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Aces men’s soccer adds four during the spring season

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The reigning Missouri Valley Conference Champions have made new additions to their roster
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Going into the summer break, the University of Evansville men’s soccer team has announced the addition of four players for the 2025 season.
The Purple Aces have added four players, each in a separate position, to their roster for 2025. Head Coach Robbe Tarver announced the signings, “These four guys have had a good first semester here at UE. They brought new, fresh energy to our group in how they competed and their excitement to train and get better. We are excited for their futures here at Evansville as Purple Aces.”
Cole Bachuzewski · GK · Albuquerque, NM · La Cueva HS
Cole Bachuzewski joins UE after training in the New Mexico United Academy and growing up in the area. Bachuzewski excelled in the USL academy league and spent time training with the first team that earned a USL Championship. Bachuzewski has a personal connection to the Evansville program as he trained with Aces alum Jay Fankham. He was also teammates and classmates with fellow spring enrollee, Chase Ricker.
Bachuzewski is the son of Brian and Stephanie Bachuzewski and has two siblings, Alexis & Jett. He says that he chose UE because it’s a great school with a successful soccer program and a good staff. Bachuzeski is majoring in civil engineering at Evansville.
Finn Railey · W · New Albany, IN · New Albany HS
Finn Railey travels down I-64 to join the Aces after a youth career with New Albany HS and Southern Indiana FC. Railey helped lead New Albany to the playoffs as the Bulldogs’ leading scorer with 15 goals in 18 matches during the 2023 season. For his performance with New Alban,y Railey was named to the All-District First Team and was an All-State Honorable Mention. Along with his successful high school career, Railey appeared in the UPSL for Southern Indiana FC.
Raily is the son of David and Hannah Railey. He chose UE for the soccer program and is majoring in marketing.
Chase Ricker · M · Albuquerque, NM · La Cueva HS
An energetic midfielder, Chase Ricker is the second player coming to Evansville from New Mexico. A teammate and classmate of fellow spring enrollee Cole Bachuzewski, Ricker also grew up playing in New Mexico United’s academy. He also trained with the first team that earned the USL Championship and made his debut for the team in a friendly match.
Ricker is the son of Julie and Jason Ricker and has two siblings, Mason and Landon. He chose UE because it was a good fit for him and was a different pathway from other teammates in New Mexico. Ricker is majoring in business at Evansville.
Michael Waller · D · St. Louis, MO · Lindbergh HS
Michael Waller joins a long line of Aces from Saint Louis. He played under Aces alum Mike Marchi at Lindbergh HS, where he captained the squad that went all the way to the State Finals. Waller spent time with both the ECNL and MLS Next teams of St. Louis Scott Gallagher S,C where he played as both a midfielder and a defender. Waller was also a two-sport athlete in high school, playing for the Flyers boys basketball team.
Waller is the son of Linda and Luke Waller and has five siblings: Andrew, Rachel, Ryan, Adam, and Matt. Waller says he chose UE for the great education and to continue playing soccer,r where he can major in business.

Attorney General Todd Rokita launches inquiry into Notre Dame’s DEI policies

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Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has issued a letter to the University of Notre Dame concerning the university’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and practices, which potentially violate federal and state civil rights laws and the terms of the university’s nonprofit status.

Publicly available materials—including the university’s 2033 Strategic Framework—suggest that Notre Dame may treat students, prospective students, faculty, staff, and job applicants differently based on race or ethnicity; employ race in a negative manner when making admissions or hiring decisions; or utilize racial stereotyping.

Racial discrimination of any kind in educational settings violates fundamental moral and legal principles that are enshrined in state law. Attorney General Rokita said nonprofit universities that flout those principles and pursue race-based DEI initiatives may jeopardize its nonprofit status.

“Indiana will not tolerate racial discrimination in education under the guise of DEI,” said Attorney General Todd Rokita. “Fairness demands that every individual be judged on their merits, not the color of their skin. Notre Dame’s DEI policies raise troubling questions about whether, in its pursuit of DEI goals, the university may be crossing the clear line that Indiana law draws against racial discrimination. I am seeking answers.”

