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HOLIDAY SHOWS COMING TO EVANSVILLE
Straight No Chaser
Dec 02, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Old National Events Plaza Aiken Theatre
Cost: Tickets start at $25.50 plus applicable tax and fees.
RIAA-certified Gold a cappella group Straight No Chaser, known for their holiday favorites and re-imagination of iconic songs, is bringing their Top Shelf Tour to Old National Events Plaza on December 2, 2024.
Initially formed at Indiana University, Straight No Chaser emerged at the forefront of the modern-day a cappella movement and has since sold more than three million albums worldwide, garnered more than a billion streams on Pandora alone, and sold more than 1.5 million concert tickets worldwide.
A Nostalgic Night With Macaulay Culkin Following A Screening Of Home Alone
Dec 04, 2024, Old National Events Plaza Aiken Theatre
Join us for a special screening of the timeless classic, Home Alone, followed by an exclusive moderated interview and audience Q&A with the one-and-only Macaulay Culkin. That’s right, the star who brought Kevin McCallister to life will be joining us for a one-of-a-kind event that you won’t want to miss!
Relive the iconic scenes and heartwarming moments from Home Alone on the big screen, then dive deep into the behind-the-scenes stories and insights with Macaulay Culkin himself. Hear about his experiences on set, his favorite memories from filming, and his take on why this movie has become such a beloved holiday classic. This event is perfect for fans of all ages, from those who grew up watching Home Alone to younger generations just discovering the beloved film.
EPO: Peppermint Pops
Dec. 7, 2024, 7:00 PM Victory Theatre Dec. 8, 2024, 2:00 PM
Spend the most wonderful time of the year with this cherished Evansville holiday tradition as we bring beloved seasonal classics to life, from timeless carols to festive favorites. With dazzling arrangements, heartwarming melodies, and special surprises, this concert will fill your heart with the spirit of the season. Bring with you a donation/food item for the tri-state food bank.
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
Dec. 10, 2024, 7:30 PM Victory Theatre
Step into a world of enchantment this holiday season with the all-new Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland, the perfect fusion of circus artistry and beloved holiday melodies. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the magical holiday extravaganza filled with music, marvels and merriment will ignite the festive spirit in all who attend.
Featuring awe-inspiring acrobatics, gravity-defying aerial feats and talented musicians and singers, Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland takes audiences on a spectacular journey into a world of music, cirque and wonder. With new costumes, music, and storylines, the all-new show blends the spellbinding grace and daredevil athleticism of today’s greatest circus performers with a musical mix of timeless seasonal favorites.
A Magical Cirque Christmas
Dec 19, 2024, Old National Events Plaza Aiken Theatre
Embrace the holiday spirit with A Magical Cirque Christmas, a variety show full of nostalgia, charm, and awe-inspiring performances for all ages. Get ready to be dazzled, enchanted, and filled with holiday cheer as you witness the incredible talents of world-class entertainers performing to your favorite holiday music. Celebrate the magic of the season with the entire family at A Magical Cirque Christmas.
Lindsey Stirling: The Snow Waltz Tour
Dec 21, 2024, 8:00 PM Old National Events Plaza Aiken Theatre
Tickets start at $44.50 plus applicable tax and fees.
Lindsey Stirling, the viral premier electronic violinist, dancer, and aerialist, is tuning up her bow for the holidays. The multi-platinum-selling musician-composer is ready to stylishly blend sonics and visuals for audiences across North America this holiday season.
The tour, which gets its name from Stirling’s 2022 chart-topping Snow Waltz album, promises to be theatrical, eclectic, high-energy, and at least a little bit whimsical. Stirling mixes dance and acrobatics into her unique interpretations of holiday staples such as “Sleigh Ride,” “Joy to the World,” and “Deck the Halls” plus a few originals. Her concert performances take their cues from the 14-track Snow Waltz, which isn’t your everyday Christmas album.
