The Finance Club is pleased to announce that Jacek Knaur, a Research Analyst with S&P Global, will meet with UE students via Zoom at 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, in SOBA 170 (Smyth Hall).

Jacek graduated from UE in 2021 and represented the University in the CFA Institute Research Challenge. During his final semester, he began working at Franklin Templeton, one of the largest mutual fund families in the world. He now serves as a Private Equity Research Analyst at Vitruvian Partners, and international private equity house,  where his responsibilities include analyzing prospective investments, developing investment theses, and supporting portfolio companies.

This event is open to all students and to the broader University community.

Get ready to celebrate the season at Winter on Walnut, hosted by SAB! 📅 Date: Wednesday, December 3
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
📍 Location: East Terrace Lawn Enjoy an evening full of festive fun:

• Dessert Truck
• Winter-Themed Dinner & Jazz Band in The Eatery
• Mechanical Reindeer
• Winter Maze
• Blacklight Laser Tag
• Magic Holiday Village
• Petting Zoo
• Tree Lighting & Caroling (in different languages)

✨ Candlelight Vespers will follow from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in Neu Chapel. Don’t miss this magical night! ❄️
Hosted by the University of Evansville Student Activities Board.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

7:30 p.m.

Wheeler Concert Hall

The program includes a Baroque concerto for 2 oboes, a brand new arrangement of songs for oboe and soprano, and a two other, light-hearted, contemporary trios. Artists joining Elizabeth Robertson on the program are Anne Fiedler, Dominic Bernard, Alanna Keenan, Jack Bogard, and Leanne Hampton. Come join us for an enjoyable evening of chamber music!

The University of Evansville Theatre continues its 2025–2026 season with NATIVE GARDENS, by Karen Zacarías. This production opens at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, in the May Studio Theatre. Additional performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 21 and 22 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 22 and 23.

NATIVE GARDENS is a sharp and contemporary comedy that turns a backyard dispute into an exploration of privilege, culture, and community. When a young Latinx couple moves into a long-established neighborhood, a disagreement over a property line with an older white couple quickly grows into a spirited clash of values, perspectives, and expectations. With humor and empathy, NATIVE GARDENS examines what it means to be a good neighbor—and how even the smallest conflicts can uncover deeper questions about connection and understanding.

NATIVE GARDENS is directed by Antonio Cortés Román, a senior performance major from Metepec, Mexico. Emily Proctor, a junior theatre studies major from Jeffersonville, Ind. serves as the scenic designer; Marguerite Winzinger, a junior directing and dramaturgy major from Bordentown, N.J., is as costume designer; Bailey Piontkowski, a junior design and technology major from Fort Worth, Texas is the lighting designer; Owen White, a junior performance major from Valley Center, Kan. is the sound designer; Olivia Roy, a junior stage management major from Henderson, Ky. serves as the stage manager; Ben Lodge, a junior performance major from Oakland Park, Kan. is the dramaturg; Visiting Assistant Professor Liz Jenkins ‘05 is the co-cultural coordinator with Saray Rodríguez Hernández, a junior theatre management major from Caracas, Venezuela; and Quinn McGaugh, a senior performance major from McAlester, Okla. is the technical director.

The cast features Kiara Cantu, a sophomore performance major from Edinburg, Texas as Tania; Daniel Perez, a senior performance major from San Antonio, Texas as Pablo; Rylie Sudduth, a junior performance major from Versailles, Ky. as Virginia; and Amoren Newton, a junior performance major from Denton, Texas, as Frank.

Single tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for senior adults, UE faculty/staff, and non-UE students. UE students may obtain one free student rush ticket beginning at noon on the day of the performance they wish to attend. UE Theatre is also excited to continue the “Pay What You Will” initiative: every Thursday evening performance in the May Studio Theatre is available at any price that best fits your budget.Tickets may be purchased online at theatre.evansville.edu or by calling the ticket office at 812.488.2031, Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m.

Join us this year for our annual Candlelight Vespers Service on December 3 at 7 PM. Come in from the cold for a UE tradition of hope.

Joshua Claybourn To Speak on Separation of Powers on Monday, November 17

Local attorney and historian Joshua Claybourn will deliver a talk, entitled, “Tariffs, Emergencies, and the Boundaries of Presidential Power,” on Monday, November 17 at 7 p.m. in Koch 100.

Last week, the Supreme Court held oral arguments in the consolidated case of Learning Resources v. Trump and V.O.S. Selections v. Trump that examines the constitutionality of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.  Claybourn, an attorney with Jackson Kelly, is the coauthor of an amicus brief that brought together a broad coalition of major national legal figures who have urged the Supreme Court to uphold the separation of powers and strike down the unilateral imposition of tariffs by the president. He was in the room when the oral arguments took place in the Supreme Court on November 5.

