NCAAB · Final

Evansville Tops Indiana State in Close Contest

Saturday, January 10, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Hulman Center

Evansville Purple Aces 72, Indiana State Sycamores 69, 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 Evansville Purple Aces vs Indiana State Sycamores?

Evansville Purple Aces beat Indiana State Sycamores 72-69 at Hulman Center on January 10, 2026.

Who was favored in Evansville Purple Aces vs Indiana State Sycamores?

Indiana State Sycamores were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -340 (about 77% implied). The underdog won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Evansville Purple Aces edged out the Indiana State Sycamores with a final score of 72-69 at the Hulman Center on January 10, 2026. This victory marks a significant achievement for Evansville, improving their record to 6-13, while Indiana State falls to 8-10.

The game was notable for Evansville, who had been struggling with a recent form of 1-9 in their last ten games, including an eight-game losing streak prior to this contest. Their scoring average during this stretch was 63.5 points, while allowing 73.1 points per game. In contrast, Indiana State had a record of 4-6 over their last ten games, averaging 77.6 points scored and 75.8 points allowed. Despite their recent struggles, the Sycamores had a home record of 3-1 in their last four games leading up to this matchup.

The two teams had met previously in the 2025 season, splitting their two encounters. Indiana State won the earlier match on January 4, 2025, with a score of 66-62, while Evansville claimed victory in their second meeting on February 20, 2025, winning 79-74. This history added an extra layer of competitiveness to the fixture.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but both teams have faced challenges throughout the season. The market had Indiana State favored by 7.5 points, according to DraftKings, with a total set at 145.5. The odds reflected a belief in Indiana State's potential to secure a victory, but the outcome proved otherwise.

The conditions at the Hulman Center were conducive to a competitive game, and both teams fought hard for every point. Key moments in the second half included a series of scoring plays that showcased the back-and-forth nature of the contest. Leif Moeller's turnaround jump shot and subsequent three-point shot were pivotal for Evansville, while Indiana State's attempts to rally back included crucial free throws from Derek Vorst.

As the game progressed, Evansville built a lead, with AJ Casey contributing significantly with a dunk that extended their advantage. Indiana State's Camp Wagner attempted to narrow the gap with a three-pointer, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit.

Overall, this game highlighted the resilience of the Evansville Purple Aces, who managed to break their losing streak and secure a much-needed win against a competitive Indiana State team.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	INST -7.5	145.5 o -108 / u -112	Evansville Purple Aces +270 · Indiana State Sycamores -340

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Leaders

PointsIan Scott24Indiana State Sycamores
AssistsIan Scott3Indiana State Sycamores
ReboundsIan Scott11Indiana State Sycamores
PointsLeif Moeller17Evansville Purple Aces
AssistsLeif Moeller8Evansville Purple Aces
ReboundsLeif Moeller8Evansville Purple Aces

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Indiana State Sycamores

Last 10: 4-6Streak L277.6 scored · 75.8 allowed per game3-1 at home

L72-74at Drake BulldogsJan 4
L66-75at Northern Iowa PanthersJan 2
W81-80vs Belmont BruinsDec 30
L65-85at Illinois State RedbirdsDec 21
L99-108vs Bradley BravesDec 19
W70-68at Milwaukee PanthersDec 14
W77-55vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesDec 7
W99-57vs Eureka Red DevilsDec 3
L74-81at Alcorn State BravesNov 28
L73-75at Louisiana Tech BulldogsNov 27

Evansville Purple Aces

Last 10: 1-9Streak L863.5 scored · 73.1 allowed per game0-4 away

L69-79vs Murray State RacersJan 8
L48-62vs Northern Iowa PanthersJan 4
L47-73at Illinois State RedbirdsJan 1
L68-76at Bradley BravesDec 30
L65-66vs Drake BulldogsDec 21
L78-83vs Belmont BruinsDec 17
L58-82at Notre Dame Fighting IrishDec 13
L79-80at Western Kentucky HilltoppersDec 6
W64-52vs Ball State CardinalsDec 4
L59-78vs Charleston CougarsNov 24

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	Evansville Purple Aces	Indiana State Sycamores
Field goals	29-58	26-66
Field goal %	50	39
Three-pointers	10-22	5-28
Three-point %	45	18
Free throws	4-4	12-17
Free throw %	100	71
Rebounds	31	41
Offensive rebounds	2	14
Defensive rebounds	29	27
Assists	14	14
Steals	7	8
Blocks	6	2
Turnovers	15	11
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	12
Fast-break points	6	20
Points in the paint	30	40
Fouls	13	9
Largest lead	6	5
Lead changes	18	18
Time in front	46	37

How the scoring went

1st Half32-34Alex Hemenway makes driving layup
1st Half33-34Alex Hemenway makes free throw 1 of 1
1st Half33-35Camp Wagner makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half33-36Camp Wagner makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half33-38Sterling Young makes 9-foot hook shot
1st Half35-38Joshua Hughes makes layup (Leif Moeller assists)
2nd Half38-38Joshua Hughes makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half38-40Ian Scott makes 3-foot dunk (Camp Wagner assists)
2nd Half38-42Ian Scott makes layup (Xavier Hall assists)
2nd Half41-42Alex Hemenway makes 29-foot three point jumper (Joshua Hughes assists)
2nd Half41-43Sterling Young makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-43James Dyson-Merwe makes layup
2nd Half46-43Trent Hundley makes 32-foot three point jumper (Leif Moeller assists)
2nd Half48-43Joshua Hughes makes layup (Leif Moeller assists)
2nd Half48-45Ian Scott makes layup (Sterling Young assists)
2nd Half50-45Trent Hundley makes 16-foot jumper
2nd Half50-46Sterling Young makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-48Sterling Young makes 6-foot jumper (Ian Scott assists)
2nd Half50-51Bruno Alocen makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ian Scott assists)
2nd Half52-51Leif Moeller makes 14-foot jumper
2nd Half54-51Joshua Hughes makes 3-foot dunk (Alex Hemenway assists)
2nd Half54-53Ian Scott makes layup (Camp Wagner assists)
2nd Half57-53Alex Hemenway makes 28-foot three point jumper (Leif Moeller assists)
2nd Half57-55Derek Vorst makes layup
2nd Half59-55AJ Casey makes layup
2nd Half59-57Camp Wagner makes 5-foot jumper
2nd Half60-57AJ Casey makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-57AJ Casey makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-59Ian Scott makes layup (Jo Van Buggenhout assists)
2nd Half61-60Ian Scott makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half63-60Leif Moeller makes 16-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half63-61Derek Vorst makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-61Leif Moeller makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half65-64Ian Scott makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jo Van Buggenhout assists)
2nd Half65-65Derek Vorst makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-66Derek Vorst makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-66Leif Moeller makes 23-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half70-66AJ Casey makes 16-foot jumper
2nd Half72-66AJ Casey makes 3-foot dunk (Leif Moeller assists)
2nd Half72-69Camp Wagner makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ian Scott assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours Indiana State Sycamores, below favours Evansville Purple Aces.