EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville Director of Athletics Dr. Kenneth "Ziggy" Siegfried announced the return of the "Purple Aces Club" on Thursday.  The PAC provides a streamlined way of supporting Purple Aces athletics in multiple ways.

"We are very excited to announce the return of the Purple Aces Club.  Becoming a member of the PAC is the best way for our supporters to help our department grow. Our goal is to increase the support and resources for all our programs and the PAC gives us the opportunity to take that to a new level," Siegfried said.  "Being able to bring something back that our fans embraced in the past was very important throughout this process. I also want to specifically thank all of those over the years who have made PAC successful."

"As we move forward, there are plans in place that include additional benefits for supporters, events throughout the entire year and more.  This is an exciting announcement that will have a positive impact on our entire department."

The Purple Aces Club is a key component to the success of UE Athletics. It is the umbrella of all our athletics funds we have here on campus. It provides a way for our alumni, donors, families, and friends to partner with our coaches as well as our student-athletes to provide the resources our programs need to help move our department FORWARD and compete at the highest level to win championships.

Its main focus is supporting UE student-athletes to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in the community. Members of the Purple Aces Club are critical in addressing funding challenges, enhancing opportunities, and ultimately allowing UE student-athletes the ability to compete at a high-level in the Missouri Valley Conference, regionally, and nationally. 

HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER OF THE PURPLE ACES CLUB?

An individual can become a member of the Purple Aces Club, by contributing to one or many of our athletic funds. Those being:

·       AD's Aspire Fund

·       Aces Assist Club (Men's Basketball)

·       Buckets Club (Women's Basketball)

·       Spikers Club (Volleyball)

·       Baseball Excellence Fund (Baseball)

·       Men's & Women's Track & Field/XC Excellence Fund (Track & Field/Cross Country)

·       UEFC (Men's Soccer)

·       Women's Soccer Excellence Fund (Women's Soccer)

·       Softball Excellence Fund (Softball)

·       Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving Excellence Fund (Swimming & Diving)

·       Men's & Women's Golf Excellence Fund

·       Aces Spirit Excellence Fund

Anyone that has donated to any of our clubs listed from the beginning of this fiscal year (June 1) will receive the benefits in whatever benefit subsection they fall into. 

For more information or to join the Purple Aces Club, please contact Logan Belz at 812-488-2623 or email lb334@evansville.edu.