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    EVAN
    Evansville Purple AcesEvansvilleEVAN
    3-9, 0-6 Away
    43
    3-9, 0-6 Away
    Final
    12T
    Evansville
    EVAN
    172643
    Ball State
    BALL
    374380
    BALL
    Ball State CardinalsBall StateBALL
    5-6, 2-2 Home
    80
    5-6, 2-2 Home

    Evansville Purple Aces @ Ball State Cardinals

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    Game Leaders

    EVANBALL
    Points
    Michael Day
    13
    M. Day#33
    5/9 FG, 2/2 FT
    13
    Points
    Payton Sparks
    20
    P. Sparks#5
    5/5 FG, 10/12 FT
    20
    Rebounds
    Tanner Cuff
    7
    T. Cuff#1
    4 DREB, 3 OREB
    7
    Rebounds
    Fatt Hill
    8
    F. Hill#5
    6 DREB, 2 OREB
    8
    Assists
    Tanner Cuff
    3
    T. Cuff#1
    4 TO, 36 MIN
    3
    Assists
    Jeremiah Hernandez
    3
    J. Hernandez#33
    0 TO, 27 MIN
    3
    Full Box Score

    Team Stats

    EVAN
    BALL

    29% (16-55)

    Field Goal %

    50% (27-54)

    12% (3-26)

    Three Point %

    41% (7-17)

    53% (8-15)

    Free Throw %

    68% (19-28)

    13

    Turnovers

    6

    33

    Rebounds

    42

    0

    Largest Lead

    41

    Full Team Stats

    Game Information

    Muncie, IN

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    Referee:Todd Von Sossan

    Referee:Chris Beaver

    Referee:Kenneth Moreland

    Sparks scores 20 off the bench, Ball State knocks off Evansville 80-43

    — Payton Sparks scored 20 points off of the bench to lead Ball State past Evansville 80-43 on Saturday.
    Dec 21, 2024, 04:46 pm - Data Skrive

    Probabilities & Game Flow

    Evansville Purple Aces logo
    EVAN
    0%

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    2026-27 Standings

    NCAA Division I
    Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley ConferenceCONFGBOVR
    UIC0-0-3-0
    Belmont0-0-2-0
    Drake0-0-2-0
    Evansville0-0-2-0
    Murray State0-0-2-0
    Valparaiso0-0-2-0
    Bradley0-0-1-1
    Indiana State0-0-1-1
    Northern Iowa0-0-1-1
    Southern Illinois0-0-1-1
    Illinois State0-0-1-2
    Mid-American ConferenceMid-American ConferenceCONFGBOVR
    Akron0-0-2-0
    Bowling Green0-0-2-0
    Central Michigan0-0-2-0
    Miami (OH)0-0-2-0
    Ohio0-0-2-0
    Western Michigan0-0-2-1
    Eastern Michigan0-0-1-1
    Kent State0-0-1-1
    Massachusetts0-0-1-1
    Ball State0-0-1-2
    Buffalo0-0-1-2
    Toledo0-0-1-2
    Full Standings

    Men's College Basketball News

    Tahaad Pettiford details Auburn's flow and rhythm after win vs. App State

    Tahaad Pettiford details Auburn's flow and rhythm after win vs. App State

    Pettiford recaps his 26-point performance as he discusses the driving force for the Tigers and how their consistent flow impacted the victory over the Mountaineers.

    3m

    Aaron Bradshaw scores 23 to lead Tennessee State to 123-73 victory over NAIA's Fisk

    Aaron Bradshaw scores 23 to lead Tennessee State to 123-73 victory over NAIA's Fisk

    — Aaron Bradshaw scored 23 points to help Tennessee State cruise to a 123-73 victory over NAIA member Fisk on Monday night.

    32m

    OU's Xzayvier Brown gives the shooters around him their due

    OU's Xzayvier Brown gives the shooters around him their due

    Brown walks through what he saw on the floor against North Alabama and why he feels blessed to have sharpshooters for the Sooners that he can count on when he is ready to attack.

    5m

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