The September 2024 meetings of the University of Evansville Board of Trustees will be held on campus Friday, September 13, and Saturday, September 14, 2024. Parking in front of Olmsted Administration Hall and the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration will be reserved for University Trustees. Employee parking on the front oval will be limited on both days.

Anyone interested in learning more about being part of Aces Pep Band is invited to attend an informational meeting on Monday, September 9 in Krannert Fine Art, room 110 at 4:00pm.

All are welcome and encourarged to attend. Refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Dr. Kenneth Steinsultz (ks306@evansville.edu)

Get ready to start the semester with a BANG at our lively Pep Rally on September 12th! Join us at The Eatery for great food, a fun photo booth, and exciting minute-to-win-it games. Prices include Ace Bucks, headphones, speakers, and more! Don't miss out on the fun! Follow us on Instagram for more info @FoodatUE

Constitution Day is September 17.  This day commemorates September 17, 1787, the last day of the Constitutional Convention when the consitution was signed.

This year, UE will celebrate Consitution Day by having a three-judge panel of the Indiana State Appeals Court hear a case at UE.  This program is referred to as "traveling oral arguments" or "Appeals on Wheels".

Judges and attorneys for the appellant and the state will present and hear oral arguments on a case pending before the court.

The entire UE campus community is invited to attend this special event.

The case begins at 10:30 a.m. in Eykamp Hall, Ridgway University of Center.

This event is sponsored by the Political Science Program and the Legal Studies Program.

This training aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. By participating, you will gain valuable insights and tools to become an effective ally and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.

There are two (2) training sessions: Lunch and Learn-Bring Your Own Lunch-September 16, 2024, at 11:30am-1:00pm location Eykamp Hall Room 255.

Second Training Session-September 23, 2024, at 1:00pm-2:00pm location UE Library.

Click this link to sign up on UEngage https://uengage.evansville.edu/event/10276610

Employees in need of a new headshot can have theirs taken while photographer Chris Berneking is on campus on Wednesday, September 18. Photos will be taken from 9-9:15 a.m. near the southwest corner of the front oval lawn.

If you would like to be added to the list, please contact Julie Beer at jb855.

Stop by the library lobby between 3 and 5pm on Wednesday, September 11 to learn more about what the library can do for you. There will be lots of useful information, along with library tours, snacks, and games!

This year, the United Way Day of Caring will be held on Wednesday, September 11. UE continues our partnership with the Boy Scouts of America local council, the Buffalo Trace Council. The council is located at 3501 E Lloyd Expressway, behind the State Hospital.

Please note our we will be helping the local Boy Scout council on a different date than United Way’s scheduled Day of Caring. UE’s Day of Caring participants are encouraged to participate in the Day of Caring Kick Off Breakfast on Friday morning, September 20 at the Old National Events Plaza.

Please be aware that this day is different from UE Gives Back, a way that we can serve our campus and each other, scheduled for Friday, October 18.

Employee & Spouse Fall Health Risk Assessments will take place September 11th -13th from 7:00am -10:45am each day in Eykamp Room 251. Complete your health risk assessment and earn HRA credits. This health risk assessment is available for UE employees and their spouses on the UE medical insurance plan. Please remember, fasting 8-10 hours is recommended. Drink plenty of water prior to your screening appointment. Take maintenance medications as prescribed, as long as they are not required to be taken with food. Click the link below to sign up today!

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If you are interested in offering a ChangeLab for Spring 2025 or beyond, you can submit your idea on a form or schedule a meeting to discuss your idea with Andrew Carter in the Center for Innovation & Change!

ChangeLab topics can include anything that helps make a difference in the world - we facilitate courses on housing and food insecurity, equity and inclusion, the University Archives, community work related to history and journalism, and many, many more.

If you have an idea, complete this form.

If you'd like to schedule a meeting with Andrew, find a time that works for you!

Are you disorganized? Do you need an accountability partner to keep you on track and offer valuable support as you navigate time management or studying for classes?

Look no further! Academic Coaching* is NOW AVAILABLE!

