EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Head Coach Wes Carroll and the University of Evansville baseball program have announced the addition of eight signees in last week’s early signing period.
 
“I want to thank our Recruiting Coordinator, Matt Wollenzin, as well as Assistant Coaches Jarrett Blunt and Brendan Hord for their efforts to put together a great ’26 recruiting class,” Carroll said. “This class has a significant amount of talent, and they all will make an impact on the Aces roster. I look forward to getting them all on campus next fall.”
 
Matthew Cook 
Right-Handed Pitcher | Hanover Central High School | Cedar Lake, Ind.
Northwest Indiana product Matthew Cook joins the Aces as one of the premiere pitching prospects in Indiana’s 2026 class. A Preseason Central Region Honorable Mention pick by Perfect Game in 2025, Cook is the state’s 15^th-ranked prospect per Prep Baseball Indiana.

Pitching Coach Jarrett Blunt on Cook – “I’m thrilled to have Matt join our 2026 class. He is a special arm with his best days ahead of him. Matt runs his fastball into the 90’s with a low release height that really creates some tough angles on hitters. His secondaries have proven his ability to get both sided hitters out. Matt has such a high ceiling, and we are excited to see him in purple next fall!”
 
Nick Halcovitch 
Right-Handed Pitcher | Waterdown District High School High School | Waterdown, Ontario, Canada
Continuing the Aces’ pipeline to Canada, Nick Halcovitch joins the Evansville baseball program after establishing himself as one of Canada’s top 2026 pitching prospects. In 2025, Halcovitch was a Preseason First Team All-Region selection by Perfect Game in the Canada/Puerto Rico Region and participated in the Perfect Game Junior National Showcase in 2024.
 
Pitching Coach Jarrett Blunt on Halcovitch – “Nick comes to us from across the border in Toronto, Ontario. He has an advanced arsenal that continues to get better each time he steps on the mound. Nick has reached as high as 93 with his fastball and shows the ability to throw other pitches off of it.  I am excited to see what the future holds for Nick here at Evansville!”
 
Adam Riley 
Right-Handed Pitcher | Jo Byrns High School | Barren Plains, Tenn.
Tennessee native Adam Riley joins the Purple Aces as a power pitcher who has established himself on the travel ball circuit with the Nashville Knights. Riley has twice been named a Preseason Southeast Region Honorable Mention selection by Perfect Game.

Pitching Coach Jarrett Blunt on Riley – “Adam is a power arm that comes to us from the Nashville Knights organization. Adam has run his fastball up to 92 with plenty more in the tank. He has a nice change of pace changeup and a spins a breaking ball with conviction. Adam has a strong durable frame that will serve him well as he continues to mature into college!”
 
Owen Lukac 
Left-Handed Pitcher | Fishers High School | Fishers, Ind.
A product of Fishers, Ind., Owen Lukac is a talented left-handed pitcher that has seen success in high school baseball and the travel baseball circuit. In 2025, Lukac helped Fishers capture the Hoosier Crossroads Conference championship and was named a Preseason Central Region Honorable Mention selection by Perfect Game.
 
Pitching Coach Jarrett Blunt on Lukac – “Owen provides a unique look from the left side. Owen has run his sinking fastball up to 90 and can play two different offerings off of it to keep hitters off balance. I am excited to see Owen continue to fill into his frame and see where his game goes in the next couple of years!”
 
Micah Patterson 
Outfielder | Lees Summit High School | Lees Summit, Mo.
A left-handed hitting outfielder out of Missouri, Micah Patterson joins the Purple Aces as one of the top outfielders in the region. Patterson is a three-time Preseason Central Region Honorable Mention selection by Perfect Game.

