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Jordan Scott, a 19‑year‑old University of Evansville women’s basketball player, died in a crash near Evansville after dropping off a friend, prompting a communitywide outpouring of grief and a scheduled memorial service.
Jordan Scott, a beloved sophomore guard for the Purple Aces, died after her car struck a utility pole on State Road 62, prompting an outpouring of grief from her family, teammates and the university community.
Jordan Scott, a sophomore guard for the University of Evansville Purple Aces, died in a fatal car crash on September 6, 2023, leaving a profound impact on her teammates, family, and the broader basketball community.
Jordan Scott, a Castle High School graduate and recent recruit to the University of Evansville women's basketball team, died in a car crash on September 6, 2024. Her career, highlighted by two All‑Southern Indiana honors and a 2022 sectional championship, left a lasting impact on teammates, family and the broader basketball community.
Jordan Scott, a standout from Castle High School and the University of Evansville, died in a car accident on September 6, 2024. Her sister Jayden also committed to UE, and local schools and the university have issued statements of condolence.
The University of Evansville women's basketball program is entering the 2026‑27 campaign with a new head coach at the helm, Ben Wierzba, who brings a fresh philosophy and a clear vision for the future.
The two Indiana schools will alternate home games over four seasons, beginning at USI's Liberty Arena in 2027‑28, with future matchups rotating to Evansville's Ford Center and back again.
A new agreement between the University of Evansville and the University of Southern Indiana will see a four‑game women’s basketball series start in the 2027‑28 season, with matches alternating between Liberty Arena and the Ford Center. Coaches Rick Stein and Ben Wierzba expressed enthusiasm for the competition, which promises to energize the local fan base and mark the first regular‑season meeting between the programs since 1988.
Amber Scalia, a native of Stillwater, Minnesota, has accepted a graduate‑assistant role on the University of Evansville women's basketball staff, bringing recent conference championship success and a proven scoring pedigree.
The University of Evansville women's basketball program announced the signing of nine newcomers, featuring standout athletes from Michigan, Indiana, Tennessee, Spain and beyond, as the team looks to bolster its depth for the upcoming campaign.
With high expectations surrounding head coach Kenny Brooks and a schedule packed with marquee matchups, the Wildcats aim to extend their recent dominance and chase a breakthrough.
The Wildcats prepare for a challenging non‑conference schedule, adding key players and high‑profile matchups to build on back‑to‑back 20‑win seasons.
After overcoming illness and earning record‑breaking honors, Siena McNitt will join Evansville, while Briana Young heads to Buffalo. Their journeys underscore Schoolcraft College’s growing reputation as a finishing school for aspiring Division I athletes.