Claybourn’s talk is being sponsored by the Department of History, Politics, and Social Change. The event is free and open to the public.  Any interested members of the community are encouraged to attend.

The AI Committee’s Research and Innovation Subcommittee invites you to:

Discoveries

A Monthly Forum for AI Research and Innovation

This month’s Discoveries meeting will take place in SOBA 172 on Tuesday, November 18th at 4:00. We are excited to announce that the presentation will be:

Brooke Weaver, “The Curiosity Cure for a Life on Autopilot”

All administrators, faculty, staff, and students are welcome. Please bring your own laptop.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Be Part of the Magic – Volunteer for Winter on Walnut!   Hi Everyone,   I hope you’re doing well! Each year, the Student Activities Board (SAB) brings some of our favorite campus traditions to life. This semester, we’ve already celebrated an amazing Homecoming Block Party—and now it’s time to look forward to Winter on Walnut!   Winter on Walnut will take place on Wednesday, December 3, from 4:00–9:00 PM in the outdoor areas surrounding Ridgway University Center. This beloved tradition typically welcomes 500+ members of our campus community each year, including students, families, faculty, and staff.   To make Winter on Walnut a success, we need your help! We’re looking for employee volunteers to support the Winter Holiday Village, which features:

• 6 fun games
• 2 novelty attractions
• Multiple selfie spots and interactive activities (think carnival or arcade vibes!)

We need at least 6 volunteers per hour to help run the games so that SAB members—who usually staff these stations—can enjoy the event they worked so hard to create.   If you’re able to lend a hand, please sign up for a time slot here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EABA82EA4FECF8-60302540-winter#/   Thank you for helping us make this tradition magical for our campus community!   For any questions, please email Abagail Catania at ac532@evansville.edu and Madeline Schmitt at ms1086@evansville.edu

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.

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.

SAA is excited to announce the formation of a new Recognition Committee dedicated to honoring all employees on UE’s campus.  Our goal is to commemorate birthdays and work anniversaries each month—and we need your help to make it special. If you’d like to be recognized for your birthday, please fill out the form in the link below. We won’t be asking for the year, so feel free to say you’re 29 forever if you’d like! We’ll also be taking group photos each month—participation is completely voluntary. You’ll receive an email close to your birthday or anniversary month with details about the time and location of the photo. We hope you’ll join in so we can celebrate and honor every person who makes an impact on our community. If you have any questions, please email the committee chair, Jennifer Cummings, at jc576@evansville.edu.

https://forms.office.com/r/EiFmcGqhMX?origin=lprLink

It’s not too late! The Read Harder Challenge doesn’t end until April 30. All you have to do is read 8 books before April 30, four of which need to fit the eight requirements on the Read Harder Challenge form. Read your books, copy the titles on the Read Harder Challenge Form, turn it in to the Info Desk in the library by April 30. You’ll be entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card.

There are suggestions for books that fit the criteria on the second floor of the library, in the IDEA space. There is no limit on what you read. Read a graphic novel, it counts. Read a children’s book, it’s one of the criteria. Re-read something you love, or stretch your boundaries and try a new genre. We just want you to read and have fun.

Any questions can come to Danielle (dw56).

Need a place to stay over the Winter Break?

Students can request Winter Housing through their eRezLife housing portal here: Dashboard - eRezLife

Cost is $580 for the entire break and housing will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Will McDonner at wm99@evansville.edu.

Ace+PT is seeking a Spanish-speaking appointment scheduler to support our team by coordinating and scheduling appointments for clients. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to provide a positive experience for Spanish-speaking individuals. We would love to find our scheduler within the University of Evansville community (student, staff, or faculty)!!

Ace+PT Foreign Language Interpreter Job Description

Ace+PT is a branch of Ace CARE that serves as a volunteer-based outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic for underinsured and uninsured members of the Evansville community. Many of our patients do not use English as their primary language, and the use of interpreters is crucial for patient care and outcomes.

The clinic operates most Tuesdays (5:00–7:00 PM) and Saturdays (9:00–11:00 AM). Hours are flexible, and student interpreters can request their own schedule. Interpreters are paid $20 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate interpretation services between non-English-speaking patients and clinic staff during physical therapy treatment sessions and administrative interactions.
• Assist in translating written materials, including consent forms, home exercise programs, and discharge instructions.
• Ensure confidentiality and maintain professional standards while interpreting sensitive medical information.
• Support patients in understanding their treatment plans, scheduling appointments, and navigating the clinic.

