EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Four University of Evansville student-athletes traveled to Indianapolis on Tuesday to take part in NCAA Student-Athlete Day. Making the trip for the Purple Aces were Silas Adheke (men's basketball), Leah Helpingstine (women's tennis), Jonathan Newby (cross country) and Bailee Porter (softball).
"We are appreciative the NCAA hosts a National Student-Athlete Day program. Our student-athletes had the opportunity to work with Indianapolis youth in support of Riley's Children's Hospital, participate in leadership and professional development sessions and tour the NCAA Hall of Champions," UE Senior Associate Athletic Director Sarah Solinsky said. "The skills developed with serve them well in leadership roles with their teams and on our campus.