The University of Evansville’s 167th Commencement Ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 10th to honor the Class of 2025. The ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. at Ford Center. No tickets are required. For those who cannot attend in-person, the ceremony will also be live streamed at evansville.edu/live/. This will also include closed captioning for those in need. Full information is available at the Commencement Central webpage at evansville.edu/Commencement.

Get ready for an exciting day filled with incredible student research and creative projects! Over 30 talented UE students will be presenting their groundbreaking work and you won’t want to miss it!

The annual Undergraduate Research and Honors Symposium perfectly captures the spirit of the University of Evansville’s mission by empowering students to think critically, act bravely, serve responsibly, and live meaningfully in a world that’s always changing. It’s a great opportunity to cheer on your peers, discover fascinating academic and artistic topics, and leave feeling inspired for your own future projects.

Presentation Schedule by Major (8:30-4:30PM): 

8:30 AM - Eykamp 252 - Business 
9:00 AM - Eykamp 251 - Music, Theatre, and Creative Writing
10:15 AM - Eykamp 252 - History and Political Science 
11:00 AM - Eykamp 251 - Exercise Science and Biochemsitry 
12:00 PM - Eykamp 252 - Biology and Biochemistry 
1:00 PM - Eykamp 251 - Archaeology and Classics 
2:00 PM - Eykamp 252 - Psychology and Neuroscience
3:00 PM - Eykamp 251 - Engineering and Computer Science

New this year!

3:30-5:00 PM - 1959 Lounge - Honors Project Poster Exhibition

Can't join us for a session, but want to see all of the projects? All Honors Projects will be on display in poster format during the Exhibition and students will be available to discuss their individual projects.

Check out the attached schedule for a detailed description of each individual presentation. 

Come for one session or stay for them all — we can’t wait to see you there!

Questions? Email Katie Haire, Assistant Director for Honors at kh530@evansville.edu

When Generosity Meets Purpose, Incredible Things Happen.

Mark your calendar—Philanthropy Week kicks off April 21! This weeklong celebration is all about recognizing the donors who help make the UE experience possible and empowering our campus community to show gratitude and give back.

We have activities planned all week long in Ridgway University Center from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., including:

• 🪙 Penny Wars
Show up (11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. daily) and help your college win the Golden Squirrel!
Competing teams:

• William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences

• College of Business and Engineering

• College of Education and Health Sciences

• Staff and Administrators Assembly

• 💌 Student Thank-You Cards & Videos
Stop by (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. daily) to write personal thank-you notes to UE donors or record a short video message. 🎁Giveaways for those who participate! It’s a simple, meaningful way to show your appreciation.

• 🗺️ Scavenger Hunt of Named Spaces
Launching Monday, explore campus to find rooms, buildings, and landmarks named in honor of UE supporters. Start the hunt in Ridgway and find all clues throughout campus for a chance to win some amazing prizes!
Prizes will include:

• Owala

• UE Flag

• JBL Blue tooth speaker

• UE Blanket

• Pickle ball paddles

• Hammock

• 👔 Professional Clothing Closet Drive
Donate new or gently used business clothing and accessories for our student Professional Clothing Closet, which supports students preparing for internships, interviews, and career fairs.
Donation bins will be available all week in:

• Ridgway University Center (Philanthropy Week Table & Career Development Office)

• Graves Hall

• Olmsted Administration Building

• Hyde Hall

• Koch Center (Main Entrances)

• SOBA (Main Entrances)

• Igleheart Building

Here’s a look at what’s happening each day:

•    🟣 Mission Monday – April 21
We’ll launch the scavenger hunt, spotlight UE’s mission in action, and invite students to personally thank UE donors through video messages and thank you notes.

•    🟣 Take Action Tuesday – April 22
This day is all about stepping up. Support the Professional Clothing Drive, continue the scavenger hunt, and continue to create video messages and notes to thank UE donors.

•    🟣 What’s Our Why Wednesday – April 23
Why is Philanthropy important to UE? Hear from faculty, staff, and other campus donors about how donor support impacts the University and why it matters.