Qualifications

• Ability to proficiently speak the required foreign language conversationally.
• Understanding of medical terminology used within physical therapy.
• Preferred: prior experience as an interpreter or in a healthcare setting (not required).
• Must pass a competency quiz provided by clinic coordinators in the appropriate language.

How to Apply

• Please contact Charlene Nolen (ck39@evansville.edu) or Hannah LaMar (hl38@evansville.edu) to set up an interview.

🚗 Be a Road Trip Host! 🤠

Hey Aces! Road Trip Rodeo is coming up, and we’re hyped to welcome admitted students to campus — but we need YOUR help to make it awesome.

Sign up to host a Road Tripper (or two) for the weekend! Don’t live in the dorms? No worries — commuters and fraternity members can move onto campus for the weekend.

As a host, you’ll get:
✨ A free Road Trip Rodeo T-shirt
🍽️ Friday night dinner
🎉 Access to all Road Trip events
🙌 The chance to show off how great UE life really is

Grab your roommates and sign up today — it’s gonna be a blast!
Questions? Hit us up at RoadTripHosting@evansville.edu

Clark Kimberling, UE Professor of Mathematics, has a chapter in a new online book entitled Polynomials - Exploring Fundamental Mathematical Expressions, published this month by IntechOpen. The chapter, "Polynomial Points in the Plane of a Triangle," analyzes special objects (points, lines, and curves) in the plane of an abstract triangle.  If the side-lengths of the triangle are variables a, b, c, then the special objects have homogeneous barycentric coordinates that are polynomial functions of a, b, c. The book can be accessed at https://www.intechopen.com/books/1003926, and from there you can download each of the eight chapters.

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 

What is Disability Services?

Disability Service offices in higher education exist to provide reasonable accommodations and supportive resources for students with documented disabilities.  These services are mandated by federal laws such as Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Fair Housing Act (FHA).

Our mission of Counseling and Disability Services here at UE is to foster an inclusive, supportive, and empowering environment where all students have the opportunity to thrive academically, personally, and professionally. We are dedicated to providing accessible resources that nurture mental health, honor individual strengths, and encourage full engagement in campus life.

Our values are:

1. Compassion: We meet students with understanding, warmth, and respect, recognizing the courage it takes to reach out for support.
2. Confidentiality: We honor the privacy and dignity of every student, offering a safe space where honesty and healing can flourish.
3. Accessibility: We are dedicated to reducing barriers and providing equitable opportunities for students of all abilities to succeed.
4. Empowerment: We help students build confidence, resilience, and independence by equipping them with tools for growth and self-advocacy.
5. Collaboration: We work hand-in-hand with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners to foster a culture of belonging and shared care.

Disability Services is for any eligible student who needs support to access their education.  Accommodations vary depending on the nature of the disability and is determined on an individual basis.

Got questions? Need accommodations? Just curious? Come say hi!  We are located in Ridgway on the second floor in the Student Affairs Suite or call our office to make an appointment at 812-488-2663.  We are open M-F from 8:00am – 5:00pm.

https://www.evansville.edu/counseling/disability/index.cfm

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.

Congratulations to Alexander Bastien, a pre-doctoral mathematics major, on this outstanding achievement! His summer research project, mentored by Dr. Omid Khormali, an assistant professor of mathematics at UE, led to two major publications in the field of discrete mathematics.

A paper titled "On Link-Irregular Labelings of Graphs" was recently published in the well-known journal Australasian Journal of Combinatorics (Vol. 93 No. 2, 2025, Pages 408–421), and a second paper, titled “On the Regularity, Planarity and Edge Bounds of Link-Irregular Graphs,” has been accepted in the prestigious journal Discussiones Mathematicae Graph Theory.

In this research, in addition to several interesting results, a conjecture that had remained open in graph theory was also disproved, marking an exceptional scholarly contribution for an undergraduate researcher.

This work originated from Alexander’s UExplore Undergraduate Research Program project, which supports hands-on, faculty-mentored research experiences at the University of Evansville.

Congratulations again to Alexander Bastien for this remarkable accomplishment!

Harlaxton College is pleased to be accepting applications to teach at the Manor in Summer 2027, Fall 2027, and Spring 2028.   These applications are online and can be found by clicking https://pursueharlaxton.evansville.edu/register/teach-with-harlaxton.

Applications are due for Summer 2027 on December 15^th, 2025.
Applications for Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 are due on April 1, 2026.

Summer Applicants:

There are two summer semesters at Harlaxton. A two-and-a-half-week session that focuses on STEM and a four-and-a-half-week session that focuses on arts and humanities. Faculty can apply to teach one course either of these terms. You can see the summer 2026 schedule as an example here- Summer Sessions at Harlaxton | Harlaxton.