Students can visit the Student Success Lab in Old Clifford Library (down the hall from the Writing Center) Monday-Friday for help with time management, study skills, organization, etc.

No one should have to try to navigate college alone, let an Academic Coach help you along the way!

*Academic Coaches are not tutors. They will not assist with homework, translation, etc. Please visit our tutoring sessions for specific homework/assignment help or utilize your instructor's office hours.

Stop by the library on Wed, 9/11 between 3 and 5pm to learn about how the library can help you. You'll also find snacks, games, and giveaways!

On a first-come-first-served basis, Facilities Management has 8' rectangular tables, white folding chairs, and extra trashcans for University use. We do not have round tables available for use outside of Ridgway Center (these are exclusively for that area). Requested items will be dropped off and picked up. Set-up is only provided when specifically requested with details for the arrangement.

Please complete the following to ensure your campus event setup occurs as desired.

1. Submit a work order request. In the Work Requested box, include ATTENTION MOVERS; the date, time, and location for drop off; number of 8’ rectangular tables, chairs, and trashcans; time of the event; pick-up date and time; and contact person’s name and phone number.
2. Moving Services requires at least 10 working days of advanced notification so we can schedule accordingly. If the request is submitted less than 10 working days, it is less likely we will be able to provide you with items needed.
3. Location, capacity, sprinklers/irrigation, and electrical needs should be considered in scheduling an event.
4. Reserve space in Resource Scheduler.

Please note, if you desire a different length or shape of folding table, arrangements will need to be made with an outside rental company.  Facilities Management can make these arrangements on your behalf.  Please allow for a longer lead time.  Once notified of your request, we will contact a rental a company to obtain a quote.  The rental order will not be placed until you approve the amount and provide an account number for the charge.

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Mike Averett

Assistant Vice President of Facilities and Operations

This fall, the Peters-Margedant House will be open a Saturday each month to the public! Tour guides will be available to answer questiosn and to give shortened, impromtu tours. We will be open from 10 am to 12 pm on each of the following dates:

September 7

October 5

November 2

December 7

Please join us to learn more about why the house is important and how you can help spread the word about it's historical significance.

Questions, please email Emily Wilderman, Curator, ew261.

Tutoring is now available for the Fall semester. The tutoring schedule can be found on our Advising page under the Academic Peer Tutoring tab.

Peer tutoring is a free service managed by Academic Services that is open to all current UE students. Each session is run by peer tutors who are familiar with the course material, having gone through it all themselves before. This is a great resource fo1r if you have questions, want to refresh yourself on information, or even if you need a space that will help you focus on studying and other work.

If you have any questions regarding peer tutoring, please contact Laci Rowe at lr152@evansville.edu / 812-488-5170 or by stopping into Academic Services in Olmsted 116.

Welcome Back Aces!

Stop by to enjoy assorted desserts and visit with each other as we kick off the new year!

Tuesday, September 10th

1:00pm-3:00pm

Class of '59 Gallery, 2nd floor Ridgway

On Episode 25 of the Aces on the Air podcast, the Voice of the Aces, Jevin Redman talks with University of Evansville President, Christopher Pietruszkiewicz. He is entering his 7th year as UE's President. The two talk about the accomplishments of his first 6 years, what exciting things are happening on campus right now, his relationship with Purple Aces Athletics, and the importance of athletics for a university. They also reflect on President Pietruszkiewicz's professional career as an Attorney, Professor, President, and High School/College Basketball Referee.

Listen by clicking here.

SAA Book Club will meet Wednesday Sept 25th at noon in the Phillips Lounge/International Alcove on the second floor of Ridgway. They will be discussing the book The Women by Kristin Hannah and playing Book Club Bingo for prizes. Partipants are encouraged to bring their lunch if they desire, and bring titles of books they would like to read for the remainder of the year. Please R.S.V.P to Kathy Taylor by email (ks6) or by phone (ext 3801) to reserve your Bingo card.