Bally’s DECEMBER 2024 HAPPENINGS
DECEMBER 2024 HAPPENINGS
- 24-HOUR CASINO. MUST BE 21 TO PLAY. PROMOTIONAL RULES AND CONDITIONS APPLY. BALLY’S EVANSVILLE ENCOMPASSES 45,000 SQUARE FEET OF GAMING SPACE FEATURING OVER 900 SLOT GAMES, 28 LIVE AND ELECTRONIC TABLE GAMES, AND A SPORTSBOOK.
- TWO HOTELS
- THREE DINING OPTIONS
- THREE BARS
DECEMBER PROMOTIONSGIFT GIVEAWAYS
Qualified, invited Bally Rewards Members receive a choice of Free Gift(s) or Free Slot Play.Sunday, December 1: Blowout Gift Giveaway
Wednesday, December 4: 6-Piece Towel Set
Thursday, December 5: Choice of Target, Walmart, Texas Roadhouse, VISA Gift Card
Saturday, December 7: Choice of Target, Walmart, Texas Roadhouse, VISA Gift Card
Wednesday, December 11: Frigidaire Space Heater
Thursday, December 12: Choice of Target, Walmart, Texas Roadhouse, VISA Gift Card
Saturday, December 14: Kitchen Stand Mixer
Wednesday, December 18: Corningware Cast Aluminum Pan
Thursday, December 19: Choice of Target, Walmart, Texas Roadhouse, VISA Gift Card
Sunday, December 22: 6-Quart Slow Cooker
Thursday, December 26: Choice of Target, Walmart, Texas Roadhouse, VISA Gift Card
Friday, December 27: Choice of Target, Walmart, Texas Roadhouse, VISA Gift Card29th ANNUAL CHARITY TOY DRIVE BENEFITTING THE SALVATION ARMY
December 1-10Guests can bring in a toy valued at $10 or more to the Bally’s Evansville Hotel Front Desk in exchange for $10 Free Slot Play. Customers will receive a voucher to be redeemed at the Players Club during Club hours. This offer is limited to a maximum of $50 Free Slot Play per player during the promotion. Free Slot Play will be valid for 48 hours.SAME DAY FREE PLAY
Sundays in December
Open to qualified Bally Rewards Members. Play your favorite casino games with your Bally Rewards Card and earn SAME DAY free play! Check and redeem your earned free play at any Bally Rewards Kiosk. Free play is valid for one day.BALLY BUCKS MULTIPLIER
Each Monday in December • All day! 12 Midnight – 11:59PM CT
Open to all Bally Rewards Members. Play your favorite casino games with your Bally Rewards card inserted in the machine to earn 5X Multiplier toward your Bally Bucks.ORNAMENTS & PRIZES AND CLUB MARTINI KIOSK GAMES
Tuesdays, December 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 6AM – 11:59PM CT
Qualified and invited Bally Rewards Members swipe their card at any Bally Rewards kiosk to play these games and see how much Free Slot Play they have won, from $5, $10, $25, or $500.TABLE PLAYERS DRAWING
Friday, December 6Open to qualified, invited Bally Rewards Members. Between 4PM – 10:25 PM CT, check in at any Bally Rewards kiosk to receive your entries based on your previous Table Gaming activity. Eligible club members may print and deposit their entries into the Players Club Drawing Bin between 4PM – 10:25PM CT. Every 15 minutes between 6PM – 10:15PM, 2 winners will each receive $250 Free Table Play. At 10:30PM CT, a $1,000 Cash Prize plus all unclaimed Free Table Play will be awarded to one lucky winner.TIER MULTIPLIER
December 6, 7, 25 and 30 • 12 Midnight – 11:59PM CT
Open to all Bally Rewards Members. Play your favorite casino games with your Bally Rewards card inserted in the machine to earn a Multiplier toward your Club Tier. Legend Tier Members earn 5X Multiplier, Superstar Tier Members earn 3X Multiplier, and all other Tiers receive 2X Multiplier. Tier Points will automatically be added to Player accounts.$20,000 JACKPOT PARTY
Wednesday, December 11 • DRAWINGS AT 7PM, 7:30PM, 8PM & 8:30PM CT
