Comer scores 21 as Evansville knocks off Brescia 96-49
EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- — Tayshawn Comer had 21 points in Evansville's 96-49 victory over Brescia on Saturday.
Comer shot 9 for 14, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Purple Aces (1-1). Gabriel Pozzato scored 18 points and added three steals. Cameron Haffner shot 6 for 12, including 2 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 14 points.
Damian Garcia led the way for the Bearcats with 18 points.
Evansville took the lead with 15:48 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. The score was 48-23 at halftime, with Comer racking up 12 points. Evansville pulled away with a 19-1 run in the second half to extend its lead to 37 points. Pozzato led the way with a team-high 11 second-half points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tyler Kumpf
- Gary Maxwell
- Bob Franklin
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Belmont | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Bradley | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| UIC | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Evansville | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
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