Employees in need of a headshot can have theirs taken on Thursday, February 13 at 9:45 a.m.

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

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

2024 W-2 forms have been processed for all employees and student workers. If you have provided consent to receive your W-2 electronically, you can view/print your W-2 in Self Service now. Simply log into Self-Service https://selfservice.evansville.edu Using the "Tax Information" tab click on "W-2 Information" and select the 2024 statement.

W-2 forms will be mailed for those who did not provide consent to receive an electronic form.

If you have any questions, please email our payroll department at payroll@evansville.edu.

Don't miss Career Day 2025! We will have more than 50 employes on campus recruiting for a wide variety of majors! See Handshake for a complete list of employers.

Tuesday, February 4

12:30pm-3:00pm

Eykamp Hall, RUC

Register in Handshake!

Hello there! This student-led 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. This session is for students who are available on February 4th from 11:30AM-1:00PM. This will take place in the library, room 209.  And February 6th from 2:30PM-4:00PM in the library, room 209. Students be sure to RSVP on UEngage!

February 18, 2025

Wheeler Concert Hall

7:30 p.m.

A Chicago native, Melanie Bacaling is currently on the “Stage Directing Staff” at the Metropolitan Opera, and the House Assistant Director at Santa Fe Opera. Most recently her Met productions include Il Trovatore and Aida, and this Spring she will be making her directing debut at Lyric Opera of Chicago with La Boheme. She also has production credits with LA Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, Detroit Opera, Des Moines Metro Opera, Opera Omaha, Washington Concert Opera, Aspen Opera Center, and the Sun Valley Music Festival. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Voice and Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Evansville as well as a Masters of Music in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy from the Boston Conservatory.

Our Story: Once the Doors Opened" was produced by 1980 graduate Arnell Hill. Co-narrated by Leirra Carter '24 and directed by black Indianapolis videographer Aaron Turner, "Our Story" is a 45 minute documentary on the history of black students at Evansville College/University of Evansville, from 1934 to the early 2000 era. After the screening, there will be a conversation with the filmmakers and one of the narrators.

Our Story was awarded an IndieFest film award in the summer of 2021; and was featured in the prestigious Heartland International Film Festival in Indianapolis in October 2021.  It was leased to Hoodox within Indiana for viewing as part of their diversity video catalogue.

"Our Story" is just an introduction to the history of black students at UE.  There are many stories to be told.  To include more details on the stories of those mentioned in the documentary.  I only hope that other alumni, and the family of alumni from the past make an effort to follow up and tell those stories, so "Our Story" will only be seen as Chapter 1 in the discussion of the experiences of black students at Evansville College/UE.

Tryouts will happen soon for the Aces United Variety Show, which will take place on April 10! This is a fantastic opportunity for all employees to showcase their talents and be part of a fun, community-building event.

In addition to celebrating our amazing community, the show will serve as a benefit event to support Isaiah 1:17. For more information about this incredible charity, please visit: https://www.theisaiah117project.org/.

Tryouts will be held on:

• February 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• February 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

To sign up for a time slot, please use the following link:

Sign Up for Talent Show Tryouts

We encourage all employees to participate, whether you're a performer, musician, dancer, comedian, or have a unique talent to share. We look forward to seeing the many talents of our campus community on display!

Save Lives, Donate Blood!

Join us for the upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive and make a life-changing impact with just a little bit of your time. Every donation helps patients in need of lifesaving treatments. Whether you're a first-time donor or a regular, your contribution matters!

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

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

To kick off this semester's series, Breanna Bondurant, the University of Evansville's Spiritual Formation Coordinator, will be using her expertise and experiences in her workshop about personal, individual leadership. She will cover topics such as self-understanding and personal ethics and their impact on personal leadership.

All students are invited and lunch will be provided for the first 20 people in attendance! To reserve your spot and your meal, please RSVP here on UEngage. Walk-ins are welcome!

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

- Individual Leadership (February 5)

- Group Leadership (March 5)

- Community Leadership (April 2)

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

Join us for a Campus Wide Worship and Prayer night on Thursday, February 13, 2025 @ 7PM.

Please join the Community Racial Justice Prayer Service on Sunday, February 9th, 2025 at 2pm in Eykamp Hall. All faith communities are welcome!