•    🟣 Thankful Thursday – April 24
It’s time to celebrate our faculty and staff donors! Expect surprise treat bags, personal thank yous, and a visit from Ace Purple to spread the UE Spirit. •    Join us for Gathering for Gratitude, an evening picnic with free food, music, and a student panel on how scholarships have shaped their journeys! Register now!

•    🟣 Fundraising Friday – April 25: Pep and Vim!
Our Annual Day of Giving returns—and Ridgway becomes the home base. Spin the wheel for giveaways, celebrate our goals, and watch our community rally together to support what we believe in. Help us reach our fundraising goal of $100,000!

Whether you donate a blazer, write a thank-you card, or help your team win Penny Wars, your participation reflects the best of who we are.

MAKE A GIFT!   Together, let’s show our gratitude—and the incredible impact we can make as Aces.

Join us during Lent for prayer and meditation on Wednesdays at 8:30 AM in Neu Chapel.

Dear Campus Community (Faculty, Staff, and Students),

A bold new initiative is coming to the University of Evansville—We Grow Aces! Join us for a Lunch and Learn information session to discover how this multifaceted project is transforming education, sustainability, and community engagement right here on our campus.

📍 Location: Center for Inclusive Excellence (Ridgway University Center, 2nd Floor)
📅 Date: Monday, April 7, 2025 and Monday, April 14, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
🍱 Bring your lunch and join the conversation!

We Grow Aces! brings together several powerful initiatives:

🌿 Student Empowerment – Middle school through college students engage in hands-on learning focused on nutrition, sustainability, and urban agriculture.
🚜 Faculty & Staff Involvement – Opportunities to grow and harvest fresh produce using our innovative aquaponics container system—no soil, just science and sustainability.
🍎 Campus-Wide Learning – Events and workshops for the university community centered on nutrition education and food preparation.

Whether you're curious about aquaponics, want to help harvest produce, or are passionate about student mentoring and community health, there’s a way for you to get involved in We Grow Aces!

✨ Seating is limited, so come early and bring your lunch!

We look forward to seeing you there!

The University of Evansville is launching a Professional Clothing Closet in Fall 2025 to ensure every Ace has access to attire for interviews, internships, and career opportunities.

We’re collecting gently used professional clothing April 21–25.

Drop-off locations:

• Ridgway University Center (Philanthropy Week table & Career Development Office)
• Graves Hall
• Olmsted Administration Building
• Hyde Hall
• Koch Center (main entrances)
• SOBA (main entrances)

Your donation can make a difference. Let’s empower each other to show up with confidence and courage—because that’s what Aces do.

On Tuesday, April 15 at 7:30 in Wheeler Concert Hall, come experience a performance of Terry Riley’s "In C," a minimalist masterpiece that changed the course of music history.

Written in 1964, "In C" is a seminal work in minimalist music, known for its repetitive, shifting patterns that unfold over time. Riley's use of 53 short modular motifs, combined with the flexibility of interpretation, allows each performance to be unique. The piece is open-ended, with performers choosing when to move to the next pattern, creating a rich, evolving soundscape. “In C” provided the foundation for the Minimalist movement, including, in addition to Terry Riley, the composers Philip Glass, Steve Reich, and John Adams.

Don't miss the chance to experience this pioneering piece and feel its transformative influence on contemporary music.

Join the Pep and Vim Virtual 5K!
Celebrate in a healthy way and receive an exclusive T-shirt!*

www.uealumnionline.com/2025PV5K

Event Details:

•          Complete your 5K anytime between April 21 – April 25.
•          Submit your time online (a link will be emailed).
•          Prizes will be awarded based on various criteria.

Registration & Fees:

•          General registration: $25
•          Current UE students: $15 

Important Dates:

•          Register by Friday, April 11 to guarantee you receive your T-shirt by Pep and Vim (Friday, April 25).

Questions?

•          Contact the Office of Alumni and Engagement at alumni@evansville.edu.

Get ready for a treat! We're rolling out the red carpet (or should we say, the dessert table?) to welcome you with open arms and a spread that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

This is your chance to:

• Meet and mingle with fellow new hires and some friendly faces from across the organization.
• Enjoy a variety of scrumptious treats that will make your afternoon extra special.
• Learn more about the SAA community and feel right at home.

