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Vincennes University to award honorary doctorate to former Governor Eric Holcomb

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Vincennes University to award honorary doctorate to former Governor Eric Holcomb

VINCENNES, Ind., February 28, 2025 – Eric Holcomb has lived a life of service to Hoosiers and the State of Indiana, most recently serving as governor.

Holcomb will receive an honorary doctorate in public service from Vincennes University. The VU Board of Trustees approved the honor during its meeting in French Lick on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

VU President Dr. Chuck Johnson said, “On behalf of the VU Board of Trustees and the entire University Community, we are excited about conferring an Honorary Doctorate upon former Governor Eric Holcomb in May. Throughout his distinguished career in public service, he has exemplified visionary leadership, unwavering dedication, and a profound commitment to improving the lives of all Hoosiers. Eric Holcomb’s contributions to Indiana, the advancement of education and economic development, and his civic and community engagement align with VU’s mission and serve as an example for VU students and graduates. We want to recognize not only his extraordinary contributions but also his connections to VU and Knox County, and we look forward to welcoming him into the esteemed ranks of our honorary doctorate alumni.”

The honorary doctorate will be conferred upon Holcomb during the VU Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 3, on the Vincennes Campus in the P.E. Complex.

Holcomb’s career reflects his dedication to making Indiana a great place to live, work, and grow.

He was elected Indiana’s 51st governor in 2016 and quickly focused on strengthening the state’s economy, infrastructure, education, workforce training, public health, and government efficiency. Under Holcomb’s leadership, Indiana saw record job commitments, the highest average hourly wage for new jobs in state history, a tripling of foreign direct investment, and the opening of new overseas markets for Hoosier-made goods. The International Center named him International Citizen of the Year in 2018 for his efforts in expanding Indiana’s global presence.

Holcomb launched the Next Level Roads program, which became the country’s only fully funded long-term infrastructure initiative, and secured additional funding through the Indiana Toll Road. His Next Level Jobs program helped over 10,000 Hoosiers gain job training. At the same time, he invested $1.2 billion in new dollars for K-12 education, expanded opportunities in computer science and pre-K, and assisted local school districts in increasing teacher compensation. These efforts contributed to his receiving the 2019 Mira Trailblazer Award for his impact on Indiana’s workforce and tech industry.

Holcomb’s administration focused on improving public health by creating the Office of Drug Prevention, Treatment, and Enforcement, which helped reduce overdose deaths and expand treatment access. His effectiveness in addressing the state’s opioid and addiction crises earned him the Richard M. Fairbanks Circle of Hope Award in 2019. His leadership also led to declines in Indiana’s infant mortality rates, and his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic showcased his commitment to Hoosiers’ health and economic stability.

Holcomb is a graduate of Pike High School in Indianapolis and Hanover College. He is a former state chairman of the Indiana Republican Party and a member of the Indiana Farm Bureau, the National Federation of Independent Business, the Indianapolis WWII Round Table, the American Legion, Post 777, and is a board member of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site.

In other board business,

The Trustees approved an investment in transforming the living and communal spaces in Godare Residence Hall. As part of a long-term plan, they approved a bid of $748,789 from Wolfe Construction Co., Inc. to renovate all restrooms and shower rooms on the hall’s third floor and to upgrade media and study areas as well as a lounge and corridor.

The Board also approved a program addition for an Advanced Manufacturing General Robotics Certificate as opportunities and demands for technicians in the field continue to increase. The addition of the program will help prepare interested high school students for a growing and prosperous career field.

The Trustees also reaffirmed the University’s Mission Statement and approved updates to VU’s Vision, and Values Statements.

USI Communication and Media Department to host annual Social Media Symposium March 27

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USI Communication and Media Department to host annual Social Media Symposium March 27

The University of Southern Indiana College of Liberal Arts and the Communication and Media Department is excited to announce the annual Social Media Symposium, happening at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 27 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West. The event is open to the public at no charge and will be available virtually through Zoom as well. Registration is required through Zoom for virtual viewing.

Kaylee Johnson, Media Relations Specialist for USI, will present Behind the Screens: The Strategy, Wins and Chaos of Managing USI’s Socials. Learn about the organized chaos of the social media management world from one of our own USI alums.

