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Students will help launch UE’s new vertical aeroponic container farm—addressing food insecurity, promoting nutrition education, and advancing sustainable food systems.

🤝 Work alongside faculty mentors, community partners, and Chartwells Dining.
💡 Develop skills in urban agriculture, social enterprise, and changemaking leadership.
💰 Federal Work-Study eligible | 📚 0–3 credit hours

Be part of the team transforming how we grow, learn, and live.

Learn more (rs262@evansville.edu) or register today.

On Thursday, November 13, the University of Evansville will host the 2025 Economic Impact & Policy Forum in partnership with the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP). The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Eykamp Hall, and we are expecting approximately 150 guests to attend, including members of the local business and civic community.

To ensure our visitors have convenient access to campus, Lot H will be reserved for event guests from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. During that time, we ask students and employees who normally park in Lot H to use an alternate lot.

We are grateful to Methodist Temple (2109 Lincoln Ave.), located just east of campus, for kindly allowing UE students and employees to park on their property during the event. Additional on-campus parking options remain available in other campus lots as space permits.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us provide a welcoming experience for our guests. Your flexibility reflects the hospitality that defines the UE community.

As part of preparations for UE Homecoming Weekend, Lot G near Schroeder Residence Hall must be completely cleared of all vehicles by 5:00 p.m. CST on Friday, November 7. 

Vehicles remaining in the lot after that time are subject to towing at the owner’s expense. The lot will be used for Homecoming activities and must be cleared to accommodate event setup and guests. 

Please plan ahead to move your vehicle to another approved parking area before the deadline. Thank you for your cooperation in helping make Homecoming a success! 

Office of Public Safety

Join us for a heartfelt tribute celebrating the transformative power of philanthropy in advancing mental health education and outreach. During this special occasion, we are overjoyed to honor:

• A newly established academic mental health partnership between the University of Evansville and Riley Children’s Hospital made possible through the visionary leadership of Bob and Lisa Jones.

• The rededication of the UE Emily M. Young Mental Health Clinic, in recognition of the Honorable Richard and Roseann Young Family and the criticality of mental health.

• The formal naming of the Koch Family Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology Program, recognizing the Koch Family for their vision and leadership - a testament to their lasting investment in mental health innovation.

Friday, November 14, 2025

5:30 p.m. CST

Clifford Circle in UE's Sesquicentennial Front Oval

The November 2025 meetings of the University of Evansville Board of Trustees will be held on campus Friday, November 14, and Saturday, November 15, 2025. 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.

This year, UE is hosting several events in celebration of International Education Week. Join us as we celebrate our vibrant community and international education.

Friday, November 14th
International Bazaar at 5:30 in Eykamp. The 39th annual event will feature student-led booths, a fashion and talent show, and a Bollywood dance lesson.

Monday, November 17th
Poetry and Story Open Mic Night: Global Voices at 5:30 in Gallery 59. Share a poem or story that is meaningful to you in any language you choose.

Tuesday and Thursday, November 18th and 20th
Trivia Wheel Spin from 11 to 1 outside the Eatery. Spin the wheel, answer questions, and win prizes.

Wednesday, November 19th
Sip Around the World at 5:30 in the Multicultural Student Commons. Taste the world through tea while making conversation.

Friday, November 21st
International Friendsgiving at 5:30 in New Hall. Celebrate a traditional American Thanksgiving with an international twist. Bring a dish to share.

Follow @UEInternationalEngagement on Instagram for more information.

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

7:30 p.m.

Wheeler Concert Hall

The UE Jazz Ensemble has a toe-tappingly groovy evening of music in store for you in Wheeler Hall.  The dense, hour-long program will offer shining moments for each section in the band.  Rhythm Section will be laying it down on Gillespie’s Manteca, a romp of a Cuban dance.  Saxophones will be noodling melodiously on Mike Smith’s Kimo Samba, straight from the streets of Rio de Janeiro.  Trombones will be adding their classic glissando-slides to Stan Kenton’s A Little Minor Booze, and Trumpets will be celebrating their high-brass attitudes in Niehaus’ Artistry for Trumpets.  And we’ll all be flying with Nestico’s soaring Flight to Nassau.  With a few other surprises along the way, this is a concert you won’t want to miss!

Admission is free and open to the public.

