Evansville Dominates Calumet St. Joseph 92-50
Friday, November 7, 2025, 12:00 PM ET · Ford Center
Evansville Purple Aces 92, Calumet St. Joseph Crimson Wave 50, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Calumet St. Joseph Crimson Wave vs Evansville Purple Aces?
Evansville Purple Aces beat Calumet St. Joseph Crimson Wave 92-50 at Ford Center on November 7, 2025.
In a decisive victory, the Evansville Purple Aces triumphed over the Calumet St. Joseph Crimson Wave with a final score of 92-50. This game, held at the Ford Center, showcased a stark contrast in performance, particularly as Evansville broke a recent losing streak and demonstrated a powerful offensive display.
Evansville entered the game with a home record of 1-3 and an overall recent form of 2-8 in their last ten games, including a five-game losing streak. Their average scoring during this stretch was 64.0 points, while they allowed 72.7 points per game. In their last five games, they averaged 59.0 points scored and 73.0 points allowed, indicating a struggle to find offensive rhythm. However, the Purple Aces turned the tide in this matchup, significantly surpassing their recent scoring average.
On the other hand, Calumet St. Joseph came into the game with a record of 0-2 in their last two outings, having lost both games by significant margins. Their average scoring was a mere 57.0 points, while they allowed an alarming 97.0 points per game in those losses. The Crimson Wave's away record stood at 0-2, further complicating their efforts against a more experienced Evansville team.
The game’s conditions were favorable for Evansville, as they capitalized on their home court advantage. The Purple Aces' performance was highlighted by several key scoring plays in the second half, including multiple three-point shots from Marlon Barnes Jr. and Leo Amari IV, which helped to extend their lead. Najhe Speed also contributed significantly with successful free throws, underscoring the team's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
The final score reflects not only the disparity in scoring but also the defensive struggles faced by Calumet St. Joseph, who allowed 92 points and struggled to contain Evansville's offensive onslaught. The Purple Aces' ability to score effectively from beyond the arc and their proficiency at the free-throw line were critical factors in their commanding victory.
As the game concluded, Evansville's win probability was recorded at 1.0, indicating a complete dominance throughout the matchup. This victory may serve as a turning point for the Purple Aces, who will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming games, while Calumet St. Joseph will need to reassess their strategies to improve their performance moving forward.
Leaders
- PointsAlex Hemenway21Evansville Purple Aces
- AssistsLeif Moeller8Evansville Purple Aces
- ReboundsJames Dyson-Merwe7Evansville Purple Aces
- PointsJ.Caleb Slawinski10Calumet St. Joseph Crimson Wave
- AssistsMalik Petty4Calumet St. Joseph Crimson Wave
- ReboundsMalik Petty6Calumet St. Joseph Crimson Wave
Recent form
Evansville Purple Aces
Last 10: 2-8Streak L564 scored · 72.7 allowed per game1-3 at home
- 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
- W79-74at Indiana State SycamoresFeb 20
- W79-69vs Valparaiso BeaconsFeb 17
- L54-71at Missouri State BearsFeb 13
- L74-80vs Bradley BravesFeb 9
- L59-68vs Southern Illinois SalukisFeb 6
Calumet St. Joseph Crimson Wave
Last 2: 0-2Streak L257 scored · 97 allowed per game0-2 away
- L57-107at Valparaiso BeaconsDec 22
- L57-87at Eastern Illinois PanthersDec 6
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 | Calumet St. Joseph Crimson Wave | Evansville Purple Aces |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 16-53 | 35-71 |
| Field goal % | 30 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 8-22 | 15-34 |
| Three-point % | 36 | 44 |
| Free throws | 10-12 | 7-8 |
| Free throw % | 83 | 88 |
| Rebounds | 25 | 49 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 19 |
| Defensive rebounds | 18 | 30 |
| Assists | 8 | 24 |
| Steals | 9 | 9 |
| Blocks | 4 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 3 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 8 | 40 |
| Fouls | 11 | 10 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 42 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half25-42Keishon Porter made Layup.
- 1st Half25-44Connor Turnbull made Dunk.
- 2nd Half28-44Malik Petty made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half28-46Joshua Hughes made Layup.
- 2nd Half28-48Alex Hemenway made Layup. Assisted by Keishon Porter.
- 2nd Half31-48Cooper Aitken made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Malik Petty.
- 2nd Half31-50Leif Moeller made Jumper.
- 2nd Half31-52Keishon Porter made Layup. Assisted by Connor Turnbull.
- 2nd Half31-54Leif Moeller made Layup.
- 2nd Half31-55Keishon Porter made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half31-56AJ Casey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half31-57AJ Casey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half31-60Trent Hundley made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Bryce Quinet.
- 2nd Half33-60Pape N'Diaye made Jumper. Assisted by Malik Petty.
- 2nd Half33-61James Dyson-Merwe made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half33-62James Dyson-Merwe made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half33-64Kaia Berridge made Layup.
- 2nd Half33-67Trent Hundley made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Bryce Quinet.
- 2nd Half33-68Trent Hundley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half35-68J.Caleb Slawinski made Jumper.
- 2nd Half35-70Bryce Quinet made Layup.
- 2nd Half35-73Bryce Quinet made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kaia Berridge.
- 2nd Half35-75James Dyson-Merwe made Layup.
- 2nd Half36-75J.Caleb Slawinski made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-75J.Caleb Slawinski made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-77Trent Hundley made Layup. Assisted by James Dyson-Merwe.
- 2nd Half39-77Cooper Aitken made Jumper. Assisted by Tylon Toliver.
- 2nd Half41-77Pape N'Diaye made Jumper. Assisted by Josh Ellison.
- 2nd Half41-80Kaia Berridge made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Bryce Quinet.
- 2nd Half42-80Pape N'Diaye made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-83Kaia Berridge made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by James Dyson-Merwe.
- 2nd Half43-83Najhe Speed made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-83Najhe Speed made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-83Najhe Speed made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-83Najhe Speed made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-86Marlon Barnes Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by James Dyson-Merwe.
- 2nd Half47-86Najhe Speed made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-89Leo Amari IV made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kaia Berridge.
- 2nd Half50-89Josh Ellison made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half50-92Marlon Barnes Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Weston Aigner.
Win probability
Above the line favours Evansville Purple Aces, below favours Calumet St. Joseph Crimson Wave.
Venue
- Ford CenterEvansville, IN
- Attendance5561
- OfficialsRoland Simmons, Boyd Copeland, Tyler Wellendorf
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