Notre Dame’s 2033 Strategic Framework describes various race-conscious DEI initiatives that it pursues. The Framework highlights efforts to increase “underrepresented” student and faculty numbers and track enrollment in classes taught by faculty who “look like” underrepresented students.

Notre Dame’s website also suggests that the university may host racially segregated “multicultural recognition ceremonies” for graduates. These practices and others present serious questions about whether Notre Dame is in compliance with civil rights laws and the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, in which the Court held that race-based admissions practices in higher education are unlawful.

Attorney General Rokita’s letter explains that racial discrimination by any university cannot be squared with the public or charitable purposes that a nonprofit like Notre Dame is supposed to serve.

The letter requests information from Notre Dame about its admissions and hiring practices, including details about any changes it made to its practices following the Students for Fair Admissions decision and documents showing what guidance it  provides to faculty and admissions staff regarding it’s DEI goals. The letter also asks Notre Dame to explain whether and how race plays a role in the it’s efforts to recruit, hire, and enroll members of “underrepresented” groups.

Attorney General Rokita said Notre Dame’s responses to his office’s inquiry will help determine whether further action is warranted to ensure it is operating consistent with the terms of its nonprofit status and Indiana’s commitment to racial equality.

The letter instructs Notre Dame to respond by June 9, 2025.

Read the full letter here.

Four-run eighth lifts Otters to win

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Evansville, Ind. – A four-run eighth inning lifted the Evansville Otters (2-3) to a 7-3 win over the Trois-Rivieres Aigles (2-4) Wednesday night at Bosse Field.

The Otters sent ace Braden Scott to the mound for his second start of 2025. Scott worked through some traffic in the first inning, allowing a single run in the first. An inning-ending strikeout carried his momentum into and through the second inning.

In the third, the Aigles extended their lead to 3-0 after opening the inning with a trio of hits.

The Otters found the run column in the home half of the third. After Mason White reached on an error and made his way to third base, Alain Camou drove him in with an RBI fielder’s choice.

In the fourth, a leadoff double by David Mendham sparked the offense. JT Benson drove him home three batters later with a two-out RBI single.

Scott worked his way into the sixth inning but was relieved by Alex Valdez with two outs. He finished with 5.2 innings pitched, three runs allowed, two walks, and five strikeouts.

In the sixth, Benson added to his strong day, sneaking a ball just over the left field wall for the first Evansville home run of 2025, tying the game at 3-3.

Valdez followed that run up with a masterful performance out of the ‘pen. He went two innings, striking out three and did not give up a run or hit. The rest of the bullpen was able to hold Trois-Rivieres scoreless going into the bottom of the eighth.

It was still 3-3 entering the bottom of the eighth when the Otters finally found a big inning. After a JJ Cruz single early in the inning, Camou came to the plate with two outs and dropped a hit into no-man’s-land in front of the right fielder to score Cruz and give Evansville their first lead of the night. Camou came home to score on a Graham Brown ground ball that forced an error by the Aigles.

The offensive eighth inning continued as Mendham collected an RBI infield single. LJ Jones picked up a two-RBI hit to bring the Otters lead to 7-3.

Nate Wohlgemuth entered in the ninth and worked around a couple base runners to close the door and deliver Evansville their second win of the young season.

Six of the nine Otters hitters collected hits Wednesday night, with Mendham, Cruz and Benson each grabbing two.

The Otters will go for the series win Thursday night at 6:35 p.m. CT as the ballpark celebrates Margaritaville Night. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. CT.

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COUNTRY COMEDIAN DANAE HAYS EXTENDS HER WILDLY SUCCESSFUL

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Tickets On Sale Friday, May 16 at 12pm Local Time Following Artist and Venue Presales

Tickets available at the Ford Center Ticket Office & Ticketmaster.com!

 

Comedian, actress and content creator with over 2 billion cumulative views, DANAE HAYS, extends her wildly popular THE FIRST TIME TOUR, announcing new fall dates. Tickets will be on sale to the general public on Friday, May 16 at 12pm local time following both artist and venue presales on Thursday, May 15. For more information visit danaehays.com.

