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Men’s basketball opens the season at top ranked Purdue

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Aces and Boilermakers meet for first time since 2005

 

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – For the first time since 2005, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team will square off against Purdue as the squads meet up on Tuesday evening inside Mackey Arena with a 5:30 p.m. CST tip. The Big Ten Network and the Purple Aces Radio Network will have the broadcast.

Season Opener

 -Tuesday will tip off the 107th season

of Aces basketball

– In 106 previous season openers, the Aces

are 69-37

– This year marks the fifth time in six years that UE has opened the season on the road

– The last road win in a season opener came in 2022 when the Aces finished with a 78-74 win at Miami Ohio

It’s Been A While       

– UE and Purdue meet up for the first time in 20 years on Tuesday

– The last meeting came on Dec. 3, 2005 when Evansville earned a 75-69 win at Roberts Stadium

– Overall, the teams have met on 14 occasions with the Boilermakers leading by a 9-5 margin

– In the last meeting between the teams in West Lafayette, Purdue finished with an 82-62 triumph to improve to 4-0 in home games against the Aces

Facing #1

– Tuesday marks the fourth time in program history that the Aces face the top ranked team in the nation

– The last team UE faced the #1 team came on Nov. 12, 2019 when the Aces defeated Kentucky by a 67-64 final inside Rupp Arena

– Evansville’s match-ups against top-ranked teams include:

   11/12/19 at #1 Kentucky          W 67-64

   12/18/08 at #1 UNC   L 73-91

   2/26/80 at #1 DePaul L 94-105

Exhibition Recap

– In its preseason tune-up, the Aces took on Henderson State on Oct. 25 earning a 90-74 victory at the Ford Center

– Josh Hughes and Keishon Porter tied for the game high with 22 points apiece

– Hughes was a perfect 10-for-10 from the line and dished out five assists

– Porter converted 10 of his 18 attempts and posted nine caroms

– Freshman Leif Moeller scored 21 points while AJ Casey added 16 points and 11 boards

– After the Reddies made it a 74-70 contest with just over seven minutes remaining, UE finished the game on a 16-4 run to win by 16 points

Scouting the Opponent

– Purdue enters the 2025-26 season as the #1 team in the nation in both the AP Top 25 and Coaches Polls

– The Boilermakers went 24-12 last season and came up just short of a berth in the Elite Eight as they dropped a 62-60 contest to #2 seed Houston

– Preseason Big Ten Player of the Year Braden Smith posted 15.8 points, 8.7 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 2.2 steals per game last season

– He was the Big Ten Player of the Year and consensus First Team All-American

– Trey Kaufman-Renn led the team with 21.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game last year

Men’s basketball opens the season at top ranked Purdue

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Aces and Boilermakers meet for first time since 2005

 

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – For the first time since 2005, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team will square off against Purdue as the squads meet up on Tuesday evening inside Mackey Arena with a 5:30 p.m. CST tip. The Big Ten Network and the Purple Aces Radio Network will have the broadcast.

Season Opener

 -Tuesday will tip off the 107th season

of Aces basketball

– In 106 previous season openers, the Aces

are 69-37

– This year marks the fifth time in six years that UE has opened the season on the road

– The last road win in a season opener came in 2022 when the Aces finished with a 78-74 win at Miami Ohio

It’s Been A While       

– UE and Purdue meet up for the first time in 20 years on Tuesday

– The last meeting came on Dec. 3, 2005 when Evansville earned a 75-69 win at Roberts Stadium

– Overall, the teams have met on 14 occasions with the Boilermakers leading by a 9-5 margin

– In the last meeting between the teams in West Lafayette, Purdue finished with an 82-62 triumph to improve to 4-0 in home games against the Aces

Facing #1

– Tuesday marks the fourth time in program history that the Aces face the top ranked team in the nation

– The last team UE faced the #1 team came on Nov. 12, 2019 when the Aces defeated Kentucky by a 67-64 final inside Rupp Arena

– Evansville’s match-ups against top-ranked teams include:

   11/12/19 at #1 Kentucky          W 67-64

   12/18/08 at #1 UNC   L 73-91

   2/26/80 at #1 DePaul L 94-105

Exhibition Recap

– In its preseason tune-up, the Aces took on Henderson State on Oct. 25 earning a 90-74 victory at the Ford Center

