The Qdoba location in Lincoln Commons is now accepting Ace Bucks as of Friday, November 22.

The University of Evansville (UE) will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday from Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29. All campus departments and buildings will be closed. Campus will reopen and resume normal operations on Monday, December 2.

WebAdvisor.evansville.edu is in the process of being phased out. Beginning December 1 of this year, the WebAdvisor URL will redirect to SelfService.evansville.edu.

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

Students, faculty, and staff...

Students representing the Hispanic, Black, Asian, and Multi-Racial student unions at UE, as well as students passionate about gender, sexuality, and ability-based diversity are facilitating a conversation event to share stories and experiences today, Monday, November 25th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm in the Ridgway Student Center - Eykamp.

Each student involved has chosen a fellow student, faculty member, or community member to join them to share their personal experiences. Light refreshments will be served at the event. We hope you attend to share your experiences and wisdom. See you then!

Join the ladies of the Kappa Nu City-Wide Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for study tables as we prepare for the rest of the semester! We will be providing snacks to keep you fueled, music to keep you motivated, and study materials to help you stay on track. Bring your focus and friends, and let’s finish the semester strong

We cannot wait to see you there!

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

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

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

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, December 3

Time: 7:30 p.m.

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

Admission: Free and open to the public

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

The exhibition SEEING HER by artist Sandra Charles is presented in the Melvin Peterson Gallery from 10/28/2024 - 12/07/2024.

Please join us at the public reception on Thursday, November 7 at 6:30 pm in the Melvin Peterson Gallery.

The Department of Art presents this exhibit by artist David Kegel in the Krannert Gallery from 10/21/24 - 12/8/24.  Please join us for the public reception on Thursday, November 14 at 6:30 pm in the Krannert Gallery.

Tune in to listen to Ale España interview her high school and college friend José Ocampo in Episode 6 of the "Celebrating Hispanic Voices" podcast!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2B3X08ccMuc5pEzBcatmhx?si=HhydLQGhSUi7A8kEdcwYYQ

Then, have a listen to Ainoah Cruz interview UE’s women’s volleyball coach Fernando Morales in Episode 7!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6TmstSQbRJORBibYFOXDXi?si=suL-GYDjTbaAH3y0iSVaOw

And make time to listen to Episode 8, in which Darla Luna interviews TriState Hispanic icon, Abraham Brown!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6TmstSQbRJORBibYFOXDXi?si=suL-GYDjTbaAH3y0iSVaOw

Huge THANKS to our production team, Ale España and Tommy Housman!

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

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

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

Link: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana sponsored JobSpark for eighth grade students from southwest Indiana and southeast Illinois on Thursday and Friday, November 7 and 8. It was held at the Old National Events Plaza. Over 4,000 students attended and took part in hands-on activities designed to “spark” an interest in future career paths. UE was well represented by over 20 faculty, staff, and administrators along with about 15 students from the Schroeder Family School of Business, Mathematics Department, Doctor of Physical Therapy, School of Health Science, Dunigan Family School of Nursing, Chemistry Department, Creative Technologies Major, and the Center for Career Development.

Thanks to everyone who took part in this wonderful opportunity to “spark” an interest in the career paths that UE has to offer!

We’re excited to share that the November issue of Crescent Magazine is now available both online and in print! This month’s issue brings a fantastic range of stories and features created by our talented team, showcasing the diverse voices and perspectives across campus.

We want to acknowledge a typo in the title of the featured article, “Faulty Spotlight,” an interview with Dr. William Miller in the Exercise Science Department. While this was an unfortunate oversight, it reminds us of the continuous learning process that makes our team stronger and more vigilant with each issue. Mistakes happen, and we’re committed to learning from them to produce content of the highest quality.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you enjoy reading this month’s issue as much as we enjoyed creating it!

One out of every 25 students at the University of Evansville contributes to Student Media, working tirelessly to bring high-quality, engaging content to our campus community. As a growing and evolving organization, Student Media now has a new student leadership framework with openings and opportunities to build multimedia programs that celebrate the successes of our students, faculty, and campus as a whole. Student Media welcomes all students interested in being part of this dynamic team.

