EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville Athletics Department has announced a sport restructuring that will be effective following the fall semester of 2017. At that time, the Purple Aces women's tennis program will be eliminated.
"This was an incredibly difficult decision because of the impact on the affected student-athletes, but it was one that was done with the best interests of our entire student-athlete body, the athletic department and the University of Evansville in mind," UE Director of Athletics Mark Spencer said. "This is something that has been discussed internally for several years and this is the right time for all parties involved to move forward with this action.