Once courses are approved, we will recruit for these courses and then decide which course will finally run based on enrollment of students. These decisions are made in late January of the year of the program.    If your course does run in the summer session at Harlaxton, salary will be paid $500 per student enrolled in your class.   In the summer, there are no funds for airfare, and family members pay for their own accommodation and meals. Fees for room and board for a spouse may be waived if there are 10 or more students enrolled in your class. Faculty and families will also be invoiced for health and transportation fees at the Manor for each member of the family and the faculty member. These fees are approximately $300 per person.

Semester Applicants:
Semester benefits include room and board for family members at Harlaxton.   Faculty members who wish to bring children and enroll them in the local schools will be assisted in the visa process but will be required to pay any fees for the visa.  These fees are currently approx. $1500 per person, and visas are required for every person in the family.   Faculty and families will also be invoiced for health and transportation fees at the Manor for each member of the family and the faculty member.  These fees are approximately $400 per person.

Teaching at Harlaxton is a wonderful experience, and we welcome faculty members for a phenomenal summer or semester abroad.  If you have questions about teaching at Harlaxton and the experience overall, please feel free to email me at hc110@evansville.edu.

CARBONDALE, Ill. – Following the completion of the third and final day of the A3 Invite, the University of Evansville Swim and Dive teams each came home with fourth place finishes.  The Purple Aces Men took fourth place with a score 362 while the Women scored 326 points.

The personal bests keep coming, Harry McDowell saw personal bests in the 100 Free and 50 Free (Time Trial), with a 48.46 and 21.83. Sophomore Delaney Miller swam a 54.71 in the 100 Free, and freshmen Robert Hargrove swam a 2:10.80 200 Breast.

In the A Final of the 1650 Free Joseph Capo was 7^th for the Ace’s with a final time of 16:18.65. In the morning, freshmen Bryce Ryan and Luke Cook placed 9^th and 12^th with Cook having a personal best time best of 16:53.47.

In the 200 Back Jaley Hamilton placed 11^th, her 2:09.20 being a personal best time. Teammate Luana Carrotta swam a season best 2:10.62 for 14^th. In the morning Captain Boris Tavrosky swam a season best 1:55.25 for 12^th. Freshmen Carter Bolling has a personal best time of 1:58.07, another great performance.

Grace Moody was the highest finisher for the Ace’s in the 100 Free, her 51.84 earned her 5^th place. In the B Final Evelyn Chin placed 12^th for the Ace’s her 52.92 being a personal best for the junior. Senior Mia Pesavento won the C Final by almost a full second, her time was a 53.68.

The Men’s 100 Free saw A Finalist Sammy McCall swim a morning time of 45.94 the fastest time of the Aces this season. In the B Final Michael Pruett swam a 46.24 a solid swim from the junior. In the D Final, freshmen Tyler Jackson won the heat with a 47.90, with teammate Brendan Ulewicz placing just behind Jackson with a 48.19.

The Ace’s had a phenomenal performance in the 200 Breast. For the Women, in the morning Claire Mewbourne swam a 2:22.64. A personal best and the ninth fastest time in the UE Record Books. For the Men, in the A Final Joao Guilherme and Chris Rector placed 4^th and 5^th both season best times for the Ace’s. Freshmen Jesse Montano dominated the B Final with a time of 2:05.28, the tenth best time in UE History.

Alex Willis had an impressive performance in the 200 Fly, his 1:54.23 placed 7^th for the team. Teammates Wyatt Gallas and Adam Pawlak swam season best times of 1:58.46 and 1:59.86 to top off the event.

In the 400-Free Relay, Grace Moody, Evelyn Chin, Ane Madina, and Jillian Giese placed 3^rd for the Ace’s, with a season best effort of 3:32.79. The Men’s team placed 3^rd as well, the squad of Michael Pruett, Sammy McCall, Joseph Capo, and Alex Willis swam a 3:04.14. Lead-off Michael Pruett swam his best 100 Free of the day with a 45.99. Great job to the Aces.

DAYTON, Ohio – Despite facing a 16-point deficit after the first quarter, the University of Evansville women's basketball team battled back against Wright State on Sunday, outscoring the Raiders over the final three quarters, but ultimately fell short by a score of 69-60.

Camryn Runner (Cicero, Ind./Hamilton Heights) led the Aces with 16 points, while Logan Luebbers Palmer (Union, Ky./Randall K. Cooper) scored in double figures for the third game in a row with a season-high 13. Freshman Georgia Ferguson (Waterloo, Ontario/Cairine Wilson Secondary School) added nine points for the highest scoring total of her young collegiate career.

