led the way with his third three-hit game of the season while scoring two runs and adding two RBIs.

For the second game this week it was all defense early at Johnny Reagan Field. Aces starter Kenton Deverman (Dardenne Prairie, Mo. / Fort Zumwalt West HS) didn’t allow a run in his first two innings of work while striking out a Murray State batter and drawing a double play. But it was the Racers who scored first in the bottom of the third with four hits. Murray State scored three in the half inning to put UE down early.

Evansville started to answer in the fourth inning as McGinnis connected on his first hit of the day. The Aces soon had the bases loaded with two singles and a walk and were able to capitalize with a sacrifice fly. UE only brought the one run home in the top of the fourth but held the Racers scoreless in the bottom of the inning to only trail by two runs.

The top of the fifth inning was big for Evansville as its first three batters reached base to load them with no outs. McGinnis added his two RBIs on Friday with the bases loaded, putting the ball into left field on a double and tying the game at three runs each. The Aces took the lead on their next at-bat as sophomore utility Brodie Peart (Markham, Ontario) ground out to short for the fourth run.

Relief pitcher Max Hansmann (Elmhurst, Ill. / York HS) shut down the Racers in the fifth with two strikeouts in four batters. He also worked his way out of a bases-loaded jam in the sixth inning with a strikeout looking and a groundout to the mound. UE added its insurance runs in the top of the seventh with two hits and two walks in four at-bats.

Murray State walked in a run for Evansville making it a 5-3 game. On the next at-bat infielder Drew McConnell (Blue Springs, Mo. / Blue Springs HS) hit a sacrifice fly to left field scoring the Aces' sixth and final run of the game. The Racers didn’t go down without a fight as they added a run in the eighth and the ninth innings with only a hit. But UE shut the door as Peart moved onto the mound with two outs in the bottom of the eighth. Peart threw a strikeout while also drawing three putouts to earn his first collegiate save and give Evansville a 6-5 win to begin conference play.

Left fielder Charlie Longmeier (Seymour, Ind. / Seymour HS) was the other Ace with multiple hits against Murray State. Longmeier connected in two at-bats and walked twice. Catcher Matt Flaherty (Lake Zurich, Ill. / Bellarmine) brought in two runs on two separate at-bats to help with UE’s six RBIs. Hansmann earned his first win of the season while Peart picked up his first collegiate save in the victory.

Evansville gets right back to work tomorrow afternoon with a doubleheader against the Racers starting at noon.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Saturday’s doubleheader saw the University of Evansville softball team fall in both contests at Missouri State.  Following a 9-0 game to open the day, a late rally by the Bears saw them take the second game by a final of 4-3 in eight innings.

Game 1 – Missouri State 9, UE 0

Scoring seven runs in the second inning, Missouri State opened the day with a 9-0 victory in five innings.  Miriah Powell was Evansville’s first baserunner, reaching on a single to center field in the top half of the second.  Highlighting the rally for MSU was a 3-run home run by McKenzie Vaughan.

Looking for a rally, the Purple Aces got back to work in the third with Taylor Howe reaching on a 1-out single before a double play ended the inning.  Niki Bode added a single in the fourth before Powell doubled in the fifth, but UE could not get its first run across.

Two runs by MSU finished off the game in the bottom of the fifth.  Makenzi Swick earned the win for the Bears, allowing four hits in five innings of work.  Two of those hits came off the bat of Powell.  Cassidy Gall made the start for UE, allowing five runs, none of which were earned, on five hits in 1 2/3 innings.  Kate Ridgway tossed the final 2 2/3 frames with four runs, two earned, scoring for MSU.

Game 2 – Missouri State 4, UE 3

Scoring the final four runs of the game, Missouri State clinched the series sweep with a 4-3 win in game two.

After recording three hits in the first two innings, the Aces pushed their first three runs across in the top of the third.  Taylor Howe reached on a leadoff single before Niki Bode singled with two outs.  Eliza Piggott doubled to bring in the opening two runs of the day while Callie Meinel added an RBI hit to make it a 3-0 game.

In the fifth, Missouri State tied the game with three runs.  After scoring two runs, it appeared that MSU tied the game on a close play at home as Jess Willsey attempted to throw out the runner.  The call was overturned in Evansville’s favor to keep the game at 3-2, but MSU would later tie the game.

Following a scoreless 7th frame, Evansville looked to retake the lead in the 8th.  Jenna Donohoo singled with one out and was pinch run for by Cassidy Gall.  With two outs, Howe doubled to left field.  Looking to score, the Bears threw the runner out at the plate to end the inning before scoring the winning run in the bottom of the frame.

