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Aces give Bears all they can handle in road contest

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A scrappy game by the University of Evansville men's basketball team saw them challenge Missouri State all evening before the Bears were able to take the game by a 72-58 final inside JQH Arena. Box Score (PDF) "To come out the way we did in the second half was great to see. Our guys chipped away and were able to take the lead in a tough road environment," UE head men's basketball coach Todd Lickliter exclaimed after the contest. "We have been executing much better over the last few games and look to continue to build on our positives.