Assistant Coach Matt Wollenzin on Patterson – “Micah is a left-handed hitting, outfielder out of Lee’s Summit High School in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. He consistently lives on the barrel, showcases hitterish actions and tendencies in the batter’s box, and is never afraid to get his best swing off.  While recruiting Micah, we were incredibly impressed with his bat-to-ball skills, as he consistently performed at an elite level against upper-level competition on the summer circuit. Micah is also a gifted outfielder who has flashes an elite first step and consistently takes efficient routes. We believe that he is going to hit and produce at an advanced level, beginning the day that he steps on campus. Micah has an incredibly high ceiling in both the outfield and the batter’s box, especially as he continues to develop physically in our established strength-and-conditioning program.”
 
Austin Sickler 
Infielder | Brighton High School | Fort Lupton, Colo.
Austin Sickler joins the Aces’ signing class from Fort Lupton, Colorado. Sickler was named a Preseason West Region Honorable Mention selection by Perfect Game in 2025 and has stood out on the travel ball circuit with Slammers Baseball.

Assistant Coach Matt Wollenzin on Sickler – “Austin is a left-handed hitting, middle infielder out of Brighton High School in Fort Lupton, Colorado. Austin possesses an advanced defensive skillset that will allow him to stick in the middle infield. He plays with a bounce in his step, possessing the athleticism, advanced hands, and arm strength to make an immediate impact in our infield. Offensively, Austin is an athletic mover in the box with advanced bat-to-ball skills and a knack for finding the barrel, which he consistently showcased on the summer circuit. As he continues to add strength and develop physically, we believe that he will be an incredibly exciting piece to add to our lineup for years to come.”
 
Brooks Carroll 
Infielder | Evansville North High School | Evansville, Ind.
Local product Brooks Carroll becomes the latest Carroll to don an Aces uniform, joining his father, Wes, and his uncle, Jamey. A product of Evansville North High School, Carroll helped the Huskies reach the IHSAA Class 4A state championship game in 2024. A standout on the soccer field as well, Carroll was a First Team All-State selection for the Huskies this fall.

Head Coach Wes Carroll on Carroll – “”I’m excited to have Brooks be a part of the Aces Baseball program. He has been an Ace his whole life and will take pride in having the Aces script across his chest. Brooks is a talented infielder and leader who will develop into a great MVC player. I’m thrilled to have another Carroll wear the Aces uniform.”
 
Jamie Moore 
Infielder | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School | Komoka, Ontario, Canada
Another product of Canada, Jamie Moore is a physical corner infielder who has seen success as a multi-sport athlete in high school. In 2025, Moore was a Preseason First Team All-Region selection by Perfect Game in the Canada/Puerto Rico Region.

Assistant Coach Matt Wollenzin on Moore – “Jamie is a strong, left-handed hitting, corner infielder out of the esteemed Great Lakes Canadians program in Dorchester, Ontario. Jamie’s bat stood out on the recruiting trail, as he performed at an advanced level against quality competition. He does a great job of using the whole field with developing power potential, which he should showcase throughout his time on campus. Jamie is a hard-nosed player with leadership characteristics developed by way of his multi-sport background, including success as a prep hockey player. We believe that he is a piece that will fit well within our culture, with the chance to make an immediate impact on the field.”

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Head Coach Chris Pfau and the University of Evansville women’s soccer program have announced the addition of six signees in last week’s early signing period.
 
“This is a tremendous class that brings experience from top clubs,” said Pfau.  “They are all driven players that want to continue to push our program to new levels. They are athletic, talented and have succeed for their clubs and HS teams. With the success of the fall, the players that are returning, and this incoming class, I am so excited about next season and the future of our program!”
 
Alex Osieck 
Defender | Bill Crothers Secondary School | Markham, Ontario, Canada
Alex Osieck joins the Evansville women’s soccer program from Markham, Ontario. As a member of North Toronto Soccer Club, Osieck was named to the 2023 Ontario U15 Provincial Team and the U17 Provincial Team in 2024 and 2025. In 2023, Osieck helped Markham FC win the Gary Miller Charity Shield championship.
Head Coach Chris Pfau on Osieck – “Alex Osieck comes from Toronto where she not only played for a great club team in North Toronto SC but also has been training with Ontario Provincial Team since 2023. She is a great defender that is hard to beat but also is very talented on the ball. She can play nearly anywhere in the back and in the midfield.”
 