In March 2025, the breakout star who was “born to entertain” (CountryNow), made her Grand Ole Opry debut. This came on the heels of a whirlwind 2024 which included being honored by the The Hollywood Reporter as part of their inaugural list, “Next Gen Creators 2024: 15 Rising Influencers Who Are Taking Social by Storm.” Hays, who’s won the hearts of nearly 5 million social followers and over 100 million likes on TikTok with her cast of zany southern characters and comedy country songs, has found fans in several of country music’s biggest names, including Jelly Roll, Ashley McBryde, Luke Bryan, and Lainey Wilson. 

In addition to captivating audiences on the road, the country-comedy singer has released a slew of viral tracks including Rode Hard” which peaked No. 6 on the Global iTunes Charts, No. 8 on Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales, No. 22 on Billboard’s Digital Song Sales, and landed Hays at No. 34 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists. Her most popular track to date, “Dick In My Nightstand,” quickly garnered millions of views on social media and on digital streaming platforms. Other releases include unconventional track “Broken Condoms,” “If These Walls Could Talk,” and most recently “Dick For A Day.” She is slated to roll out more music throughout 2025.

To learn more about Danae Hays and for more information on her tour visit DanaeHays.com, TikTok and Instagram.

New Appointment for Dean of Pott College Science, Engineering , and Edication for USI

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Dr. Teresa Beam has been appointed Dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education at the University of Southern Indiana, effective July 14.

As Dean of the Pott College, Beam will report to the Provost and exercise broad responsibilities for leadership and management of the College, its programs, finances and people.

“Dr. Beam offers both depth and breadth of leadership experience,” said Shelly Blunt, Provost. “She is dynamic and innovative with a proven ability to work collaboratively across departments to advance institutional goals.”

Beam most recently served as Dean of the School of Science, Engineering and Technology at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. Before joining St. Mary’s University, she held several significant leadership positions, including Associate Dean of Academic Programs and Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics at Manchester University in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She also served as Professor and Chair of Biological Sciences at the University of Saint Francis, also in Fort Wayne, where she is now Professor Emerita.

Her career is marked by the development of successful undergraduate, graduate and online degree programs in STEM and health fields, with a focus on genomic sciences and precision health initiatives.

Beam earned her doctorate in biology from the University of Notre Dame and has nearly 30 years of experience in higher education, encompassing teaching, research, faculty leadership and executive-level administration.

Her research includes genetic engineering of the piggyBac transposable element, which led to a U.S. patent, multiple publications and licensing agreements. She has received numerous teaching awards and grants from organizations such as the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy. Her educational philosophy emphasizes project-based learning and cross-disciplinary student engagement. During her career, Beam has focused on providing STEM engagement experiences for youth, with a focus on those in communities where opportunities are limited.

Media Advisory: Riverside Drive Sinkhole Update & Smoke Testing

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 Riverside Drive Sinkhole Update & Smoke Testing   

Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.

  Downtown Evansville (Four Freedoms Monument)

DETAILS: Evansville Water and Sewer Utility officials will be available to news media on Thursday, May 15 at 11:30 a.m. to give an update on the Riverside Drive sinkhole repair project. Additionally, utility officials will talk about smoke testing that will be conducted in the vicinity to identify potential leaks, cracks and other defects in the sewer system. Smoke testing will start Thursday morning, weather permitting.

Smoke testing is a method used to inspect the sanitary sewer system by blowing non-toxic smoke into the lines to identify cracks, leaks, or faulty connections. The smoke travels through the system and escapes wherever there are defects, helping crews pinpoint areas in need of repair. The smoke is safe for people, pets, and buildings, and typically dissipates within a few minutes.

USI finishes 2025 regular season at Lindenwood Eagles battling to be the 4th seed in upcoming tournament​​​​​​​

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. — University of Southern Indiana Baseball completes the 2025 regular season with an Ohio Valley Conference series at Lindenwood University Thursday through Saturday in St. Charles, Missouri. The series starts Thursday at 5 p.m.; continues Friday at 5 p.m.; and concludes Saturday at 1 p.m.  
 
