University of Evansville NCAA News

ERIN McCRACKEN / COURIER & PRESS Lisa Angel gets a hug from Paula Brinkmeyer as they stand with Sheila Seiler, left, Executive Director of Evansville Tri-State Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and four other breast cancer survivors while being recognized on the court at half-time of the University of Evansville Lady Ace's annual "Hoops for ... (more)

Leading by only a point, Drake went on a 24-4 run in the second half to roll past the University of Evansville 78-54 on Sunday night.

Creighton took on Wichita State in the Century Link Center on Saturday. The Shockers came to play beating the Jays 89-68. Joe Ragland scored 24 points, Ben Smith matched his career high with 22 and Wichita State moved a step closer to the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season championship on Saturday with an 89-68 victory over No.

After upsetting No. 17-ranked Creighton 65-57 on Tuesday night, the University of Evansville basketball team received 33 seconds of love from ESPN, complete with highlights of a couple of Colt Ryan jump shots and film of the students rushing the court at the Ford Center .

Kenny Harris scored 15 points Tuesday as Evansville handed No. 17 Creighton its second straight loss in a 65-57 victory at the Ford Center.

Kenny Harris scored 15 points Tuesday as Evansville handed No. 17 Creighton its second straight loss in a 65-57 victory at the Ford Center.

Kenny Harris scored 15 points Tuesday as Evansville handed No. 17 Creighton its second straight loss in a 65-57 victory at the Ford Center.

EVANSVILLE 65, CREIGHTON 57 -- Colt Ryan gave the host Purple Aces the lead for good by making a 17-footer with 3:08 to play, and Evansville closed the game on a 13-1 run to defeat the Bluejays .

Following a rare subpar shooting performance, Creighton will try to bounce back in a hurry before a big conference showdown this weekend.

Wichita State's Garrett Stutz has been chosen as the StatSheet Missouri Valley Player of the Week for the week ending February 6th.

Creighton moves down four spots in the poll following a week that began with a win at home over Illinois State, 102-74. After that came an upset loss at Northern Iowa, 65-62. Kentucky holds steady at the top for the second straight week.

Troy Taylor realizes he didn't do much to help the cause the last time the University of Evansville played Southern Illinois, but he believes he learned an important lesson.

Denver Holmes and Kenneth Harris know something has to change if their final season at the University of Evansville is going to extend beyond next month's Missouri Valley Conference basketball tournament.

There was something for everyone when the pairings for the BracketBusters men's basketball event were released on Monday.

StatSheet's Missouri Valley Player of the Week for January 30th goes to Rayvonte Rice from Drake.

Creighton moves up two spots in the poll following a week that began with a win at Drake, 77-69. After that came another win at home against Bradley, 73-59. Gonzaga breaks into the Top 25 at #24 with a win at Portland, 74-62. Vanderbilt comes in at #25 with wins against Middle Tennessee State, 84-77 and Tennessee, 65-47. Kansas State drops out of ... (more)

Indiana State knocked in 6 of 10 3-pointers in the first half to open up a 42-31 lead over the University of Evansville Sunday night at the Ford Center .

As Creighton and Wichita State continue to duel for basketball supremacy in the Missouri Valley Conference, the battle for third place is gaining even more heat.

The 10 assists he had during the Shockers’ 86-74 win over Evansville on Wednesday night at Koch Arena.

Pounding the ball inside to 7-footer Garrett Stutz, Wichita State has opened up a 51-34 halftime led over the University of Evansville basketball team at the Koch Arena in Wichita, Ks.