Keep an eye on your calendars! You'll be receiving an official invitation with all the details in the coming days.

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!

All UE active and retired employees (staff, administrators, and faculty) as well as trustees are invited to participate in the 2025 Hanns Pieper UE Photography Exhibition.  Items will be accepted from Tuesday, March 18 through Friday, April 4 in the Department of Art office (Krannert 212).

Requirements for submission are:

• Photos should be matted, framed, and suitable for hanging in the Krannert Gallery.
• Photos may be no larger than 16" x 20".
• Provide your name, current/former department, email address/telephone, and a title for your image (date and location) on the back of each submission.
• Work should not have been previously submitted.

Please share your talents and hobbies with the UE community!

The campus and local community are invited to join us at a reception on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. in the Krannert Gallery.

Please contact Carol McCraney at 812-499-2043 or cm177@evansville.edu if you have questions.

The Department of Art is pleased to announce the 63rd Annual Undergraduate Student Art Exhibition in the Melvin Peterson Gallery from March 24 - April 12, 2025.  Many of these original pieces of art are for sale.

Please join us at the public reception honoring these UE students on Thursday, March 27 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.  Light refreshments will be served.

Gallery hours are Monday, Friday & Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

UE is in the process of hiring a new Assistant Director for Facilities Management and Planning, who will oversee grounds, moving and events.

As part of the process, the Office of Facilities Management and Planning will be hosting Open Forums for three candidates. University employees are welcome to attend and participate in these forums. All forums will take place in Library 209 – Robert Morris Conference Room.

Below is the schedule:

• Colton Barnes – April 21 at 1:00 PM

• Darrell Sanford – April 23 at 9:00 AM

• Trace Stevens – April 29 at 10:00 AM

Savannah College of Art and Design Assistant Professor of Sound Design, Nihan Yesil (they/them), is visiting the University of Evansville this weekend to mentor the student sound designer for the UET production of Little Women. A member of Women in Audio Mission (WAM) and a nationally recognized artist, Yesil brings a wealth of experience in theatrical sound design and music composition

The visit was coordinated by Visiting Assistant Professor Jon Robertson, who co-founded the SoundTheatre collective with Yesil in 2010. Their past collaborations include projects with the Kansas City Fringe Festival and the Kansas City Electronic Music Alliance.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence and supporting survivors. Sexual assault is a pervasive issue on college campuses, with 13% of all students experiencing rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation. Among undergraduate students, 26.4% of females and 6.8% of males experience these forms of sexual violence. Members of historically marginalized communities face even higher rates of sexual violence.

It's crucial that we come together to address this issue and promote a safe and respectful environment for everyone.

We have several events planned throughout the month to educate and engage our community:

• Healthy Relationships Program: Join us on April 10th from 5:50-6:45pm in SOBA 71 to learn about building and maintaining healthy relationships.
• Library Display: Visit the library to explore a curated display on sexual assault awareness and prevention.
• Interactive Exhibit: Engage with an interactive exhibit in the Multicultural Student Commons that highlights the impact of sexual violence and ways to support survivors.
• Lunch and Learn: Attend a session with Nursing professor Chantal Wood on Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners on April 29th from 12-1pm in the Multicultural Student Commons. This session will provide valuable insights into the role of these specialized nurses in supporting survivors and collecting evidence.

We encourage all community members to participate in these activities and to always ensure that they obtain clear and enthusiastic consent from their partners. Let's work together to create a campus culture where everyone feels safe and respected.

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Columbia Employee Store Invitation Details:

• University of Evansville Alumni Association offer is valid April 18th - May 11th! 
• Shop our family of brands – Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, SOREL and prAna at 40% off retail pricing
• For store access, please provide your digital invite (printed or shown on your mobile device) + proof of affiliation
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Have a wonderful week!

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Have a listen to Season 2 – Episode 3!

