EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Following a pair of exhibition games, it is time for the real thing as the University of Evansville men's basketball team opens up the 2021-22 regular season on Tuesday against the University of Cincinnati. Set for a 6 p.m. CT tip, ESPN+ will have the coverage from Fifth Third Arena.
Setting the Scene
- Four starters highlight an experienced group that heads into the 2021-22 season with Evan Kuhlman, Noah Frederking, Jawaun Newton and Shamar Givance back in the lineup
- The lone starter to graduate as Jax Levitch, who started last season for UE as a graduate transfer
- Six newcomers join the team including four freshmen, a sophomore and a junior
- Only a year removed from an 0-18 mark in the Missouri Valley Conference, the Purple Aces won seven league games a season ago.