NCAAB · Final

Purdue Dominates Evansville in Season Opener

Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 6:30 PM ET · Mackey Arena

Purdue Boilermakers 82, Evansville Purple Aces 51, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Evansville Purple Aces vs Purdue Boilermakers?

Purdue Boilermakers beat Evansville Purple Aces 82-51 at Mackey Arena on November 4, 2025.

In a decisive victory, the Purdue Boilermakers triumphed over the Evansville Purple Aces with a final score of 82-51 at Mackey Arena. This game marked the season opener for both teams, with Purdue starting strong at 1-0, while Evansville fell to 0-1.

Purdue's recent form leading into this matchup has been mixed, with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games. However, they have shown a solid home performance, boasting a home record of 4-1. In their last five games, Purdue achieved a record of 3-2, averaging 80.0 points scored while allowing 76.4 points. Their most recent game prior to this was a loss to the Michigan Wolverines, where they fell 68-86. Despite that setback, they managed to secure a win against the USC Trojans just before that, which may have provided a confidence boost heading into this season opener.

On the other hand, Evansville has struggled recently, holding a record of 3-7 in their last ten games and currently on a four-game losing streak. They have averaged 66.9 points scored and allowed 72.0 points during this stretch. Their away record stands at 2-4, indicating a challenging time on the road. Their last outing ended in a loss against the Murray State Racers, where they were defeated 53-74.

In terms of previous meetings, this game was a fresh encounter for both teams, and the outcome showcased Purdue's dominance. The Boilermakers effectively controlled the game from start to finish, demonstrating their offensive prowess and defensive capabilities.

Injuries did not appear to play a significant role in this matchup, as both teams fielded their rosters without notable absences that were mentioned in the block. This allowed for a full-strength contest, which is always a welcome sight for fans and players alike.

The betting market had priced Purdue as the clear favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating strong confidence in their ability to secure the victory. This was reflected in their performance, as they executed their game plan effectively against Evansville.

Conditions at Mackey Arena were favorable for basketball, contributing to an energetic atmosphere that likely fueled Purdue's performance. The Boilermakers capitalized on their home court advantage, which has historically been a significant factor in their success.

Fans watching the game were treated to several notable scoring plays, particularly in the second half. Gicarri Harris and Joshua Hughes both made three-point jumpers, showcasing Evansville's attempts to claw back into the game. However, Purdue's Trent Hundley also made a pair of three-pointers, further extending their lead and demonstrating their shooting capabilities.

Overall, Purdue's commanding win against Evansville sets a positive tone for their season, while Evansville will need to regroup and address their recent struggles as they move forward.

Leaders

PointsFletcher Loyer30Purdue Boilermakers
AssistsBraden Smith11Purdue Boilermakers
ReboundsOscar Cluff10Purdue Boilermakers
PointsJoshua Hughes15Evansville Purple Aces
AssistsLeif Moeller3Evansville Purple Aces
ReboundsJoshua Hughes11Evansville Purple Aces

Recent form

Purdue Boilermakers

Last 10: 4-6Streak L177.1 scored · 77.1 allowed per game4-1 at home

L68-86at Michigan WolverinesMar 15
W76-71vs USC TrojansMar 14
L80-88at Illinois Fighting IlliniMar 8
W100-71vs Rutgers Scarlet KnightsMar 5
W76-66vs UCLA BruinsMar 1
L58-73at Indiana HoosiersFeb 23
L66-75at Michigan State SpartansFeb 19
L84-94vs Wisconsin BadgersFeb 15
L73-75at Michigan WolverinesFeb 12
W90-72vs USC TrojansFeb 8

Evansville Purple Aces

Last 10: 3-7Streak L466.9 scored · 72 allowed per game2-4 away

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
W80-75at Belmont BruinsFeb 2

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
Michigan	37-3	-	19-1
Nebraska	28-7	4	15-5
Michigan State	27-8	4	15-5
Illinois	28-9	4	15-5
Wisconsin	24-11	5	14-6
Purdue	30-9	6	13-7
UCLA	24-12	6	13-7
Ohio State	21-13	7	12-8
Iowa	24-13	9	10-10
Indiana	18-14	10	9-11
Minnesota	15-18	11	8-12
USC	18-14	12	7-13
Washington	16-17	12	7-13
Rutgers	14-20	13	6-14
Northwestern	15-19	14	5-15
Oregon	12-20	14	5-15
Maryland	12-21	15	4-16
Penn State	12-20	16	3-17

Box score

Stat	Evansville Purple Aces	Purdue Boilermakers
Field goals	21-70	28-59
Field goal %	30	47
Three-pointers	7-34	13-29
Three-point %	21	45
Free throws	2-4	13-16
Free throw %	50	81
Rebounds	40	40
Offensive rebounds	20	12
Defensive rebounds	20	28
Assists	13	22
Steals	2	4
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	10	7
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	12
Fast-break points	3	14
Points in the paint	22	22
Fouls	15	9
Largest lead	4	38

How the scoring went

1st Half19-33Oscar Cluff made Free Throw.
1st Half19-36Fletcher Loyer made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jack Benter.
1st Half22-36Alex Hemenway made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Leif Moeller.
1st Half22-38Daniel Jacobsen made Dunk. Assisted by Braden Smith.
1st Half22-41Fletcher Loyer made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Braden Smith.
2nd Half22-43Oscar Cluff made Jumper.
2nd Half22-46Jack Benter made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Braden Smith.
2nd Half22-49Jack Benter made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by C.J. Cox.
2nd Half22-51Braden Smith made Jumper.
2nd Half22-53Oscar Cluff made Layup.
2nd Half24-53AJ Casey made Layup.
2nd Half25-53AJ Casey made Free Throw.
2nd Half27-53AJ Casey made Layup. Assisted by Leif Moeller.
2nd Half27-54Fletcher Loyer made Free Throw.
2nd Half27-55Fletcher Loyer made Free Throw.
2nd Half27-56Fletcher Loyer made Free Throw.
2nd Half27-57Daniel Jacobsen made Free Throw.
2nd Half29-57AJ Casey made Jumper. Assisted by Joshua Hughes.
2nd Half29-59Daniel Jacobsen made Layup. Assisted by Braden Smith.
2nd Half31-59AJ Casey made Jumper. Assisted by Bryce Quinet.
2nd Half31-61Daniel Jacobsen made Layup.
2nd Half33-61James Dyson-Merwe made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half33-64Fletcher Loyer made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jack Benter.
2nd Half35-64Joshua Hughes made Jumper.
2nd Half35-67Omer Mayer made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Fletcher Loyer.
2nd Half37-67Keishon Porter made Jumper. Assisted by James Dyson-Merwe.
2nd Half37-70Fletcher Loyer made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Braden Smith.
2nd Half37-71Fletcher Loyer made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-72Fletcher Loyer made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-73Fletcher Loyer made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-73Joshua Hughes made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Trent Hundley.
2nd Half40-75Daniel Jacobsen made Layup. Assisted by Gicarri Harris.
2nd Half40-78Gicarri Harris made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by C.J. Cox.
2nd Half43-78Joshua Hughes made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by AJ Casey.
2nd Half43-79Daniel Jacobsen made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-80Daniel Jacobsen made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-80Trent Hundley made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by AJ Casey.
2nd Half49-80Trent Hundley made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kaia Berridge.
2nd Half49-82Aaron Fine made Layup.
2nd Half51-82James Dyson-Merwe made Layup.

Win probability

Above the line favours Purdue Boilermakers, below favours Evansville Purple Aces.