Johnson is a communications specialist with experience in media relations, social media management and content creation. In her role at USI, she manages the University’s social media platforms, creates engaging content and works to enhance the University’s visibility through media outreach. She is also a member of the University’s Crisis Communications Team. Previously, she served as a University Strategic Communication Graduate Assistant, writing for internal University audiences and maintaining web content. She also worked in multiple student workers roles during her time as a student at USI.

Johnson is a 2020 graduate of public relations and advertising at USI and a 2022 graduate of USI’s Master of Communication program.

For more information, contact Mary Beth Reese, USI Instructor in Communication, at mereese@usi.edu or visit the Social Media Symposium webpage.

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Retail Food Establishment Inspection Report

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Explore Evansville’s 2024 Economic and Sports Tourism Impact Surpasses $42 Million

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Explore Evansville’s 2024 Economic and Sports Tourism Impact Surpasses $42 Million
Written by Explore Evansville
Evansville, IN – February 28, 2025 – Explore Evansville marked a record year in 2024, with its sales and sports tourism efforts generating over $42 million in economic impact. By leveraging strategic partnerships, targeted outreach, and data-driven decision-making, Explore Evansville solidified the city’s reputation as a destination for large-scale events and sports tourism.
Explore Evansville played a pivotal role in attracting and hosting 103 events, welcoming 67,234 attendees from across the country. These events resulted in 48,784 total room nights booked, filling hotels and generating significant visitor spending throughout the community. Meanwhile, Evansville’s thriving sports tourism scene hosted more than 70 sporting events, contributing over $25 million in economic impact and generating more than 27,000 hotel room nights.
Notable 2024 Events:
Among the year’s most impactful events were:
  • IHSAA State Wrestling Tournament – 3,440 room nights, $3.3M economic impact, 10,000 attendees
  • Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses (two weekends) – 5,660 room nights, $2.8M economic impact, 12,000 attendees
  • U.S. Figure Skating National Theater on Ice Competition – 3,168 room nights, $2.4M economic impact, 6,000 attendees
  • USSSA Great Lakes Nationals – 2,880 room nights, $1M economic impact, 5,500 attendees
  • Kidz Matter Conference – 1,103 room nights, $547K economic impact, 2,800 attendees
Both the IHSAA Wrestling State Finals and U.S. Figure Skating National Theater on Ice received national recognition as “Champions of Economic Impact” events.
Sports Tourism Success:
  • Deaconess Sports Park hosted 1,576 teams and over 60,000 visitors, contributing $12+ million in economic impact, including new events such as the Castle Softball Invitational, Mizuno Classic, and PGF Best of the Best Invitational.
  • Goebel Soccer Complex welcomed 20,000+ visitors and 320 teams which generated nearly $5.6 million in economic impact.
  • Evansville Sports Complex diversified its offerings with RC boat races, USA Archery regional tournaments, and three running events.
Partnerships with the Evansville Regional Sports Commission and the University of Evansville have helped bring championships to the city, including the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Swim and Dive Championships, the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Basketball Tournament, and the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Baseball Tournament. These events highlight Evansville’s ability to host top-tier athletic competitions and contribute to the city’s growing reputation as a destination for sports tourism.

Top Investment Experts to Speak at University of Evansville

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Top Investment Experts to Speak at University of Evansville

EVANSVILLE, IND. (02/27/2025) The University of Evansville (UE) is excited to host two top investment professionals, Ross Mayfield, CFA, and John Watkins, CFA, for a special event. Their presentation will take place on Thursday, March 6, at 3:00 p.m., in Room 162 of the Schroeder School of Business Administration (SOBA).

Mayfield is an Investment Strategy Analyst at Baird while Watkins is the Co-Portfolio Manager of Baird Trust’s Large Cap Equity and Equity Income strategies. Both have extensive experience in financial markets and investing. They help manage over $26 billion in assets; their investment strategies have consistently beaten the S&P 500 for decades. This success ranks them among the best in the country.

At this event, Mayfield and Watkins will share their secrets to long-term success in the market, discuss current financial trends, and provide career advice for those interested in investment analysis and portfolio management. This is a great opportunity for students and community members who want to learn more about finance and investing.