Charlotte Borland 
Forward/Defender | Pinnacle High School | Phoenix, Ariz.
Charlotte Borland makes her way to Evansville via Phoenix, Ariz. A standout at Pinnacle High School, Borland helped her team to a state runner-up finish in 2025. As a freshman, Borland was named Offensive Player of the Year before earning First Team All-Region and Pinnacle High School Athlete of the Year honors as a junior. Playing her club soccer with Phoenix Rising, Borland helped the team to a number one ranking in the state of Arizona and was named to the USWNT Youth Soccer ID Camp and ODP Regional Camp.
Head Coach Chris Pfau on Borland – “Charlotte Borland comes from a great club in Phoenix Rising ECNL and a great coach.  She can score goals and drop in the back and defend.  She is tough and a great 1 v 1 player.  She has a great drive to be better all the time and has great experience coming out of high school.”
 
Reagan Vaughan 
Forward | Fred J Page High School | Franklin, Tenn.
Reagan Vaughan signs with Evansville from Franklin, Tenn., located just south of Nashville. At Fred J Page High School, Vaughan has earned a slew of awards on the pitch, including District Freshman of the Year, three All-District Team nods, All-State, and Player of the Year accolades. Vaughan helped her team to the state championship in 2022 and a state semifinal appearance in 2024. Playing club soccer with Tennessee Soccer Club, Vaughan helped the squad win the Ohio Valley Conference championship in 2022.
Head Coach Chris Pfau on Vaughan – “Reagan Vaughan is another player that has had a great high school career, winning state title in 2022 and winning multiple awards in her career. Additionally, she has excelled playing on a very talented Tennessee SC ENCL team. She is not only great getting in behind you but one of the better center forwards with her back to goal.”
 
Ava McConnell 
Defender | Castle High School | Newburgh, Ind.
Local product Ava McConnell joins the Purple Aces from just down the road in Newburgh. At Castle High School, McConnell earned First Team All-Conference, Second Team All-District, and Academic All-State accolades. Named a team captain, McConnell was named the Knight’s Defensive Team MVP. On the club circuit, McConnell plays with Indy Eleven Spirit, and was a 2024 ECNL All-Regional Team pick.
Head Coach Chris Pfau on McConnell – “Ava McConnell is a local player that I got to see a lot of through high school and club soccer. Ava is a great defender – she is hard to beat and tough. She can play in multiple positions and can help build out of the back with her vision and technical ability. She also has great club experience with Indy Eleven Spirit.”
 
Mia Lancaster 
Forward | Sacred Heart Academy | Louisville, Ky.
Mia Lancaster joins the Evansville women’s soccer program from Louisville and Sacred Hart Academy, where she helped her team win back-to-back state championships in 2024 and 2025. Lancaster was named the MVP of the state tournament this fall and was a First Team All-State selection, in addition to All-Region Team honors in 2023 and 2025 and an All-District Team selection in 2025. On the club scene, Lancaster competes for Racing Louisville Academy and has seen time with Racing Louisville’s W League team, the club’s pre-professional squad.
Head Coach Chris Pfau on Lancaster – “Mia Lancaster has had a great high school career, winning back-to-back state championships. She is a skillful, quick forward that can run at you and score. She is always dangerous, as she can get in behind the back line but also break you down on the dribble. Her experience with Racing Louisville ECNL and Racing Louisville W League team will really help her coming into college.”
 
Amber Day 
Defender/Midfielder | Ballard High School | Louisville, Ky.
Amber Day is another Louisville product joining the Evansville women’s soccer program. At Ballard High School, Day helped her team to a District championship in 2023 and District runner-up finishes in 2024 and 2025, earning Second Team All-Region honors. Playing club soccer with Javanon FC, Day was selected to the ODP Regional Camp in 2022.
Head Coach Chris Pfau on Day – “Amber Day comes from Javanon FC out of Louisville.  She is a very technical and smart player, and can play anywhere in the back or in the midfield.  Amber is very talented on the ball and has great vision in the game.”