UE’s flagship International Celebration is just around the corner, only two weeks away. There’s still time to get involved. The event kicks off on Friday, November 14 at 5 p.m. in Eykamp. Join us for the 39th International Bazaar, featuring student-led booths, a fashion show highlighting traditional cultural wear, and a talent show. The evening will conclude with a Bollywood dance lesson from Bollywood Beats. You won’t want to miss it!

Sign up here to lead a booth representing your home country or cultural heritage: International Bazaar Booths Sign-up – Fill out form

Sign up here to perform in the talent show: Performances – Fill out form

And finally, the fashion show: Fashion Show Signup – Fill out form

We’re also looking for volunteers for both Thursday and Friday to help decorate the booths and Eykamp, as well as assist with cleanup after the event. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AABAD2FA4FACF8-59405507-international#/

In conjunction with the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP), the University of Evansville (UE) will host the 2025 Economic Impact & Policy Forum on Thursday, November 13, 2025, in Eykamp Hall, Ridgway University Center.

Alberto Musalem, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, will serve as the keynote speaker. Musalem will share insights on monetary policy, recent economic trends, and his outlook for the U.S. economy. His remarks will provide valuable context for understanding the economic forces shaping both the nation and the Evansville region.

Event Details:

• Date/Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, November 13, 2025
• Location: Eykamp Hall, Ridgway University Center, University of Evansville
• Registration: Register here.

🥣 Do YOU Have the Winning Recipe for Soupapalooza 2025? 🍰

It’s time to grab your ladles and whisks—Soupapalooza 2025 is back and better (and tastier!) than ever! Think your soup or dessert has what it takes to claim the title? Bring your award-winning creation to Eykamp 253 on November 11, 2025 and show off your culinary skills!

Set-up begins at 10:00 a.m., and the competition will be heating up soon after. Whether you’re cooking up something classic or bold and new, this is your chance to impress the judges and your peers.

🏆 Who will take home the coveted Champion’s Apron?
Join us to find out — and maybe make a few new fans (and taste-testers) along the way!

Follow the link to signup genius.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4EACAC22A4FA7-52465306-soupapalooza

There are 18 ChangeLabs running in Fall 2025, comprising the incredible efforts of more than 150 students from more than 50 different majors. What is the best way to see what's going on?   There are a few opportunities this semester to come out and support these unique classes! These are great ways to see the full range of what students and faculty are doing in ChangeLabs and to support the incredible community initiatives as they launch. See below and come out to one or all! Everything is free, one has a suggested donation (and an opportunity for a match student donations, so check it out).   THIS FRIDAY, 11/7   Queer Memory Project LGBTQ+ Poetry and Story Night November 7, 6:00pm, Your Brother's Bookstore, Downtown Evansville Come out in support of the Queer Memory Project, a ChangeLab that is raising awareness and telling the story of UE’s queer history. A $15 donation is suggested. The first 10 student donations will be matched. Find Andrew Carter at the event for details.   UE’s Rogue & Peasant Aces Presents MACBETH

• Nov 7, 7:30pm
• Nov 8, 7:30pm
• Nov 9, 2:00pm
  Ridgway University Center

Have you seen the chalk and flyers advertising R&P Aces FREE production of MACBETH? How many of you know this is a ChangeLab that is open to all students regardless of their major? Check out Alijah Roberson and Stacey Yen on TV this week and then come see one of these amazing productions, including upstairs in Ridgway THIS Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!   FUTURE CHANGELAB EVENTS November 12: Monologue A 4:30pm, Lutz Lab, Hyde Hall Many of you have seen the QR codes around campus and many of you have used those QR codes to share your stories. Join the Reproductive Rights ChangeLab, as well as they share a presentation that tells the story of the impact of abortion access and reproductive rights-related policies.   December 2: Holiday Pops featuring UE United Sound 7:30pm, Victory Theatre, Downtown Evansville This FREE performance by the UE Music Conservatory is always popular and impressive! And for the last several years the event has featured the New Musicians and Mentors from UE United Sound in a remarkable and heartwarming performance. Come celebrate the UEUS ChangeLab performers, Conservatory ensembles, and the holiday season together at a classy venue!   If you have questions about any of these events or any ChangeLab, please email ac116@evansville.edu.

