Intercollegiate Athletics

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The University of Evansville competes at the highest level of collegiate athletics: NCAA Division I. UE is a member of the Missouri Valley Conference, along with such schools as Belmont, Bradley, Drake, Illinois State, Indiana State, Missouri State, Murray State, Northern Iowa, Southern Illinois, UIC, and Valparaiso. The MVC, or “The Valley” is one of the most prominent conferences in the nation.

The mission of the UE athletics department is to provide student-athletes with an opportunity to compete at the Division I level while receiving a quality education consistent with the mission of the University. The athletics experience is an extension of the educational process whereby student-athletes acquire the skill, characteristics and self-confidence that will enable them to reach their full potential, both in athletics and in life.

Evansville currently competes in 17 varsity sports at the Division I level, including:

UE students and staff broadcast Aces home sporting events on multiple ESPN platforms. Students may film, produce, and announce the games.

The Purple Aces have experienced success in every sport at the Division I level, and UE has a strong tradition of success both on and off of the field of play. To find out more about UE's NCAA Division I athletics program, please visit UE's official athletic department Web site: www.gopurpleaces.com.

For tickets to UE sporting events, please call the UE athletic department ticket office by phone at 812-488-ACES. The athletic ticket office is located in the Carson Center building at 1800 Walnut Avenue in Evansville and is open 8:30 - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday during the school year, and 8:30 - 4:30 p.m. during the summer.

Intercollegiate Athletics

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