UE wins by 73-69 final

 SAINT THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands– Four players scored in double figures on Friday evening as the University of Evansville men’s basketball team defeated Oregon State by a final score of 73-69 in the Paradise Jam opener. With the victory, the Purple Aces advance to face Akron on Sunday evening at 7 p.m. CST for a chance to advance to the championship game.

In the first meeting between the teams since the 1989 NCAA Tournament, it was Josh Hughes leading the way with the third double-double of his career and second of the season. He scored a season-high 16 points while grabbing a career-best 12 boards. Bryce Quinet tallied a career-best 15 points while adding four caroms, three assists, and two steals. He was 7-for-8 from the free throw line.

Leif Moeller picked up his first collegiate double figure contest. He scored 14 points while Connor Turnbull finished the game with ten. Noah Amenhauser led Oregon state with 17 points while Josiah Lake II registered 16.

“This was a complete team win – everybody contributed from start to finish,” UE head men’s basketball coach David Ragland said after the win. “Oregon State went on several runs to make it close down the stretch, but I am proud of how we responded. This is a huge confidence builder for our entire squad.”

Connor Turnbull’s 3-point play capped off a 5-0 start to the night. Following a triple by Oregon State, Leif Moeller connected from downtown to push the advantage to five points once again. Just over six minutes into the contest, a pair of free throws gave the Beavers their first lead at 11-10.

It took just a few second for the Aces to retake the lead as a drive by Bryce Quinet put UE up 12-11. As the half approached its midway point, Josh Hughes connected from downtown to give UE a 19-13 advantage. After a triple by OSU, Evansville scored the next six points to take their largest lead of the period at 25-16 with 7:13 remaining. Quinet drained all four free throw tries during the stretch.

Over the final sequence of the half, Oregon State slowly cut into the deficit. It was the defense that made the difference for the Beavers down the stretch. After UE converted 9 of its first 15 shots to open the game, the Aces hit just one of their final 10 attempts. OSU did not fare much better. After going 5-for-17 during the first 12 minutes of the game, the Beavers hit five of their final 13 tries.

The late rally by OSU saw them cut the deficit to just two points at the break – 30-28. Evansville had five players with five points or more in the opening 20 minutes while Josiah Lake II had 10 in the first half for the Beavers.

Out of the break, Oregon State grabbed its largest lead of the night. Making five out of six attempts, the Beavers opened a 38-32 lead with 15:52 on the clock. OSU held the Aces to a 1-for-7 start to the second half. Things quickly swung back Evansville’s way. A 6-minute rally saw UE outscore the Beavers by a 20-3 margin to take a 52-41 lead inside of the 10-minute mark.

Hughes got it going with a layup and two free throws before a Trent Hudley triple put UE on top at 39-38. Quinet followed with a layup to add two more to the lead. Oregon State responded with a triple to tie the score at 41-41 before the Aces got it rolling once again. Leif Moeller drained his second triple to open what would be an 11-0 run. AJ Casey finished the stretch with a layup to make it a 52-41 game.

Oregon State held UE to 1-for-9 from the field over the ensuing three minutes while outscoring the Aces by a 17-8 tally to get back within a pair at 60-58. Moeller quickly hit a layup to push the lead back to four before Quinet added four more to make it a 66-58 game with 2:28 left in the game. The Beavers rallied to get within three points on multiple occasions in the final minute before UE finished with the 4-point win.

Evansville finished the game shooting 40.0% while OSU completed the evening at 37.3%. Both teams finished with 34 rebounds. The largest advantage of the night for the Aces was its bench production. UE had 24 points off the bench while Oregon State had 12.  Next up for UE is a contest against Akron on Sunday evening at 7 p.m. CST.