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

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

High school students throughout the Tri-State and beyond were awarded significant scholarships on Saturday at the University of Evansville's 11th annual High School Changemaker Challenge, made possible by Toyota Indiana.

The challenge is designed to motivate young people to take a leading role in identifying and solving challenges in the world through innovation and creativity.

UE has committed more than $1 million in scholarships to winners of this competition since its inception. Those who choose UE as their college destination will each receive four-year scholarships as listed below:

First Place / STEMpire: Empowering Young Women in STEM

Team member: Norah Ahmed; Evansville Day School, Evansville, Indiana

STEMpire: Empowering Young Women in STEM is a youth-led nonprofit that aims to break down barriers women face in joining STEM fields. This initiative provides resources, education, and assistance for high school girls, especially women from underserved communities like the Evansville Promise Neighborhood, and we are exploring doing so through the first STEMpire Conference in summer 2025 and the STEMpire Task Force.

Second Place / Boomerang Learning

Team members: Kris Lau, Abdul-Aleem Mohammed, Parth Patel; Signature School, Evansville, Indiana

Boomerang Learning is a learning program that will help students who have had trouble catching up to Indiana standards post-COVID and to help students who are falling behind their peers.

Third Place / Sprouts: Rooted in Education

Team members: Olivia Cooper; North High School, Evansville, Indiana

Sponsored gardens would be constructed at EVSC elementary schools (with summer school options). The gardens will serve to provide fresh food to nearby food pantries and mitigate local climate change.

On Friday, January 24, a panel of judges heard pitches from the top 20 teams and individual students who had been invited to the in-person competition. From those top 20, six ideas were then chosen for the championship round that took place on Saturday, January 25. During that event, judges awarded first, second, and third place. Additionally, a surprise $10,000 UE scholarship was given to each of the runners up.

Runners up:

Clear Vision

Team members: Evan Walker, Charles March-Gibson; Zionsville Community High School, Zionsville, Indiana

Clear Vision will help neighborhoods achieve safer and more accessible communities by providing durable, reflective address plaques applied directly to the curb for clear and uniform home visibility.

Freedom Boots

Team members: Keegan Griepenstroh, Elias Hager, Isaac Hager; North High School, Evansville, Indiana

Freedom Boots are advanced motorized leg braces powered by electrical stimulation, designed to deliver an immersive experience when paired with a VR headset-all at an affordable price.

PoliTech

Team members: Jonathan Baker, Tyoshi Chikayama-Jackson; Signature School, Evansville, Indiana

PoliTech is an innovative platform that bridges the gap between politicians and their voters through AI technology and social media integration, while ensuring credibility through verified politician accounts and transparent engagement metrics. The platform offers features like PoliAI providing faster information for voters, PoliFeed for sharing verified updates and engaging with followers, and a comprehensive dashboard for politicians to manage their online presence and track authentic engagement metrics.

To learn more about High School Changemaker Challenge please visit https://www.evansville.edu/changemaker/

The October-December 2024 issue of Promise In Action: The Official Newsletter of The Evansville Promise Neighborhood is now available.   Read the Latest Issue   (also available in Spanish)

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

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

Applications will be accepted until March 14, 2025.

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

As we focus on the future and strive to create a campus where all can thrive, it is vital that we collect timely, high-quality data to guide our decisions and ensure our efforts are grounded in factual evidence. The University of Evansville will send a Sense of Community Survey to all members of our community in partnership with The Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium (HEDS) on February 17.

This survey will help us better understand how students and employees experience community on campus. Your feedback will help shape a more welcoming environment for all.

How to Participate:

• A survey link will be emailed to all community members this morning.
• The survey will remain open until March 21.
• Your participation is vital to shaping UE’s future as a transformative institution. Together, we can ensure that our campus continues to be a place where lives are changed, and the world is impacted for the better.

Thank you for lending your voice to this important effort.

For those students who did not consent to receive the 1098-T form electronically, this informational tax document has been mailed to the student’s permanent address. Students can still provide electronic consent to allow you to view/print now. To provide consent for electronic 1098-T, log into Self-Service, go to Tax Information, and select 1098 Information.