Wright State got off to a hot start, opening up a 9-0 lead in the first 2:20 of action. Runner steadied things for the Aces, scoring her team's first four points to make it 11-4, but the Raiders extended their lead to 16 at the end of the quarter.

The Purple Aces got their offense going in the second quarter, shooting four-for-six from three-point range to get back in the game. Evansville ended the quarter on an 8-1 run, with Luebbers Palmer and Elle Snyder (Latrobe, Pa./Greater Latrobe) knocking down three-pointers and Runner hitting a jumper to make the score 38-25 heading into halftime.

Wright State got their lead back up to 19 in the first four and a half minutes of the third quarter, but the Purple Aces would not go down without a fight, continuing to chip away. A basket from Jelena Savic (Melbourne, Australia/Kurunjang Secondary College) and a transition three by Sydney Huber (Cedar Falls, Iowa/Mount Vernon) made it 48-34 and forced a Raiders timeout with 4:54 to go in the quarter. In the Aces' final possession of the third, Luebbers Palmer buried a contested three to keep it within striking distance heading into the fourth.

Evansville came out of the gates hot in the final period, with Snyder, Ferguson and Runner all getting buckets before another three by Luebbers Palmer brought the score to 59-51 with 5:18 remaining. A layup by Runner cut the deficit to six with 4:04 left, and following a Raiders basket, Lubbers Palmer responded to make it a six-point game once again with 2:36 to go. However, that was as close as the Aces would get, as the Raiders were able to hang out to secure a nine-point win.  

Evansville shot 38.9% from three on the afternoon, their highest three-point shooting clip of the season, led by a 3-for-3 performance from Luebbers Palmer. The Purple Aces out-rebounded the Raiders 41-31, paced by BreAunna Ward (St. Louis, Mo./John Burroughs School) with seven.  

The Aces return to Meeks Family Fieldhouse on Thursday for the regular season home opener, taking on IU Indy. Tip-off is set for 6 PM.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville women's basketball team wraps up their season-opening four game road swing on Sunday with a trip to Dayton to take on Wright State. Tip-off is set for 1 PM CT.

    Evansville at Wright State | Sunday, November 16 | 1 PM CT Site | Location  Nutter Center | Dayton, Ohio Links 1 PM CT:  Live Stats | TV:  ESPN+ Follow the Aces Women's Basketball Site  |  Twitter  |  Instagram | Game Notes  
Series History   
- Wednesday marks the 11th meeting all-time between Evansville and Wright State
- Evansville leads the all-time series 6-4
- The Aces and Raiders met last season in Evansville, with UE taking a 65-63 win
- Camryn Runner scored 17 points with 6 rebounds in the win, while Kylee Norkus added 12 points and 7 rebounds
 - The Purple Aces are making their first trip to Wright State since 2007

Hometown Breakout
- Evansville and Memorial High School product Avery Kelley has taken a strong finish to the 2024-25 season into this season
- After taking 15 games to notch two double-digit scoring efforts last season, Kelley has scored in double figures twice through three games this year
- Kelley led the Aces with 15 points in Wednesday's game at Eastern Kentucky
- The sophomore has been lights-out from the three-point line, shooting 6-for-10 from beyond the arc
 
Fresh Faces
- Seven newcomers have seen the floor for Evansville this season, combining for eight starts
- The group of newcomers includes five freshmen, four of which - Georgia Ferguson, Jelena Savic, Sydney Huber, and BreAunna Ward - have averaged 15 or more minutes per game
- Ward has started each of her first three collegiate games, while Savic has started two
 
Scouting the Opponent
- Wright State brings a 2-1 record into Sunday, beating Tennessee State and Wilberforce and losing to Butler
- Last season, the Raiders went 10-22 with a 7-13 mark in Horizon League play
- Four Raiders average 10 or more points per game to begin the season, led by Breezie Williams at 15.7 ppg

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

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Seniors Kora Ruff and Maddie Hawkins were honored as the University of Evansville volleyball team completed the 2025 season on Saturday at Meeks Family Fieldhouse.

Evansville dropped the finale by a 3-1 final to Southern Illinois. Hinsley Everett finished with 11 kills while Josdarilee Caraballo recorded 10 kills. Ainoah Cruz had 18 digs while Lexi Owen tallied 17 assists. The Salukis were led by Cecilia Bulmahn’s 15 kills.

Set 1 – SIU 25, UE 19

Southern Illinois opened the match scoring five of the first six points before going up 9-2. Lexi Owen recorded consecutive service aces to cut the deficit to three and Josdarilee Caraballo picked up a solo block and kill to tie the score at 13-13. At that point, SIU scored nine in a row to grab control. UE made it interesting down the stretch scoring five in a row, but the deficit was too much to overcome as the Salukis took the set.