Open to Bally Rewards Members who received a Jackpot of $1,200 or more between January 1, 2020, and 5:59AM on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. To be eligible for the drawings, swipe your Rewards card at any Bally Rewards kiosk and activate your entries on Wednesday, December 11, any time between 5:30PM – 8PM CT. 5 winners every half hour will win $1,000 in Free Slot Play! $20,000 JACKPOT PARTY
Friday, December 13 • DRAWINGS AT 8:30PM, 9PM, 9:30PM & 10PM CT
Open to Bally Rewards Members who received a Jackpot of $1,200 or more between January 1, 2020, and 5:59AM on Thursday, December 12, 2024. To be eligible for the drawings, swipe your Rewards card at any Bally Rewards kiosk and activate your entries on December 13, any time between 7PM – 9:30PM CT. 5 winners every half hour will win $1,000 in Free Slot Play!$10,000 JACKPOT PARTY
Sunday, December 15 • DRAWINGS AT 2PM, 2:30PM, 3PM & 3:30PM CT
Open to Bally Rewards Members who received a Jackpot of $1,200 or more between January 1, 2020, and 5:59AM on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Invited guests check in and activate their entries at any Bally Rewards kiosk on December 15, between 12PM – 3PM. Drawings will be held from the Players Club. Five names will be drawn every half hour from 2PM to 3:30PM. Each winner receives $500 in Free Slot Play.$20,000 JACKPOT PARTY
Friday, December 20 • DRAWINGS AT 8:30PM, 9PM, 9:30PM & 10PM CT
Open to Bally Rewards Members who received a Jackpot of $1,200 or more between January 1, 2020, and 5:59AM on Thursday, December 19, 2024. To be eligible for the drawings, swipe your Rewards card at any Bally Rewards kiosk and activate your entries on December 20, any time between 7PM – 9:30PM CT. 5 winners every half hour will win $1,000 in Free Slot Play!$400,000 SUPER SANTA SCRATCH & WINFriday or Saturday, December 20 or 21Qualified Bally Rewards Members will receive a scratch-card mailer advising them to bring their scratch card to the Bally’s Evansville Executive Conference Center Mezzanine, Level 2, to reveal their $5, $10, $25, $50, $75, and $500 Free Slot Play prize, or a cash prize of $1,000 or $20,000. Check in between 2PM-8PM CT on Friday or Saturday. Each scratch-off is a winner.CRUISE GIVEAWAY
Saturday, December 21 from 3PM – 8PM CT
Qualified and invited Bally Rewards Members visit the Bally’s Evansville Executive Conference Center Mezzanine on Level 2 and register with a Casino Promotions Representative to pick up their Carnival, Holland America Line, or Princess Cruise Voucher.$20,000 JINGLE ALL THE WAY FREE SLOT PLAY DRAWING
Wednesday, December 25
Open to all Bally Rewards Members. Receive printed entries, between 2PM – 8:55PM CT, by checking in at any Bally Rewards Kiosk. Legend Tier Members receive 3 entries, Superstar Tier Members receive 2 entries, and all other Club Members receive 1 Entry. From 4:15PM-9PM CT, 2 winners every 15 minutes will receive $500 Free Slot Play.COMPETITOR’S OFFER PROGRAM
Thursday, December 26 between 10AM – 10PM CT
or Friday or Saturday, December 27 or 28, between 10AM – 12AM CT.
Open to qualified, invited Bally Rewards Members. Present one current and valid Free Play offer from another casino, up to $250, at the Players Club and we’ll redeem that one offer in Bonus Free Slot Play and load it onto your Bally Rewards Card. Competitor’s offer must be a direct mail offer or a printed email offer valid during December 26, 27, or 28, 2024. Hotel and text message offers will not be accepted.$3 MILLION NEW YEAR DRAWING
Thursday, December 26 – Saturday, December 28, 2023
Open to all Bally Rewards Members.
