Moore scores 21 as South Alabama downs Evansville 78-67
SAVANNAH, Ga. -- — Isaiah Moore scored 21 points as South Alabama beat Evansville 78-67 in the Hostilo Hoops Community Challenge on Friday night.
Moore also contributed five rebounds and nine assists for the Jaguars (2-3). Kevin Samuel added 16 points while finishing 8 of 10 from the floor, and he also had eight rebounds. Owen White recorded 14 points and shot 4 for 11 from beyond the arc.
Blaise Beauchamp finished with 18 points for the Purple Aces (1-5). Kenny Strawbridge added 14 points and four assists, while Antoine Smith Jr. scored 11.
South Alabama entered halftime tied with Evansville 37-37. Moore paced the team in scoring in the first half with 11 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Aaron Denton
- Brian Crocker
- Chase Shaw
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 17-3 | - | 30-3 |
| Bradley | 15-5 | 2 | 26-8 |
| Northern Iowa | 14-6 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Belmont | 13-7 | 4 | 22-11 |
| Illinois State | 10-10 | 7 | 19-14 |
| UIC | 10-10 | 7 | 17-14 |
| Murray State | 9-11 | 8 | 16-17 |
| Indiana State | 8-12 | 9 | 14-18 |
| Southern Illinois | 8-12 | 9 | 14-19 |
| Evansville | 8-12 | 9 | 11-21 |
| Valparaiso | 6-14 | 11 | 15-19 |
| Missouri State | 2-18 | 15 | 9-23 |
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 13-5 | - | 24-10 |
| Troy | 13-5 | - | 23-10 |
| South Alabama | 13-5 | - | 21-11 |
| James Madison | 13-5 | - | 20-12 |
| Marshall | 12-6 | 1 | 20-13 |
| App State | 10-8 | 3 | 17-14 |
| Texas State | 9-9 | 4 | 16-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 5 | 17-16 |
| Old Dominion | 8-10 | 5 | 15-20 |
| Georgia State | 8-10 | 5 | 14-19 |
| Louisiana | 8-10 | 5 | 12-21 |
| Southern Miss | 5-13 | 8 | 11-22 |
| Coastal Carolina | 3-15 | 10 | 10-22 |
| UL Monroe | 3-15 | 10 | 7-25 |
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