The event is free and open to the public.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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VU Baseball continues to roll after Friday night doubleheader sweep

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VU Baseball continues to roll after Friday night doubleheader sweep

VINCENNES, Ind. – The Vincennes University baseball team is picking up steam as they roll through the early part of their 2025 season, opening a big weekend invitational at Jerry Blemker Field Friday night.

The Blazers faced some tough competition Friday in front of the home fans and were able to extend their winning streak to five games after defeating North Iowa Area Community College 11-8 and picking up a big win over No. 15 Kellogg Community College 1-0.

Vincennes opened the weekend slate against North Iowa Area Community College and wasted little time getting the offense going in game one of the day.

After the Trojans opened the scoring with a pair of runs in the first, Vincennes responded in the bottom half of the first with a monster seven run inning.

VU sent 10 batters to the plate in the inning and opened the game offensively with a leadoff single by sophomore Bradyn Douglas (Frankton, Ind.).

Freshman Jevan Andrews (Hobart, Ind.) followed this by reaching on an error and the pair moved into scoring position on a double steal, with Douglas coming around to score on another NIACC error.

Andrews would score on a groundout put in play by sophomore Cobrin Napier (Indianapolis, Ind.) to even the score at 2-2.

Vincennes then continued the inning with a big two-out rally started by walks by freshman Kaden McKinney (Vincennes, Ind.) and sophomore Yancey Edlin (Pekin, Ind.) and sophomore Noble Johnson (Terre Haute, Ind.) being hit by pitch to load the bases.

Sophomore Brody Fessel (DePauw, Ind.) drove in a run on a bases loaded walk, which was then followed by a big two RBI single by sophomore Bryce Gross (Bridgeport, Ind.).

Vincennes capped off the big inning with Fessel scoring on another NIACC error and Gross scoring on a passed ball to put the Blazers up 7-2.

North Iowa Area would cut into this big lead with three runs in the second, which Vincennes again responded with four runs in the third inning.

Vincennes opened the third inning with a single by Yancey Edlin and a walk by Noble Johnson. Bryce Gross would load the bases with a walk and Bradyn Douglas would drive in a run on a sacrifice fly.

Jevan Andrews kept the inning going with an RBI infield single, followed by an RBI single by sophomore Nate Montgomery (Lexington, Ind.).

Vincennes would get the final run of the inning on a perfectly executed double steal attempt with Andrews scoring while Montgomery was caught in a run down, to give Vincennes the 11-5 lead.

The scoring would slow through the middle innings, with NIACC again cutting into the Vincennes lead with three runs in the fifth and looking to add more with the bases loaded in the sixth, but were unable to push another run across as Vincennes closed out the game strong to pick up the 11-8 victory.

Sophomore Carson Allen (Louisville, Ky.) got the start on the mound in game one for the Trailblazers, throwing six strong innings, allowing eight runs, five earned on nine hits and striking out eight.

Freshman Jacob Allen took over in the seventh and was able to retire the Trojans in order, including a game ending strikeout, to pick up his first collegiate save.

“We took advantage of their mistakes,” VU Head Baseball Coach Chris Barney said. “They gave us some opportunities early and we put up a seven run inning and a four run inning. Then we were able to hold on and play solid defense behind Carson Allen. Carson’s always going to give us a chance to win and then Jacob Allen came in and did a great job of cleaning it up and getting out of there with his first collegiate save.”

The Trailblazers would then have to immediately turn around and face another tough test against No. 15-ranked Kellogg Community College from Battle Creek, Mich.

This game was a big contrast between game one of the day for the Trailblazers with both teams pitching staffs dealing throughout the game.

Scoring opportunities were hard to come by in game two of the day, with Vincennes only getting one base runner through the first three innings.

VU would break the tie in the fourth however after a lead off single by Bradyn Douglas, followed by a double by Nate Montgomery giving the Blazers runners at second and third with only one out.

Corbin Napier was able to get the job done at the plate and allow Douglas to score on a sacrifice fly to give the Trailblazers the 1-0 lead.

The VU pitchers equally held the Kellogg batters at bay, coming through in key situations to hold the Bruins off the scoreboard and maintain the narrow one-run advantage.

Vincennes was able to silence any Kellogg scoring opportunities late as the Trailblazers closed out their fifth straight victory by the final score of 1-0.

Freshman Eastin Whaley (Kokomo, Ind.) continues to deal on the mound early this season, throwing four innings Friday night, allowing just one hit and striking out five.

