MVC Tournament Preview Podcast with Brandon Gaudin
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 5:50PM 
A season to forget could turn into a season to remember this week in St. Louis for the Evansville Aces. UE is by far playing its basketball heading into Arch Madness.
Despite being the ten seed, the Aces have won three of five in the MVC including wins against the top two teams Northern Iowa and Wichita State as well as a road victory at Drake.
I went out to practice today to interview the guys. Easily this was the best mood I have seen the team all season. Everyone was cutting up with smiles on their faces, even Coach Marty Simmons.
One particular moment struck me when I was talking with Freshman Ned Cox. I asked him about the dream of winning 4 games in 4 days and making it to the NCAA Tournament. Ned's face literally lit up and he smiled. That glimpse on his face really gives you an insight of what the post-season means to the players.
I am very happy for freshman Colt Ryan for getting MVC freshman of the year. That is the first time a UE player has won that award. I thought Ned Cox should have also made the all-freshman team. Denver Holmes is the MVC Most-Improved player.
This team has worked really hard. The Aces have had so much adversity this year with player departures and injuries. Their bench is depleted, yet the coaching staff has them at the top of their game, and are a team that no one wants to face right now.
The Aces first game is against Missouri State. Cuonzo Martin has done a great job with the Bears. MSU has defeated UE both times. Every player we talked to emphasized rebounding and physical play being the key.
Aces radio play by play broadcaster and one of my good friends Brandon Gaudin did a report for NEWS 25 on the MVC. After that, Brandon and I went to the WUEV 91.5fm radio studio to record a MVC Preview podcast. I hope Aces and MVC fans enjoy:
MVC Preview Podcast
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