Valparaiso Beacons @ Evansville Purple Aces
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
VAL | 39 | 33 | 72 |
EVAN | 23 | 33 | 56 |
King scores 21 to carry Valparaiso over Evansville 72-56
EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- — Kobe King had 21 points as Valparaiso defeated Evansville 72-56 on Saturday.
Kevion Taylor had 16 points for Valparaiso (12-15, 5-10 Missouri Valley Conference). Ben Krikke added 12 points and five assists. Sheldon Edwards had 11 points and 11 rebounds.
Shamar Givance had 21 points for the Purple Aces (6-20, 2-13), who have now lost four games in a row. Evan Kuhlman added seven rebounds.
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Game Information
Evansville, IN
Referee:Jeff Campbell
Referee:Roland Simmons
Referee:Boyd Copeland
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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