NCAAB · Final

Akron Zips Dominate Evansville Purple Aces 97-59

Sunday, November 23, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · UVI Sports & Fitness Center

Akron Zips 97, Evansville Purple Aces 59, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Akron Zips vs Evansville Purple Aces?

Akron Zips beat Evansville Purple Aces 97-59 at UVI Sports & Fitness Center on November 23, 2025.

The Akron Zips showcased their offensive prowess in a decisive 97-59 victory over the Evansville Purple Aces at the UVI Sports & Fitness Center. This matchup highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with Akron continuing their strong form while Evansville struggled to find consistency.

Entering this game, Akron held a record of 5-1, having won their last game against the Iona Gaels with a score of 96-75. The Zips have been impressive overall, boasting an average of 92.9 points scored per game and allowing 75.1 points. Their recent form shows a record of 9-1 over their last ten games, with a current streak of one win. In contrast, Evansville's record stood at 3-4, and they had managed to secure a win against the Oregon State Beavers just prior to this game, finishing 73-69. However, their overall performance has been less consistent, averaging 68.4 points scored and 69.2 points allowed, with a record of 3-7 in their last ten games.

At home, Evansville has struggled, holding a home record of 2-3, while Akron has been dominant at home with an impressive 8-0 record and a 1-1 record in away games. The Zips' ability to score heavily has been a hallmark of their play, as evidenced by their last five games where they averaged 94.6 points scored and allowed 72.6 points.

The two teams have faced each other previously, but this matchup was particularly significant given the current form of both teams. The injury status for both teams did not appear to heavily impact the game, as both squads fielded their typical lineups.

As the game unfolded, Akron's offense was relentless. They consistently found ways to penetrate Evansville's defense, leading to a series of scoring plays that kept the momentum firmly in their favor. Notably, Chabi Barre contributed significantly with multiple free throws, while Zach Halligan and Marvin Musiime-Kamali added to the scoring with layups. The scoring plays highlighted Akron's ability to capitalize on opportunities, further extending their lead throughout the match.

In terms of betting, the market reflected Akron's strong performance leading into this game, with odds favoring them heavily. The exact figures were not provided, but the market's confidence in Akron was evident given their recent form and scoring capabilities.

Conditions during the game were conducive to fast-paced basketball, allowing both teams to showcase their styles. Viewers were treated to a display of high-scoring plays and strategic execution from Akron, while Evansville struggled to keep pace.

Overall, this game served as a reminder of Akron's offensive capabilities and Evansville's challenges in maintaining competitiveness against stronger opponents. The final score of 97-59 encapsulated the disparity in performance, with Akron continuing their strong start to the season.

Leaders

PointsAJ Casey13Evansville Purple Aces
AssistsAJ Casey2Evansville Purple Aces
ReboundsAJ Casey8Evansville Purple Aces
PointsTavari Johnson19Akron Zips
AssistsEvan Mahaffey7Akron Zips
ReboundsEvan Mahaffey5Akron Zips

Recent form

Evansville Purple Aces

Last 10: 3-7Streak W168.4 scored · 69.2 allowed per game2-3 at home

W73-69at Oregon State BeaversNov 22
L76-84vs UT Arlington MavericksNov 19
L72-77vs Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersNov 13
W76-47vs Oakland City Mighty OaksNov 9
W92-50vs Calumet St. Joseph Crimson WaveNov 7
L51-82at Purdue BoilermakersNov 4
L53-74at Murray State RacersMar 7
L53-62at Illinois State RedbirdsMar 2
L61-65vs Drake BulldogsFeb 27
L77-82at UIC FlamesFeb 22

Akron Zips

Last 10: 9-1Streak W192.9 scored · 75.1 allowed per game1-1 away

W96-75vs Iona GaelsNov 21
L79-97at Purdue BoilermakersNov 17
W109-51vs Penn State Shenango Nittany LionsNov 13
W104-69vs Princeton TigersNov 8
W85-71vs James Madison DukesNov 4
W76-74vs Miami (OH) RedHawksMar 15
W100-90vs Toledo RocketsMar 14
W96-67vs Bowling Green FalconsMar 13
W88-70vs Buffalo BullsMar 8
W96-87at Toledo RocketsMar 5