There are TWO ChangeLabs performing tonight! Come to one or both to support UE students doing incredible things.   Queer Memory Project LGBTQ+ Poetry and Story Night 6:00pm, Your Brother's Bookstore, Downtown Evansville Come out in support of the Queer Memory Project, a ChangeLab that is raising awareness and telling the story of UE’s queer history. A $15 donation is suggested. The first 10 student donations will be matched. Find Andrew Carter at the event for details.   UE’s Rogue & Peasant Aces Presents MACBETH 7:30pm, Ridgway University Center Have you seen the chalk and flyers advertising R&P Aces FREE production of MACBETH? How many of you know this is a ChangeLab that is open to all students regardless of their major? Check out Alijah Roberson and Stacey Yen on TV this week and then come see one of these amazing productions, including upstairs in Ridgway TONIGHT! Additional performances in Ridgway on 11/8 at 7:30pm and 11/9 at 2:00pm.   If you have questions about any of these events or any ChangeLab, please email ac116@evansville.edu.

From Facilities: For any building signage, directory, or personnel (desk plates, office signage, etc.) requests, please submit a work order.

• workorders.evansville.edu

• In the work order subject/title, include the type of request and the name or wording you would like on the sign.
• In the description, provide any additional details needed for the signage.
• Please double-check that the location listed on the work order is correct.

All signage requests must go through the Facilities Management and Planning Office. Individual department signage outside of this process could result in department being responsible for the cost of sign manufacturing and installation.   Contact Dani Keith for any additional information at dk209@evansville.edu 

Robert Dion was the moderator last Wednesday night for a town hall meeting convened by Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville) to discuss the upcoming special session of the Indiana legislature.  The event drew a standing room only crowd of concerned citizens, who heard from Burton and his guest, former U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly (D-IN).  In addition to facilitating the discussion at McCollough Library, Professor Dion had an opinion column on this subject printed in the Indiana Capital Chronicle and distributed around the state.  That column can be found here:   https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/29/redistricting-indiana-has-far-more-risks-than-rewards/ Robert Dion has taught political science courses at the University of Evansville since 2001 and is a part of the Department of History, Politics, and Social Change.

CenterPoint Energy is inviting customers to join upcoming Community Connects events beginning Thursday, November 6. These gatherings will be held across southwestern Indiana and are a great opportunity to connect directly with CenterPoint’s local team.

At each event, customers can:

• Learn about critical investments being made to improve reliability

• Hear about efforts to keep energy affordable

• Explore financial assistance programs available for managing energy bills and preparing for winter

Local organizations will also be on-site to help residents develop personal emergency plans. CenterPoint’s team looks forward to answering questions, listening to feedback, and hearing ideas on how they can better serve our community.

The full event schedule is attached and available at CenterPointEnergy.com/CommunityConnects.

Looking for a fun and flexible on-campus job?

Apply for our Work-Study position today!

The Center for Career Development has an immediate opening for a work study position.

• Flexible hours that fit your class schedule
• Fun, welcoming office atmosphere
• Help create social media content and event promotions
• Assist with event planning and setup, along with basic office tasks
• Convenient on-campus location — no commute!

Intersted? Contact Amanda Wood at aw505@evansville.edu

View the Cash Reimbursement and Cash Advance Policy (pdf).

Make the most of your Winter Break by earning credits in just a few weeks. Whether you need to catch up, get ahead, or lighten your Spring 2026 course load, it's a smart way to stay on track!

Course Dates: December 12, 2025 – January 9, 2026
One Course Limit: Focus on one class and finish it before spring begins
Registration Opens: Monday, October 27, 2025 (during Spring 2026 registration)

Learn more about Winter Intersession

Don’t let winter pass you by — use it to get one step closer to graduation!

Flu shots are available at the student health center!

Students can receive their flu vaccines for $15 paid by credit/debit card: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, no appointment necessary.

Help keep our campus community healthy this flu season and receive your flu vaccines!

Be a featured Ace of UE on our website!

The Office of Marketing is looking to add student profiles to our Aces of UE webpage, and we're calling on Aces of all majors, graduation years, and backgrounds to share.

The process is simple: answer the questions in this online form and upload a photo of yourself to accompany your profile (preferably something ~2MB or higher and a portrait of just you). You do not have to answer all the questions if you don't want to!

Once you submit the form, we will include this on the Aces of UE webpage. You may also be featured on our homepage or quoted in future marketing materials!

Did you study abroad? We want to hear about that, too! Contact Julie Beer at jb855 so we can learn more about this extraordinary experience.