In April, Sylvia DeVault ’85 was promoted to Senior Director of Major Gifts and has recently relocated across the street to the MGO offices at 525 Rotherwood, where the remainder of the on-campus team is situated. In her new role, Sylvia oversees the Major Gifts Team while also continuing her duties related to corporate and foundation relations. The team is committed to exceeding the FORWARD Campaign goal by securing funding for scholarships, endowed professorships, capital projects, and other programmatic support.

Michelle Conklin has been a committed member of Advancement Services since 2021 and is now serving as the new Administrative Assistant for the Major Gifts Team. Michelle is excited to broaden her understanding of fundraising and grants from a new viewpoint as she continues her studies in the Organizational Leadership program at our university.

The Rest of the MGO Team

Abigail Werling M’09 – Vice President for University Advancement – Oversees all University Advancement efforts – Works from the Igleheart Building

Ayana Blair M’23 – Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer – School of Engineering Liaison – Works remote from Madison, WI

Chelsi Moore – Major Gifts Officer – College of Education & Health Science Liaison – Works from 525 Rotherwood

Damian Thompson ’03 – Major Gifts Officer, East Coast Region – Works remote from New York City

Kelly Gates ’99 – Athletics Major Gifts Officer – Works from 525 Rotherwood and Carson Center

Pat Barner – Planned Giving Officer – Schroeder Family School of Business Administration – Works from the Igleheart Building

Rachael Burt ’96 – Major Gifts Officer, Indianapolis Region – Works remote from Carmel, IN

Tyler White ’14, M’18 – Major Gifts Officer – Ridgway College of Arts & Sciences Liaison – Works from 525 Rotherwood

Every contribution, regardless of its size, is valuable. Please follow the link below to make a difference.

“ For it is in GIVING that we RECEIVE. ”

forward.evansville.edu

We're hosting "Hometown Flavors," an event in the Eatery to showcase the favorite meals of our international students. Share your favorite recipe from home, and we'll feature it in the dining hall, letting everyone experience the diverse flavors of our campus. You can also include any special memories or stories about the dish. Let's celebrate your culture together!

To best serve the needs of hourly employees at the University, the Accounting and Audit Office is updating the Payroll Policy. To ensure accurate hours are paid, we ask that each hourly employee complete a timecard at the end of each pay period.

Supervisors are asked to ensure their direct reports submit a timecard and then approve the time. If a supervisor has knowledge that an employee had hours worked during a pay period and the employee does not submit their time, they are required to notify Payroll by the pay period deadline to ensure employees are paid accurately. Supervisors have the ability to enter time in Self Service for any direct reports who did not complete their timecard.

Time should be submitted no later than 10:00 am on Monday following the end of the pay period. Supervisors should approve time by noon on Monday following the pay period end date. Instructions for entering time and approving time are available on the Accounting and Audit department page on the MY UE portal.

Any payroll questions can be directed to payroll@evansville.edu.

Sophia Caci is a UE Senior majoring in Archaeology and Anthropology. She had her first article published, “Disability Inclusion in Archaeology”, in June 2024 on the Enabled Archaeology Foundation website. During her semester at Harlaxton, Sophia conducted a research project comparing practices of Community Archaeology between the UK and the US. While conducting her research, she discovered the Enabled Archaeology Foundation (EAF) and had the good fortune to interview Sarahjayne Clements, communications officer, in March 2024 and discovered the important work EAF does in making the field of archaeology accessible to those with disabilities. She was later invited to use her research to write an article for the site and was excited and proud of the opportunity to share her insight. You can read her article here: Disability Inclusion in Archaeology.

We are thrilled to announce that Harlaxton College was recently represented at the Study Abroad Fair at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa! As one of our newer partners, Drake University has already made a significant impact since joining us in 2023, sending 8 students and 2 faculty members to participate in our immersive fall semester program.

This visit also marked the exciting start of our fall recruitment season for the entire study abroad community—Drake was the first stop of many! We were excited to connect with students and share what makes the Harlaxton experience so unique. With our growing partnership and continued recruitment efforts, we’re confident that even more Bulldogs will be inspired to pursue the extraordinary with us in the future.

