Illinois State Redbirds @ Evansville Purple Aces
AJ Casey scores 28 to help Evansville beat Illinois State 88-80, ending 6-game skid
EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- — AJ Casey had 28 points to help Evansville end a six-game losing streak with an 88-80 victory over Illinois State on Monday night.
Casey added five rebounds for the Purple Aces (6-19, 2-12 Missouri Valley Conference). Bryce Quinet scored 17 points and Leif Moeller hit four 3-pointers and scored 16.
Landon Moore topped the Redbirds (16-9, 8-6) with 16 points. Ty'Reek Coleman scored 14 and Landon Wolf finished with 11 points and nine rebounds.
Evansville took the lead with 11:51 remaining in the first half and did not trail again. Casey led with 14 points for a 45-32 advantage at the break.
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Game Information
Evansville, IN
Referee:Jeff Campbell
Referee:Marques Pettigrew
Referee:K.B. Burdett Jr.
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri 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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