View the 1098-T webpage for more information about how to use this informational tax document.

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

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

University of Evansville (UE) and Ivy Tech Community College announced a new partnership Tuesday that provides Ivy Tech graduates with a seamless pathway to continue their education at UE. This landmark partnership, known as a Guaranteed Admission Agreement (GAA), reinforces both institutions' commitment to creating opportunities for academic success and supporting students' educational aspirations.

The GAA guarantees admission to UE for students who complete an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science degree at Ivy Tech with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher. Students must meet specific requirements, including applying for admission to UE and completing all degree requirements for their program.

Highlights of the Agreement:

• Guaranteed Admission: Ivy Tech graduates will be guaranteed admission to all UE bachelor’s degree programs, with the exception of select programs such as Music, Theatre, and Nursing, which require additional criteria.
• Scholarship Opportunities: Qualified students will receive a minimum academic scholarship of $20,000 per year for up to five semesters, with opportunities for higher awards based on GPA and achievements.
• Seamless Transition: Existing articulation agreements ensure a smooth transfer process, enabling students to progress efficiently without losing credit.

For more information about the Guaranteed Admission Agreement, please click here.

Academic coaching is now available to all students! To view the academic coaching drop-in schedule, follow this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TXfyllQ41AEs_0JAza38zn8Q0o486bLlNKFpzDmEc5A/edit?gid=0#gid=0

What can an academic coach do for YOU?

Academic coaches can help with time management, schedule creation, organization, study skills, connecting with university resources, and more! Drop-in hours are open to all students. Don’t hesitate to stop by the Success Lab (Clifford Memorial Library, Room 259) if you would like to connect with a coach!”

Reminder, Friday, February 7 is an opportunity for both students and employees to take a break from day-to-day responsibilities and focus on mental and physical health. We have made the decision to once again implement a Wellness Day during the semester.

Our academic departments and administrative offices will be closed, but dining services will operate with adjusted hours. Café Court will be open from 10:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m., and Chick-fil-A will be open from noon until 8:00 p.m. The library will remain open for those who may want a quiet space to reflect or recharge.

We recognize that this is just one day, and mental health is important each and every day. If you are a student in need of support, please connect with our Office of Counseling Services at counselingservices@evansville.edu or 812-488-2663. Employees may receive support through the University’s Employee Assistance Program, which can be accessed by contacting 1-888-293-6948.

Whatever you plan for February 7 – whether it’s sleeping in, reading a book, taking a walk, or catching up with friends and family – we hope you enjoy this day off to revitalize.

Free, Confidential HIV and Hep C testing at the Student Health Center performed by Matthew 25 the first Wednesday of each month when school is in session from 9-11am.  No appointment necessary, all are welcome! Walmart giftcard incentives available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Congratulations to Ted McCoart for receiving the Employee of the Month award for January!

Ted took on the Athletic Hall of Fame in November. Not only was the event a success, he hit it out of the park. He has been a key addition to the Alumni and Engagement team working directly with athletic annual giving donors, coaches, and athletics. He was instrumental in the MVC baseball tournament in the spring. Under Ted's leadership, Support Your Sport in November raised over $141,000, more than double in 2023. UE is very lucky to have an employee like Ted.

Ted works in University Advancement as the Assistant Director of Athletics Annual Giving. Share your congrats with Ted when you see him around campus.

Kevin Jordan (PsyD program), Emily Thimling (PA program), and Andy Lampkins (Interim Dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences) have published a research article in the flagship journal of physician assistant education – The Journal of Physician Assistant Education. Entitled “Introducing Medical Educators to Interpersonal Theory: Its Application to Emotional Intelligence,” the article uses the interpersonal perspective of clinical, social, and personality psychology to better understand emotional intelligence in a sample of physician assistant students. You can access the article here: The Journal of Physician Assistant Education

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

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

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

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

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

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Ten seniors were recognized on Saturday as the University of Evansville swimming and diving teams completed their home slate.  Logan Anderson, Sveva Brugnoli, Jakob Grundbacher, Benjamin Hasanovic, Titus Jabedo, Mari Mueller, Maddie Rollett, Daniel Santos Lopez, Carlos Souto, and Patrik Vilbergsson comprise the Class of 2025.