Gracie Hollingsworth threw the full game with four runs, two earned, scoring.  Evansville accumulated 13 hits in the game with How going 4-5.  Callie Meinel was a perfect 3-3.  UE is back on the road next weekend for a 3-game series at Valparaiso.

MURRAY, Ky. – The University of Evansville baseball team took the series win over the Murray State Racers on Saturday by splitting the doubleheader with a first-game victory.

The Purple Aces offense exploded in its first of two games on Saturday afternoon as all nine batters recorded at least one hit in the 15-10 win. UE continued to outhit the Murray State in the second game of the day but stranded 11 runners in the 9-5 loss to close out the weekend.

Evansville was led at the plate by left fielder Charlie Longmeier (Seymour, Ind. / Seymour HS) who had five hits and three doubles in two games for the Aces. Center fielder Ty Rumsey (Evansville, Ind. / North HS) was right behind him with UE’s first multiple-home run performance in 2025 with four hits and two long balls. Rumsey also led Evansville in RBIs with five, all of which came in the first game of the doubleheader.

“This weekend was a great start to Valley play with a series win!” said Head Coach Wes Carroll. “We also finished a challenging road trip on a positive note taking two of three games. I look forward to the team playing back at the Braun on Tuesday.”

Game 1 – UE 15, MSU 10

Both offenses got going early on Saturday afternoon as the Aces struck first in the top of the first. A lead off walk to Rumsey came back to bite Murray State as he stole second on the next at-bat. Infielder Cal McGinnis (Kimberly, Wis. / Bradley) put a single into the outfield to bring Rumsey home for a 1-0 UE lead at the half inning.

The Racers answered back in the first with a solo home run to tie the game after two outs. Murray’s two-out rally continued with back-to-back hit-by-pitches to put two on. Racer left fielder Dan Tauken singled to left field and gave Murray State a 2-1 lead after only an inning despite starter Kevin Reed (Martinsville, Ind. / Martinsville HS) striking out the side.

Evansville got two batters on in the top of the second as catcher Matt Flaherty (Lake Zurich, Ill. / Bellarmine) singled to center and designated hitter Aaron Nehls (Evansville, Ind. / North HS) walked. But neither runner came home as the final out to the Aces came on a strikeout. UE’s defense had a similar result in the bottom of the second giving up a lead off walk but then getting three straight outs to keep it a 2-1 ballgame.

Rumsey jump-started the Evansville offense in the top of the third with his first long ball of the season to tie the game up. McGinnis then reached second two at-bats later thanks to an error out in left field for the go-ahead run. Longmeier got the hit that put the Aces back in front with a double off the right field wall. Longmeier’s fourth double of the season scored McGinnis to make it 3-2 for UE.

Evansville’s defense returned the offense’s favor taking down the Racers in order. It was a quiet fourth inning as neither team recorded a hit. Murray State took the lead back in the bottom of the fifth inning with a grand slam to make it 6-3. The Racers got two more runners on in the fifth, but both were stranded with reliever Drew Fieger’s (Fort Mitchell, Ky. / Lincoln Trail CC) first strikeout.

It was a quiet sixth inning as the Aces went down in order and UE’s defense had its 12th double play to end the frame. Evansville began the seventh with an out, but the Aces put together a big offensive inning. UE got back-to-back singles from Nehls and infielder Drew Howard (Ferdinand, Ind. / Forest Park HS) to begin the rally.

It was again Rumsey who came through for Evansville at the plate for his first career game with multiple home runs. The three-run bomb tied the game at six runs each, but the game didn’t stay tied for long. After the homer outfielder Harrison Taubert (Casper, Wyo. / Northeast CC) put a double into left center with some help from the wind and was quickly at third on a flyout.

A walk to shortstop Brodie Peart (Markham, Ontario) put runners at the corner for the Aces. Longmeier was next up at the plate and connected on his first pitch with a double to right scoring Taubert to take the 7-6 lead. UE’s final out of the seventh came in the next at-bat as Evansville scored four runs on five hits.

The Aces' defense quickly worked through the Murray State batters allowing one hit that didn’t score. UE’s offense continued its dominance in the top of the eighth as the entire order made it on base without an out. Infielder Drew McConnell (Blue Springs, Mo. / Blue Springs HS) led off the eighth with his first hit in a week. Also connecting on hits in the eighth were Howard, McGinnis, Peart, and Longmeier as Evansville scored seven runs and loaded the bases twice.

The Racers had their own long offensive half-inning in the eighth. Murray State had its entire lineup come to the plate with three singles, three walks, and a hit-by-pitch. The Racers scored four runs as the Aces used three pitchers to get out of the inning. Thanks to runners’ interference in the ninth at-bat of the eighth UE had another double play to go to the final inning.

