"Evansville is being outscored by 8.6 points per game with a -258 scoring differential overall. It puts up 67.4 points per game (152nd in college basketball) and allows 76.0 per outing (350th in college basketball)."
"Offensively, the Purple Aces have played better in home games this season, posting 69.3 points per game, compared to 66.2 per game on the road. Evansville has seen an increase in scoring lately, racking up 72.9 points per game in its last 10 outings, 5.5 points more than the 67.4 it has scored this season."
The Evansville Purple Aces (7-23) face the Southern Illinois Salukis (8-19) on March 8, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET at Meeks Family Fieldhouse. Evansville is attempting to halt a three-game losing streak after falling to Bradley 82-61, with Camryn Runner scoring 14 points. Southern Illinois has lost six consecutive games, most recently to Belmont 83-64, led by Jeniah Thompson's 17 points. Evansville averages 67.4 points per game while allowing 76.0, posting a -258 scoring differential. The Purple Aces score 5.5 fewer points than Southern Illinois allows and have shown improved offensive performance at home, averaging 69.3 points per game compared to 66.2 on the road.
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