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 | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |
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