The Screaming Eagles (25-27, 13-11 OVC) will be battling to be the fourth seed in the upcoming OVC Championship, presented by SERVPRO, at Mtn Dew Ballpark in Marion, Illinois, May 21-24). The top eight teams receive a berth in the post-season tournament.
 
For the fourth year in a row, the bracket includes four single-elimination games on Wednesday, with the winners advancing to the double elimination portion of the bracket, which will include the top two seeds (who receive a bye until Thursday games).

Tickets are: 
• All-Session: $30
• Single-Session (Adult): $10
• Single-Session (18 and Under): $5
• College Students (with ID): $5

Tickets can be purchased in advance online, or in-person during the event (more information).
 
USI can finish as high as fourth in the league standings, provided it can win the series with Lindenwood and keep pace with Southeast Missouri State University. 

With the ever-changing weather this spring, USI encourages fans to watch for potential schedule changes on USIScreamingEagles.com, X, and Facebook. Links to follow the Eagles all season can be found on USIScreamingEagles.com and the USI Baseball Schedule.    
 
USI Baseball Notes:
USI looking to reach fourth in OVC. The USI Screaming Eagles start the final weekend of the regular season in fourth in the Ohio Valley Conference standings. If USI can win the series at Lindenwood University and keep pace with Southeast Missouri State University, the Eagles will be the fourth seed in the upcoming OVC postseason.  
 
USI finishes with season split with UE. The Eagles finished the year with a four-game season split with the University of Evansville after falling 18-8 on Tuesday night. USI had a 7-0 lead through five innings before the Purple Aces scored 18 of the last 19 runs of the game.
 
Eagles are 6-6 in midweek. USI was 6-6 during midweek games in 2025. The Eagles are hitting .331 as a team and averaging eight runs a game during the midweek contests, while the USI hurlers are holding the opposition to a .267 batting average and are allowing eight runs a game.
 
Boyd extends hitting streak to 17 games. Sophomore outfielder Cameron Boyd extended his hitting streak to 17 games in the loss to UE. The 17-game streak is tied for the longest of the season by an Eagle (junior designated hitter/first baseman Cole Kitchens had a 17-game streak earlier this season). Boyd is hitting .389 (28-72) during the hitting streak with four home runs and 18 RBIs.
 
Screaming Eagles sweep series with SEMO. Last weekend, the Eagles swept the OVC series with Southeast Missouri State University at home. USI won the opening game, 7-5; walked off the second game, 8-7; and completed the sweep with a 5-2 win. Senior outfielder Khi Holiday led the way, batting .556 (5-9). Junior shortstop Clayton Slack led the squad with five RBIs over the weekend, including the walk-off sacrifice fly for the win last Saturday.
 
USI has won four OVC series. The USI Eagles opened the OVC slate with back-to-back-to-back series wins. USI lost the last four series before taking the series from SEMO last weekend. USI won four OVC series all of last season.
 
Hot Eagles. Senior centerfielder Khi Holiday has had the hot stick for USI over the last five and 10 games. Holiday is hitting .600 (9-15) over the last five games and .486 (18-37) in the last 10 games. Junior designated hitter Cole Kitchens has been the top run producer with seven RBIs in the last five games and 12 in the last 10 games.  
 
USI leaders at the plate. Junior designated hitter Cole Kitchens leads USI at the plate with a .385 batting average (79-205), while posting a team-best 57 RBIs and 11 home runs. The .385 average is the best mark in the OVC, while Kitchens’ 54 RBIs rank first in the league.
 
USI in the OVC. USI leads the OVC with a .314 team batting average. The Eagles are ninth in the league with a 6.92 ERA on the bump. In the 24 games of league action, USI is first in batting (.314) and ninth in pitching (6.36 ERA). 
 
USI in the NCAA. If USI were eligible to be in the NCAA statistics rankings, the Eagles would be ranked 18th in Division I in batting average (.314) and tied for 25th in on-base percentage.
 
