Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 4:18PM The student staff members of AcesTV put together this video of the high drama final seconds. Enjoy watching Denver Holmes play the role of hero in the 63-62 win! I have become close with Denver in his four years at UE. There is no one I could be happier for to knock down such high-pressure shots in his final year in an Aces uniform than Denver Holmes.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 11:17PM 
Another magical memory for Aces Fans. Here are the final three possessions of the game. The audio begins with the Aces having the ball down 2 with :27 left.
Thank you Denver!
Denver Holmes Near-Buzzer Beating Winner vs. UNI 2.15.12
Audio Courtesy: WUEV
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 9:35AM 
As I sit to write an entry about Aces basketball, I realize that the season has been as unique as a 60 degree day in February. From the wild victory against Butler in the opener, to the heart-breaking banked in three point buzzer beater loss at Illinois State, to the 39 point outburst by Colt Ryan, or the seven dunks on Wednesday night in a 30 point win at Bradley, we have seen it all.
With seven regular season games to go, our Aces are all evened up. UE is 11-11 overall and 6-6 in the rugged MVC. The Valley is the 7th ranked conference this year. That is one notch higher than the PAC-12 (a BCS Conference).
Friday morning on campus, someone asked me how good is Colt Ryan. I thought about it for a moment and realized that I did not have 30 minutes to give her a thorough answer. So I summed it up in a simple way. I said, “Colt is so good that on Wednesday he had 24 points and it wasn’t even a big deal.” Oh, by the way, Colt also had a 3.9 grade point average this Fall semester.
Colt and the coaching staff would be quick to point out that the team is always first, and rightfully so. Against Bradley, the guys were so unselfish that they recorded an amazing 31 assists on 41 made field goals. Denver Holmes had 11 helpers on his own.
It’s a privilege for me to be around these guys so much. I have been with them at games, at practice, at meals, at hotels, and through gut-wrenching losses and exhilarating wins. I can assure you that they are a team in every way. They are always there for their teammates whether it is on or off the court.
I challenge you, the fans, to support these young men by cheering them on down the stretch during these final four games at the Ford Center. Let’s make it a February to remember. After we play at Southern Illinois this afternoon, we are back at home against #12 Creighton. Be loud and proud for a special bunch of kids!
How special? Look how well we rank nationally among all 344 Division I programs:
| Turnover Margin | 9th | 4.6 |
| Free Throw Percentage | 10th | 76.3% |
| Assists | 27th | 15.8/game |
| Three Point Percentage | 33rd | .385 |
| Assist to Turnover Ratio | 35th | 1.21 |
| Team Scoring | 42nd | 75.1 ppg |
| Individual | ||
| Scoring - Colt Ryan | 9th | 21.2 ppg |
| Free Throws - Denver Holmes | 35th | 88% |
Sunday, November 28, 2010 at 12:25AM 
It was a privilege and a thrill to call the Aces victory at #23 Butler on 91.5 FM WUEV. I am so happy for the players and staff who have worked so hard. It is one of UE's greatest wins this decade.
Here are some of the highlights as I called them courtside at Hinkle Fieldhouse. If you listen closely I think you might be able to tell which team I grew up following since I was a little kid.
Congrats Aces!
Highlights of Aces at Butler 11.27.10
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
Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 7:29PM 
WUEV's Brandon Gaudin emailed me his radio call right before the guys took the victory flight home. What a win for the Aces. 56-53 winners at Drake. Two years in a row a desperation shot sinks the Bulldogs at the Knapp Center.
Denver Holmes nails a 25 footer at the buzzer.
UE has a lot of momentum going into Arch Madness. No reason to think that the Aces don't have a legitimate shot at Missouri State.
Brandon Gaudin has the play by play and Bob Boxell adds color.
Aces Radio Call of Win at Drake 2.27.10
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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