Players earn entries by playing casino games from 6AM on Thursday, December 26 – 9:30PM on Saturday, December 28. Players may check-in at any Bally Rewards Kiosk between 2PM – 9:30PM. 24 Drawings for Free Slot Play prizes up to $1,000. Three guests will each play for a chance to win $10,000, $20,000 or a $1 Million cash prize. Announcements start at 3:30PM from the Players Club. Must be present to win.$100,000 WINTER FREE SLOT PLAY DRAWING
Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, December 28, 29, & 30
Open to all Bally Rewards Members. Each day, receive PRINTED ENTRIES by checking in at any Bally Rewards Kiosk starting at 2PM CT each day. Legend Tier Members receive 3 entries, Superstar Tier Members receive 2 entries, and all other Club Members receive 1 entry. Guests deposit entries into the Players Club Drawing Bin starting at 2PM each day. The Players Club Drawing Bin will be closed 5 minutes prior to each Drawing time and will close for the night at 8:25PM each night. Entries do not carry over from the previous day. On Saturday, 2 winners every 15 minutes, between 3:45PM – 8:30PM each day, receive $500 Free Slot Play. On Sunday and Monday, 4 winners every 15 minutes, between 3:45PM – 8:30PM each day, receive $500 Free Slot Play. A total of 200 Winners over 3 days!NEW YEAR’S EVE 2025 PARTY
Tuesday, December 31
Launch into the 2025 Ballyverse with 24-hour casino excitement! Play your favorite slot games and live and electronic table games, and dance the night away with THE DUKE BOYS, playing in 421 Lounge from 8PM – 1AM CT. Plus, free party favors while supplies last.BALLY’S CASINO DIRECT MONTHLY DRAWING
Ride the Bally’s Casino Direct Motorcoach for a chance to win in a monthly $500 Free Slot Play Drawing. Each time Bally Rewards members ride with Bally’s Casino Direct, they will receive 1 entry into the drawing. Earn electronic entries from the second of the month through the last day of the month. Drawing is held on the first day of each month. One winner receives $500 Free Slot Play and will be notified by email or phone.MONTHLY EMAIL DRAWING
Bally Rewards Members submit their email addresses to enter a monthly drawing for $1,000 Bonus Free Slot Play.TABLE GAMING PRODUCTPOKER ROOM OPEN DAILY
The non-smoking Poker Room features six tables, each accommodating eight players. Texas Hold “Em is offered daily. Pot Limit Omaha is offered on demand. Players will also find a Bad Beat of 4 Of A Kind, with losing being the qualifier, both cards must play. Open 11AM – 4AM CT, Monday through Thursday. Open 24 Hours, 11AM on Friday through 4AM on Monday morning. Food is not allowed in the Poker Room.SPLASH THE POT
Each Sunday and Thursday in the Poker Room
A random Table Game will be selected each hour and $50 will be added to the Pot.HIGH HAND OF THE HOUR
Each Tuesday & Wednesday, from 12:45PM – 9:45PM, in the Poker Room
Each hour, the highest qualifying Poker Hand for that hour will be awarded a $75 Prize.2-5 BOMB POT
Each Wednesday night in the Poker RoomNEW SLOT PRODUCTSquid GameDevil’s LockHOTEL ROOM RATES
BALLY’S EVANSVILLE HOTEL – Overnight rates start at $79
LEGEND’S TOWER – Overnight rates start at $94
PLUS
CAVANAUGH’S DATE NIGHT PACKAGE
STAY & SLOT PLAY PACKAGESTAY & DINE HOTEL PACKAGE
GOVERNMENT & MILITARY RATE
Find details for these Packages at BallysEvansvillle.comDINING, SPECIALS, AND HAPPY HOURSCAVANAUGH’S ON THE RIVER – NEW HOURS!
Located in the Riverfront Event Center
Wednesday and Thursday: 5PM – 9PM CT
Friday & Saturday: 5PM – 10PM CT
Closed Sunday – TuesdayBALLY BET SPORTSBOOK & BAR
Located in the Casino, the sportsbook has multiple screens for sports viewing, four Betting Windows, six Betting Kiosks and restaurant dining. The Sportsbook Bar features 36 beers on tap.