– Josh Hughes and Keishon Porter tied for the game high with 22 points apiece

– Hughes was a perfect 10-for-10 from the line and dished out five assists

– Porter converted 10 of his 18 attempts and posted nine caroms

– Freshman Leif Moeller scored 21 points while AJ Casey added 16 points and 11 boards

– After the Reddies made it a 74-70 contest with just over seven minutes remaining, UE finished the game on a 16-4 run to win by 16 points

Scouting the Opponent

– Purdue enters the 2025-26 season as the #1 team in the nation in both the AP Top 25 and Coaches Polls

– The Boilermakers went 24-12 last season and came up just short of a berth in the Elite Eight as they dropped a 62-60 contest to #2 seed Houston

– Preseason Big Ten Player of the Year Braden Smith posted 15.8 points, 8.7 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 2.2 steals per game last season

– He was the Big Ten Player of the Year and consensus First Team All-American

– Trey Kaufman-Renn led the team with 21.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game last year

 

USI opens ’25-26 with visit to Butler Eagles finish opening week by hosting VMI

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball opens the 2025-26 regular season Wednesday when the Screaming Eagles visit Butler University for a 6 p.m. (CT) contest in Indianapolis, Indiana. The opening week will end November 7 at Liberty Arena when USI hosts Virginia Military Institute for the home opener at 7:30 p.m.
 
The USI-Butler showdown will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and the USI-VMI contests will air live on ESPN+. The game can also be heard on ESPN 97.7FM (http://listentotheref.com) and 95.7FM The Spin (http://957thespin.com).
 
USI’s home opening game versus VMI also is a part of a men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader at Liberty Arena. USI Women’s Basketball takes on Murray State at 5 p.m., before the men’s game.
 
The Eagles are coming off their third season of NCAA Division I play that saw them post a 10-20 overall record, 5-15 in the Ohio Valley Conference. USI has completed its transition to Division I with the end of last season and is now NCAA Tournament eligible in 2025-26.
 
The Eagles are expected to be ninth in the OVC this season in a vote of the head coaches and athletic communication staff.
 
Butler, which was 15-20 overall in 2024-25, was picked 10th in the Big East preseason coaches poll. The Bulldogs open the year with an exhibition loss to the University of Notre Dame, 77-76, and an exhibition win over Indiana State University, 105-80.
 
VMI, which was 15-19 overall last year, is picked to place sixth in the Southern Conference 2025-26 preseason poll. The Keydets open the year November 3 at home against Johnson & Wales University in Lexington, Virginia.
 
USI, which is slated to host 14 home games this year at Liberty Arena, has single-game tickets on sale now on USIScreamingEagles.com.
 

Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

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Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

Joining the fight against breast cancer

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October marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Indiana General Assembly is doing its part to spread awareness, support early detection and encourage more research.

According to the American Cancer Society, there were more than 300,000 estimated new cases of breast cancer in the U.S. in 2024 and over 42,000 deaths. Early detection and screenings are critical when it comes to prevention and treatment.

This session, I authored a new law to help advance more breast cancer treatment and prevention research, creating a dedicated fund for innovative research into novel forms of treatment and therapies. The law also created a fund for pediatric cancer research.
[To learn more about the new Breast Cancer Research Fund and Pediatric Cancer Research and Treatment Fund, click here.]

Last year, the General Assembly improved breast cancer screening protocols and awareness by ensuring patients with dense breast tissue, which can make cancer harder to detect, are informed of their increased risk. The law also outlined the protocol for mammogram examinations and documentation, and expanded insurance coverage on breast cancer rehabilitative services and reconstruction surgery.

It’s important to get annual screenings for breast cancer, which can be present even if there are no symptoms. To learn more about low- or no-cost mammograms, click here. 

Together, we can raise awareness of breast cancer risks and treatment options, and support Hoosiers who are bravely fighting this disease.

Sincerely,

Tim O’Brien,
State Representative

This Week at USI

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UPCOMING EVENTS

11 a.m. Monday, November 3

Wright Administration Building construction press conference

The University will host a press conference at 11 a.m. Monday, November 3 in the Redwood Lounge, located in the Wright Administration Building on campus. A media alert with additional information was sent Thursday, October 30 and earlier this morning, Monday, November 3.

Monday through Friday, November 3-7

Annual Distance Learning Week to begin at USI November 3

 

USI Online and Adult Learning is hosting its second annual Distance Learning Week Monday through Friday, November 3-7. Presented in conjunction with the U.S. Distance Learning Association’s (USDLA) National Distance Week, this event promotes online and distance learning, exploring issues and trends in distance and online learning while highlighting best practices.

