University of Evansville Renames Renovated Athletics Facility

The facility is now called the Begle Family Sports Performance Center.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 9:19pm

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Private donations help transform a university's athletics facilities into modern, state-of-the-art training centers for student-athletes.Henderson Today

The University of Evansville has renamed its recently renovated athletics facility to the Begle Family Sports Performance Center. The new name honors university trustee Curt Begle and his wife Kelly, both UE graduates, whose private donations funded the over $800,000 project.

Why it matters

The renovated facility will provide UE student-athletes with a dedicated space for training, recovery, and athletic development, helping the university attract and retain top talent for its sports programs.

The details

The Begle Family Sports Performance Center project was funded entirely through private donations totaling over $800,000 from more than 800 donors. The facility will serve as a hub for UE's student-athletes to train, recover, and develop their skills.

The facility was recently renovated and renamed in April 2026.

The players

Curt Begle

A University of Evansville trustee and graduate who, along with his wife Kelly, provided major funding for the facility renovation through private donations.

Kelly Begle

The wife of University of Evansville trustee Curt Begle, who along with her husband provided major funding for the facility renovation through private donations.