Read: https://crescent.evansville.edu/2024/11/11/november-2024/

Listen to Fireside Aces Radio: https://fireside.evansville.edu/aces-radio/

Listen to Podcasts: https://fireside.evansville.edu/podcasting/

We are inviting you to participate in a research study, click here to start!

Your participation in this online survey is completely voluntary. If you decide to participate in the survey, you can withdraw at any time without any negative effect on your relations with the University School of Health Science. This consent form will give you information about the study to help you decide whether this is of interest to you.

This study aims to investigate how involvement in different campus activities influences factors such as stress levels, anxiety, depression, and overall mental well-being, specifically at a small school where programs and activities are very close-knit. We ask you to participate because you are an undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Evansville. Although the results of this study may be published, no information that could identify you will be included.

 Participants will be exposed to minimal to no risk. However, questions about mental health can lead to discomfort psychologically. There will be a list of mental health resources, including the University of Evansville Counseling Services and national helplines.

The survey data will be kept in a digital, password-protected file and kept anonymous. This will be achieved because no individual identifiers will be collected through this survey, and data will only be used in aggregate form during analysis.

Picture this: four Aces Esports teams, countless hours of grinding, and a shot at glory in the playoffs. This season has been one for the books, with unexpected comebacks, insane plays, and rivalries heating up. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just looking to procrastinate on that term paper, this postseason promises to be the event you don’t want to miss.

TL; DR: Four teams throw down the gauntlet for some of the best gaming you’ll see all year. Playoffs are here, and you don’t want to miss it.

Overwatch 2: The Perfectionists

If you’ve ever tried to ace a group project (and failed because of that one guy), you’ll respect Overwatch’s flawless teamwork. This team doesn’t make mistakes—at least not ones their opponents survive to talk about. Overwatch’s two new pickups, Reese (DPS) and Cruz (Tank), have been instrumental in the team's success, showing exactly why they belong on the team with big plays and more hype. Overwatch’s the team to beat, but can they handle the playoff pressure?

Rocket League: The Underdogs

Rocket League’s the squad that doesn’t care about the spotlight—they just get the job done. Think of them as that quiet kid in the back who aces every test without bragging about it. The Rocket League team has been pulling off sneaky plays all season, and it’s paying off big time. Rocket League might not be the flashiest, but their “work smarter, not harder” vibe could take them all the way.

Counter-Strike 2: The Newbies

Every competition needs a dark horse; this season, it’s CounterStrike. These rookies have taken the scene by storm with their fearless plays and unpredictable strategies. Led by their IGL, Drew, and bold second, Jeremy, CounterStrike thrives on chaos and high-risk moves. As the ultimate underdogs, they’ve already pulled off shocking upsets against veteran teams. Win or lose, CounterStrike is here to prove they belong—and you won’t want to miss it.

Super Smash Bros: The Hype Machines

Smash’s games are the ones you must watch. They take risks, like a student skipping the study guide and still crushing the test. Their captain, Drew (Illusion), is a veteran who leads with guts and brains. Plus, their innovative strategies are the esports equivalent of trying hot sauce on mac and cheese—it sounds wild, but it works.

Why You Should Care

Esports are more than just games—they’re about stories, rivalries, and moments that make you yell at your screen (in a good way). Whether you’re into epic plays, meme-worthy fails, or just vibing with the community, this is your chance to dive into something awesome.

So grab your snacks, hit up your squad, and clear your schedule. The playoffs are coming, and they’re going to be fire.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Tayshawn Comer scored a team-high 18 points to lead the University of Evansville men’s basketball team to a 66-53 victory over Campbell on Sunday afternoon at the Ford Center.

Comer led the Purple Aces with six assists and five free throw makes while grabbing six rebounds.  Cam Haffner scored 16 points, going 7-for-15 from the field.  Gabriel Pozzato and Tanner Cuff scored 10 points apiece.  Pozzato tied for the game-high with seven boards.

