EVANSVILLE, Ind. – It is a quick turnaround for the Purple Aces as they face off against North Carolina Central on Monday at the Ford Center. It will mark the annual game where local high schools from the Evansville area join the team to cheer them on.
Monday's contest against the Eagles will mark the 500th in the head coaching career of Marty Simmons. Simmons has won 266 of his first 499 games as he is in his 17th season. The Valley on ESPN3 - Live Stats - Game Notes Taking on a 20-win team from a year ago, the Aces led by as many as 26 points against Arkansas State before winning by a final of 77-63 on Friday.