PEORIA, Ill. – University of Evansville senior Blake Simmons became the 49th player in program history to reach the 1000-point mark as the Purple Aces were defeated by Bradley, 66-53, on Saturday evening inside Carver Arena.
Simmons led UE (12-9, 2-6 MVC) with 12 points, all from long range. Ryan Taylor, who was held scoreless in the first half, finished with 10 in the second frame. Dru Smith scored nine. Box Score (PDF) "We did not get off to the start that we wanted, but our guys fought back and I give them credit," Aces head coach Marty Simmons said.