EVANSVILLE, Ind. – For the first time since the 2015 CIT Championship run, the University of Evansville men's basketball team and UT Martin will meet up in the Ford Center with tip set for 4 p.m. CT on Saturday. ESPN3 and the Purple Aces Radio Network will have the coverage.
| Evansville vs. UT Martin | |
| Game Information | Saturday, Dec. 18 | 4:00 p.m. | Ford Center |
Last Time Out
- Prior to its longest break of the season, the Purple Aces took on Southeast Missouri State on December 8 in Cape Girardeau
- A late rally came up just short with UE dropping a 75-73 contest to the Redhawks
- Jawaun Newton, Shamar Givance and Noah Frederking recorded 15 points apiece while Blaise Beauchamp added 11 points off the bench
- Givance had another outstanding all-around performance, adding 7 assists and 6 rebounds
- UE had its lowest number of turnovers (5) since finishing with five against MIssouri State on 2/4/17
Player of the Week
- Ranking in the top five in assists and steals while earning a top ten ranking in points, Shamar Givance is the only player in the MVC who can make that claim
- He currently ranks 4th in the league with 1.