“It is a good feeling to win again.  I am really proud of how our defense played, to hold a team that averages over 70 points to just 53 shows the effort our guys put in,” Aces head coach David Ragland said.  “We dealt with some adversity earlier in the week and to see how we responded on Friday and today is a major positive for us.”

Campbell scored the opening four points of the game before Cam Haffner got the Aces on the board with a triple.  Gabriel Pozzato followed with another trey to give UE its first lead at 6-4.  Converting four of their first five attempts, the Fighting Camels retook a 10-6 edge.

Evansville countered with a 9-0 run that put them back in the lead at 15-10 at the 12:35 mark.  Tayshawn Comer had back-to-back field goals to open the stretch.  Campbell fought back with the next seven to jump back on top before another UE run put them up by five.  Another 7-0 rally was highlighted by Pozzato’s second long ball of the afternoon.

Once again, the Camels answered, retaking a 28-27 edge inside of the 3-minute mark, however, in a half that was highlighted by runs from each team, UE made its move.  Trent Hundley’s triple in the final minute helped the Aces secure a 34-28 halftime lead.

After the Camels opened the second half with a 3-pointer, UE responded with eight in a row to take its first double figure lead at 42-31.  Campbell got as close as seven points midway through the second half, but Evansville never let them get closer, finishing the day off with a 66-53 victory.

Leading Campbell was Jasin Sinani who posted 22 points.  He was a perfect 11-of-11 from the free throw line.  The Camels finished the game shooting 32.7% while the Aces finished at 45.1%.  UE wrapped up the contest with a 35-29 edge on the boards.

Tanner Cuff scored just five points but was effective in every facet of the game in a career-high 36:57 of action. Along with a career-best five steals, Cuff added three assists without turning the ball over.

UE has a nine-day break before returning to action on Dec. 3 with the Missouri Valley Conference opener at Murray State.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Two days after earning a 98-81 win over Green Bay, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team will be back at the Ford Center on Sunday to host Campbell at 3 p.m.  ESPN+ and the Purple Aces Radio Network will have the broadcast.

Last Time Out

- Evansville never gave up the lead on Friday, going up by as many as 33 points before taking the win by 17

- Cam Haffner set a new scoring high with 27 points, hitting 10 of his 16 attempts

- Converting 8 of his 9 field goal tries, Josh Hughes finished with 19, tying his season mark

- Tanner Cuff tied his season high with 15 while Gabriel Pozzato and Tayshawn Comer finished with 13 and 11, respectively

Another Career Night

- In his second season with the Purple Aces, Cam Haffner continues to raise the bar

- In the win over Green Bay, he set career highs in points (27), field goals (10) and attempts (16); he also tied his top collegiate mark of 9 rebounds

- The effort surpassed his previous high of 23 points set just six days earlier against Radford

- Haffner was 8-of-12 from the field and knocked down six of his 10 3-point tries

- He is second on the team and 7th in the MVC with his average of 15.2 PPG

Top Performance      

- Hauling in a career-high 8 rebounds while scoring a season-high 9 points, Connor Turnbull had his best game of the season in the victory over Green Bay

- He added another block and ranks 8th in the MVC with 1.00 per contest

- Turnbull had a solid game versus Brescia, posting 7 points, 4 boards and 3 blocks

- Through six games, he has posted 5.2 PPG and 2.5 RPG while seeing just over 15 minutes of work per game

Home Cooking

- Home court advantage has a new meaning this season for Josh Hughes; in three games at the Ford Center, Hughes is averaging 15 PPG while shooting 73.9% (17-23)

- On the road, Hughes is averaging 3.7 PPG while shooting just 14.3%

- Converting 8 of his 9 attempts in the win over the Phoenix, Hughes tied his season mark with nine points

- Against Radford, Hughes connected on 6 of his 11 attempts and four triples on his way to 19 points

Scouting the Opponent

- Campbell enters Sunday’s contest with a 3-3 record with wins coming over Pfeiffer, Newberry and Navy

- On Friday, the Fighting Camels fell by a final of 104-60 at Ohio State

- Jasin Sinani leads the way for Campbell with an average of 11.3 points per game; he also paces the team with his average of 5.0 rebounds

- Bragi Gudmundsson and Terren Frank hold averages of 9.8 and 9.3 PPG, respectively

- Nolan Dorsey checks in with 8.2 PPG and leads the team with nine triples while shooting 45.0% from outside

NASHVILLE – The University of Evansville women’s basketball team had its best game from the floor but came up just short in an 86-79 loss to the Lipscomb Bison.

