Aces Spirit

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All right, everyone. Let’s hear from Arthur. He’s a sophomore who is majoring in Sports Communication. He’s going to share how, starting as a freshman, he was able to already be on ESPN as a commentator for a Division One university. Let’s go, Aces! Take it away, Arthur.

– Hey, everyone. I’m so excited to talk to you about the sports programs at the University of Evansville. The Purple Aces play at the Division One level and are members of the Missouri Valley Conference. The MVC, or the Valley, as we like to say, is one of the top 10 major conferences in the country. Growing up, it was my dream to be on ESPN. I came to UE for the Sports Communication Major, but I also got an opportunity to be a part of the Fellow Scholars Program, which allows underrepresented students like myself to attend tuition free. At UE, students and staff broadcast Ace’s home sporting events on the Valley on ESPN, which is prominently featured on ESPN+ and ESPN3. This gives students the opportunity to direct, produce, and announce games. As a freshman, I jumped in and was able to be a part of the Purple Aces Production Crew. This gave me a chance to see what goes on behind the scenes and on camera. Evansville currently competes at 17 varsity sports at the Division One level. Being located in Indiana, we are most known for our basketball programs. Our men have won five national championships, while our women have competed in multiple Division One NCAA tournaments. While basketball is a huge deal on campus, each of our other sports have endured a great level of success. In the last year, we have won conference championships in women’s golf and track and field, while our other sports have built a strong foundation for an amazing future. I believe what surprised me the most was that I was able to come in my freshman year, be on stream, and a commentator. The program is truly top notch, and I am very excited for the future. Back to you, Alex.

– Thanks, Arthur, for sharing your story. It is amazing, the opportunities that UE is able to offer their students. That was fantastic. Take care.