EVANSVILLE PURPLE ACES BASEBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
University of Evansville's baseball program operates from Bob Hannah Stadium with a lean 17-player roster competing in the Missouri Valley Conference. The Purple Aces entered their spring season with a 1-3 overall record, including a 1-0 mark at home while struggling 0-3 on the road. Offense has been a significant challenge, averaging just 4.0 runs per game while allowing 10.3 per contest—a differential that reflects the team's early-season struggles.
Founded in 1854, Evansville brings 170 years of athletic tradition to Division I play, though this baseball program faces a rebuilding phase. The small roster size of 17 players presents roster depth concerns, particularly given the team's 0-3 road performance. Coach Staff will need to prioritize defensive consistency and offensive efficiency as the Purple Aces continue their conference schedule, aiming to improve their current trajectory and compete effectively within the Missouri Valley Conference framework despite early setbacks.
KEY FACTS
| School | University of Evansville |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Conference | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Division | D1 |
| Location | Evansville, Indiana |
| Venue | Bob Hannah Stadium |
| Head Coach | Staff |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| - | J. Ake | UN |
| - | T. Callender | UN |
| - | B. FitzPatrick | UN |
| - | J. Glover | UN |
| - | K. Hinton | UN |
| - | Ron Marinaccio | UN |
| - | B. Mayer | UN |
| - | M. McKeown | UN |
| - | James Meeker | UN |
| - | K. Mohollen | UN |
| - | D. Nardo | UN |
| - | N. Patten | UN |
| - | C. Scott | UN |
| - | N. Spadafino | UN |
| - | N. Tierno | UN |
| - | D. Trimble | UN |
| - | C. Vila | UN |
SEASON RECORD
10-25
Overall
9-10
Home
1-15
Away
0-0
Conference
5.4 PPG / 8.2 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13 | Elon Phoenix | L 1-13 |
| Feb 14 | Elon Phoenix | L 5-7 |
| Feb 14 | Elon Phoenix | L 4-17 |
| Feb 17 | La Salle Explorers | W 6-4 |
| Feb 20 | Mississippi State Bulldogs | L 2-9 |
| Feb 21 | Mississippi State Bulldogs | L 0-10 |
| Feb 22 | Mississippi State Bulldogs | L 3-7 |
| Feb 24 | Maryland Terrapins | L 14-15 |
| Feb 25 | La Salle Explorers | W 8-4 |
| Feb 27 | Rider Broncs | W 13-8 |
| Feb 28 | Rider Broncs | W 5-4 |
| Mar 1 | Rider Broncs | W 5-4 |
| Mar 4 | Maryland Terrapins | L 3-7 |
| Mar 6 | Canisius Golden Griffins | L 5-7 |
| Mar 7 | Canisius Golden Griffins | W 14-1 |
| Mar 8 | Canisius Golden Griffins | W 10-0 |
| Mar 10 | Pennsylvania Quakers | W 5-3 |
| Mar 13 | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 0-5 |
| Mar 14 | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 3-9 |
| Mar 15 | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 4-17 |
| Mar 18 | Saint Joseph's Hawks | W 18-0 |
| Mar 20 | Dallas Baptist Patriots | W 5-4 |
| Mar 21 | Dallas Baptist Patriots | L 2-10 |
| Mar 22 | Dallas Baptist Patriots | L 6-8 |
| Mar 24 | Rutgers Scarlet Knights | L 0-8 |
| Mar 27 | Kennesaw State Owls | L 1-8 |
| Mar 28 | Kennesaw State Owls | L 1-5 |
| Mar 29 | Kennesaw State Owls | L 11-13 |
| Mar 31 | Rider Broncs | L 5-10 |
| Apr 3 | New Mexico State Aggies | L 6-11 |
| Apr 4 | New Mexico State Aggies | L 9-15 |
| Apr 4 | New Mexico State Aggies | L 2-7 |
| Apr 7 | Lehigh Mountain Hawks | L 3-8 |
| Apr 10 | Missouri State Bears | L 1-14 |
| Apr 11 | Missouri State Bears | L 10-15 |
| Apr 12 | Missouri State Bears | -- |
| Apr 14 | Delaware State Hornets | -- |
| Apr 17 | Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | -- |
| Apr 18 | Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | -- |
| Apr 19 | Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | -- |
| Apr 22 | Saint Joseph's Hawks | -- |
| Apr 24 | Liberty Flames | -- |
| Apr 25 | Liberty Flames | -- |
| Apr 26 | Liberty Flames | -- |
| Apr 28 | Delaware State Hornets | -- |
| May 1 | Florida International Panthers | -- |
| May 2 | Florida International Panthers | -- |
| May 3 | Florida International Panthers | -- |
| May 8 | Sam Houston Bearkats | -- |
| May 9 | Sam Houston Bearkats | -- |
| May 10 | Sam Houston Bearkats | -- |
| May 14 | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | -- |
| May 15 | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | -- |
| May 16 | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | -- |
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Indiana Baseball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Evansville Baseball compete in?
- Evansville Purple Aces Baseball competes in the Missouri Valley Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
- Where does Evansville play baseball home games?
- Evansville Baseball plays home games at Bob Hannah Stadium in Evansville, IN.
- Who is the head coach of Evansville Baseball?
- The head coach of Evansville Purple Aces Baseball is Staff.
- When was Evansville Baseball program established?
- The establishment date for Evansville Baseball is not currently available.