| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVAN | 29 | 14 | 43 |
| INST | 31 | 22 | 53 |
Key scores 19 to carry Indiana State over Evansville in MVC
ST. LOUIS -- — Tyreke Key posted 19 points and nine rebounds as Indiana State defeated Evansville 53-43 in the Missouri Valley Conference Tourney quarterfinals on Friday.
Indiana State will play No. 20 Loyola Chicago in the semifinals on Saturday.
Tre Williams had 10 points for Indiana State (15-9). Jake LaRavia added nine rebounds.
Evansville scored 14 second-half points, a season low for the team.
Evan Kuhlman and Noah Frederking each had 10 points for the Purple Aces (9-16). Shamar Givance had seven rebounds. Jawaun Newton, whose 13 points per game coming into the contest ranked second on the Purple Aces, had six points on 2-of-11 shooting.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Terry Wymer
- Randy Heimerman
- John Higgins
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State | 2-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Drake | 1-0 | 0.5 | 11-0 |
| Bradley | 1-0 | 0.5 | 10-2 |
| Belmont | 1-0 | 0.5 | 9-3 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| Murray State | 1-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Illinois State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 8-4 |
| UIC | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-4 |
| Missouri State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-5 |
| Valparaiso | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-7 |
| Evansville | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-9 |
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