RICHMOND, Ky. – Led by a top 20 finish from Andres Rodriguez, the University of Evansville men’s golf team earned a tie for 5th place at the Colonel Shootout at The University Club at Arlington.

In Sunday’s final round, Rodriguez carded a 2-over 73 and finished the 3-round tournament with a 1-over-par 214.  He tied for 17th place and had a low round of 70 to open play on Saturday.

Taking second on the Purple Aces squad and tying for 27th on the leaderboard was Omar Khalid.  Carding a 2-over 73 in the final round, he wrapped up the weekend with a 217.  Behind him was the duo of Luke Schneider and Bryce Conlee.  Both completed the event with a 9-over 222.  Schneider posted a 78 on Sunday while Conlee shot a 75.  They tied for 44th place.

Luke Price tied for 60th place with a final score of 227 while Daniil Romashkin was one shot behind with a 228.  He finished in 63rd.

Finishing at 19-over, UE tied Kentucky State for 5th place in the final standings.  Eastern Kentucky, who wrapped up the three rounds at 24-under, were 18 ahead of runner-up Samford.  Connor Gdovin of EKU and Ben Loomis from Vanderbilt tied for the individual win with scores of 206, seven under.

Evansville’s next tournament will be the Graeme McDowell Invitational in Birmingham, Ala.  It will take place from Sept. 22-24.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Friday’s opening day of the Dunn Hospitality Tournament saw the University of Evansville volleyball team drop a pair of 4-set matches to Chicago State and Samford.

Match 1 – Chicago State 3, UE 1

Giulia Cardona tied for the match-high with 18 kills, but Patrycja Lagida and Zahara Quraishi recorded 18 apiece to lead Chicago State to a 3-1 win.  Cardona led the Purple Aces with 14 digs while Melanie Feliciano had 13 digs and eight kills.

Game 1 – CSU 25, UE 22

Chicago State stormed out to a 6-1 lead to open the match.  Giulia Cardona picked up an ace to cut the UE deficit to 7-4 before the Cougars matched their largest advantage at 11-6.  Evansville Continued to fight back as a Melanie Feliciano ace got her squad within one at 13-12.

CSU rebounded to go back up by a 19-14 score and held strong at 24-19.  Three in a row by the Aces gave them a late shot before the Cougars fended off the challenge to take the set by a 25-22 final.

Game 2 – CSU 25, UE 19

Two kills and an ace from Cardona set the Aces up with an 8-3 lead out of the gate.  The momentum did not last, however, as the Cougars quickly rallied to take their first lead at 10-9 before extending it to 16-13.

Four in a row by the Aces put them back in front as Maddie Hawkins recorded her first ace of the contest.  With the score knotted at 18-18, Chicago State reeled off four in a row before clinching the set with a 25-19 decision.

Game 3 – UE 26, CSU 24

It was the Cougars who had the upper hand in the early moments, taking a 9-5 edge.  Feliciano picked up a kill and block assist in a rally that tied the score at 11-11.  Chicago State would slowly retake control, pushing the lead to 20-14.  Their 6-point lead held strong at 23-17 as the Aces were on the verge of falling in straight sets.

Madisyn Steele picked up a solo block that marked the first of five tallies in a row that made it a 23-22 game.  Zahara Quraishi registered a kill that gave CSU match point, but Evansville continued to rally.  After a pair of Cougar errors tied the set at 24-24, Lexi Owen and Chloe Cline combined on a block to put the momentum back in the Aces hands.  On the ensuing rally, Owen had the clinching kill to send the match to a fourth set.

Game 4 – CSU 25, UE 19

Once again, the Cougars had the early lead.  They posted the opening four points and would lead by as many as five points at 10-5.  Evansville rallied once again as a pair of Cardona kills helped the Aces tie it up at 13-13 before a CSU error gave UE the lead.

With the score tied at 15-15, Chicago State scored three in a row before pulling away to clinch the match on the strength of a 25-19 win.

Match 2

Giulia Cardona and Melanie Feliciano finished with 17 and 11 kills, respectively, but a 19-kill performance by Gracie Lynn Butler helped Samford finish with a 3-1 win.