Whaley then turned the game over to freshman Ty Stultz (Terre Haute, Ind.) who closed out the final three innings of work, only allowing two base runners without allowing a hit and striking out three in the game to pick up the save.

Whaley and Stultz combined to throw a one-hit shutout for the Trailblazers Friday night, VU’s first shutout since May 2023.

“Game two was a battle,” Barney added. “Really good job out there by their pitchers and our guys too. One inning was the difference in this one with leadoff single, a double and a sacrifice fly and that ends up being the difference in a 1-0 game.”

The Trailblazers will look to keep this hot start going as they close out the weekend invitational tomorrow, Saturday, March 1 against North Iowa Area Community College.

Game time for tomorrow will be decided in the morning, with NIACC either playing VU in a single nine-inning game at 1 p.m. eastern, or NIACC playing Kellogg in a seven-inning game at 1 p.m., followed by VU facing NIACC in a seven-inning game immediately after.

“We’ve got to just continue to compete,” Barney said. “We’ve got to find different ways to win ball games and compete. Play good defense, we got a little sloppy in game two and we were fortunate that they didn’t take advantage of our errors. We’ve just got to continue to compete. JD Bowser (Mt. Carmel, Ill.) will start on the bump for us and we’ve still got a fair amount of guys in the bullpen. So we feel good about where we are at.”

BOX SCORE

GAME ONE

North Iowa Area C.C. – 230   030   0 – 8

VU (6-3) – 704   000   x – 11

VINCENNES HITTING

RBI – Gross 2, Douglas, Andrews, Montgomery, Napier, Fessel. HBP – Napier, Johnson. Sac Fly – Douglas. SB – Andrews 3, Miller 2, Douglas, Gross, McKinney, Edlin.

GAME TWO

Kellogg – 000   000   0 – 0

VU (7-3) – 000   100   x – 1

VINCENNES HITTING

2B – Montgomery. RBI – Napier. Sac Fly – Napier.

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The Vincennes University baseball team improves to 7-3 on the season.