Diana Rodríguez Quevedo, Associate Professor of Spanish, has chapter “Goyo: Driving Chocoano Rap” published in book "Stories of Latin American Women of African Heritage: Daughters of Muntu" (Routledge, 2025).

Dr. Lesley Pleasant, Professor of German, presented a paper on the water perspectives of a German play, a Kenyan and a Chinese film at an interdisciplinary conference "Planetary Waters-A Challenge Between Abstraction and Empathy" held at the Bremerhaven Maritime Museum- Leibniz Institute for Maritime History on October 22-24. The conference was funded by the German Maritime Museum / Leibniz Institute for Maritime History (DSM) and the German Research Foundation (DFG) through an International Scientific Events grant. The event was organized in collaboration with THE NEW INSTITUTE Center for Environmental Humanities (NICHE), the UNESCO Chair on Water Heritage and Sustainable Development at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, and the Munich Science Communication Lab at the Deutsches Museum. This conference has been endorsed as an Ocean Decade Activity.

The University of Evansville extends its sympathies to the family and friends of Jane P. Allen, former Head of the UE School of Nursing. She inspired generations of nurses through her leadership and dedication. A 1975 UE graduate who earned her MSN in 1980, Jane returned to campus in 1991 after teaching at Henderson Community College. She believed nursing was as much a calling of the heart as a discipline of the mind, incorporating empathy, communication, and compassion into her teaching. From 2001 to 2006, as Head of the School of Nursing, she championed an approach that reminded students the greatest healing comes through care and compassion.

Read her full obituary here: https://www.simplecremationevansville.com/obituaries/jane-perry-allen/

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Evansville sophomore Camryn Runner (Cicero, Ind./Hamilton Heights) led all scorers and notched her first career double-double with 26 points and 11 rebounds, but the Purple Aces dropped their season opener by a score of 71-66 at SEMO on Thursday.

Georgia Cox (Ballarat, Australia/Eastern Illinois) and Avery Kelley (Evansville, Ind./Memorial) also scored in double figures for the Purple Aces, tallying 11 points each, while Elle Snyder (Latrobe, Penn./Greater Latrobe) grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds in 21 minutes off the bench. Runner's 26 points serve as her second-highest single game scoring total, while her 11 rebounds are a career-best.

The Redhawks opened the game on a 5-0 run, but the Aces fought back, with Avery Kelley knocking down a transition three to give Evansville their first lead of the day at 8-7 with 5:52 to go in the first quarter. Evansville pushed the lead to six on a three-pointer by Elle Snyder with 3:20 remaining in the quarter, while Kelley splashed another three-pointer at the 1:43 mark to make the score 19-12. SEMO battled back at the end of the quarter, cutting the UE lead to four heading into the second.

Playing her first game with the Purple Aces, Eastern Illinois transfer Georgia Cox made her presence felt early in the second quarter, scoring seven points in the first 3:39 of the period to help Evansville take a 28-22 lead. Both teams went cold near the end of the quarter, as the final 3:29 of the half did not see a made field goal, and the Aces took a 32-25 advantage heading into the break.

SEMO started the second half hot, using a 10-0 run in the first 3:48 of the third quarter to grab a 35-32 lead. After a pair free throws from Snyder snapped the Redhawks' run, Runner took control, scoring eight consecutive points for the Aces to help her team regain the lead at 42-40. With the Aces holding the final possession of the quarter, Cox knocked down a jumper on the baseline as time expired to make it a four-point advantage heading into the fourth quarter.

Just as they started the second half, SEMO got red-hot once again to begin the fourth quarter, outscoring Evansville 17-5 in the first 4:47 of the period to build their largest lead of the day to that point at 59-51. With 2:25 to go, the Redhawks brought their lead to 11, but consecutive three-pointers by Kelley and Runner cut UE's deficit to seven with 1:23 remaining. Another three by Runner with 0:13 to play brought the Aces back within four, but SEMO was able to salt the game away and take a 71-66 win.

The Aces return to action on Sunday, heading to Iowa City to take on 21^st-ranked Iowa. Tip-off from Carver-Hawkeye Arena is set for 2 PM and will be streamed live on Big Ten Plus.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Two home games in the next three days are on tap for the University of Evansville men’s basketball team who opens its 2025-26 home slate. UE welcomes Calumet College of St. Joseph on Friday at 11 a.m. before taking on Oakland City at 3 p.m. on Sunday inside the Ford Center. ESPN+ and the Purple Aces Radio Network will have the broadcast of both contests.