In Episode 3, Andrea Vargas, a performance theatre major, sheds light on the much sought after Harlaxton experience as well as a unique perspective on the Hispanic/Latinx community on UE's campus. Enjoy this episode of Andrea's stories and laughter!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mbFwIxkzBLpYoojUmStBJ?si=90b15d17ac57458f

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3rd-ep-andreas-experience/id1772118609?i=1000700677054

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

SPAN 211 and SPAN 212 will be offered during Summer Session 1 and Summer Session 2, respectively. Foreign language courses through the 212 level are required for those seeking BA degrees. Both courses are online and asynchronous to accommodate busy schedules and diverse locations.

Questions?  Contact Dr. Cindy Crowe: cc109@evansville.edu

If you are interested in building bridges instead of walls, register for CHNG-310-S02: Latino Community Outreach for the fall semester. In this ChangeLab, students will explore ideas and work collaboratively with businesses and nonprofits to promote diversity and multicultural  harmony and to meet the needs of the local Latino community. Examples of outreach include working with healthcare providers; presenting research; translating documents; teaching basic Spanish and promoting Latino culture in after-school programs; tutoring English language learners in local schools; and offering English classes for adults. Students choose the project or projects that interest them.  Heritage speakers are encouraged to join!

If you want to learn more about our award-winning ChangeLab, contact Profe Cindy Crowe: cc109@evansville.edu

Would you like to help the tri-state’s growing Haitian population overcome challenges and successfully integrate into our community while maintaining their cultural identity? Then register for CHNG-310-S02: Haitian Community Outreach for the fall semester.  Students can earn up to 4 credit hours while supporting our Haitian community and developing projects to meet their needs. If you speak Haitian Creole, you are especially needed! However, speaking the language is not a requirement.

If you want to learn more about this ChangeLab, email Dr. Cindy Crowe: cc109@evansville.edu

Join Center for Inclusive Excellence intern and USI BSW student Shelby Gardner from 11:30 am-12:30 pm on Wednesday, April 16th, in the Multi-Cultural Student Commons, for a Service Dog Etiquette Lunch and Learn Program. Shelby will share information about service animal dog laws and rights, how to interact with service animals in public, and how to assist individuals in the disabled community with service animals.  Feel free to bring your lunch!

UE students seeking financial aid or intending to use loan funds for summer courses at UE should complete a Summer Financial Aid Application and return it to the Office of Student Financial Services (Olmsted 105) however is most convenient by May 1, 2025. The application will allow our office to assess your financial aid and loan eligibility.

Work-Study:

On-campus jobs are available for continuing UE students during the summer. You do not need to be eligible for need-based Federal Work-Study during the academic year in order to apply. You may also apply regardless of your enrollment in summer courses. Applications will be available within the Student Employment area of Self-Service.

We are excited to announce the new UE Purple Person Program!

Being a Purple Person isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about being a friendly face, a helpful guide, and a connection to the UE community. Our goal is simple: to help new employees feel welcome, valued, and part of something great.

What is a Purple Person?

A Purple Person is someone who:

✔ Enjoys connecting with people in a natural and welcoming way
✔ Knows their way around UE and is happy to share insights and experiences
✔ Listens, encourages, and helps others feel at home
✔ Believes in the power of small gestures—like a coffee chat, a quick check-in, or a warm introduction

Sign up to be a purple person today: https://forms.office.com/r/LH4vAPSxrh

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

Three students presented their undergraduate research at the National Conference on Undergratuate Research (NCUR), which was held in Pittsburgh, PA from April 7-9. NCUR is the largest symposium for undergraduate research with nearly 4000 students from all disciplines. Essa Ahmed and Swarup Bhatta, both senior mechanical engineering majors, presented research titled "Effect of Hot-Leg Height with Varying Collector Angle on Thermosiphon Performance" with Douglas Stamps serving as faculty adviser. Anna Robbins, a senior archaeology major, presented research titled "Study of a Private Lithics Collection from Southeast Missouri" with Jennie Ebeling and Alan Kaiser serving as faculty advisers.

The University of Evansville (UE) proudly announces that Professor Mohammad K. Azarian has made history as the first Muslim and the first Iranian American mathematician to have two prestigious mathematics awards named in his honor by the American Mathematical Society (AMS) and the Mathematical Association of America (MAA).

