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Aces look to capitalize on momentum in Wednesday home game vs. UNI

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Looking to build off of the momentum from Sunday's win over Illinois State, the University of Evansville men's basketball team welcomes UNI to the Ford Center on Wednesday for a 6 p.m. contest. ESPN+ and the Purple Aces Radio Network will have the coverage.

Evansville vs. UNI
Game Information Wednesday, Jan. 26 | 6:00 p.m. | Ford Center

Last Time Out
- In a remarkable turnaround, the Purple Aces defeated Illinois State by a 56-53 final at home on Sunday, less than 48 hours after a 94-56 road defeat to the Redbirds
- An inspired defense held ISU to a season-low 53 points while forcing a season-high 21 turnovers
- Shamar Givance led the way for UE with 18 points and 4 assists while Noah Frederking and Evan Kuhlman finished with 14 and 12 points, respectively
- While Frederking led the team with 7 caroms, Preston Phillips finished with six, including an offensive board with 29 seconds remaining that led to the game-winning shot by Givance

What a Turnaround
- In a weekend home-and-home with Illinois State, the Purple Aces saw a massive turnaround over the course of 48 hours
- On Friday in Redbird Arena, ISU defeated UE by a final of 94-56 while shooting 70.