UE vs. Bellarmine

Saturday’s meet saw the Purple Aces take on Bellarmine.  The men dropped a 139-85 contest while the ladies fell by a score of 134-88.

Maddie Rollett swept the 1-meter and 3-meter dives.  Her score in the 3-meter was a 234.53 while her score in the 1-meter finished at 235.65.  Teammate Leah Gardner took second in both dives.  She scored a 175.88 in the 3-meter event while posting a 119.40 in the 1-meter.

Sveva Brugnoli, Amanda Denny, Delaney Miller, and Evelyn Chin took top honors in the 400-free relay.  Their time of 3:42.86 topped the competition by just under two seconds.  Ane Madina, Rafaela Markarewicz, Brugnoli, and Chin swam a 1:50.86 in the 200-medley relay to take second place.

Brugnoli’s stellar outing continued in the 200-fly as she dominated the competition with a 2:09.58.  Her time bested the competition by over three seconds.  Fellow senior Mari Mueller picked up a runner-up finish in the 200-breaststroke.  She recorded a 2:26.30.  Ane Madina also had a second-place finish.  With a 2:11.39 in the 200-backstroke, she took second out of nine participants.

Patrick Vilbergsson grabbed a win for the men in the 200-backstroke.  Swimming a 1:52.58, he finished just under three seconds in front of second place.  UE swept the top two positions in the 100-free.  Daniel Santos Lopez won with a 47.64, edging Michael Pruett by just 0.02 seconds.  Gabe Lett took top honors in the diving events.  His 138.75 gave him the win in the 1-meter while his score of 119.93 gave him the win in the 3-meter.

The men had multiple runner-up efforts.  Vilbergsson, Santos Lopez, Carlos Souto, and Jakob Grundbacher posted a 1:33.69 in the 200-medley relay to finish just 0.27 off the winning pace.  Joseph Capo put forth an admirable effort in the 1000-free.  With a 9:54.20, he was just under five ticks behind the winner.  Adam Pawlak’s 1:57.70 in the 200-fly was 1.54 off the winning pace.

UE vs. EIU

On Friday, the Aces opened the weekend against Eastern Illinois.  UE’s men won by a 112-91 final while the women fell just three points short in a 102-99 defeat.

Evansville swept the 400-medley relay races.  Madina, Mueller, Brugnoli, and Miller swam a 4:03.25 to win on the ladies side while the men saw Vilbergsson, Souto, Santos Lopez, and Michael Pruett win with a 3:28.31.  They were over three seconds in front of second place.  The Aces wrapped up the meet with another sweep, this one coming in the 200-free relay.  Chin, Denny, Miller, and Mia Pesavento were 2.47 in front of the competition with their time of 1:42.20.  The guys followed with a 2-second win of their own.  Logan Tenison, Mohammed Rashed, Ben Morse, and Pruett took first place with their time of 1:26.85.

Wyatt Gallas earned a dominant victory in the 1000-free.  Recording a time of 10:22.62, he won by over 12 seconds.  Joseph Capo was victorious in the 200-free.  His 1:45.72 was nearly two seconds better than the runner-up.  Santos Lopez earn a victory in the 200-IM.  His 1:55.99 gave him the win by close to three seconds.  He followed that up with a win in the 100-fly.  Swimming a 51.60, he defeated his competition from the Panthers by 1.64 seconds.

Patrik Vilbergsson edged EIu for a victory in the 100-backstroke.  His 52.73 gave him the triumph by 0.18.  Carlos Souto was the top finisher in the 100-breaststroke, finishing in 58.57.

Mari Mueller picked up a victory for the ladies in the 200-IM.  In a close finish, her 2:10.51 came in just 0.07 in front of EIU.  She added another top finish in the 100-breaststoke, registering a 1:08.49.  Evelyn Chin led a 1-2 finish for UE in the 100-fly.  She won with a time of 56.55 while Brugnoli took second with a 58.36.  Ane Madina was victorious in the 100-backstroke.  Finishing in 1:00.60, she was close to five seconds in front of her nearest competitor.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In a back-and-forth game that featured 18 lead changes, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team outlasted Belmont to take an 80-75 victory on Sunday afternoon inside Curb Event Center.

