Missouri State Bears at Evansville Purple Aces
· NCAA Men's BasketballMason, Moore lead Missouri State past Evansville 66-60
Mason added six assists and five rebounds for the Bears (14-12, 10-6 Missouri Valley Conference). Donovan Clay pitched in with 17 points and five rebounds. Moore hit three 3-pointers and scored 14.
Antoine Smith Jr. led the Purple Aces (5-22, 1-15) with 16 points and six rebounds. Marvin Coleman added 14 points. Kenny Strawbridge scored 10 points with two steals.
Clay had nine points in the first half for Missouri State, who led 30-27 at intermission. Moore scored 10 points in the second half for the Bears.
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Both teams next play Wednesday. Missouri State visits Bradley and Evansville visits Belmont.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 66 - 60 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 66 - 60 |
| 2nd 0:04 | Chance Moore Defensive Rebound. | 66 - 60 |
| 2nd 0:06 | Kenny Strawbridge Jr. missed Three Point Jumper. | 66 - 60 |
| 2nd 0:15 | Damien Mayo Jr. made Free Throw. | 66 - 60 |
Statistics
MOST |
EVAN |
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|---|---|---|
| 23-54 | FG | 18-46 |
| 43 | Field Goal % | 39 |
| 9-21 | 3PT | 7-17 |
| 43 | Three Point % | 41 |
| 11-14 | FT | 17-19 |
| 79 | Free Throw % | 89 |
| 37 | Rebounds | 25 |
| 10 | Offensive Rebounds | 2 |
| 27 | Defensive Rebounds | 23 |
| 12 | Assists | 9 |
| 5 | Steals | 7 |
| 4 | Blocks | 1 |
| 18 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 2 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 18 | Total Turnovers | 15 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 17 | Points Off Turnovers | 16 |
| 9 | Fast Break Points | 7 |
| 28 | Points in Paint | 20 |
| 18 | Fouls | 14 |
| 11 | Largest Lead | 2 |
Game Information
Venue: Ford Center
Location: Evansville, IN
Attendance: 4,412 | Capacity:
Location: Evansville, IN
Attendance: 4,412 | Capacity:
2025-26 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
2025-26 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |


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