Game 1 – Samford 25, UE 16

Behind a .414 hitting performance, Samford opened the night with a 25-16 win.  Cardona chipped in an early service ace and kill to put Evansville on top by a 5-3 margin.  Feliciano later added a kill that gave the Aces a 9-7 edge.

Five in a row by Samford changed the complexion of the set as they wrestled away a 15-10 lead.  Another kill from Cardona capped a 3-0 spurt by the Aces, but the Bulldogs retook momentum and pulled away for the win.

Game 2 – UE 25, Samford 21

Madisyn Steele posted a kill that saw the Aces score four of the first five points to take an early lead.  Evansville continued to hold the advantage as another Steele kill extended the lead to 15-9.  Feliciano notched her fifth kill of the match to solidify a 20-15 lead.

Samford scored the next three and appeared to make it four, but a play was challenged and reversed with UE holding strong, up 21-18.  Two more by Samford made things interesting as they got within one, but a Feliciano ace coupled with two more Cardona kills tied the match as UE took a 25-21 win.

Game 3 – Samford 25, UE 20

It was the Bulldogs who had the early momentum, turning a 4-4 tie into an 8-4 lead.  After Samford took a 12-7 lead, UE made its move.  A 6-4 run, highlighted by two Chloe Cline kills, made it a 15-14 game.  The Bulldogs overcame the run, countering with four in a row before a Feliciano kill made it 19-15.

From there, Samford was able to fend off a late UE rally to retake a 2-1 match lead.

Game 4 – Samford 25, UE 13

Looking to earn their second win of the day, Samford quickly opened a 5-1 lead.  After they pushed their edge to 11-5, Evansville cut the deficit in half with Feliciano picking up a kill in the 3-0 rally.  The Bulldogs regrouped once again and pulled away to clinch the match.

Saturday’s tournament finale will see the Aces face Miami Ohio at 2:30 p.m. inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Giulia Cardona finished with 18 kills while Melanie Feliciano and Chloe Cline added 11 and 8, respectively, as the University of Evansville volleyball team dropped a 3-1 match to Miami Ohio on Saturday at Meeks Family Fieldhouse.

Cardona added a match-high 12 digs in the contest while Feliciano recorded eight.  Cline, who hit an efficient .571, added two blocks.  Cardona and Madisyn Steele led all players with five blocks.  Lexi Owen tallied 38 assists for UE.  Ana Vetter paced Miami with 16 kills.

Set 1 – Miami 25, UE 20

Chloe Cline and Giulia Cardona assisted on a block to help the Purple Aces take a 4-1 lead out of the gate.  Melanie Feliciano added a kill to extend the lead to 11-6.  Five in a row by the RedHawks saw them tie the score at 11-11 before two errors put UE back on top.

Trailing 14-12, MU changed the course of the set, scoring five in a row to take a 17-14 edge.  Evansville got back within a point, but Miami fended off the challenge to win the set by five tallies.

Set 2 – Miami 25, UE 12

Continuing the run they had to complete the first set, Miami jumped out to a 5-2 advantage.  Up 15-10, the RedHawks scored five of the next six to go up 20-11 and took a 2-0 match lead on the strength of a 25-12 decision.

Set 3 – UE 25, Miami 22

The first three points of the set belonged to Miami before another Cardona kill got UE on the board.  Miami would lead by five points in the early moments, holding a 14-9 edge before Evansville made its move.  UE recorded five of the next six points to get back within one at 15-14.  Chloe Cline had two kills during the stretch.

Miami rebounded with three in a row to go back up by four points before establishing a 21-16 lead.  Evansville never backed down and its work paid off.  The Aces posted nine of the final ten points to extend the match to a fourth set.  Jenna Heidbreder registered a kill during the rally while back-to-back errors finished it off.