Set 2 – SIU 37, UE 35

Evansville trailed by an early 3-1 margin until Caraballo picked up a kill to tie the score at 3-3. Chloe Cline and Makenzie Miller assisted on a block to give UE a 5-4 lead, however, the Salukis bounced back to go up 10-7. Caraballo added another kill to tie the game at 12-12 while Ryan Scheu picked up a kill to put the Aces on top at 19-18. The squads swapped the lead down the stretch before heading into extra points. Both teams had chances to win but it was the Salukis outlasting the Aces to take a 2-0 lead.

Set 3 – SIU 25, UE 20

Two block assists and a kill by Chloe Cline set UE up with a 4-1 advantage. Lexi Owen recorded an ace to make it a 6-2 game. The Salukis stormed back to take a 10-9 lead but the Aces regained the lead as a Caraballo kill helped to make it a 15-11 contest. Another kill by Cline established a 17-14 lead before SIU rallied. A 7-1 run gave them a 21-18 lead and they would hang on to clinch the match.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Making their fourth MVC Championship game appearance in the last five seasons, the University of Evansville men's soccer team fought for all 90 minutes, but came up just short against Western Michigan on Saturday night at Arad McCutchan Stadium.
 
The first half of play was a defensive battle, with both teams combining for only three shots in the first 45 minutes.
 
Both offenses turned up the pressure in the second half, with Tancredi Fadda (Monza, Italy/University of Milan) putting a shot on goal in the 49^th minute and Michal Mroz (Elk Grove, Ill./Elk Grove) making his first save of the night in the 52^nd minute. Evansville tallied four more shots in the next 11 minutes, including another shot on goal by Fadda, but could not find the back of the net.
 
Western Michigan broke through in the 73^rd minute, scoring a bicycle kick goal to take a 1-0 lead.
 
The Purple Aces continued to fight in the final 17 minutes, creating a number of scoring chances. Evansville tallied nine shots in the remainder of the match, including shots on goal by Devin Shepherd (Denver, Colo./Arapahoe), Nacho Garcia (Zaragoza, Spain/UNIR), and Martin Wurschmidt (Stavern, Norway/Thor Heyerdahl VGS). However, the Broncos defense held strong, and Western Michigan took a 1-0 win.
 
On the night, Evansville out-shot Western Michigan 17-6, including a 7-3 advantage in shots on goal. Fadda had a game-high five shots, putting two on goal.
 
"It took us a while to get the game on our terms," said Head Coach Robbe Tarver. "As we were starting to build pressure and get more consistent looks on goal, they took advantage of a set piece moment. I think we created enough to win the game, and it just didn't happen. That's the game." 
 
Andres Escudero (San Sebastián de los Reyes, Spain/IES Joan Miro), Garcia and Shepherd represented Evansville on the MVC All-Tournament Team.
 
Evansville ends the season with a 7-5-8 record overall and captured a share of the MVC regular season title and the number one seed in the MVC Tournament for the first time in program history.

CARBONDALE, Ill. – Another eventful day saw stellar performances by the University of Evansville swimming and diving teams in the second day of the A3 Invite. Both teams remain in fourth, the Men with 197 points, and the Women with 214.

Starting off with the 200 Medley Relay, Ane Madina, Claire Mewbourne, Evelyn Chin, and Grace Moody put up a combined time of 1:45.33. On the Men’s side Boris Tavrosky, Joao Guilherme, Alex Willis, and Sammy McCall put together a 1:33.65 with both groups placing 3^rd overall.

In the 400 IM, freshmen Jillian Giese swam a personal best time of 4:37.82 in the A Final, a nearly two second drop from her preliminary swim. For the men freshmen Chris Rector placed 3^rd in the A Final, his time of 4:02.31 being the sixth fastest time in the UE Record Books. Incredible performance from the UE freshmen.

In the Women’s 100 Fly, Grace Moody and Evelyn Chin put up 2^nd and 3^rd place finishes respectfully. Moody with a time of 55.77 has the freshmen with the fourth best time in the school’s history, with Chin at a 56.04 she has the fifth best time in the books.

Claire Mewbourne swam in the A Final for the Ace’s in the 100 Breast, her time of 1:05.53 scored 8^th for the team. Teammates Rafaela Markarewicz and Tristen Thomas both swam season bests times of 1:07.06 and 1:09.60.