Sportsbook Betting Counter Hours – Daily: 9AM – 11PM CT
Sportsbook Restaurant Hours
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11AM – 10PM CT
Friday & Saturday: 11AM – 12AM CT
Sportsbook Bar Hours – Daily: 9AM – 3AM CTLEGENDARY CELEBRATION
Legend Club Members receive complimentary appetizers and alcohol each Friday from 5PM-9PM at Cavanaugh’s On the River.PREMIUM WEEKEND PARTY
Legend Club Members receive complimentary drinks from 7PM-12AM at the High Limit Bar on Fridays and Saturdays.LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND NIGHTLIFETHE PIANO BAR AT CAVANAUGH’S ON THE RIVER
The casual, upscale atmosphere of the Piano Bar is the ideal place to enjoy live regional entertainment on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6PM-9PM and on Fridays and Saturdays from 6PM-10PM CT.
- December 4 – Matt Clark
- December 5 – Andrea Wirth
- December 6 – Bob Green
- December 7 – Bob Green
- December 11 – Matt Clark
- December 12 – Andrea Wirth
- December 13 – Bob Green
- December 14 – Bob Ballard
- December 18 – Matt Clark
- December 19 – Andrea Wirth
- December 20 – Andrea Wirth
- December 21 – Bob Green
- December 26 – Bob Green
- December 27 – Bob Green
- December 28 – Bob Green
- December 31 – Andrea Wirth / Bob Green
421 LOUNGE
Weekly live entertainment in the casino from 8PM – 12AM CT.
- December 6 & 7 – Happy New Month
- December 13 & 14 – DVL Revue
- December 20 & 21 – Saints & Angels
- December 27 & 28 – Gabriel Key
- December 31 – The Duke Boys
MEETINGS AND GROUPSWhether you are planning a small business meeting or a large wedding, the Bally’s Evansville Convention Services Team is ready to collaborate with you to create a customized event. Event spaces include Hotel Meeting Rooms, Conference Center, Riverfront Event Center, outdoor Events Plaza, and Riverfront Overlook. Visit www.ballysevansville.com
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SOUTHERN INDIANA BALLY’S EVANSVILLE CASINO & HOTEL FIRST PLACE WINS:
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About Bally’s Evansville
Bally’s Evansville is a multi-million-dollar entertainment complex located on the scenic banks of the Ohio River in southwestern Indiana. The single-level casino encompasses 45,000 square feet of gaming space featuring over 900 slot games, 28 live and electronic table games, a High Limit Room, and Bally Bet Sportsbook. Accommodations include a 243-room hotel tower and a 95-room boutique hotel. The property also includes three dining options, three bars, conference center, riverfront event center and a 1,660-vehicle attached parking garage.About Bally’s CorporationBally’s Corporation is a global casino-entertainment company with a growing omni-channel presence. It currently owns and manages 15 casinos across 10 states, a golf course in New York, a horse racetrack in Colorado, and has access to OSB licenses in 18 states. It also owns Bally’s Interactive International, formerly Gamesys Group, a leading, global, online gaming operator, Bally Bet, a first-in-class sports betting platform, and Bally Casino, a growing iCasino platform.With 10,600 employees, the Company’s casino operations include approximately 15,300 slot machines, 580 table games and 3,800 hotel rooms. Upon completing the construction of a permanent casino facility in Chicago, IL. Bally’s will own and/or manage 15 casinos across 10 states. Bally’s also has rights to developable land in Las Vegas post the closure of the Tropicana. It shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “BALY”
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Lady Trailblazers drop home showdown with Mineral Area College
Lady Trailblazers drop home showdown with Mineral Area College
VINCENNES, Ind. – The Vincennes University Lady Trailblazers hit the hardwood for the first time after the Thanksgiving holiday break Saturday afternoon for their third meeting with the Lady Cardinals of Mineral Area College.
The Lady Blazers fought hard but ultimately fell to the Lady Cardinals 83-58 inside the Physical Education Complex.