Monday, November 3 through Sunday, December 7

56th annual USI Efroymson Family Fund Juried Student Art Show on display in McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries

 

The USI annual Efroymson Family Fund Juried Student Art Exhibition, a presentation of selected student artworks from the past academic year, is being held Monday, November 3 through Sunday, December 7 at the McCutchan Art Center/Pace (MAC/Pace) Galleries, located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. This year’s exhibition features 85 artworks chosen by the juror from 229 submitted entries.

1 p.m. Friday, November 7

USI Psychology Department to host third annual Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference

 

The USI Psychology Department will host the third annual Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference (UPRC) at 1 p.m. Friday, November 7 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West. The event is open to the public at no charge, but registration is required. If you are not a presenter, mentor or moderator, register for the conference by completing this form before Monday, October 20.

SAVE THE DATE

November 15

USI Norwegian Foot March happening November 15

 

A USI tradition is celebrating its 21st anniversary on Saturday, November 15. The 21st annual Norwegian Foot March, an intense mental and physical challenge, will take participants 18.6 miles (30 km) through the rolling hills of Evansville’s west side. Carrying a 25-pound rucksack, participants will begin and end on the USI campus, working to make it back to the finish line generally in under four and a half hours depending on age and gender.

November 15

USI Ceramics Department to host Filling Empty Bowls for Veterans event at Barker Brewhouse

 

The USI Ceramics Department will host the Filling Empty Bowls for Veterans event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 15 at Barker Brewhouse, located at 96 N Barker Ave. With a $20 donation, attendees will receive a USI ceramic made bowl (while supplies last) plus soup and bread from Mother Truckers food truck. The event is open to the public.

November 26

USI accepting proposals through November 26 for second annual TEDxUSI event

 

The University will host the second annual TEDxUSI—an independently organized TEDx event—on Thursday, February 26 as part of the Core Speaker Series. The three-hour event will feature engaging talks and interactive Discover USI sessions at the USI Performance Center. Attendees can enjoy light refreshments, thought-provoking presentations and hands-on activities throughout the evening.

December 4-7

USI 54th annual Madrigal Feaste returns December 4-7

 

The USI Chamber Choir will host the 54th annual Madrigal Feaste Thursday through Sunday, December 4-7, in Carter Hall, located in University Center West on the USI campus. Performances will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, December 4-6, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m., and the Sunday, December 7 matinee performance will begin at 1 p.m. with doors opening at 12:30 p.m.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Released Wednesday, October 29

USI Historic New Harmony program receives $2.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

 

USI has received a $2.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support Historic New Harmony’s efforts to strengthen exhibitions and programs focused on the history of religion and spirituality in New Harmony. Lilly Endowment made the grant through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative.

 

Downtown Evansville Holiday Décor Installation

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November 3, 2025 – The Downtown Evansville Improvement District (DEID) is celebrating the holiday season with the installation of holiday décor. This is the eighth year the DEID has activated and decorated the streets and key pedestrian corridors of Downtown. Decorations are funded by property owners within the DEID. The 200 Block of Main Street will be temporarily closed on Monday, November 3 beginning at 7 AM while the archway is decorated.
Holiday Décor Details:
  • Holiday Row: 38 trees bases wrapped in lights along Riverside Drive
  • Tunnel of Light: 13,930 lights illuminating the tunnel at Old National Bank’s headquarters at One Main St. Anticipated installation date of Monday, November 10.
  • NEW FOR 2025 Spool of Lights: 18 oversized vintage-style light bulbs on the 100 Block of Main
  • Chandelier Tree: 17 chandeliers in the tree on the 100 Block of Main with newly wrapped lighting around the tree base
  • 12′ nutcrackers and the lighted archway: Custom painted nutcrackers, garland, and lights on the archway at Second and Main
  • 10′ Christmas Tree: On the 200 Block of Main
  • Santa’s Mailbox Presented by Edward Jones-Financial Advisors: Jessica Engel, Steve Harding, Janet Schultheis, and Jenni Vaughn: Mailbox at Third and Main
  • Heart of DTEVV lighting installation: 2,220 lights on the 400 Block of Main
  • 12′ Snowflake: 3,000 lights on the 500 Block of Main and new lighting décor in the corresponding alley
The holiday décor installation precedes a lineup of holiday events, including Small Business Saturday on November 29 and A Downtown Christmas Presented by Engelbrecht Enterprises on Saturday, December 6.

