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SMU edges Evansville in epic battle at Ford Center

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In one of the most hard-nosed contests in recent memory, the University of Evansville men's basketball team was edged by SMU on Monday in a 59-57 defeat at the Ford Center.

DeAndre Williams was the top performer for the Purple Aces (3-1), totaling 13 points and 8 rebounds. Artur Laninowicz and Noah Frederking finished with 12 apiece. Labinowicz had another stellar effort from the free throw line, knocking down 7 out of 8 tries. Frederking did his damage from outside, hitting three triples. Box Score (PDF) The difference in the contest came on the glass as SMU (4-0) outrebounded the Aces by a 47-25 tally.