The game got off to a slow start after the holiday break with defense shining the most in the opening quarter.
Vincennes was able to jump in front with a 12-2 scoring run and hold a 14-11 lead over Mineral Area after the opening 10 minutes of action.
The Lady Cardinals came back firing in the second quarter however, using a 9-0 scoring run and a 10-0 scoring run in the second quarter to grab the lead back and head into the locker room break with a 37-25 advantage over the Lady Blazers.
Coming out of the halftime break Vincennes looked to cut into the Mineral Area lead and were able to build some momentum with six straight points midway through the third period before the Lady Cardinals closed out the third quarter strong to take a 56-41 lead into the final 10 minutes.
The Lady Cardinals were able to maintain their lead throughout the fourth quarter, pulling away late and cruising down the stretch as Mineral Area capped off an 83-58 victory over the Lady Trailblazers.
“The first quarter was promising,” VU Interim Head Coach Ingrida Hartsfield said. “The rest of the game was just poor effort. It all goes back to rebounding, boxing out and defense and again that all goes back to effort. You have to be able to box out, fight for the ball and play defense.”
VU was led offensively by another big double-double by freshman Delora Pricop (Satu Mare, Romania) who finished with 14 points, 11 rebounds and four assists, securing her fourth double-double of the season.
Freshman Netala Dixon (Dyersburg, Tenn.) had a strong second half, finishing her night with 11 points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals.
Freshman Ahmya Thomas (Phoenix, Ariz.) was the third Lady Blazer scorer in double figures, finishing the game with 10 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals.
Freshman Jazmyn Robey (Sellersburg, Ind.) made her Lady Blazer debut, coming away with seven points and two rebounds in her first collegiate game.
“I think Ahmya Thomas was probably about the only one who gave good effort on both sides of the floor,” Hartsfield added. “Delora did have a double-double but there were a lot of missed layups and a lot of rebounds given up that allowed her matchup to score more than she should have tonight.”
The Lady Trailblazers will look to regroup and rebound when they hit the floor next week for another tough showdown, this time against the No. 4-ranked Lady Raiders of Three Rivers Community College.
VU will take on the Lady Raiders Wednesday, Dec. 4, with tip-off scheduled for 5 p.m. eastern and will be Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night at the P.E. Complex.
“I hope that we can come together and all together have heart in what we are doing,” Hartsfield said. “Defense and rebounding and effort as well as just playing together on offense with more execution. The game we played at Three Rivers, it again all came down to effort and rebounds and for some reason we just cannot get that down.”
VINCENNES BOX SCORE
VINCENNES (58): Iris Comesana 2-3 0-0 4, Delora Pricop 6-15 1-4 14, Ahmya Thomas 4-12 2-8 10, Marta Gutierrez 3-6 0-0 6, Netala Dixon 3-9 5-7 11, Jazmyn Robey 2-7 3-3 7, Yanni Huggins 0-1 0-0 0, Emani Washington 3-9 0-0 6, Team 23-62 11-22 58.
Mineral Area – 11 26 19 27 – 83
VU (3-6) – 14 11 16 17 – 58
Three-point goals: VU 1 (Pricop). Rebounds: VU 32 (Pricop 11). Assists VU 17 (Pricop 4, Thomas 4, Gutierrez 4). Steals: VU 9 (Thomas 3, Dixon 3). Blocked Shots: VU 5 (Pricop 2). Turnovers: VU 14. Personal Fouls: VU 23. Fouled out: Pricop, Robey.
Second-half comeback falls just short for UE women’s basketball
Second-half comeback falls just short for UE women’s basketball
The Purple Aces increased their second-half shooting percentage by almost 20%
NEW ORLEANS – The University of Evansville women’s basketball team ended its time at the Big Easy Classic with a 65-54 loss to the Delaware Blue Hens.