The Purple Aces had their first game of the season shooting over 50% from the floor in Nashville. But a third quarter of only shooting 43.8% to Lipscomb’s 50% put UE too far back to earn the first road win of the season. Sophomore forward Maggie Hartwig (Sauk City, Wis. / Sauk Prairie HS) was Evansville’s leading scorer for the third game of the season with 24 points and six rebounds.

It was a back-and-forth game early at Allen Arena, as the Aces and the Bison traded the lead three times in the first 10 minutes. Lipscomb held the lead through most of the first half of the quarter. But eight straight points for Hartwig in the last three minutes of the first gave UE a one-point lead going into the second quarter.

The lead returned to the Bison in the first 30 seconds of the second. Evansville answered immediately with a five-point run to take a four-point lead less than two minutes into the quarter. Both teams made three-pointers over the next few minutes until the media timeout. Lipscomb had a one-point lead at the timeout while the Aces scored back-to-back jump shots to retake the lead. UE kept the lead for the final three minutes of the first half to head into halftime up 38-36.

Evansville’s offense struggled early in the second half as freshman guard Camryn Runner (Cicero, Ind. / Hamilton Heights HS) had the first made basket at the 7:37 mark. The Aces didn’t make another shot for the next three minutes as the Bison lead grew to six. UE did retake the lead on a seven point run with 3:21 left in the third. Evansville and Lipscomb traded the lead seven more times in only a minute and 40 seconds. But a five point run and a three point play for the Bison had the Aces trailing by six going into the final frame.

UE made back-to-back baskets to start the fourth quarter. Yet Lipscomb grew its lead into double digits just over two minutes into the fourth. Evansville called an early timeout in the quarter, but the Bison took a 12 point lead twice midway into the final 10 minutes. A made three pointer for junior forward Mae Dozier (Louisville, Ky. / Wabash Valley) and a jump shot for Runner got the Aces back within seven.

The game returned to the back-and-forth pace from the first half over the next three minutes. UE got back-to-back layups from Runner and sophomore forward Claudia Clement (Barcelona, Spain) to get within five points. Lipscomb took two trips to the line to increase its lead. But Hartwig hit her third three with 18 seconds on the clock to get the game back within two scores for Evansville. Hartwig’s shot turned into the Aces last as they didn’t find the rim again in the final 15 seconds, falling to the Bison 86-79.

Hartwig had her third 20+ point game at Lipscomb while also leading UE on defense with six rebounds. Evansville had four other players score in double digits on Saturday for the Aces first game with five double digit scorers in a year. Runner, Dozier, freshman Kaiden Kreinhagen (Indianapolis / North Central HS), and senior Júlia Palomo (La Seu D’Urgell, Spain) all had at least 10 points with Kreinhagen scoring a career-high 10 points. Runner had a career-high five assists while Palomo reset her season high in steals with four.

UE will make its first trip to the Big Easy for its next two games over the Thanksgiving holiday. Evansville will participate in the Big Easy New Orleans Classic with back-to-back games on Friday, Nov. 29th and Saturday, Nov. 30th. The Aces will play Nicholls and Delaware for the first time in program history while at the holiday tournament. UE’s first game is set to tip-off at 8 p.m. CT against Nicholls on Friday.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Cam Haffner reset his single-game scoring high once again, recording 27 points on Friday night as the University of Evansville men’s basketball team took down Green Bay by a final score of 98-81 at the Ford Center.

Haffner was 10-of-16 from the field while draining five triples. He hauled in a game-high nine rebounds, tying his career mark from his freshman season at Eastern Illinois.  Four others reached double figures including Josh Hughes, who tied his season mark of 19.  Tanner Cuff recorded 15 while Gabriel Pozzato and Tayshawn Comer finished with 13 and 11, respectively.