These honors, established under his name, recognize his outstanding contributions to research, problem creation, and his unparalleled service to the mathematics community.

His extensive academic work includes the publication of 47 papers, 87 problems, and over 60 presentations at international, national, and reginal meetings and conferences. Professor Azarian served four years as a Discipline Peer Reviewer for the Fulbright Scholar Program (2015-2018) and published 78 reviews in the AMS's Mathematical Reviews (MathSciNet) and the European Mathematical Society's zbMATH Open (Zentralblatt MATH).

The Mohammad K. Azarian Prize for Mathematical Reviews Reviewers, established by AMS, honors mathematicians who have demonstrated exceptional contributions to the peer review field. This prize will recognize notable achievement by peer reviewers, past, present, and future. By providing quality reviews of scholarly articles, reviewers provide a vital link for researchers between established research and works in progress. The inaugural award will be presented at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in Washington, D.C., in January 2026, when AMS and 16 other mathematics organizations will gather for their joint annual meeting.

Professor Azarian, a lifetime member of the AMS since 1983, has been an active force in the mathematical community for decades. His contributions include serving on the Human Rights of Mathematicians Committee and chairing the committee in 2023. Additionally, he has represented AMS on the American Association for the Advancement of Science Human Rights Coalition.

Similarly, the Mohammad K. Azarian Scholar Award, established by MAA, celebrates excellence in mathematical problem creation. This award recognizes individuals whose original, thought-provoking problems challenge and inspire the mathematical community.

Honorees will be selected from contributors to MAA publicationsThe American Mathematical Monthly, Mathematics Magazine, The College Mathematics Journal, and Math Horizons-as well as from problem creators featured in the American Mathematics Competitions (AMC), American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME), the Putnam Competition, and the Mathematical Olympiad Program (MOP). By spotlighting outstanding problem creators, this award reinforces the vital role of problem-creation in advancing mathematical thinking and education. The inaugural award will be presented in August at MathFest 2025, in Sacramento, California. Professor Azarian will be a speaker at this conference.

Professor Azarian has been a member of MAA since 1986, with a distinguished record of service. His numerous contributions include serving on the Executive Board of the Indiana Section of the MAA (2001-2007), where one of his responsibilities was overseeing the Indiana College Mathematics Competitions for all of Indiana's colleges and universities. He was honored with the Mathematical Association of America-Indiana Distinguished Service Award in 2017.

With these two honors, Professor Azarian becomes the first Muslim, the first Iranian American, and the third mathematician to have two distinguished mathematics awards named in his honor by AMS and MAA, the two largest, oldest, and most respected mathematics organizations in the United States. These recognitions underscore his lasting impact on mathematical scholarship and problem creation.

The University of Evansville congratulates Professor Azarian on this remarkable achievement and looks forward to celebrating his contributions to the global mathematical community.

To learn more about Professor Azarian's scholarly work, please visit faculty.evansville.edu/ma3/

Student Financial Services hosted two Financial Literacy events, a football game night on Tuesday and a financial literacy fair on Wednesday. The following students were prize winners:

Cedrik Flipo

Easton Ziegler

Izzy Beaty

Elena Zimmerman

Roslyn Malacina

Sophia Caci

Griffin Rohrcheib

Kitan Fajemisin

Kennedie Johnson

Antwaun Powell

Lilyana Gargano

Nicholas Kee

Madison Stickler

Paige Radel

Molly Alexander

Olivia Woods

Kaylee Garrett

Mary McArdle

Nalu Wagner

Nate Roberts

Astrid Miranda

Thank you to everyone that participated! Hope to see you again next year!

Faculty in UE's School of Education engaged in a self-study to evaluate the effectiveness of their elementary and intermediate classroom programs in preparing future educators. The self-study was submitted to the International Literacy Association (ILA) for evaluation. The International Literacy Association National Recognition is awarded to outstanding licensure, certificate, and endorsement programs that prepare literacy professionals.

