"Evansville has a -281 scoring differential, falling short by 9.4 points per game. It is putting up 67.2 points per game to rank 342nd in college basketball and is giving up 76.6 per outing to rank 249th in college basketball."
"At home, the Purple Aces are putting up 8.9 more points per game (71.9) than they are on the road (63). Evansville's offense has been very consistent recently, averaging the same 67.2 points per game in its last 10 games as it has the entire 2025-26 season."
"Evansville was victorious in its most recent game against Valparaiso, 80-79, on Saturday. AJ Casey led the way with 37 points, plus 11 rebounds and one assist. In its previous game, Southern Illinois defeated Indiana State on Wednesday, 66-55."
Southern Illinois (15-15, 9-10 MVC) travels to face Evansville (7-23, 3-16 MVC) on March 1, 2026, at Ford Center with tipoff at 4 p.m. ET. The Salukis aim to continue their four-game road win streak after defeating Indiana State 66-55, with Quel'Ron House scoring 12 points. Evansville recently beat Valparaiso 80-79, led by AJ Casey's 37 points and 11 rebounds. Evansville averages 67.2 points per game while allowing 76.6, ranking 342nd and 249th respectively in college basketball. The Purple Aces score 8.9 more points at home than on the road. The game airs on ESPN+.
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