| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| INST | 40 | 45 | 85 |
| EVAN | 31 | 36 | 67 |
Robbie Avila scores career-high 35 points to help Indiana State knock off Evansville 85-67
Indiana State Sycamores vs. Evansville Purple Aces: Game Highlights
Indiana State Sycamores vs. Evansville Purple Aces: Game Highlights
EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- — Robbie Avila scored a career-high 35 points to lead Indiana State over Evansville 85-67 on Wednesday night.
Avila also had eight rebounds and five assists for the Sycamores (25-5, 16-3 Missouri Valley Conference). Ryan Conwell added 15 points and seven rebounds. Xavier Bledson had 12 points.
Kenny Strawbridge led the Purple Aces (15-15, 6-13) in scoring, finishing with 14 points. Tanner Cuff and Gage Bobe added 10 points apiece for Evansville, which lost its sixth-straight game.
Avila scored 17 points in the first half to help put Indiana State up 40-31 at the break. Indiana State extended its lead to 68-50, fueled by a 9-0 run.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeff Campbell
- Gene Grimshaw
- Shane Staggs
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 | 6-4 |
| Illinois State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 8-4 |
| UIC | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-4 |
| Missouri State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 6-5 |
| Valparaiso | 0-1 | 1.5 | 6-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-7 |
| Evansville | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-9 |
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