Aces Shock Wichita for First MVC Win
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 10:49PM 
I couldn’t be happier for the Aces. After losing 14 straight games, a lot of teams would quit on the season. UE has practiced harder the past couple of weeks than any other time of the year. It paid off tonight as Evansville stuns Wichita State 65-62.
The Aces were aggressive all night getting to the free throw line 30 times and knocking down 25 free ones. James Haarsma led UE in scoring with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Denver Holmes added 17, and Colt Ryan hit two critical free throws with 7.5 seconds left in the game.
Head Coach Marty Simmons and all of his assistants put in long hours each and every day. It is nice to see them have some success.
Haarsma told me after the game that they are going to bust their tails for the final five games, then focus on making noise in the MVC tournament.
Here is my sportscast of the highlights and the post-game. I had to fly back in the snow and edit like a maniac. I barely made it on the air. You could tell I was a bit out of breath! I wanted to make sure to give the guys their due props after the win.
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Reader Comments (1)
Lance, I sent you a tweet, to come and watch the game with me last night...I agree with you, it's great to see all the hard work pay off for the Aces! I was so happy for Marty, his staff and the team. I believe they could sneak up on a team or two in the MVC Tourney, I'm looking foward to attending the whole MVC"s Arch Madness, it's a great 4 day break from winter! As always thanks for your outstanding coverage of the Aces. I wish you were still doing the coaches show, cause Mike Blake, needs to retire!!
GO ACES