University of Evansville Dedicates New Baseball Locker Room

It was a big day for the University of Evansville baseball program as they officially dedicated their new locker room earlier this week.

The funds for the $55,000 project were all privately raised, including an extremely generous donation courtesy of UE alumnus Ken Maikranz and his wife Martha.

Near the end of 2014, the locker room was completely demolished and rebuilt from scratch. The project consisted of adding custom-made, double-sided oak lockers as well as new flooring, tiling, showers, graphics, and lights.

For the first time, a sound system and television were placed in the room allowing the team the opportunity to watch film. The renovation also gives the team a prime place to meet on a regular basis. To see more interior photos of the completed project click here.

UE president Tom Kazee, athletics director Mark Spencer, head baseball coach Wes Carroll, and current player Shain Showers all spoke.

The event capped off what has been a great year for the program as it is coming off a regular season Missouri Valley Conference Championship as well as seeing pitcher Kyle Freeland taken 8th in the 2014 MLB Draft by the Colorado Rockies.