Gabriel Pozzato led the way with 22 points for UE while Tayshawn Comer added 19 points, 6 assists, and 5 boards.  Josh Hughes and Connor Turnbull finished with 14 points and 6 rebounds apiece while Tanner Cuff led all players with 13 caroms.

“Our guys felt like we gave them (Belmont) a win at the Ford Center and we wanted to do everything we could to change that today,” UE head coach David Ragland said after the win.  “We came out ready to play from the start.  Belmont is a great offensive team and we knew they would hit shots.  The key was being able to grab the rebounds when they miss and we did a good job with that.”

An exciting first half saw nine lead changes with Evansville holding the lead for just under 15 minutes.  A putback by Connor Turnbull opened the scoring before a bucket by Gabriel Pozzato gave the Purple Aces a 4-0 lead.  Belmont quickly tied the score at 4-4 before taking their first lead at 9-6.

Trailing by a score of 11-8, Pozzato scored five in a row to put UE back in front.  The squads swapped the lead multiple times approaching the midway point of the half before the Aces made their run.  With Belmont up 17-16, UE scored eight in a row to take a 23-17 edge.  Tayshawn Comer converted a 3-pointer while Hughes and Tanner Cuff scored to force a Bruin time out.

With 7:23 remaining in the period, Belmont cut the deficit to one while Gui Tesch answered on the other end before a Kaia Berridge triple extended the lead back to six points at 30-24 heading into the final four minutes.  In the final minute of the half, a layup saw BU retake the lead.  Free throws by each team in the final seconds saw two more lead changes with the Bruins heading to the break with a 38-37 edge.

Evansville’s opening possession of the second half saw Pozzato fouled on a triple.  The freshman knocked down all three attempts to put the Aces back on top.  Three minutes in, two more triples put Belmont in front – 48-45.  With 14:50 on the clock, Belmont retook a 51-49 edge while Evansville countered with a Hughes triple to go up 54-51 a minute later.

The Bruins fought back to tie the game on multiple occasions but UE answered each time.  Inside the 8-minute mark, two more Pozzato free throws pushed the lead to two possessions at 66-62.  With 5:13 remaining, a drive by Comer made it a 69-64 game.  The Bruins were not done, responding with seven in a row to retake a 71-69 lead inside of four minutes remaining.

Following a pair of Pozzato free throws, the defense forced a miss and Turnbull had a tip-in dunk on the opposite end to put UE in front – 73-71.  With 1:54 remaining, a second chance basket by the Bruins put them in front, but UE responded just a few seconds later to take the lead for good.  Another Turnbull dunk paved the way for a 7-1 game-ending run.  UE’s defense forced five missed shots in the final two minutes to seal the win.

Belmont was led by Jonathan Pierre’s 19 points.  The Bruins shot 42.4% in the game while UE finished at 41.5%.  The Aces wrapped up the day with a 44-35 rebounding edge.

UE is back home on Wednesday for a 7 p.m. game against Southern Illinois.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In front of a loud and boisterous crowd of area girls the University of Evansville women’s basketball team came just shy of a victory in the 64-51 loss.

Despite almost even numbers from the floor, a frozen second quarter put the Purple Aces behind too far for a second-half comeback against the Valparaiso Beacons. Sophomore forward Maggie Hartwig (Sauk City, Wis. / Sauk Prairie HS) almost single-handedly got UE back into the game with her fifth double-double of the season. With 21 points and 12 rebounds, Hartwig had her seventh game scoring 20+ points for Evansville in 20 games.

“We’re disappointed with the outcome,” said Head Coach Robyn Scherr following the game. “It certainly wasn’t from a lack of effort. We were playing really really hard and left it all out there.

“We let their pressure bother us in the first half. We did a better job in the second half but credit to Valpo, we just couldn’t string together enough stops in the fourth quarter. They made some big shots when we pulled close and got it to a two-possession game. They responded with some big buckets and that was kind of it.”

Freshman forward Elle Snyder (Latrobe, Penn. / Greater Latrobe HS) got the game started with five straight points in three and a half minutes. The Aces took their first lead of the quarter when freshman Kaiden Kreinhagen (Indianapolis / North Central HS) hit the team's second three. UE held onto the lead for the rest of the first thanks to an 8-3 run.