Evansville loaded the bases again in the top of the ninth as the team’s first runner got on base with a hit by pitch. Another single for Pert and a walk to Longmeier had three on for Flaherty. The graduate catcher put a single into center field getting a run back for the Aces. UE only scored the one run as they needed three outs to keep the 15-10 final score.

Closer right-hander Owen Byberg (Barrie, Ontario) faced the minimum number of batters in the bottom of the ninth beginning with a strikeout looking. Evansville’s defense turned another double play to end the game securing the series victory by a score of 15-10. Fieger earned his first win of the season in 2.2 innings of work while Longmeier led the team at the plate going 3-for-5 with two doubles, a walk, and three RBIs.

Game 2 – UE 5, MSU 9

After an offensive explosion in the first game of the day the second game was a little quieter. But both teams scored early as Murray State scored on back-to-back hits in the bottom of the first with a triple. The Aces tied the game in the top of the second as their first two batters walked. A sacrifice fly from Peart to right center scored Longmeier to make it 1-1.

It remained a tied game until the bottom of the third when the Racers retook the lead on a three-run blast in the bottom of the third. UE started the frame with two outs, but Murray had two batters reach base after. Racer designated hitter Tauken brought both home with a homer out to right field for a 4-1 game after a third.

Evansville got a run back in the top of the fourth as Longmeier had a lead off single to center. For the second time in the game, Peart hit a sacrifice fly to right center to score a run. The Aces only brought the one run home for a two-run game in the middle of the fourth.

Murray State extended its lead in the bottom of the fifth after UE wasn’t able to score with the bases loaded in the top of the inning. The Racers loaded the bases quickly with one out on the board and then added two runs with a single and a ground out. Murray returned to its four-run lead halfway through the second game.

The Racers added three more runs in the bottom of the sixth as Evansville was deep in its bullpen. A lead off triple for Murray turned into its first run of the inning in the next at-bat on a single. The Aces got a strikeout from reliever Jack Clevidence (Ankeny, Iowa / Ankeny HS) and a flyout for two with two on. The Racers loaded the bases and scored two more runs without connecting on a hit for a 9-2 advantage.

But UE wasn’t going to go down without a fight as the offense returned with a vengeance in the top of the seventh. Evansville loaded the bases quickly with two hits and a walk in its first three at-bats. A sacrifice fly to right scored Rumsey for the fifth time in two games. Back-to-back singles from Peart and catcher Evan Waggoner (Bedford, Ind. / Bedford North Lawrence HS) brought in two more runners to make it a 9-5 game. A strikeout ended the Aces offensive surge in the seventh.

Murray State was kept scoreless over the next two innings as UE’s fifth reliever left-hander Jacob Jarvis (Farmington, Mo. / Jefferson College) pitched two full innings. Jarvis had one strikeout and only allowed one hit in his time on the mound for Evansville to be the only pitcher to not allow a run. The Aces started the top of the ninth with Longmeier’s third double of the day. But three straight outs after the double ended the potential comeback for UE to drop the final game of the weekend.

Four batters had two hits in the second game of the doubleheader for Evansville as eight of the team’s 11 players recorded a hit. Byberg was credited with the loss as he pitched 2.2 innings in the second game while allowing two runs and throwing one strikeout.

The Aces return home to German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium for the first time in over a month next week. UE welcomes Western Kentucky to Evansville for the first game in a home-and-home series on Tuesday. First pitch from GAB Field is set for 6 p.m. on March 25.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Freshman Kate Ridgway allowed just two runs on five hits in six innings of work on Friday, but two late runs saw Missouri State defeat the University of Evansville softball team by a final score of 2-0 in the series opener.

A pitcher’s duel ensued as Ridgway and McKenzie Vaughan held the opposing offenses in check through the first 5 ½ innings.  The Bears plated two runs in the bottom of the sixth before completing the shutout.

Niki Bode recorded a hit for the Purple Aces in the top of the first while Brooke Voss reached on a hit in the second.  Missouri State registered its first hit of the day in the bottom of the fourth.  In the top of the fifth, UE looked to break the scoreless tie as Miriah Powell reached on a 1-out walk before Kynadee Warner singled with two outs.  A foul out ended the threat.

Morgan Adams led the top of the sixth off with a double, but a fly out and two groundouts kept things scoreless.  The Bears capitalized in the bottom of the frame as two RBI singles gave them the lead.

Vaughan allowed just four UE hits while Ridgway held the Bears to five hits.

The squads will decide the series with a doubleheader on Saturday beginning at 2 p.m.