USI non-conference leaders. Junior designated hitter Cole Kitchens is hitting a team-best .439 (43-98) versus non-conference opponents with 30 RBIs and six home runs in 25 games. Sophomore second baseman Anthony Umbach followed by hitting .368.
 
Holiday leads in OVC play. Senior outfielder Khi Holiday leads the Eagles and the OVC in conference play with a .414 batting average (36-87). Sophomore infielder Parker Martin follows and ranks second in the OVC with a .400 average (38-95).
 
Anderson has four wins in OVC play. Senior right-hander Ian Anderson leads USI with four wins in OVC play (4-1), all out of the bullpen. Anderson also has four of USI’s 10 saves this season.  
 
USI visits Lindenwood this weekend. USI is visiting Lindenwood this weekend to finish out the 2025 regular season. Lindenwood is 26-26 overall and 13-10 in the OVC after dropping two of three with Tennessee Tech University last weekend. The Lions are 8-5 in the last 13 games and are 3-4-1 in the OVC series this season. USI trails Lindenwood in the all-time series, 8-3, after losing two of three last year at the USI Baseball Field.
 
 

The Purple Aces will look to secure their spot in postseason play this week

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The Purple Aces will look to secure their spot in postseason play this week
 
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The University of Evansville baseball team hosts its final three games of the 2025 regular season this week.

The Purple Aces capped off their non-conference matchups on Tuesday with a massive 10-run win over the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles. UE was able to tie the series up with the 18-8 win that lasted almost four hours, as Evansville didn’t score until the sixth inning. Senior infielder Cal McGinnis had a big game at the plate on Tuesday, with his fifth game of the year with three hits. He now leads the Aces in multi-hit games along with senior center fielder Ty Rumsey, as both have had 20 games with multiple hits. Along with the three hits the prior evening, McGinnis scored two runs and brought in another.

UE has a big series ahead of them as they welcome the Bradley Braves to German American Bank Field. Evansville is currently ninth in the Missouri Valley Conference standings and a game behind Bradley for the final spot in the MVC Tournament. If the Aces win two of three games this week, they’ll clinch a spot in the postseason with the series tiebreakers over both the Braves and seventh-place Indiana State. If the playoff race comes down to a three-way tie between the teams, UE would get the highest seed at seventh while Bradley would take the eighth seed as they won their series over the Sycamores.

The Braves come into the final series of the regular season having won five of their last six Valley games, including a three-game sweep over the Valparaiso Beacons. Bradley has made quite the turnaround after losing its first 11 games of conference play to get back into the postseason race. The Braves have won 10 MVC games this season for their best conference record since 2022, when they won 11 Valley games. Bradley is currently led on the field by senior utility player Bobby Atkinson, who is one of only two Braves batting above .300 at .339 with 57 hits. Along with Atkinson, junior infielder Timmy O’Brian is a threat at the plate as he is currently fourth in the MVC in home runs with 16 in 47 games played.

After his big game on Tuesday night, Evansville is now led on offense by McGinnis with a .330 batting average in 44 games. The senior has collected 59 hits this season with nine doubles and three home runs. Along with having a team-best batting average, McGinnis is the third toughest batter to strike out in the MVC, only striking out once in ever 9.9 at-bats. He is closely followed by fellow senior Ty Rumsey, who has batted .324 while appearing in all 51 games for the Aces so far. Rumsey also leads the Valley in stolen bases with 30 and is also ranked 27th in Division I.

UE will honor seven seniors on Saturday afternoon in its annual Senior Day game to close the 2025 regular season. Before Saturday’s 2 p.m. pitch from Charles H. Braun Stadium, Evansville will recognize outfielder Ty Rumsey, infielders Cal McGinnis, Ben Stuart, and Kevin McCormick, catchers Evan Waggoner and Matt Flaherty, and pitcher Jacob Jarvis for their time with the program. All seven players have either exhausted their eligibility or have foregone an extra year of eligibility after earning a degree from the University of Evansville.

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