The UE divers had a phenomenal day on the boards, with every athlete receiving a personal best score. Senior Levi McKinney placed 2^nd for the Aces, with an impressive score of 312. In the Final’s Gabe Lett dove a 174.25 for 9^th. On the Women’s side sophomore Leah Gardner placed 4^th with a final score of 191.8, freshmen Eden McRoberts was 5^th with her best score being 191.00

Overall, the Ace’s saw many notable personal best times. Brendan Ulewicz in the 100 Fly put up a 51.12, in the 200 Free Harry McDowell swam a 1:45.44, and Captain Joao Guilherme in the 100 Breast swam a time of 56.87 the 10^th best time in UE history.

Tomorrows Events –

200 Back

100 Free

200 Breast

200 Fly

400 Medley Free Relay (Finals)

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Evansville junior Samuel Lea (Worcester, United Kingdom/Worcester Sixth Form College) broke his second school record of the 2025 season on Friday morning, finishing 49th overall in the men's 10k with a record-breaking time of 31:33.72. Lea beat the previous record by 38 seconds. 

Rafael Rodriguez (Segovia, Spain/Colegio Claret) also landed on Evansville's all-time 10k list, posting the 10th best time in program history at 34.42.5. Rodriguez and James Cruse (Melbourne, Australia) placed 112th and 118th, respectively, in the 210-runner field. Lea, Rodriguez, Cruse, Tanner Spence (Carmi, Ill./Carmi), and Nathan Campbell (Bloomington, Ind./Bloomington North) all posted personal bests. 

Avery Stephens (Newburgh, Ind./Newburgh) paced the Aces' women's team, recording a personal best 6k time of 22:32.85 to finish 140th in the 231-runner field. Kyleigh Wolf (Columbus, Ind./Columbus North) finished second for Evansville, while Josie Lynch (Brazil, Ind./Northview) finished third with a time of 23:45.82, a personal best.

NCAA Great Lakes Regional (November 14)  Women's 6k Men's 10k 140 Avery Stephens 22:32.85 49 Samuel Lea 31:33.72 183 Kyleigh Wolf 23:24.11 112 Rafael Rodriguez 32:42.51 200 Josie Lynch 23:45.82 118 James Cruse 32:49.92 219 Lauren Bradley 24:25.94 171 Cedrik Flipo 34:00.12 228 Kyndall Anthis 25:16.16 172 Woody Burrell 34:01.54       187 Tanner Spence 34:29.50       194 Nathan Campbell 34:51.67

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – One of the top high school basketball players in the State of Idaho is heading to the University of Evansville. Purple Aces head men’s basketball coach David Ragland has announced the signing of Caden Symons to a National Letter of Intent to play for the UE squad next season.

Symons – a 6-foot-4 guard from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – enters the 2025-26 season as the No. 3 rated player in Idaho. He currently plays for Coeur d’Alene High School.

“We are thrilled to welcome Caden and the entire Symons family to our UE basketball program. Caden is an outstanding young man who comes from a true basketball background,” Ragland said. “Both of his parents played collegiately and have established themselves as highly successful coaches. Caden embodies a tremendous work ethic and plays the game the right way. He is exceptionally competitive, defensively focused, and consistently makes winning plays for his teammates.”

“He is a perfect fit for the culture we have built here at UE. We are confident that his addition will help us take the next step forward as we continue working to revive the proud tradition of this storied program.”

Last season, Symons averaged 20.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game for the Vikings. He was recognized as a Second Team All-Idaho player at the 6A level.

“When I was on my official visit I felt a sense of community and knew I would be taking care of and pushed to be the best player and child of God,” Symons exclaimed. “I saw the way the coaches treated the players and knew I wanted to be part of a program with that type of relationship”.

Symons comes from a family with a great deal of basketball experience. His parents both played at the college level. His father Corey is the head coach at North Idaho College while his mother, Nicole, is a former girls basketball coach at Coeur d’Alene HS. His sister, Madi, currently plays for the University of Wyoming. Along with his efforts in basketball, Symons is a quarterback for his high school football team.

UE assistant coach George Swanson is a former assistant coach at NIC and worked under Symons while fellow Aces assistant coach Sammy Dowd played at NIC for two seasons.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In a hard-fought contest from start to finish, Drake finished with a 3-1 win over the University of Evansville volleyball team inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse on Friday evening.

Hinsley Everett led the way with 17 kills and 7 digs for the Purple Aces. Ryan Scheu added nine kills while Brooke Herdes totaled 8 kills and 9 digs. Ainoah Cruz led all players with 21 digs while Maddie Hawkins finished with 12. Kora Ruff notched 26 assists with Lexi Owen tallying 15. Macy Daufeldt paced the Bulldogs with 13 kills with Kacia Brown picking up 12.