Last Time Out

- Evansville held a lead in the opening moments against the top-ranked Boilermakers before a 16-2 run in the first half helped Purdue lead by 19 at the break before winning by a final of 82-51

- Josh Hughes recorded the second double-double of his career with 15 points and 11 boards while AJ Casey finished the night with 14 points and 9 boards

Double-Double

- For the second time in his UE career, Josh Hughes registered a double-double

- Hughes opened his season with 15 points and a career-high 11 boards

- The first double-double of his career came in last season’s road win at Indiana State where he registered 15 points and 10 boards

- He was 6-of-12 from the field while knocking down three 3-pointers

- His double-double was Evansville’s first against a ranked opponent since Egidijus Mockevicius had 16 points and 12 caroms against Wichita State on Jan. 31, 2016

Great Start

 -In his first game in an Aces uniform, AJ Casey had the top performance of his collegiate career

- Facing top-ranked Purdue, Casey set career highs in points (14), FG (6), attempts (13), rebounds (9), and minutes (28:45)

- Entering this season, Casey’s top scoring output was eight points, which came on two occasions

Doing His Job

 -Trent Hundley chipped in nine points off the bench at Purdue

- Hundley knocked down three triples on the way to his top performance with the Evansville program

- His top game last season was a 6-point game against Brescia

Scouting the Opponent

- Calumet College of St. Joseph enters Friday’s game with a record of 0-3 following a 90-86 loss to Grace Christian (MI) on Tuesday

- The Crimson Wave are led by J. Caleb Slawinski’s 19.0 points and 10.7 rebounds per game

- Slawinski recorded 22 points in two out of Calumet’s three games thus far

- Kyrin Dock checks in with an average of 10.7 PPG following a 17-point effort versus Grace Christian

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In its final road trip of the 2025 season, the University of Evansville volleyball team travels to Illinois State and Bradley this weekend. UE faces the Redbirds at 6 p.m. Friday before traveling to take on the Braves at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Recapping the Weekend

- Evansville dropped a pair of 3-0 contests to UIC and Valparaiso last weekend

- McKenzie Laubach led the team with 10 kills against the Flames while Brooke Herdes tallied 11 kills versus the Beacons

Hitting Her Stride

- Josdarilee Caraballo put together her top collegiate match at Murray State finishing with career marks in kills (19) and aces (6)

- Her 19 kills passed her previous mark of 13, which game against Georgia State

- She added eight digs in the contest and is averaging 2.29 per set

- Caraballo has 10 services aces over the last three matches and is averaging 2.81 kills per set over that time

Up to Seventh

- Ainoah Cruz has continued to establish herself as one of the nation's top defensive players

- Completing last weekend with an average of 5.83 digs/set, Cruz improved her season average to 5.20, which is 2nd in the MVC and 7th in the country

- Her 1,315 career kills is ninth in Aces program history

- Cruz eclipsed the 1,000-dig mark earlier this season against UAB

Finishing Strong

- In a 3-match stretch that was highlighted by a career-high 18 kills, Brooke Herdes is averaging 3.27 kills per set

- Entering the road match at Murray State, she posted two or fewer kills in eight consecutive matches

- That streak came to a halt when the Herdes reset her career mark with 18 kills, besting her previous high of 17 versus PFW

- Herdes added 13 digs on the way to her third double-double of the season

Scouting the Opposition

- Illinois State enters Friday's match with a 10-14 mark and sit at 5-7 in the MVC

- Caitlyn Little holds the team lead with 2.79 kills per set

- Bradley begins the weekend at 11-13 overall and 5-7 in the conference

- Tendai Titley holds the team lead with 2.84 kill per frame

NASHVILLE – In the final match of the regular season, the University of Evansville men's soccer team suffered their first MVC loss of the campaign, falling to Belmont by a score of 2-1. Despite the loss, Evansville enters the MVC Tournament with the number one seed for the first time in program history and will host the winner of UIC and Belmont next Wednesday at Arad McCutchan Stadium.
 
Neither team was able to put a shot on goal in the opening stages of action, with the Aces tallying one shot and the Bruins putting up two.
 
