Illinois State Redbirds @ Evansville Purple Aces
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
ILST | 30 | 21 | 51 |
EVAN | 34 | 35 | 69 |
Comer scores 19 in Evansville's 69-51 win over Illinois State
EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- — Tayshawn Comer scored 19 points as Evansville beat Illinois State 69-51 on Wednesday night.
Comer also added five assists for the Purple Aces (6-10, 3-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Tanner Cuff scored 14 points and added five rebounds. Cameron Haffner had 14 points and shot 5 for 12, including 4 for 9 from beyond the arc.
The Redbirds (10-6, 2-3) were led by Malachi Poindexter, who recorded 14 points.
Evansville led 34-30 at halftime, with Haffner racking up nine points. Evansville pulled away with a 10-0 run in the second half. Comer led the way with a team-high 13 second-half points.
Both teams play on Saturday. Evansville visits Drake and Illinois State hosts Northern Iowa.
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Game Information
Evansville, IN
Referee:Jeff Malham
Referee:Ed Crenshaw Jr.
Referee:Chris Pacsi
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 8-2 | - | 18-3 |
| Murray State | 8-2 | - | 16-5 |
| Bradley | 7-4 | 1.5 | 14-8 |
| Illinois State | 6-4 | 2 | 14-7 |
| UIC | 6-4 | 2 | 11-10 |
| Northern Iowa | 5-5 | 3 | 13-8 |
| Drake | 5-5 | 3 | 11-10 |
| Valparaiso | 4-5 | 3.5 | 10-10 |
| Southern Illinois | 2-7 | 5.5 | 8-12 |
| Indiana State | 2-8 | 6 | 9-12 |
| Evansville | 1-8 | 6.5 | 5-15 |
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