Gov. Braun Celebrates Tip-Off of Big College Basketball Season for Indiana

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“In 49 states, it’s just basketball. But this is Indiana!”
INDIANAPOLIS – With the NCAA men’s basketball regular season set to begin today, Monday, Nov. 3, Governor Mike Braun is celebrating Indiana’s central role in American basketball and the economic impact for Hoosiers.

Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis will host the men’s Final Four and National Championship game in April.

“In 49 states, it’s just basketball — but this is Indiana. Hoosiers across the state are excited to tip off the 2025-2026 NCAA basketball season, and we’re especially proud that this year’s men’s NCAA season will culminate in the Final Four and National Championship game right here in the basketball capital of the world.” — Governor Mike Braun

Indiana will also be host to the Division II and Division III Men’s Basketball Championships, as well as the Men’s Basketball National Invitation Tournament (NIT).

Indiana is the home of the NCAA headquarters, which employs 500 people in its national office in Indianapolis and generates substantial economic activity for the state of Indiana.

$400 million of economic impact is anticipated from the following NCAA events to be held in Indiana in 2026:

  • Division II Men’s Swimming & Diving Championships – March 10-14, 2026
  • 2026 Division III Men’s Basketball Quarterfinals and Semifinals – March 19 and 21, 2026
  • 2026 Division III Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships – March 18-21, 2026
  • 2026 Men’s Final Four – April 4 and 6, 2026
  • 2026 Division II Men’s Basketball Semifinals – April 5, 2026
  • 2026 Division II Men’s Basketball National Championship – April 5, 2026
  • 2026 Division III Men’s Basketball National Championship – April 5, 2026
  • 2026 Men’s Basketball National Invitational Tournament (NIT) – April 2-5, 2026
  • Notre Dame will also be hosting the men’s and women’s National Collegiate Fencing Championships.

USI to begin major renovation and expansion of Wright Administration Building

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Who: Steven J. Bridges, President, and Jim Wolfe, Director of Facility Operations and Planning

 

What: The University of Southern Indiana is preparing to break ground on a transformative renovation and expansion project that will reshape the very first building constructed on campus in 1969: the Wright Administration Building. Constructed under the leadership of Dr. David L. Rice, USI’s founding President, the Wright Administration Building was completed just two years prior to a Campus Master Plan that laid out the vision for today’s modern and vibrant campus.

 

At the press event, remarks will be given by President Bridges, followed by opportunities to capture b-roll of the existing building, view renderings of the new and renovated spaces and conduct interviews.

 

 

When: The event will take place at 11 a.m. today, Monday, November 3. It will begin promptly at 11 a.m., so please come a few minutes early if you need time to set up.

 

 

Where: The event will take place in the Redwood Lounge, located in the Wright Administration Building on campus. A map of campus, featuring the Wright Administration Building, is available at USI.edu/map. You may enter at the double doors adjacent from the Orr Center on the east side of the building. Someone will be there to meet you to take you to the Redwood Lounge.

 

Join us for our November meeting!

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November 8th Meeting

Join us on Saturday, November 8th for an exciting Vanderburgh County Democratic Party meeting! We’ll feature three of our 2026 candidates who are eager to share their vision and connect with local Democrats.

We’ll also begin signing up individuals interested in running for Precinct Committeeperson or serving as a Delegate to the State Convention on June 6, 2026. Delegates are asked to pay a $35 assessment fee, if possible, to help cover convention costs.

🕤 Doors open at 9:30 AM
🕙 Meeting begins at 10:00 AM

Come early, grab a seat, and get involved in building the future of the Democratic Party here in Vanderburgh County! 💙

Logan Patberg Karaoke Fundraiser

🎤 You’re Invited to a Fun Night for a Great Cause!

Join us on Thursday, November 13th from 5:30–7:30 PM for Logan Patberg’s Karaoke Fundraiser! Come out for an evening of music, laughter, and community while supporting Logan’s campaign. Whether you sing or just cheer from the crowd, it’s sure to be a great time with fellow Democrats and friends. 💙

Let’s raise our voices — and some funds — for Logan!

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Sign up today and take the first step toward empowering voters to engage with their lawmakers!

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