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Miami (OH)	32-2	-	18-0
Akron	29-6	1	17-1
Kent State	24-10	4	14-4
Toledo	19-15	7	11-7
Bowling Green	18-14	9	9-9
Ohio	15-17	9	9-9
Buffalo	17-15	11	7-11
Massachusetts	17-16	11	7-11
Ball State	12-19	11	7-11
Central Michigan	10-21	12	6-12
Western Michigan	10-21	14	4-14
Eastern Michigan	10-21	14	4-14
Northern Illinois	9-21	10	4-14
Belmont	26-6	-	16-4
Bradley	21-13	3	13-7
Illinois State	23-13	4	12-8
Murray State	20-13	4	12-8
UIC	19-16	4	12-8
Northern Iowa	23-13	5	11-9
Valparaiso	18-15	5	11-9
Southern Illinois	16-16	6	10-10
Drake	14-20	10	6-14
Indiana State	11-21	12	4-16
Evansville	7-25	13	3-17

Box score

Stat	Akron Zips	Evansville Purple Aces
Field goals	32-57	20-46
Field goal %	56	43
Three-pointers	13-30	4-19
Three-point %	43	21
Free throws	20-27	15-23
Free throw %	74	65
Rebounds	29	22
Offensive rebounds	10	7
Defensive rebounds	19	15
Assists	19	9
Steals	10	4
Blocks	2	0
Turnovers	12	18
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	30	14
Fast-break points	30	4
Points in the paint	34	26
Fouls	19	19
Largest lead	38	4

How the scoring went

2nd Half52-38Amani Lyles made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-39Keishon Porter made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-40Joshua Hughes made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-43Keishon Porter made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Bryce Quinet.
2nd Half54-43Eric Mahaffey made Jumper.
2nd Half57-43Tavari Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Amani Lyles.
2nd Half58-43Tavari Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-43Tavari Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-43Tavari Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-43Tavari Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-43Tavari Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-45Leif Moeller made Jumper.
2nd Half63-45Amani Lyles made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-45Amani Lyles made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-47Bryce Quinet made Jumper.
2nd Half65-47Ognjen Stankovic made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-47Ognjen Stankovic made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-50Keishon Porter made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Leif Moeller.
2nd Half69-50Shammah Scott made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half69-53Bryce Quinet made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by AJ Casey.
2nd Half72-53Bowen Hardman made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Amani Lyles.
2nd Half74-53Amani Lyles made Layup. Assisted by Evan Mahaffey.
2nd Half74-54AJ Casey made Free Throw.
2nd Half76-54Amani Lyles made Layup. Assisted by Evan Mahaffey.
2nd Half76-55AJ Casey made Free Throw.
2nd Half78-55Amani Lyles made Dunk. Assisted by Tavari Johnson.
2nd Half80-55Amani Lyles made Dunk.
2nd Half82-55Eric Mahaffey made Dunk. Assisted by Tavari Johnson.
2nd Half85-55Amani Lyles made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Evan Mahaffey.
2nd Half85-56Kaia Berridge made Free Throw.
2nd Half88-56Sharron Young made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Marvin Musiime-Kamali.
2nd Half89-56Sharron Young made Free Throw.
2nd Half90-56Sharron Young made Free Throw.
2nd Half90-57Kaia Berridge made Free Throw.
2nd Half92-57Marvin Musiime-Kamali made Layup. Assisted by Zach Halligan.
2nd Half92-59James Dyson-Merwe made Layup. Assisted by Kaia Berridge.
2nd Half93-59Chabi Barre made Free Throw.
2nd Half94-59Chabi Barre made Free Throw.
2nd Half95-59Chabi Barre made Free Throw.
2nd Half97-59Zach Halligan made Layup.