NCAAB · Final

Belmont Bruins Edge Evansville Purple Aces 83-78

Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Ford Center

Belmont Bruins 83, Evansville Purple Aces 78, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Belmont Bruins vs Evansville Purple Aces?

Belmont Bruins beat Evansville Purple Aces 83-78 at Ford Center on December 16, 2025.

Who was favored in Belmont Bruins vs Evansville Purple Aces?

Belmont Bruins were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -440 (about 81% implied). The favorite won.

In a closely contested matchup, the Belmont Bruins defeated the Evansville Purple Aces 83-78 at the Ford Center on December 17, 2025. This game showcased the stark contrast in the teams' recent performances, with Belmont entering the contest with a strong away record of 11-1, while Evansville struggled with a home record of 4-8. The Bruins have been on a roll, winning their last two games, while the Purple Aces have lost their last two, highlighting a significant disparity in form.

Belmont's recent form has been impressive, with a record of 9-1 over their last ten games, averaging 86.4 points scored per game while allowing 68.8. Their last game saw them narrowly defeat UIC Flames 87-84, showcasing their offensive prowess. In contrast, Evansville has struggled, posting a 4-6 record in their last ten outings, with an average of 70.8 points scored and 71.6 points allowed. Their most recent game resulted in a loss to Notre Dame Fighting Irish, where they were defeated 82-58.

At home, Evansville has a record of 3-4, while their away performance stands at 1-2. On the other hand, Belmont has excelled on the road with a perfect away record of 4-0, further emphasizing their dominance this season. The two teams had previously met twice in the 2025 season, splitting the series with each team winning one game. Belmont won their last encounter on February 2, 2025, with a score of 80-75.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this important matchup. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Belmont favored by 8.5 points with a money line of -440, while Evansville was listed at +340. The total for the game was set at 147.5, reflecting expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair.

The conditions in the Ford Center were conducive to a competitive game, with both teams looking to assert themselves early. The game featured several key scoring plays that highlighted the back-and-forth nature of the contest. Notably, AJ Casey's 24-foot three-point jumper gave Belmont a crucial lead late in the second half, while Jack Smiley's contributions from the free-throw line helped secure the victory for the Bruins.

As the game concluded, Belmont's ability to maintain composure in critical moments proved decisive, allowing them to edge out Evansville despite a valiant effort from the home team. This victory further solidifies Belmont's strong standing in the league, while Evansville will need to regroup and address their recent struggles moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BEL -8.5	147.5 o -115 / u -105	Belmont Bruins -440 · Evansville Purple Aces +340

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Leaders

PointsTrent Hundley20Evansville Purple Aces
AssistsTrent Hundley2Evansville Purple Aces
ReboundsJames Dyson-Merwe9Evansville Purple Aces
PointsTyler Lundblade21Belmont Bruins
AssistsJack Smiley4Belmont Bruins
ReboundsDrew Scharnowski10Belmont Bruins

Recent form

Evansville Purple Aces

Last 10: 4-6Streak L270.8 scored · 71.6 allowed per game3-4 at home

L58-82at Notre Dame Fighting IrishDec 13
L79-80at Western Kentucky HilltoppersDec 6
W64-52vs Ball State CardinalsDec 4
L59-78vs Charleston CougarsNov 24
L59-97vs Akron ZipsNov 24
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

Belmont Bruins

Last 10: 9-1Streak W286.4 scored · 68.8 allowed per game4-0 away

W87-84vs UIC FlamesDec 13
W83-62at Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersDec 7
L76-84vs Richmond SpidersDec 4
W96-73at Charleston CougarsNov 30
W87-72at Toledo RocketsNov 26
W94-57vs Saint Francis Red WolvesNov 24
W96-49vs Fisk BulldogsNov 22
W75-68vs Lipscomb BisonsNov 20
W83-60at Oral Roberts Golden EaglesNov 16
W87-79vs Tennessee State TigersNov 9

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	Belmont Bruins	Evansville Purple Aces
Field goals	28-58	23-61
Field goal %	48	38
Three-pointers	9-21	12-32
Three-point %	43	38
Free throws	18-25	20-24
Free throw %	72	83
Rebounds	38	37
Offensive rebounds	7	10
Defensive rebounds	31	27
Assists	19	12
Steals	7	7
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	14	13
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	1	1
Technical fouls, total	1	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	10
Fast-break points	16	9
Points in the paint	38	20
Fouls	22	19
Largest lead	15	0
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	99	0

How the scoring went

2nd Half51-44Trent Hundley makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half53-44Brigham Rogers makes layup (Isaiah West assists)
2nd Half53-47Trent Hundley makes 26-foot three point jumper (Bryce Quinet assists)
2nd Half53-48Kaia Berridge makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-49Kaia Berridge makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-49Drew Scharnowski makes 3-foot dunk (Sam Orme assists)
2nd Half55-51James Dyson-Merwe makes layup
2nd Half57-51Drew Scharnowski makes 4-foot dunk (Win Miller assists)
2nd Half59-51Jack Smiley makes layup
2nd Half61-51Drew Scharnowski makes 4-foot dunk (Tyler Lundblade assists)
2nd Half61-52Trent Hundley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-53Trent Hundley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-56Trent Hundley makes 23-foot three point jumper (AJ Casey assists)
2nd Half64-56Tyler Lundblade makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half64-58AJ Casey makes 3-foot jumper (Trent Hundley assists)
2nd Half66-58Sam Orme makes 3-foot jumper
2nd Half67-58Sam Orme makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half67-60Bryce Quinet makes layup (Trent Hundley assists)
2nd Half69-60Brigham Rogers makes layup (Isaiah West assists)
2nd Half69-62AJ Casey makes layup (James Dyson-Merwe assists)
2nd Half70-62Jack Smiley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-62Jack Smiley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-63Leif Moeller makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-64Leif Moeller makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-64Drew Scharnowski makes 4-foot dunk (Jack Smiley assists)
2nd Half73-67Leif Moeller makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half74-67Win Miller makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-67Win Miller makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-69Leif Moeller makes layup
2nd Half75-72Leif Moeller makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half77-72Tyler Lundblade makes layup (Drew Scharnowski assists)
2nd Half77-73Joshua Hughes makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half77-76AJ Casey makes 24-foot three point jumper (Leif Moeller assists)
2nd Half79-76Jack Smiley makes layup
2nd Half80-76Jack Smiley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half81-76Jack Smiley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half81-77Leif Moeller makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half81-78Leif Moeller makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half82-78Tyler Lundblade makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half83-78Tyler Lundblade makes free throw 2 of 2