The University of Evansville men’s soccer team has continued its strong 2025 campaign, battling through a stretch of conference play with resilience and key performances from veteran leaders. The Aces posted a 2–1–1 record in that span, highlighted by a 2–0 shutout victory over Belmont and a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Drake. Senior goalkeeper Michal Mroz anchored the defense with 11 saves over four matches, maintaining an impressive 0.50 goals against average and a .846 save percentage. Defensively, senior Nacho Garcia provided steady leadership on the back line, contributing two assists while logging over 1,000 minutes this season. Offensively, sophomore Martin Wurschmidt added two goals and an assist, creating consistent pressure in the attacking third and proving to be one of Evansville’s most dynamic playmakers.
Overall, the Purple Aces have tallied 18 goals this season while allowing just 13, with a shots-on-goal percentage of .391—a reflection of their efficiency in front of the net. As Evansville heads into the final stretch of Missouri Valley Conference play, the team’s combination of veteran stability and rising underclassmen talent has positioned them well for a postseason push. With Mroz commanding the box, Wurschmidt finding his stride offensively, and Garcia’s leadership anchoring the defense, the Aces appear poised to make noise when it matters most.
The Purple Aces women’s soccer team closed out October with a competitive stretch of Missouri Valley Conference play, showcasing both resilience and standout individual performances. The Aces earned a hard-fought 2–0 road victory over Northern Iowa on October 23, overcoming a 21–11 shot disadvantage thanks to second-half goals from Brielle LaBerge and Brooklyn Robinson. LaBerge opened the scoring with a penalty kick in the 57th minute, while Robinson added an insurance goal just two minutes later to seal the win. In goal, senior Allie Lammers was exceptional, recording a shutout with several crucial saves that kept Evansville in control.
Just three days later, Evansville battled Drake in a narrow 1–0 road loss on October 26. Despite the defeat, Lammers again anchored the defense with multiple leaping stops, continuing her strong run of form between the posts. Across this late-season stretch, the Aces improved to a 7–6–2 overall record (3–4–1 MVC), powered by a balanced offensive attack that has produced 20 goals on 158 shots this year. LaBerge has emerged as a consistent scoring threat, while Robinson continues to provide creativity up front. With Lammers’ steady presence in goal and a defense that’s recorded multiple clean sheets, Evansville heads into the final weeks of the season looking to secure postseason positioning and build on the momentum sparked by their late-October performances.
The Aces women’s golf team closed out its fall season on a strong note at the Braun Intercollegiate (Oct. 20–21), finishing sixth overall at +55 in a competitive field. Junior Kate Petrova led the way for the Purple Aces; finishing tied for second individually after carding an impressive opening-round 74 and maintaining steady play through the final day. Senior Mallory Russell also made a statement with a top 10 finish, while sophomore Gabby Reyes contributed key rounds that helped Evansville stay within striking distance of the leaders.
The Evansville men’s golf team capped off its fall schedule with competitive outings, including a seventh-place finish at the Butler Fall Invitational, led by standout performances from Rodrigo Rodriguez and Daniil Romashkin. Rodriguez posted a team-best three-round total of 213, highlighted by a one-under 71 in the final round, while Romashkin followed closely with a steady 216 overall. Sophomore Carson Parker added consistency with rounds in the mid-70s, showing promise as one of Evansville’s rising contributors. Collectively, the Aces demonstrated resilience and improved scoring depth, providing momentum and confidence heading into the spring portion of the 2025–26 season.
The Purple Aces men’s swimming & diving squad enters the 2025-26 season with fresh momentum and several standout performers. Junior Joseph Capo and freshman Alex Willis brings international experience and depth to the pool, while senior diver Levi McKinney anchors the board-events unit. In a recent meet at the Deaconess Aquatic Center, McKinney posted 303.23 in the one-meter dive, reaching an NCAA Zone qualifying mark for the first time in program history. The Aces’ roster shows strong international representation and depth across stroke events, positioning Evansville to climb in the standings as the season progresses.
On the women’s side, the Purple Aces delivered a strong showing at a dual meet on October 19, 2025, demonstrating both individual and relay strength. Senior breaststroker Claire Mewbourne captured the 200-breast in 2:26.95, and freshman butterfly specialist Evelyn Chin took the 100-fly in 57.82, besting the field by more than a second. The 400-medley relay team—featuring Jillian Giese, Grace Moody, Chin, and Mewbourne – posted a 3:57.09 time, finishing seconds behind their rival. Meanwhile, divers Leah Gardner and Eden McRoberts each claimed 9th and 10th, respectively, in both one- and three-meter events, providing depth on the boards. With their mix of proven starters and rising underclass talent, the women’s program appears primed for further breakthroughs this season.
The Purple Aces volleyball team has been showcasing resilience and strong individual performances in Missouri Valley Conference play. Senior middle hitter Chloe Cline and freshman opposite Hinsley Everett consistently led the way, with Everett averaging 2.46 kills per set through the early portion of October. Libero Ainoah Cruz anchored the back row with standout performances, including 18 digs at Northern Iowa on Oct. 18 and 19 digs at Belmont on Oct. 24. The team showed their potential in a thrilling five-set match against Murray State on Oct. 25, where Evansville posted a .467 hitting percentage and Everett recorded 15 kills in the second set, illustrating what the Aces can achieve when they find their rhythm. While the season has had its challenges, the leadership of Cline, the energy of Everett, and the consistency of Cruz have provided highlights and momentum as Evansville continues through its conference schedule, on the hunt for a spot in the MVC Tournament.
Lastly, the Aces men’s and women’s cross country teams delivered strong performances, highlighted by the Angel Mounds Invitational on October 17. The women’s team captured first place, demonstrating both individual excellence and team cohesion. Senior Emma Larson led the squad with a top five individual finish, while freshman Riley Thompson emerged as a key contributor, consistently finishing second for the Aces in multiple meets and showing promise for future seasons. On the men’s side, the team placed seventh out of 17 teams, showcasing competitive depth and growth. Junior Alex Rivera consistently led the team, placing in the top ten at every meet, and sophomore Miles Carter’s steady finishes helped Evansville maintain strong team scores against conference rivals. The leadership of Larson and Rivera inspired underclassmen, helping both teams build momentum as they prepare for the remainder of the season.