Charleston Cougars at Evansville Purple Aces
· U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise JamKalu scores 21 as Charleston beats Evansville 78-59
Kalu also had seven rebounds for the Cougars (4-4). Connor Hickman scored 16 points while shooting 6 for 13, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc and added eight rebounds. Chol Machot shot 4 of 5 from the field and 5 for 5 from the line to finish with 14 points.
The Purple Aces (3-5) were led by Connor Turnbull, who recorded 18 points, eight rebounds and three blocks. Keishon Porter added 14 points for Evansville. Alex Hemenway also had 13 points.
Charleston took the lead for good with 17:07 remaining in the first half. The score was 40-29 at halftime, with Kalu racking up nine points. Charleston pulled away with a 14-2 run in the second half. Kalu led the way with a team-high 12 second-half points.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 78 - 59 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 78 - 59 |
| 2nd 0:24 | Kendall Taylor Defensive Rebound. | 78 - 59 |
| 2nd 0:24 | Keishon Porter missed Free Throw. | 78 - 59 |
| 2nd 0:24 | Joey Scarpitti subbing in for Charleston | 78 - 59 |
Statistics
COFC |
EVAN |
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|---|---|---|
| 26-55 | FG | 21-55 |
| 47 | Field Goal % | 38 |
| 10-24 | 3PT | 4-19 |
| 42 | Three Point % | 21 |
| 16-21 | FT | 13-18 |
| 76 | Free Throw % | 72 |
| 42 | Rebounds | 24 |
| 8 | Offensive Rebounds | 2 |
| 34 | Defensive Rebounds | 22 |
| 11 | Assists | 10 |
| 7 | Steals | 3 |
| 4 | Blocks | 4 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 10 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 12 | Total Turnovers | 10 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 17 | Points Off Turnovers | 9 |
| 8 | Fast Break Points | 6 |
| 28 | Points in Paint | 26 |
| 14 | Fouls | 15 |
| 22 | Largest Lead | 2 |
Game Information
Location: Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands
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2025-26 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 0-0 | - | 10-1 |
| Stony Brook | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| William & Mary | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Hofstra | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Elon | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Towson | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
| Monmouth | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Hampton | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Campbell | 0-0 | - | 4-5 |
| Northeastern | 0-0 | - | 4-5 |
| Charleston | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| Drexel | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
2025-26 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 1-0 | - | 10-1 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-2 |
| Illinois State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-3 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-3 |
| Bradley | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-4 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-4 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-4 |
| Drake | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-5 |
| Evansville | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| UIC | 0-1 | 1 | 4-6 |


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