We are proud to announce that the University of Evansville has become the fifth higher education institution in the United States to earn ILA National Recognition for program alignment to rigorous ILA standards. Only fifteen universities in the United States have earned this distinction, and the University of Evansville is the first university in Indiana to qualify for this honor.

Earning ILA National Recognition demonstrates that UE's School of Education adheres to a rigorous set of standards for preparing literacy professionals, setting us apart from similar programs. This seal of approval, granted only by ILA, shows that the program at UE meets or exceeds ILA's high standards for excellence.

Special thanks are extended to our Dean, Dr. Andy Lampkins, and our Program Chair, Dr. Shari Millikan, for their enduring support and encouragement throughout this long process. We are thankful for your guidance and leadership!

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Scoring eight runs in the final two innings, Drake rallied to defeat the University of Evansville softball team by a final of 11-7 on Sunday afternoon at Tri-State Orthopaedics Field at Cooper Stadium.

Niki Bode put the Aces in front as she hit a 2-run home run to left field in the bottom of the first.  Taylor Howe also scored on the play after reaching on a leadoff walk.  Drake countered in the top of the second when Sam Tourtill hit a 2-run homer.

Callie Meinel gave the Aces the lead with a solo home run in the bottom of the second, but Drake matched it with a score in the third.  Zoe Frossard launched Evansville’s third home run of the game, a 2-run shot, in the bottom of the third to put her squad in front at 5-3.

Reliever Kate Ridgway pitched out of a jam in the top of the fourth.  After the Bulldogs loaded the bases with one out, she forced the final two outs without allowing a run.  Ridgway struck out the final two batters to end the top of the fifth to secure Evansville’s 2-run lead.  In the top of the 6th, Drake scored three runs on an Aces error to take their first lead of the day at 6-5.

Jenna Donohoo got things going with a 1-out single in the bottom of the frame.  Taylor Howe followed with a base hit before Niki Bode walked to load the bases with one out.  Following a fly out, Jess Willsey came to the plate and delivered a 2-run single that put the Aces back in front.

Down to their final three outs, the Bulldogs opened with a pair of singles before a 1-out walk loaded the bases.  From there, Drake cashed in, scoring five runs to clinch the victory.

Elle Jarrett suffered the loss, allowing four runs in 2/3 of an inning.  Gracie Hollingsworth made the start with three runs scoring in three frames.  Kate Ridgway allowed three runs, none being earned, in 2 2/3 innings.  The Bulldogs finished the day with 11 hits while UE had nine.  Howe and Donohoo registered two hits apiece.

UE returns home on Tuesday for a 5 p.m. game against Indiana State.

WATERLOO, Ill. – Completing Sunday’s opening round of the Missouri Valley Conference Championship with a team score of 298, the University of Evansville women’s golf team is in second place at Annbriar Golf Course.

Leading the way for the Purple Aces was Louise Standtke.  Her 1-over 73 has her in a tie for 6th place.  She is just three off the lead.  Elizabeth Mercer is in a tie for 10th place with a 2-over 74.

Two-time league individual champion Kate Petrova carded a 3-over 75 on Sunday.  Her score is tied for 12th place.  Trinity Dubbs and Mallory Russell both finished the day with scores of 76 and are tied for 19th.

Evansville enters Monday’s second round eight strokes behind leader Illinois State.  Four of the Redbirds five players are in the top six.  UE is three ahead of a third-place tie between Drake and Southern Illinois.

Erika Holmberg of Drake is the individual lead with a 2-under 70.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Morgan Adams hit her MVC-leading 13th home run of the season on Saturday as the University of Evansville softball team fell to Drake by a final of 9-4 at Tri-State Orthopaedics Field at Cooper Stadium.

A big start by the Bulldogs saw them score four runs in the top of the first.  They reached with five walks as they took the early advantage.

Morgan Adams and Keghan Pye notched hits for UE over the ensuing stretch, but Drake continued the shutout.  Their offense came back with three unearned runs in the top of the fifth to push the lead to 7-0 before two more in the sixth made it a 9-0 game.

Evansville got on the board with four runs in the bottom of the sixth.  Callie Meinel led off with a pinch-hit solo home run before Morgan Adams added a 3-run shot to make it a 9-4 game.

