"The Evansville Purple Aces (6-20) will attempt to halt a three-game losing streak when they host the Northern Iowa Panthers (13-12) on February 21, 2026 at Meeks Family Fieldhouse. Evansville suffered defeat by a final score of 88-75 in their last game against Illinois State. Leading the way on offense for the Purple Aces was Camryn Runner, who wound up with 15 points and eight assists. Georgia Cox posted 15 points and two blocks."
"Northern Iowa won against Southern Illinois 77-48 in their last game. Jenna Twedt (27 PTS, 8 REB, 61.54 FG%, 6-9 from 3PT) ended the game as Northern Iowa's top scorer. Evansville vs. Northern Iowa NCAA Prediction Prediction: Northern Iowa 73, Evansville 62 Evansville's -217 scoring differential (outscored by 8.4 points per game) is a result of scoring 66.6 points per game (161st in college basketball) while allowing 75.0 per contest (340th in college basketball)."
"Runner ranks 62nd in college basketball with a team-leading 17.4 points per game. Northern Iowa's +48 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 2.0 points per game) is a result of putting up 65.8 points per game (180th in college basketball) while giving up 63.8 per contest (169th in college basketball). Ryley Goebel's 14.1 points per game leads the Panthers and ranks 251st in the nation."
The Evansville Purple Aces (6-20) will host the Northern Iowa Panthers (13-12) on February 21, 2026 at Meeks Family Fieldhouse. Evansville enters on a three-game losing streak after an 88-75 loss to Illinois State; Camryn Runner scored 15 points with eight assists and Georgia Cox added 15 points and two blocks. Northern Iowa beat Southern Illinois 77-48; Jenna Twedt scored 27 points with eight rebounds and shot 61.54 percent. Evansville averages 66.6 points while allowing 75.0 (−217 differential). Northern Iowa averages 65.8 while allowing 63.8 (+48 differential). Prediction: Northern Iowa 73, Evansville 62.
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