In the 28^th minute of action, star freshman Andres Escudero (San Sebastián de los Reyes, Spain/IES Joan Miro) created a scoring chance on his own, taking a thrown in near the midfield line and battling Belmont defenders to make a long run. Just outside the penalty area, Escudero took a left-footed shot that went past the Belmont keeper, off the crossbar and into the back of the net. The goal was Escudero's ninth of the season, the most by a UE freshman since MVC Freshman of the Year Nacho Diaz Barragan scored nine in 2022, and gave the Aces a 1-0 lead.
 
Escudero nearly extended the lead in the 34^th minute with another good scoring chance, but his shot was saved.
 
Belmont was able to find the equalizer before halftime, scoring in the 39^th minute to make it a 1-1 game heading into halftime.
 
Escudero threatened to score once again in the 69^th minute, hitting the post with a shot, but was left empty-handed. Less than a minute later, Belmont flipped the script, finding the back of the net to take their first lead of the night.
 
For the final 20 minutes, Evansville fought to find the equalizer, including Escudero nearly scoring once again with another shot off the post. However, the Aces were unable to find the tying goal as the Bruins earned a 2-1 win.
 
"I think we have put together a lot of games where we have managed moments well, and I think tonight when we went up 1-0, we didn't do that quite as well," said Head Coach Robbe Tarver. "I think we created a decent amount to try and equalize the game, we hit the post twice, but Belmont is a good team and they are really tough to beat at home."  
 
"At the end of the day, we are pretty healthy going into the tournament, we have the number one seed, we have a bye to prepare, and we get to host. There are a lot of positives that we have from the work we have put in throughout the season."
 
"I think it is a good lesson for us to learn that every moment of a game matters, and if you switch off, you are going to get punished. We'll flush it, we will be ready for next Wednesday and ready to go."
 
With the loss, Evansville moves to 6-4-8 overall with a 3-1-3 mark in MVC play. The Purple Aces earned a share of the MVC regular season title and will serve as the number one seed in the conference tournament, earning a bye to the semifinal round. Kick-off for Wednesday's tournament match at Arad McCutchan Stadium is set for 6 PM.

ST. LOUIS – Following a season in which the program saw its highest win total since 2021, the University of Evansville women's soccer team placed four student-athletes on MVC All-Conference teams, the league office announced on Wednesday afternoon.

Junior Taylor Johnson (Evansville, Ind./Reitz) earns all-conference honors for the second time in her career, landing on the All-MVC Second Team after being a Third Team selection in 2024. Johnson took her game to the next level in 2025, posting single season career-highs in games played (16), starts (16), assists (3), points (9), shots (18), shots on goal (13), and minutes played (1,034). Johnson scored three goals on the year, ranking second on the team.

Brielle LaBerge (Cumming, Ga./Forsyth Central) enjoyed a breakout campaign as a sophomore in 2025, starting all 16 matches while playing 1,422 of a possible 1,440 minutes. While serving as an anchor of the Evansville defense, LaBerge was also one of the top offensive threats in the conference, finishing the regular season second in the MVC with five assists and first in assists per game at 0.31. LaBerge also added a goal to finish the year with eight points, while placing eight shots on target.

Allie Lammers (Cincinnati, Ohio/Mount Notre Dame) emerged as one of the top goalkeepers in the MVC this year to earn Third Team all-conference accolades. Serving as Evansville's primary keeper, Lammers posted a 6-4-2 record with five shutouts in 13 matches. Lammers ranked inside the top 100 nationally in goals against average (1.00), the lowest mark by a UE primary starter since 2020. For the year, the sophomore made 46 saves for a .793 save percentage, including eight matches with four-plus saves. Over the course of the season, Lammers earned three MVC Goalkeeper of the Week awards, the most by a Valley keeper this season while marking the first time an Evansville keeper has been named MVC Goalkeeper three times in a single season since Simone Busby in 2014.

Lily Kytasaari (Platte City, Mo./Platte County) lands on the MVC All-Freshman Team following a stellar debut season with the Purple Aces. Playing in all 16 matches with one start, Kytasaari logged 498 minutes and scored two goals, becoming one of four Aces to score multiple goals on the season. With the nod, Kytasaari becomes Evansville's first All-Freshman team selection since Hailey Autenrieb in 2021.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville women's basketball team opens the 2025-26 season on Thursday morning, traveling to Cape Girardeau, Mo. to take on the SEMO Redhawks. Tip-off for the regular season opener is scheduled for 11 AM from the Show Me Center.

