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Men’s basketball opens Arch Madness with 83-72 win

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ST. LOUIS – Four University of Evansville men's basketball players hit double figures as the Purple Aces earned an 83-72 win over Indiana State in the opening game of Arch Madness on Thursday night at the Scottrade Center.

With the win, UE (16-16, 6-12 MVC) will advance to play top seeded Illinois State on Friday at noon.

"Our guys are thrilled to advance and play Illinois State," UE head coach Marty Simmons said. "Give Indiana State credit, we told our guys they would never quit and they did not. Our guys were able to tighten things up and hang on.