Over the course of the design process, the Aces players did not leave any stone unturned. From examining all design options and possibilities to studying rings that were designed in previous years, the UE team put in the effort and the result is stunning.
Incorporating a snowflake into the design was a must for the girls. On the final day of the MVC Championship, snow was falling throughout most of the day at Bogey Hills Country Club in Saint Charles, Missouri. It was falling just as hard as it was at any other point when the teams finished the final round of play. Evansville and UNI needed one final hole to decide the championship with the Aces coming home victorious – with the snow continuing to come down.
As a way to incorporate the snowflake into the sport, the side of the ring features a snowflake with golf clubs interlocked into the design. That side of the ring features the name of each player/coach on the top and the Missouri Valley Conference logo on the bottom.
Utilizing both UE logos was another important aspect of the design. With the Aces script logo being prevalent on most of the equipment and uniforms for the team, the mark was featured on the top of the ring with stones surrounding it. The interlocking UE logo is featured on the other side of the ring along with the slogan “History Made”. Evansville’s school colors were incorporated into the top of the ring with purple and orange stones circling it.
Members of the team were excited about the design as it encompassed the team aspect of the accomplishment. It was not about any individual numbers or scores, it commemorated a team accomplishment and a moment that will be remembered not just at the University of Evansville, but around the entire MVC for many years to come.
At Saturday’s ceremony, the team was on hand including championship medalist Sophia Rohleder, Allison Enchelmayer, Carly Frazier, Taylor Keating, Alyssa McMinn, Caitlin O’Donnell and Mallory Russell. Head coach John Andrews along with former head coach Jim Hamilton and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Fernando Garcia-Villegas also received rings. Andrews was named the MVC Coach of the Year and would pass the honor along to Coach Hamilton.
