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Aces spread holiday cheer with local youth

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – On Thursday evening, the University of Evansville men's basketball squad teamed up with the EVSC and Academy Sports to help make the Christmas season better for local children.

Over 10 children participated in the event, which saw them paired up with Aces basketball players to go on a shopping spree. Each child received a $100 gift card to pick out whatever they wanted inside the store. Photo Gallery "I am grateful to the EVSC and Academy Sports for helping to make this a reality," UE head coach Walter McCarty said.