Coleman sets career scoring mark at SIU

CARBONDALE, Ill. – Marvin Coleman II had the top offensive game of his career, scoring 25 points to lead the University of Evansville men's basketball team on Tuesday night in a 78-70 defeat to Southern Illinois inside the Banterra Center. Box Score "It would have been very easy to give in with the way we started the game but we fought," Purple Aces head coach David Ragland exclaimed. "We gave everything we had and loved our response. We looked more connected in times of adversity and just tried to find a way. That is what we have been working on with our group."

Coleman knocked down 9 of his 13 attempts and was a perfect 3-of-3 from long range. He added a team-best nine caroms. Kenny…