Adams recorded two of the Purple Aces; five hits on the day while bringing in three runs.  Starter Sydney Weatherford was tagged with the loss.  She threw just over an inning with four runs scoring. Cassidy Gall allowed five runs, two earned, in five frames while Elle Jarrett threw a scoreless seventh inning.  The Bulldogs wrapped up the day with seven hits while Peyton Driscoll threw the complete game to record her third win of 2025.

Sunday’s series finale is set for a 12 p.m. first pitch.

NORMAL, Ill. – The offense struggled to get going on Saturday afternoon in the University of Evansville baseball team’s 7-1 loss to the Illinois State Redbirds.

The Purple Aces competed in an almost opposite game from its first of the series against Illinois State in a low-scoring affair. UE’s offense only had seven hits over nine innings, with three batters connecting on all but one of the team’s hits. Outfielder Ty Rumsey (Evansville, Ind. / North HS), infielder Cal McGinnis (Kimberly, Wis. / Bradley), and infielder Jake McGhee (Fenton, Mo. / Christian Brothers Academy) all had two hits each on the afternoon.

“Back-to-back series losses on the road is tough, but we haven’t earned it over the last two weekends,” said Head Coach Wes Carroll. “We need to play well tomorrow to showcase this great conference on national TV. I’m ready to see a complete competitive game out of this club.”

Both teams were held scoreless in the first two innings as the Redbird and Evansville defense shined. The Aces turned their 20th double play of the season in the bottom of the second as third baseman Drew Howard (Ferdinand, Ind. / Forest Park HS) was part of all three outs. Howard slid in for a bunt lineout and got the out at third on the double play with an assist to first to end the inning.

After getting two hits in the top of the second, Evansville’s bats went quiet for the top of the third. Illinois State took the early lead in the bottom of the third with four straight hits. The Redbirds had three singles to score the first run of the game. And then first baseman Judah Morris hit a three-run homer to make it a 4-0 score for Illinois State.

The Aces had two on base in the fourth as catcher Matt Flaherty (Lake Zurich, Ill. / Bellarmine) led off the inning with a hit by pitch and McGinnis put a single into right center. But UE’s next three batters went down in order, sending the defense back out onto the field. The Redbirds added to their lead in the bottom of the fourth, scoring three runs on five hits with four straight hits to begin the frame.

Evansville scored its lone run of the game in the top of the fifth. A lead off walk to shortstop Drew McConnell (Blue Springs, Mo. / Blue Springs HS), followed by a single from Howard, had a runner in scoring position for the Aces. Rumsey then connected on his second hit of the afternoon with a double down the right field line to score McConnell, making it a 7-1 game.

That would remain the final score as neither team brought a run home in the final four innings of the afternoon. UE left two runners in scoring position in the top of the seventh, as the top of the seventh was the last time either team got close to scoring another run.

Evansville will try to close out the series with a win on linear television on Sunday afternoon. The Aces' third game at Illinois State will be broadcast on ESPNU, the first of two linear games for UE this season. First pitch for Sunday’s series finale is set for 1:30 p.m. from Duffy Bass Field.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Drake scored six runs in the first two innings and pulled away for an 8-0 win over the University of Evansville in five innings at Tri-State Orthopaedics Field at James & Dorothy Cooper Stadium.

The Bulldogs took a 1-0 lead out of the gate, scoring on a 2-out RBI double.  Looking to bounce back, the Aces drew two walks in the bottom of the inning before a strikeout ended the threat.  The Bulldogs got right back to work in the second, loading the bases with no outs.  After scoring a run on a hit batter, Emma Dighton hit a grand slam to push the Bulldogs lead to 6-0.

Jenna Donohoo picked up Evansville’s first hit of the game in the bottom of the second and the Aces would put two runners on in the third, however, Drake kept UE off the scoreboard.  The Bulldogs struck again with a pair of runs in the top of the fourth and would take the game by the 8-0 final.