The Purple Aces offense struggled to find its rhythm during the first half of their final game during Feast Week. UE only shot 14% in the first 20 minutes but was able to turn things around in the final 20. Yet Evansville couldn’t catch up to Delaware after they opened up a 23-point lead near the end of the first half. Freshman guard Camryn Runner (Cicero, Ind. / Hamilton Heights HS) exploded in the second half with 16 points to lead the Aces on offense, scoring 22 points after 40 minutes against the Blue Hens.
UE opened the game’s scoring with a second-chance layup from sophomore guard Maggie Hartwig (Sauk City / Sauk Prairie HS). A free throw by senior guard Júlia Palomo (La Seu D’Urgell, Spain) a minute after Delaware went to the line put Evansville back up by one. But the Aces offense would go cold for the next six minutes as the Blue Hens built an 18-point lead. UE didn’t score another bucket from the floor until the quarter’s final minute as senior forward Anica Skrivan (Trebinje, Bosnia & Herzegovina) made a jump shot.
Evansville’s offensive struggles from the floor continued in the second quarter. Freshman guard Camryn Runner (Cicero, Ind. / Hamilton Heights HS) made two free throws early, but the Aces’ first field goal came over four minutes into the quarter. Hartwig broke an over two-minute stretch with no points from either team with a driving layup. Runner went back to the line soon after to cut UE’s deficit to 17 points. Evansville only scored two more field goals in the first half as they headed into halftime down by 21 points to Delaware.
The Aces got things going quickly to start the second half with five straight points. It was a back-and-forth game for most of the third quarter. UE had one other brief run with three minutes to go in the third to bring the deficit down to 16. The Blue Hens were able to get their lead back to 19 as neither team scored in the final two minutes of the quarter.
Evansville had a big start to the final frame at the Big Easy Classic with a seven-point run in the first three minutes. The Aces held Delaware from making any runs until the final minute of the game, bringing the Blue Hens shooting percentage down to 18.2%. During the middle of the fourth quarter, it was a back-and-forth game. UE got within 12 points of Delaware on three separate occasions in the fourth. But Evansville wasn’t able to catch up with the Blue Hens in the 65-54 loss.
Along with Runner, Hartwig ended the night in double digits with 11 points after only scoring four in the first half. Runner made 12 of her 22 points at the charity stripe for the Aces for her second-best game at the line. While not scoring in double digits, Palomo was a big part of the Aces offensive turnaround in the second half, leading the team with three steals.
UE returns home to Meeks Family Fieldhouse for a single game next weekend. Evansville will welcome SIUE to the River City on Sunday, December 8th. Tip-off against the Cougars is set for 1 p.m. at Meeks.
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THUNDERBOLTS RALLY TO GAIN POINT, FALL 4-3 IN SHOOUTOUT
THUNDERBOLTS RALLY TO GAIN POINT, FALL 4-3 IN SHOOUTOUT
Knoxville, Tn.: The Thunderbolts fought for a well-earned point, rallying from two one-goal deficits to force overtime and then a shootout, however the Ice Bears prevailed 4-3 on Saturday in Knoxville. The Thunderbolts’ next home game will be on Saturday, December 7th against the Huntsville Havoc at 7:05pm CT.
Evansville grabbed the first lead of the game, as Tyson Gilmour scored his team-leading 6th goal of the season at 5:53 of the first period, assisted by Bronson Adams. The Ice Bears tied the game at 13:59 with a power play goal from Eric Olson. Late in the period, Olson challenged Jordan Simoneau after taking a penalty and did very poorly as Simoneau pounded Olson to the ice twice in a very one-sided fight, that Simoneau initially started on the defensive. Seconds later, Matthew Hobbs took on Jimmy Soper in a captain-versus-captain scrap in the neutral zone, with Hobbs scoring the takedown towards the end. 6:17 into the second period, Carson Vance scored a power play goal to give Knoxville a 2-1 lead.