However, Evansville’s offense went quiet in the second quarter as Snyder was the only player to make a shot in 10 minutes of action. Even with only three points in the second,d the Aces trailed by just four going into halftime.

Hartwig had an early three-point play to get UE back within one as they kept the Beacons scoreless for the first two minutes. But Valpo was able to capitalize on turnovers and pull away by five just over three minutes into the half. Evansville traded shots with Beacons until the final two minutes of the third quarter. Valparaiso was up by seven with 1:18 left but a five-point run for the Aces had the deficit back within two possessions.

It was a back-and-forth pace on offense early in the fourth quarter. But back-to-back threes for Beacons forward Layla Gold made it a nine-point game with just under six minutes to go. Sophomore forward, Claudia Clement (Barcelona, Spain / Winthrop) got a layup out of the media timeout to get UE back within seven. But that would be the closest Evansville got to Valpo as the Beacons pulled away for the 66-54 Aces loss.

Hartwig and freshman guard Camryn Runner (Cicero, Ind. / Hamilton Heights HS) were the only two UE players in double figures on Saturday. Runner added 10 points while Snyder came just shy of double digits with eight points on the night. Hartwig also led Evansville in rebounds with 12 boards while freshman guard Avery Kelley (Evansville, Ind. / Memorial HS) set a new career-high with seven rebounds.

The Aces return to the road next week for the back half of the Missouri Valley Conference portion of the schedule. UE will make the two-hour drive to Southern Illinois for the team's next game on Friday, February 7. Tip-off from the Banterra Center is set for 6 p.m.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Looking to win its third Missouri Valley Conference game in a row, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team travels to Belmont for a 2 p.m. game on Sunday at the Curb Event Center.  ESPN+ and the Purple Aces Radio Network will have the broadcast.

Last Time Out

- Gabriel Pozzato and Tayshawn Comer recorded career scoring highs to lead the Purple Aces to a 78-74 home win over Murray State on Wednesday

- Pozzato finished with 29 points on a 10-of-14 shooting effort while Comer added 27 points and converted 13 of his 14 free throw tries

- UE shot 57.4% in the game after finishing at 58.0% in the win at Valpo; it marked the first time the Aces have shot 55% or higher in consecutive games since 2017 (66.7% at Bowling Green and 60.7% vs. Oakland City)

Ending Some Streaks

- Evansville’s win over Murray State was its first over the Racers since Dec. 21, 2019, ending a 5-game skid

- UE trailed by five at the break before rallying in the second half; it was the first win this season for UE when trailing at the half

- This was UE’s first win this season in a game decided by 10 points or less; the Aces entered the game 0-4

- The bench for UE did not score a single point against the Racers; this was the first instance that the Aces did not have a bench point since 1/5/19 at Illinois State

Career Game

- For the second time this season, Gabriel Pozzato was named the MVC Freshman of the Week on Jan. 27 after averaging 17 points and 6.5 boards against UIC and Valpo

- He scored 21 points at Valpo before setting a new career mark with 29 in the win over Murray State; these were his first 20-point games since the season opener

- After missing eight games in December and January, he returned on Jan. 18 against Belmont

- Pozzato has posted double figures in 12 of his 14 games this year

Top Tally

- Hitting 13 of his 14 free throw tries, Tayshawn Comer scored a career-best 27 points in the win over Murray State

- It bested his previous mark of 26, which came in the Jan. 1 win at SIU

- Averaging 17.8 PPG in MVC games, Comer is second in the league

- He has been on the floor for all 200 minutes of the last five contests

Scouting the Opponent

- Winners of six of their last eight games, Belmont enters Sunday’s contest with a 15-7 record and stand at 7-4 in MVC play

- On Wednesday, the Bruins dropped an 81-78 road game at Illinois State

- Belmont has one of the top offenses in the league and pace the MVC in scoring (81.68 PPG), assists (17.23/gm) and assist-to-turnover ratio (1.50)

- Jonathan Pierre leads the team with 14.1 points and 6.4 rebounds per game; he is second on the squad with 82 assists

- Carter Whitt is averaging 13.3 PPG and has a team-best 109 assists