Set 4 – Miami 25, UE 22

Another fast start had MU up 4-1 and later, up 10-5.  Kills by Feliciano and Cardona saw Evansville cut the deficit to 10-8.  The RedHawks overcame the spurt by UE, taking their largest lead of the set at 16-9.  Trailing 20-13, the Aces made a final run, scoring three in a row to get back within four as Steele and Lexi Owen assisted on a block.  Miami countered with three in a row to go back up by seven, but the Aces still did not give up.

A block from Steele and an ace from Owen cut the gap back to just two points.  Unfortunately, the run came just a bit too late with the RedHawks picking up the clinching points.

Up next for the Aces is a trip to the Morehead State Tournament next week.  UE faces Eastern Michigan and Duquesne on Friday before taking on the home squad Eagles on Saturday.

RICHMOND, Ky. – Andres Rodriguez paced the University of Evansville men’s golf team as the Purple Aces are in fourth place with two rounds complete at the Colonel Shootout.

Rodriguez opened the tournament with a 1-under 70 before finishing his second round at The University Club at Arlington with an even 71.  His 141 is tied for 17th place.  Next up for the Purple Aces is the duo of Luke Schneider and Omar Khalid.  They are tied for 26th with scores of 144.

After carding a 77 in the opening 18 holes, Schneider posted a 4-under 67.  Khalid also had a nice improvement between rounds.  He posted a 75 in the first round and lowered his scored to a 2-under 69.  Bryce Conlee was fourth for the Aces.  A consistent day saw him open with a 74 before totaling a 73.  He is tied for 39th with a 147.

Daniil Romashkin recorded scores of 76 and 72 and is tied for 50th while Luke Price rounded out the squad with a 150.  His rounds checked in at 79 and 71.

Ben Loomis, playing as an individual from Vanderbilt, paces the individual leaderboard with a 134.  Ranking in a tie for second are Connor Gdovin and Zach Watterson of Eastern Kentucky.  They are three behind with scores of 137.

Sitting at 20-under, EKU leads the team standings by 18 over Samford.  Robert Morris is in third while the Aces are tied with Kentucky State for fourth place.  Sunday will mark the final round of the event.

NORMAL, Ill. – Day one of the Redbird Invitational saw Kate Petrova pace the University of Evansville women’s golf team.  UE heads into Monday’s final round in 10th place at Weibring Golf Club.

Petrova is tied for 14th place with a 148.  Identical rounds at 2-over 74 have Petrova just three strokes outside of the top five.  In her first tournament for the Purple Aces, Louise Standtke was second on the team.  After carding a 77 to open the event, she shot a 3-over 75 to finish with a 152.  She is tied for 30th place.

Third on the team was Elizabeth Mercer.  She carded an 81 in the opening round before lowering her score by five strokes in the second round of 18.  A 76 has her tied for the 57th position.  Mallory Russell opened at 4-over-par, posting a 76 before notching an 83 to complete the day.  She has a 159.  Jane Grankina checks in with a 160.  Her rounds finished at 82 and 78.

Trinity Dubbs is competing as an individual and registered scores of 78 and 83.

Illinois State holds a commanding lead in the team standings.  With two rounds in the books, the Redbirds stand at 13-under.  Little Rock is in second place at 14-over, 27 strokes behind ISU.  Evansville is in 10th place, finishing 35 over.  Monday will mark the final 18 holes of the tournament.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – On Sunday, the University of Evansville women’s golf team opens the 2024-25 campaign with a trip to the Redbird Invitational in Normal, Ill.

Action begins with 36 holes on Sunday with the final 18 set for Monday morning.  Play opens with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. both days.  Participating teams include Bradley, Butler, Drake, Evansville, Illinois State, Illinois Wesleyan, Indiana State, IU Indianapolis, Little Rock, Loyola (Chicago), Northern Illinois, Northern Iowa, South Dakota, and Valparaiso.

After redshirting last season, Mallory Russell makes her return to the squad.  She was part of the 2021 Missouri Valley Conference Championship team and is opening her senior season with the Purple Aces.

