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Hughes and Casey lead UE men against #1 Purdue - University of Evansville Athletics

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Josh Hughes and AJ Casey combined for 29 points to lead the University of Evansville men's basketball team in Tuesday's season-opening 82-51 loss to #1 Purdue inside Mackey Arena. Box Score Hughes compiled a double-double, scoring 15 points to go along with 11 rebounds. Casey recorded 14 points and fell just one board shy of a double-double as he hauled in nine boards. Trent Hundley finished the night with nine points marking his highest total in his time at UE. Purdue was led by Fletcher Loyer's 30 points. He was 8-of-11 from the field including a 7-for-10 showing from outside.