EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Looking to build on its win over Northern Iowa, the University of Evansville men's basketball team is back at the Ford Center on Sunday afternoon to face Missouri State. Tip is set for 1 p.m. CT with the Purple Aces Radio Network and ESPN+ having the coverage.
Evansville vs. Missouri State | |
Game Information | Sunday, Feb. 12 | 1:00 p.m. CT | Ford Center | Evansville, Ind. |
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Setting the Scene
- January's series opener saw the Bears defeat the Purple Aces by a final score of 85-62 in Springfield
- Marvin Coleman II was the bright spot for UE, recording 22 points and 8 rebounds
- Four MSU players reached double figures, led by Chance Moore's 19-point effort
- UE is 8-5 in the last 13 home games against the Bears dating back to February of 2011
Last Time Out
- Evansville ended a 12-game losing streak on Wednesday with a 71-59 win over UNI
- After jumping out to an 11-4 lead, the Aces led by as many as 19 points before taking the win by 12
- Four UE players reached double figures including Yacine Toumi (15), Kenny Strawbridge Jr.