Aces baseball takes series opener in 7-6 win over Missouri

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Aces baseball takes series opener in 7-6 win over Missouri
The Purple Aces matched their season-high in hits against the Tigers
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Evansville baseball team earned its first road win of 2025 in a back-and-forth battle with the Missouri Tigers.
The lead on Friday night changed hands three times before the Purple Aces closed the door on Missouri with a 7-6 win. It was the team’s first meeting in just under 40 years as UE tied the series on Friday with the victory. Evansville’s offense combined for 14 hits and seven RBIs while its pitching threw nine strikeouts and only three walks.
“We took a big step tonight as we won a close game early in the season,” said Head Coach Wes Carroll following the game. “We had great overall approaches at the plate, especially seeing Cal McGinnis have a big game. [Pitchers] Deverman and Roberts made some big pitches to earn this win. I’m ready to see us compete for 18 innings tomorrow.”
The Aces offense got going early as third baseman Cal McGinnis (Kimberly, Wis. / Bradley) hit a solo home run into right field with two outs on the board. Friday was the first game this year where UE scored in the first inning. But the Tigers quickly tied the game up in the bottom of the inning with a solo shot of their own.
Evansville kept attacking the ball as left fielder Charlie Longmeier (Seymour, Ind. / Seymour HS) led off the second with a single to left. Longmeier soon made his way to third as he stole second base and advanced on a throwing error. But he would be stranded in scoring position as the Aces didn’t find a deep ball to bring Longmeier home.
Missouri had a similar result in the bottom of the inning as UE’s defense stranded a runner on base. Evansville’s offense got going again in the top of the third as right fielder Harrison Taubert (Casper, Wyo. / Northeast CC) hit his second double of the season to lead the team in slugging percentage. Taubert scored to give the Aces another one-run lead with McGinnis connected on his second hit with a long single to center field.
The UE defense stranded two more Tigers in the third to preserve the one-run lead. Evansville got a little insurance in the top of the fourth as Longmeier took first on an error and scored two at-bats later as shortstop Drew McConnell (Blue Springs, Mo. / Blue Springs HS) had an RBI groundout to second.
But the Aces’ two-run lead didn’t last long as Missouri began the bottom of the fourth with a double, a single, and two bunts to tie the game. The Tigers then took the lead with a sacrifice fly and another single for a two-run advantage. Starting pitcher Kenton Deverman (Dardenne Prairie, Mo. / Fort Zumwalt West HS) got out of the inning with his fourth strikeout of the night but was credited with three of the scored runs.
It remained a 5-3 game for the next two innings as neither offense could get anything going. But it was UE who broke out first in the top of the seventh. Evansville’s top of the order hit five singles in a row with only one out on the board to tie up the game. Longmeier helped give the Aces the lead with a sacrifice fly to right, scoring McGinnis to make it a 6-5 game.
UE’s defense quickly ended the seventh with three outs in four at-bats while the offense added an insurance run in the top of the eighth inning. After a ground out to begin the inning, second baseman Drew Howard (Ferdinand, Ind. / Forest Park HS) was hit by a pitch to take first base. Evansville returned to the top of its order for center fielder Ty Rumsey (Evansville, Ind. / North HS) who already had a hit and a diving out on the night. Rumsey smashed the fifth pitch he saw down the right field line for the Aces’ first triple of 2025 and a two-run lead.
UE was able to hang onto its lead with strong defense and a big performance from RHP Kellen Roberts (Monroe, Mich. / Monroe HS). Despite a leadoff walk in the bottom of the eighth, Evansville limited the damage with two strikeouts and a ground out. Missouri was able to score, making it only a one-run game for the Aces going into the ninth.
Longmeier and first baseman Ben Stuart (Mason, Ohio / Willam Mason HS) singled in the ninth. But with two outs on the board beforehand, neither runner scored an insurance run for UE. In the bottom of the ninth, the Tigers’ first batter flew out to left for an out while their pinch hitter was walked. Roberts was able to buckle down after the walk, throwing back-to-back strikeouts to close the door on a potential Missouri comeback.
Deverman earned his first win of the season pitching seven innings with seven hits, five runs, four earned runs, one walk, and five strikeouts. Roberts had Evansville’s first save of the year pitching two innings in relief for no hits, one run, two walks, and four strikeouts. On offense, Taubert and McGinnis led the way with three hits each. McGinnis also led the Aces in RBIs bringing in three runs on the night.
UE and Missouri face off again tomorrow afternoon for a doubleheader. The first game is set for a 1 p.m. first pitch from Taylor Stadium.
-www.gopurpleaces.com-

USI starts road swing with a split Screaming Eagles defeat BGSU, falls to SIU

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USI starts road swing with a split
Screaming Eagles defeat BGSU, falls to SIU

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CARBONDALE, Ill. – University of Southern Indiana Baseball went 1-1 to start the road trip Friday afternoon at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. The Screaming Eagles started the day with a comeback 8-7 win over Bowling Green State University and completed the afternoon with a 16-12 loss to Southern Illinois University.

USI ends the day 6-3 overall in 2025, while Bowling Green State University goes to 4-3 and Southern Illinois University is 5-3.

USI vs. Bowling Green:
USI junior designated hitter Cole Kitchens hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th to cap off an impressive comeback win by the Eagles over BGSU, 8-7. USI rallied from seven runs down after four-and-a-half innings for the victory.

USI started to chip away at the 7-0 deficit with two runs in the fifth, three more in the sixth, one in the eighth, and one in the ninth to tie the game, 7-7. The Eagles got on the board in the fifth on a RBI ground out by senior centerfielder Khi Holiday and a RBI single by junior leftfielder BJ Banyon to make the score 7-2.

The gap continued to shrink to 7-5 in the sixth on a RBI single by junior designated hitter Cole Kitchens and a two-run single by junior shortstop Clayton Slack. Slack would strike again in the bottom of the eighth to close the gap to a single tally, 7-6.

USI junior first baseman Kannon Coakley sent the game into extra innings tied, 7-7, with a RBI double and set the stage for Kitchens in the 10th.

On the mound, sophomore right-hander Aaron Rubio picked up his first win at USI in relief. Rubio threw a near-perfect 10th inning, hitting a batter and striking out one, to get the Eagles to the bottom half of the extra frame.

USI relievers shut the door on the Falcons in the five innings of play with no runs or hits, while striking out seven.