Evansville was limited to one hit while Drake accumulated eight runs on seven hits.  Ridgway suffered the loss, allowing five runs in just over an inning.  Gracie Hollingsworth threw the final four frames.  Molly Hoekst earned the win for the Bulldogs.

On Saturday, the teams meet up at 2 p.m. for the second game of the series.

NORMAL, Ill. – The University of Evansville baseball team had another night trying to contain a red-hot offense in a 17-8 loss to the Illinois State Redbirds.

The Purple Aces' defense had a tough time containing Illinois State on Friday night as the Redbirds scored almost half of their 17 runs from defensive or pitching miscues. UE kept competing at the plate with its 14th game of the season with 10+ hits. Four separate Evansville batters had two hits on the night, with catcher Matt Flaherty (Lake Zurich, Ill. / Bellarmine) also adding two RBIs.

“We didn’t set a tone on the mound or defensively tonight,” said Head Coach Wes Carroll after the game. “We put ourselves in another tough situation on the road to get back in the series tomorrow.”

Both starting pitchers had to work early on Friday evening, as neither faced the minimum number of batters. Illinois State took the first lead in the bottom of the first inning on a double down the left field line that scored one. The Aces got the final out right after the double to limit the Redbirds to only one run with two left on.

UE took its only lead of the game in the top of the second. Evansville had three hits in four batters, scoring one run and having two runners in scoring position with only one out. A ground out from third baseman Drew Howard (Ferdinand, Ind. / Forest Park HS) scored first baseman Jake McGhee (Fenton, Mo. / Christian Brothers College HS). On the play for Illinois State, the first baseman had a throwing error to help score the Aces' go-ahead run in shortstop Drew McConnell (Blue Springs, Mo. / Blue Springs HS).

The Redbirds didn’t wait long to answer UE’s offensive outburst in the top of the second. Illinois State retook the lead in the bottom of the inning and didn’t look back with four runs on five hits and one error. After only two innings, the Redbirds had a 5-3 advantage and continued to extend it. Evansville wasn’t able to get on base in the third while Illinois State added another run.

The Aces got back within two runs in the top of the fourth when Flaherty hit his first RBI single to score center fielder Ty Rumsey (Evansville, Ind. / North HS). But with two outs on the board already, UE didn’t bring home another run until the top of the sixth. Meanwhile, the Redbirds had back-to-back three run innings, taking an eight-run advantage just over halfway through the game.

Evansville had a strong start to the sixth inning, loading up the bases with no outs on a McConnell single, a hit by pitch, and a walk. A walk to left fielder Charlie Longmeier (Seymour, Ind. / Seymour HS) gave the Aces their first run of the inning. Flaherty followed up with his second RBI single of the game to score Howard and bring it back to a six-run gap.

But Illinois State kept its bats going in the bottom of the sixth with their biggest offensive frame of the night. The Redbirds added five runs on four hits and a sacrifice fly to try and get a run rule win with a 17-6 lead after two-thirds of the game. UE’s offense was able to continue its hot start to innings in the seventh with a lead off double for pinch hitter Aaron Nehls (Evansville, Ind. / North HS).

McGhee added a single right after Nehls and McConnell being hit by a pitch loaded up the bases for Evansville. The Aces brought in another pinch hitter in freshman Mason McCue (Bourbonnais, Ill. / Bishop McNamara HS), who delivered with an RBI single to left for UE’s seventh run. The single also kept the bases loaded, so when Rumsey hit a fly ball to left field, Evansville was able to score an eighth run to avoid a run rule loss. The Aces' next two batters flew out to go to the bottom of the seventh.

Freshman pitcher Jack Wills (Shelbyville, Ky. / Shelby County HS) came onto the mound for UE in the bottom of the seventh and helped Evansville get its first scoreless inning on defense. While Wills didn’t throw a strikeout, he did pitch two innings for the Aces without allowing a run to score, not allowing a hit, and only giving up two walks. But UE wasn’t able to make up the nine-run deficit in the final two innings of the night, falling to Illinois State 17-8.

Evansville gets back to work against the Redbirds on Saturday afternoon. First pitch for the second game of the series is set for 3 p.m. from Duffy Bass Field on Saturday, April 12.