The Thunderbolts rallied later in the second period, as Brendan Harrogate tied the game at 2-2 with a rebound goal off the rush, assisted by Scott Kirton and Gilmour at 14:34. However, the Ice Bears regained the lead at 19:25 on a goal from Dalton Skelly. The Thunderbolts dominated the third period, and Logan vande Meerakker tied the game at 10:38 off a rush up the far wing, assisted by Myles Abbate. Evansville and Knoxville traded several scoring chances in overtime, but the game would not be finished until the shootout, where the Ice Bears emerged victorious 3-2 in the shootout, and the game 4-3. Kirton and Harrogate provided Evansville’s shootout goals in the second and fourth rounds, respectively.
Gilmour finished with a goal and assist, while Harrogate and vande Meerakker each scored one goal. In goal for Evansville, Ty Taylor finished with 24 saves on 27 shots. The Thunderbolts and Ice Bears meet once again on Saturday, December 21st at Knoxville Civic Coliseum.
Individual game tickets, group packages, and season tickets are on sale for the 2024-25 season. Call 812-422-BOLT or visit our all-new website (www.evansvillethunderbolts.
Aces women’s basketball drops first game of the Big Easy Classic
Aces women’s basketball drops first game of the Big Easy Classic
The Purple Aces fell to the Nicholls Colonels 38-50
NEW ORLEANS – The University of Evansville women’s basketball team had a tough start to its first-holiday tournament appearance since 2015 on Friday night.
A slow start and only shooting 28.6% in the first half from the floor was too much for the Purple Aces to overcome in their first game of the Big Easy New Orleans Classic. UE was able to get within eight points in the fourth quarter, but a 6-1 run kept Evansville from an opening win. Senior guard Júlia Palomo (La Seu d’Urgell, Spain) led the Aces with 12 points on 63.6% shooting, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
UE found themselves down early as Nicholls put up six points in the first two minutes and 40 seconds. Neither team scored for almost two minutes, but it was Palomo who broke the drought with her first three of the night. It was another couple of minutes for either team to make a basket as Palomo made it a one-point game with under four to go in the first quarter. The teams traded shots for the final two minutes of the first for a 12-11 score after ten.
Evansville picked up its first lead of the night to start the second quarter as it was again Palomo hitting a three only 38 seconds in. The Colonels tied the game a minute later, but sophomore forward Maggie Hartwig (Sauk City, Wis. / Sauk Prairie HS) put the Aces back up by two with a layup on the next possession. For the next two-plus minutes neither team scored but it was Nicholls whose offense got going in the final five minutes of the first half. Freshman guard Camryn Runner (Cicero, Ind. / Hamilton Heights HS) put UE up by two again at the free-throw line. But an over five-minute cold spell for Evansville to end the half saw the team facing a six-point deficit.
The Aces’ struggle on offense continued to start the second half as the Colonels extended their lead to 11. Runner got UE back into single digits of Nicholls as forward Tamesha Dozier (Louisville, Ky. / Wabash Valley) followed up with the next made basket, a second chance tip-in two minutes later. The game settled into a back-and-forth pace until the final minute of the third quarter. The Colonels grew the deficit for Evansville to 16 with six points to end the quarter.
Scoring in the final quarter started at the line for the Aces as Hartwig and Runner made four straight in the first minute and a half. Nicholls responded with a three for the largest lead of the game at 17. UE answered quickly, breaking off the team’s longest run of the night with nine points in under two minutes. It became a shot-for-shot game for the next minute and a half as Evansville fought to keep the deficit in single digits. But the Aces wouldn’t make a basket from the floor for the final three minutes, dropping their first game of the Big Easy Classic 63-50 to Nicholls.
UE had three players in double-figures as Palomo (12), Hartwig (12), and Runner (11) led the way on offense. Dozier led Evansville under the glass with a season-high eight rebounds while contributing six points on offense. Four Aces had two assists each in Palomo, Runner, and freshman guards Kaiden Kreinhagen (Indianapolis / North Central HS) and Avery Kelley (Evansville, Ind. / Memorial HS)
It will be a quick turnaround for UE as they play the Delaware Blue Hens on Saturday evening. It will be Evansville’s first program game against Delaware and its final of the Big Easy Classic. Tip-off from the Alario Center is set for 5:45 p.m.