USI senior left-hander Mason Sweeney started and got a no-decision. Sweeney allowed two runs on three walks in two-thirds of an inning.

USI vs. SIU:
The Screaming Eagles flew out to a big lead, but the Salukis rallied with 10 runs in the eighth to win 16-12.

USI built a 6-0 lead to get out in front, scoring once in the fourth and five times in the sixth to build a 6-0 advantage. Kitchens had the highlight of the five-run sixth with a two-run double, while Slack had a RBI-single in the rally.

The Salukis would rally in the bottom of the sixth to cut the Eagles’ advantage to one run, 6-5. USI would bounce back with a pair of runs in the top of the seventh to re-extend the lead before SIU got a run back in the bottom half for an 8-6 score with two frames to play.
SIU continued to rally with the 10-run eighth inning to lead 16-8. USI would try to rally in the top of the ninth with four runs, but would fall short 16-12.

On the mound, USI freshman right-hander Marshall Loch took the loss in relief, Loch (0-1) allowed four runs on two hits and two hit batters.

USI junior right-hander Andres Gonzalez started and went five-plus innings for the Eagles. Gonzalez, who did not allow a hit through the first five frames, allowed four runs on two hits and four walks while striking out four.

Up Next for the Eagles:
USI continues to play in Carbondale Saturday when it plays BGSU at 4 p.m. and concludes the weekend with a game versus SIU Sunday at 4 p.m.

Due to ever-changing weather in February and March, USI encourages fans to watch for potential schedule changes on USIScreamingEagles.com, X, and Facebook.

Aces defeat #24 Kentucky on the way to Friday sweep

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Aces defeat #24 Kentucky on the way to Friday sweep

UE takes down Kentucky and Tennessee Tech on Friday 

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For the first time since defeating #17 Illinois State in 2007, the University of Evansville softball team defeated a ranked opponent to open the Hilltopper Spring Fling on Friday.  The Purple Aces held on to take a 7-5 win over 24th-ranked Kentucky to open the weekend before defeating Tennessee Tech in the second game of the day.

Game 1 – UE 7, #24 Kentucky 5

Scoring seven runs in the bottom of the first, the Purple Aces held off a late challenge to defeat 24th-ranked Kentucky by a final of 7-5

Evansville opened the game with a 7-run bottom of the first.  A pair of walks set up the scoring opportunity for Taylor Howe, who singled down the left field line to bring in the first run of the game.  Niki Bode followed with a sac fly to bring in the second run of the day.  Three 2-out hits saw the lead expand even more.  Kynadee Warner singled to left to bring in Howe while Jenna Donohoo followed with a 2-run double to right center.  Eliza Piggott capped things off with a 2-run home run to make it a 7-0 game.

Kentucky quickly responded with three runs in the top half of the second.  Neither team would record a hit until the top of the 5th when the Wildcats plated two more runs to cut the deficit to just two.  UK looked to add more in the sixth as they posted a pair of hits before Aces starter Kate Ridgway kept them off the board.

Warner registered her second hit of the day in the bottom of the 6th, but the deficit remained at two runs heading to the 7th.  Ridgway retired the Wildcats in order to seal the win.  She tossed the entire game and allowed five runs on five hits while striking out four batters on the way to her third win of the season.  Evansville had five hits on the day with Warner picking up two.

Game 2 – UE 4, Tennessee Tech 0

Elle Jarrett threw a complete game 2-hit shutout to lead the Purple Aces to a 4-0 win over Tennessee Tech to wrap up the day on Friday.  Evansville did not take long to score as Keghan Pye gave her team a 1-0 lead.  Pye reached on a walk and advanced to second on a passed ball.  When Taylor Howe reached on a TTU error, Pye scored from second base.

Tennessee Tech picked up a hit in the first inning but would not pick up another until the 6th as Jarrett took care of business in the circle.  The lone baserunner for the Golden Eagles between the 2nd and 5th reached on an error.

The score remained at 1-0 until the bottom of the 5th when UE picked up some insurance.  Pye and Jess Willsey both reached on a walk before Morgan Adams acme to the plate and delivered a 3-run home run with two outs to push the lead to four.  From there, Jarrett kept the shutout intact to lead UE to its fifth win in a row and a sweep of the day.

Saturday will see UE face Tennessee Tech and Western Kentucky.

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