Two-time MVC Individual Champion Kate Petrova opens her junior campaign.  Last season, she finished with a 74.69 stroke average in 29 rounds of action.  On the strength of her MVC win, Petrova became the program’s first student-athlete to compete in an NCAA Regional as an individual.  She was among the leaders following the opening round in East Lansing, posting a 2-under 70 to open the event.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Action gets under way for the University of Evansville men’s golf team who opens the 2024-25 season this weekend at the Colonel Shootout in Richmond, Ky.

The University Club at Arlington will host the tournament, which is set for 36 holes on Saturday with the final 18 taking place on Sunday.  Par is 71 and the yardage is 6,700.  Schools participating include Canisius, Tennessee State, West Georgia, Chicago State, Kentucky State, Alabama A&M, Evansville, Detroit Mercy, NC Central, Mercyhurst, Robert Morris, and Eastern Kentucky.  Cincinnati and Vanderbilt will have individuals on hand.

Leading Evansville’s returners are Daniil Romashkin and Andres Rodriguez.  Romashkin, who opens his junior season with the Purple Aces, recorded a 73.91 stroke average last year.  He began the season with a tie for third place at the Valpo Fall Invitational before scoring his low round of the season in the second 18 holes of the Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate.  His 6-under 66 helped him earn a tie for 9th.

Rodriguez had three top 20 finishes in the 2023-24 season.  His top outing was an 11th at the Valpo Fall Invitational.  Rodriguez’ low round came at the Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate where he carded a 4-under 68 in the second round.  He completed the season with a tie for 18th at the TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate where he posted a 2-under 69 in the second round.

ST. CHARLES, Mo. – The University of Evansville men’s soccer team suffered their first season loss on Friday night in a 3-2 heartbreaker to Lindenwood.

A penalty kick goal and two own goals would sink the Purple Aces on the road against the Lindenwood Lions despite a fast start. UE scored the first two goals of the match but couldn’t find the back of Lindenwood’s net in the final 69 minutes.

Evansville scored early on Friday with senior midfielder Jose Vivas (Teruel, Spain) scoring his first goal of the season in the ninth minute following a team-leading performance against Eastern Illinois. Vivas worked his way through the middle of the field to take a shot from the top of the penalty box that sailed into the bottom left corner of the net.

The Aces scored again only 13 minutes later as junior defender Nacho Diaz-Caneja (Coruna, Spain) put a laser of a shot into the top right corner of the net from beyond the 18. Fifth-year forward Kai Phillip (Diego Martin, Trinidad and Tobago) picked up the assist on the goal with a cross from the back of the penalty box out to Diaz-Caneja.

UE’s offense slowed down after the two goals, not recording another shot in the first half. Evansville would find the back of the net in the 31st minute, only it was their own net as opposed to a third goal. The Aces took a 2-1 lead into the half break hoping to get their offense recharged and ready to go.

But UE’s offensive struggles continued in the second half as their first shot came in the 69th minute. Senior forward Nacho Diaz Barragan (Almeria, Spain) had a close chance from the 18 that sailed over the top of the net. Freshman goalkeeper Michal Mroz (Elk Grove, Ill. / Elk Grove HS) kept Evansville in the second half, making five saves in the first 20 minutes.

It became a tie match in the 83rd minute as on a Lions corner kick the ball careened off an Aces player past Mroz into the net. Less than a minute later junior defender Nalu Wagner (Leipzig, Germany) recorded UE’s final shot of the night from behind the 18 that was saved by Lindenwood goalkeeper Enzo Gil. The dagger for Evansville came in the 89th minute as a player foul in the penalty box awarded the Lions a penalty kick. Lindenwood forward Ethan Blake buried the PK into the right side of the net, handing the Aces their first loss of 2024.

Diaz Barragan led the team on offense with three shots and one on goal. Diaz-Caneja was the only other UE player with multiple shots recording two including his goal in the 21st minute. Mroz tied a career-high six saves in the loss while facing seven shots on goal.

Evansville remains on the road with a match at Butler on Tuesday, September 10th. It will be the Aces' first visit to the Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl since 2019. Kick-off for Tuesday’s game is set for 6 p.m. CT and will be streamed on FloSports.