EVANSVILLE, Ind. – For the first time in three weeks, the University of Evansville men's basketball team will take to the Ford Center floor when Valparaiso comes to town for a 2-game series. The Purple Aces and Crusaders open the series on Sunday, January 31 at 3 p.m. before finishing on Monday, February 1 with a 6 p.m. contest. Both games will be carried live on ESPN3 and the Purple Aces Radio Network.
Setting the Scene
- A COVID stoppage, coupled with a bye week, have altered the UE schedule
- Evansville was set to travel to Indiana State on January 20, but that trip will be rescheduled; the COVID stoppage impacted just one game since UE was headed into its bye week
- This weekend's opponent - Valpo - has also dealt with stoppages in MVC play
- They have had two series postponed including a home one versus Bradley and a road trip to SIU
- Evansville looks to get back on track as they have dropped their last three games
Last Time Out
- On Jan.