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Men’s basketball hosts Drake on Saturday

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Opening a 2-game homestand, the University of Evansville men's basketball team welcomes Drake to the Ford Center on Saturday afternoon. Tip is set for 3 p.m. CT with the Purple Aces Radio Network and ESPN+ having the coverage.

Evansville vs. Drake
Game Information Saturday, Jan. 23 | 3:00 p.m. CT | Ford Center | Evansville, Ind.
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Last Time Out
- Another late rally came up just short on Tuesday at Southern Illinois
- After trailing by as many as 20 points in the first half, the Purple Aces got within six points in the final minute before falling by a score of 77-70
- Resetting his career scoring high once again was Marvin Coleman II who hit 9 of his 13 attempts to finish with 25 points
- Chris Moncrief enjoyed the top game of his career as he tallied 6 points, 5 assists, 4 steals and 3 rebounds in 25:06 - all career-bests
- For the second time in his UE career, Gage Bobe reached double figures with 11 points

Another Career Best
- Hitting 9 of his 13 shots at Southern Illinois, Marvin Coleman II reset his career scoring high with 25 points
- Over his last 10 games, Coleman is averaging 15.