EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Following a break that has lasted 25 days, the University of Evansville men's basketball team will return to action on Sunday, January 2 to face UNI inside the McLeod Center. ESPN+ and the Purple Aces Radio Network will have the coverage.
Season Update
- Evansville's last two scheduled contests (UT Martin/SMU) were cancelled due to COVID issues
- The Purple Aces played 12 games over the course of 30 days to open the year, but will go 25 days in between the 12/8 game at SEMO and the 1/2 contest at UNI
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
Top 8 Across the Board
- An outstanding opening portion of the season has Shamar Givance ranking the MVC top eight in points, assists and steals
- He currently ranks 5th in the league with 1.