Evansville at SEMO | Thursday, November 6 | 11:00 AM Site | Location Show Me Center | Cape Girardeau, Mo. Links 11 AM CT:  Live Stats | TV:  ESPN+ Follow the Aces Women's Basketball Site  |  Twitter  |  Instagram | Game Notes

Season Opener
- Thursday begins the 57th season of Evansville women's basketball 
- In 56 previous season openers, the Aces hold a 32-24 record
- Under Head Coach Robyn Scherr, Evansville is 2-2 in season openers
- The last win in a season opener came in 2022 with an 89-81 win at Eastern Kentucky
 
Series History   
- Thursday marks the first time that Evansville has opened the season against SEMO
- SEMO leads the all-time series between the two teams 13-6, with Thursday being the 20th all-time meeting between the Aces and Redhawks
- The Purple Aces are seeking their first-ever win in Cape Girardeau, holding an 0-8 record all-time at SEMO
- Evansville and SEMO are meeting for the fourth consecutive season, with the Purple Aces taking two of the last three match-ups
- Last season, the Aces beat the Redhawks 70-55 in Evansville, with Camryn Runner leading all scorers with 20 points and Kylee Norkus adding 12
 
Returning Core
- 53% of UE's points and 51% of minutes last season came from six returners to the 2025-26 roster, all of which are sophomores this season – Camryn Runner, Avery Kelley, Logan Luebbers Palmer, Kaiden Kreinhagen, Elle Snyder and Kylee Norkus
- Three of those returners - Runner, Luebbers Palmer, and Norkus - earned spots on the MVC Preaseason Players to Watch list
- Reigning MVC Freshman of the Year Camryn Runner finished last season 10th in the nation in scoring by a freshman with 15.5 PPG
- As Avery Kelley gained experience throughout her freshman season with the Aces, the Evansville native became a large piece of the team's gameplan. After averaging 2.9 points in nine non-conference games, Kelley averaged just shy of 8 points per contest against Valley competition
 
Exhibition Recap
- In its preseason tune-up on October 28, the Aces defeated Roosevelt inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse
- Luebbers Palmer led all scorers with 23 points, going 10-of-19 from the field and 3-for-3 from three point range
- Avery Kelley and Camryn Runner also scored in double-figures for UE, scoring 14 and 12 points, respectively
- In her first time wearing an Evansville uniform, freshman Georgia Ferguson grabbed a team-best eight rebounds in 18 minutes of action
 
Scouting the Opponent
- SEMO enters the 2025-26 campaign after going 6-23 last season, including a 4-16 mark in OVC play
- The Redhawks opened their season on Tuesday at Illinois, dropping a 91-67 decision
- Lexi McCully finished last season as SEMO's second-leading scorer at 11.2 points per game and led the Redhawks with 16 points against the Fighting Illini

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Thursday's game will be streamed live on ESPN+. Live stats are available at GoPurpleAces.com.

ST. LOUIS – University of Evansville sophomore goalkeeper Michal Mroz (Elk Grove, Ill./Elk Grove) earned his second MVC Defensive Player of the Week award in the last four weeks on Tuesday afternoon, the league office announced. Mroz earns the award after posting 12 saves in wins over Louisville and Northern Illinois, including a season-high 10 saves in the win over the Huskies to help Evansville clinch a share of their first regular season conference title since 1991.

On Monday at Louisville, Mroz made two saves to help his team to a 3-1 win. The win was Evansville's first over a power conference opponent since 2013 and the first over the Cardinals in Louisville since 1991. Mroz continued to help the Aces make history on Friday with one of the best performances of his career, stopping 10 shots for his sixth clean sheet of the year. In six MVC matches this season, Mroz has recorded four shutouts and allowed only three goals.

Mroz ranks among both MVC and national leaders in multiple categories, ranking third in the MVC and 44th in the country in goals against average at .882 and is second in the MVC and 39th nationally with six shutouts. The Aces' keeper has been especially stout in conference play, maintaining a league-best .50 goals against average. Mroz also paces the conference in shutouts (4) and save percentage (.855) against MVC opposition.

Evansville wraps up the regular season on Wednesday, traveling to Nashville to take on Belmont. With a win or tie, Evansville would clinch the MVC regular season title outright. Kick-off is set for 6 PM.

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