EVANSVILLE, Ind. – As the season opener for the University of Evansville men's basketball team is just three days away, fans are encouraged to be integrated with the program and follow it in numerous ways throughout the season.
 
The primary way to get up and close to the Purple Aces is to purchase tickets to home games at the Ford Center.  There are several ways to get tickets at any time.  You can buy them in person at the Carson Center ticket office on campus or at the Ford Center during regular business hours.  You can also call 812-488-2237 (ACES) to secure your seats.  Single game tickets can also be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com.
 
A Conference Pick 4 Mini Plan is available and includes tickets for four of Evansville's nine Missouri Valley Conference home games in 2020.  The cost is $45 for corner and endzone seats and $75 for sideline premium.
 
Group rates are available for all games.  Groups of up to 49 people can purchase tickets for the rate of $10 each.  Those with groups of 50-99 receive a rate of $8 while those with 100 or more can reserve their block for just $5.
 
Every regular season game in the 2019-20 season will be televised on a national basis or on mobile devices.  The majority of UE games will be carried on ESPN3 or ESPN+.  Both are accessible on ESPN.com or at the ESPN app.  Direct links to each broadcast will be placed on the UE men's basketball schedule in the days leading up to the game.  They are not available to us any earlier than that time.
 
Games that are on ESPN3 require a login to the ESPN site or app via your cable company.  There is no additional fee for games that are on this medium.  Login issues with ESPN3 need to be directed to your cable company.  ESPN+ requires a $4.99 per month membership.  These games are also available on the ESPN website and app.  Any issues with logging in need to be directed to ESPN. 
 
Games that are on other networks such as CBS Sports Network will have information on how to watch them provided at that time.
 
Evansville's three games at the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase will be carried on FloSports.  This is a website that offers paid plans that cover a wide range of sports.  For more information, visit FloSports.com.
 
Live statistics will be available for each game of the 2019-20 season.  Links to stats for each game will be posted as they become available on the MBB schedule at GoPurpleAces.com.  UE staff is in charge of this for home contests while road and neutral site games are operated by the host institution.
 
The Purple Aces Radio Network will have the broadcast for every UE game this year.  The stations within the network include: WJPS 107.1 – Evansville/Boonville (flagship station), WAOV 1450/97.7/97.3 – Vincennes, WRCY 1590/106.7 – Mt. Vernon, Ind., WROY 1460/92.1 – Carmi, Ill. and WYFX 106.7 – Evansville.  If you are not near a radio, you can also listen to the games online at https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/WJPS.
 
For day-to-day coverage of the Aces, following @UEAthletics_MBB on Twitter and Instagram for exciting content on and off the court.  Exclusive content will be posted on a regular basis that give an inside look at the program.  GoPurpleAces.com is your stop for pre and postgame coverage as well as feature stories throughout the season.  Content will also be provided on Facebook by following UE Atheltics.
 
The UE Coaches Radio Show will be making its debut on Monday, December 2.  It will be the first of nine episodes throughout the 2019-20 season.  Turoni's Forget-Me-Not on Weinbach in Evansville will be the host for each show.  Each one will take place from 6-7 p.m.  Fans are invited to Turoni's for the show or you can tune into the Purple Aces Radio Network and listen in.  Jevin Redman will be the host.
 
All nine shows will take place on Monday's during the year.  The dates of the show include: December 2, December 9, January 6, January 13, January 20, February 3, February 10, February 24 and March 2.  Dates and times are subject to change as the season goes along.  Stay tuned to GoPurpleAces.com and UE athletics social media accounts for any adjustments.
 
Prior to each home contest, a pre-game hospitality event will be held at the Downtown DoubleTree by Hilton, which is adjacent to the Ford Center.  Festivities begin two hours prior to tip for each home game.  This features a cash bar, light refreshments and the chance to spend time with fellow Aces fans before the game. 
 
Several exciting promotions are on tap for the entire season.  Dates and general information are below while complete details for each one will be announced as the game dates get closer.
 

• 11/9 - Ace Ace Baby Race presented by The Women's Hospital
• 11/14 GOLD Alumni Night (Graduates of the Last Decade); Student Ace Purple Sock Giveaway (First 50)
• 11/18 Paper Airplane Contest presented by Fly EVV
• 12/21 Orange Out
• 12/4 Military Appreciation (Free Tickets for Active Duty or Retired Military Personnel + 1 Guest)
• 1/4 Alumni Night ($5 Tickets through Alumni Office)
• 1/8 West Side Game presented by Royal Car Wash
• 1/22 Student-Athlete Academic Recognition
• 2/1 Recognition of the 1991-992/1992-1993 Teams; Orange Out
• 2/23 Ace Ace Baby Race presented by The Women's Hospital

• 2/29 Senior Day; Boy Scout Day

 
Three interactive promotions for UE home games give you the chance to get some great food and drinks with your ticket. 
 

• The Wayback Burgers Magic Number - if Evansville scores 75 or more points in a home game, you receive a free single cheeseburger with purchase of side and drink up to three days after the game with your ticket.This is good at the east side or north side location.

 

• McAlister's Free Tea Throws – If the Aces hit 15 free throws at a home game, you receive free tea from McAlister's with your ticket the day after the game at the east or west side location.

 

• Mister B's Missed Free B's – If Evansville's opponent misses two consecutive free throws on one trip to the free throw line at a home game, you get a free small pizza from the new Mister B's location on N. Burkhardt the day following the game with your ticket.

 
 

• GEAR: To buy the newest official Aces athletic gear, check out the new Aces Sideline Store operated by BSN Sports on the front page of GoPurpleAces.com.

 

• INFO: For all of the latest information on University of Evansville athletics, visit GoPurpleAces.com or follow the program on Twitter via @UEAthletics.

                                   

• DONATE: For information on giving to UE Athletics or its individual athletics programs, visit the DONATE tab on the top of GoPurpleAces.com.

 

• TICKETS: To purchase tickets for University of Evansville athletics events, log on to GoPurpleAces.com and click on the TICKETS tab on top of the page.