Givance, Evansville top Valparaiso 70-52 in 1st game back
EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- — Shamar Givance had 19 points as Evansville ran past Valparaiso 70-52 on Sunday, playing for the first time in two weeks.
The Purple Aces were coming off a pause for COVID-19 exposure while Valparaiso had played a double-overtime game on Thursday.
Samari Curtis and Jawaun Newton added 17 points each for the Purple Aces. Newton also had eight rebounds.
Evansville (7-8, 5-4 Missouri Valley Conference) scored a season-best 37 first-half points to lead by 10 at the break.
Ben Krikke had 18 points for the Crusaders (6-10, 3-4). Eron Gordon added 13 points.
Donovan Clay, the Crusaders second-leading scorer at 12 ppg, shot 1 of 7 for three points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Randy Heimerman
- Doug Sirmons
- Tyler Kumpf
2023-24 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State | 17-3 | - | 32-7 |
| Drake | 16-4 | 1 | 28-7 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Belmont | 12-8 | 5 | 20-13 |
| Northern Iowa | 12-8 | 5 | 19-14 |
| Southern Illinois | 11-9 | 6 | 19-13 |
| Illinois State | 9-11 | 8 | 15-17 |
| Murray State | 9-11 | 8 | 12-20 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 17-16 |
| Evansville | 6-14 | 11 | 17-18 |
| UIC | 4-16 | 13 | 12-21 |
| Valparaiso | 3-17 | 14 | 7-25 |
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