Set 1 – UE 28, Drake 26

After the Bulldogs scored the first three points of the match, a solo block by Chloe Cline got UE on the board as the Aces came back to tie it at 3-3. Drake regained control going back up 8-4 before Evansville rallied once again. A Brooke Herdes ace was followed by a Hinsley Everett kill that made it a 9-8 deficit. Two points later, Makenzie Miller’s ace knotted the score at 10-10 while two errors by DU would give the Aces their first lead at 12-10.

Drake tied the score at 14-14, but another response by the Aces saw them take their largest lead at 19-16 on a Miller kill. The Bulldogs rallied to tie the score at 21-21 and had a chance to take the set as they held a 24-23 lead. The Aces bounced back to take a 25-24 lead on a Miller/Herdes block before Everett’s kill clinched the set.

Set 2 – Drake 25, UE 21

In a similar fashion as the first set the Bulldogs had the early momentum. They started with a 4-2 lead before extending the advantage to 10-5. Chloe Cline registered a kill that made it a 2-point game at 11-9 before the Bulldogs regained the 5-point edge at 17-12. With DU still up by five at 22-17 the Aces made a final push. Kills from Herdes and Everett brought UE back within two at 23-21, however, the Bulldogs scored the final two points to tie the match at 1-1.

Set 3 – Drake 25, UE 15

Another quick start saw Drake record the opening four tallies before extending the lead o 12-4. Four Bulldog errors were followed by an Everett kill that cut the deficit to 12-9. From there, it was all Drake as they pulled away to win by a score of 25-15 and take a 2-1 lead in the match.

Set 4 – Drake 25, UE 21

Hinsley Everett picked up two early kills leading to a 3-3 tie while Maddie Hawkins added an ace to give UE a 4-3 edge. The Bulldogs countered to go up by five at 13-8. Ryan Scheu came in and picked up kills that cut the deficit to two (16-14) before another made it a 1-point contest at 19-18. Everett recorded an ace that tied the score at 21-21. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs had the final rally, scoring the final four points to clinch the match.

On Saturday, the Aces honor seniors Kora Ruff and Maddie Hawkins when they face Southern Illinois in the regular season finale. Match time has been moved up to 4 p.m.

ST. LOUIS – After enjoying a season filled with record-breaking performances, six University of Evansville student-athletes have been named to the MVC Cross Country Scholar-Athlete Team, the league office announced on Thursday afternoon.

Lauren Bradley (Russiaville, Ind./Western) earns a spot on the MVC Scholar-Athlete Team after competing in six meets for the Purple Aces this season. Bradley set personal bests in the 4k, 5k and 6k, including an 8^th place finish at the Panther Prowl with a 5k time of 20:05.6. A Neuroscience and Psychology major, Bradley carries a 3.91 GPA.

Avery Stephens (Newburgh, Ind./Castle) lands on the MVC Scholar-Athlete Team after serving as one of the most consistent runners on Evansville's women's team. Stephens notched two top ten finishes, including a second-place finish at the Panther Prowl, and set personal bests in the 4k, 5k, and 6k. At the MVC Championship, Stephens was one of two Aces to net a top 50 finish. Stephens holds a 3.89 GPA in Exercise Science.

Chase Hayes (Noblesville, Ind./Western) receives MVC Scholar-Athlete recognition after an outstanding sophomore campaign. Hayes was the Aces' top finisher in all five races that she finished, winning the Panther Prowl and posting the fourth-best 6k time in program history at the Angle Mounds Invitational. Hayes also earned a top 5 finish at the Stegemoller Twilight. An Exercise Science major at UE, Hayes maintains a 3.54 GPA.

Owen Cuplin (Hampshire, Ill./Hampshire) earns MVC Scholar-Athlete honors after posting personal bests in the 6k and 8k this year. Cuplin competed in four meets for the Aces, including a 38^th-place finish at the Stegemoller Twilight and a finish of 65^th at the John McNichols Invitational. Cuplin owns a 3.96 GPA while majoring in Exercise Science.

Cedrik Flipo (Beloeil, Quebec, Canada/Heritage Regional) receives Scholar-Athlete recognition after competing in four meets for the Aces this season. Flipo ran a season-best mark at the MVC Championship at Angel Mounds, placing 5^th on the team and 60^th overall. The junior is a Management major at UE, maintaining a 3.55 GPA.

Samuel Lea (Worcester, United Kingdom/Worcester Sixth Form College) adds MVC Scholar-Athlete Team honors in what has been one of the finest seasons in program history. At the Gans Creek Classic, Lea broke the program record with a 24:14.4 8k, while also putting forth two more performances this season that landed him on the program's all-time list. Lea earned an individual victory at the John McNichols Invitational and earned Evansville's first All-Conference performance by a men's runner since 2006 at the MVC Championship, finishing 8^th. An Environmental Science major, Lea owns a 3.55 GPA.