EVANSVILLE, Ind. – On Wednesday, the University of Evansville men's basketball team opens its season series against Southern Illinois with a 6 p.m. game inside the Ford Center. The game will be carried on ESPN+ along with the Purple Aces Radio Network.
Setting the Scene
- The first meeting of the season between the Aces and Salukis sees both teams on opposing streaks - SIU has won five in a row while the Aces have dropped their last 10
- Last season, the Salukis swept the season series and have won four of the last six games against UE; in the home finale last year, SIU grabbed a 98-91 win
- Despite its record, UE continues to progress each game and finished the second half of Saturday's game versus UNI with 52 points, its second-highest scoring half of the season
- Evan Kuhlman has evolved over the last two games, tying his career mark with 14 points against the Panthers; he has hit 8 of his last 14 attempts
- Following Wednesday's game, the Aces will have just three more home games on the schedule
Last Time Out
- It was a tale of two halves on Saturday when the Aces took on the Panthers - UE had its lowest scoring half with 16 to begin the game, but rebounded with its second-highest tally of 52 points in the second half as UNI earned an 80-68 win
- Three UE players had 14 points with Sam Cunliffe, Evan Kuhlman and K.