“I’m proud of our guys for how they came out and played tonight.  We put together a full 40 minutes and showed what we are capable of,” UE head coach David Ragland exclaimed.  “We showed improvement in each facet of the game and are excited to be back at the Ford Center on Sunday.”

Converting 63.6% of its attempts in the first half, the Purple Aces led by as many as 18 points.  Five minutes into the contest, Cam Haffner drained a triple to put UE on top at 11-4.  Following a basket by Green Bay, Evansville put forth its best sequence of the half.

Haffner’s 3-pointer was the first of six consecutive field goal makes for UE as the Aces went on a 12-0 run to open a 23-6 lead at the 11:22 mark.  Tayshawn Comer had a 3-pointer during the rally while Gabriel Pozzato added a pair of baskets.

After the Phoenix cut the gap to 25-15, Haffner and Josh Hughes combined to score the next 13 UE points to push the lead to 38-20 inside of the 5-minute mark.  Green Bay would hit a late three to cut the deficit to 15 at the break.  Haffner (14) and Hughes (11) both reached double figures in the opening 20 minutes.

Out of the half, Haffner picked up right where he left off, connecting from downtown for the fourth time.  Four minutes in, Connor Turnbull drained a 3-pointer while Haffner followed with a pair of free throws to extend the advantage to 20 points for the first time at 56-36.  It was all Aces from there as the lead reached as many as 33 points before the final deficit of 17.

Leading the Phoenix was Anthony Roy who scored 31 points.  As a team, UE shot 59.7% while holding Green Bay to 40.3%.  UE had its best rebounding effort of the year, finishing with a dominating 43-22 edge on the glass.  Cuff led the team with six assists as UE accumulated a total of 19.

On Sunday, the Aces are back at the Ford Center for a 3 p.m. game against Campbell.

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – For the third time in her four seasons with the University of Evansville volleyball program, Giulia Cardona has been named to the All-Missouri Valley Conference First Team.

Despite missing the final five matches of the season, the 2023 MVC Player of the Year completed the 2024 season as the national leader in total kills (549), total points (611.5), total attacks (1,548), kills per set (5.60), points per set (6.24), and attacks per set (1,580).

Cardona became the first in Purple Aces program history and just the second in the MVC record books to accumulate 2,000 kills in her career.  Her 2,183 finished just 11 shy of breaking the all-time league mark of 2,293.

On Nov. 5, Cardona was named the AVCA Division I National Player of the Week for the second time in her career.  Averaging 6.50 kills per set, Cardona led UE to wins over Illinois State and Bradley.  She hit .357 on her way to the accolade.

Earlier in the 2024 season, Cardona set the all-time UE program kills record.  The moment came on Sept. 28 when she surpassed the Aces record of 1,911, which was set by Alondra Vazquez.

Aside from the kills record, Cardona set the program record with 218 service aces.  That tally put her 7th in conference history.

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – For the third time in her four seasons with the University of Evansville volleyball program, Giulia Cardona has been named to the All-Missouri Valley Conference First Team.

Despite missing the final five matches of the season, the 2023 MVC Player of the Year completed the 2024 season as the national leader in total kills (549), total points (611.5), total attacks (1,548), kills per set (5.60), points per set (6.24), and attacks per set (1,580).

Cardona became the first in Purple Aces program history and just the second in the MVC record books to accumulate 2,000 kills in her career.  Her 2,183 finished just 11 shy of breaking the all-time league mark of 2,293.

On Nov. 5, Cardona was named the AVCA Division I National Player of the Week for the second time in her career.  Averaging 6.50 kills per set, Cardona led UE to wins over Illinois State and Bradley.  She hit .357 on her way to the accolade.

Earlier in the 2024 season, Cardona set the all-time UE program kills record.  The moment came on Sept. 28 when she surpassed the Aces record of 1,911, which was set by Alondra Vazquez.

Aside from the kills record, Cardona set the program record with 218 service aces.  That tally put her 7th in conference history.