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Indiana State Dominates Evansville in NCAAB Clash

Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Ford Center

Indiana State Sycamores 84, Evansville Purple Aces 63, 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 Indiana State Sycamores vs Evansville Purple Aces?

Indiana State Sycamores beat Evansville Purple Aces 84-63 at Ford Center on February 3, 2026.

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

Indiana State Sycamores were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -125 (about 56% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup, the Indiana State Sycamores triumphed over the Evansville Purple Aces with a final score of 84-63 at the Ford Center. This victory marks a significant moment for Indiana State, who have struggled recently but managed to secure a solid win against a conference rival. The game showcased Indiana State's offensive capabilities, particularly in the second half, where they outscored Evansville significantly.

Both teams entered this game with challenging recent form. Evansville has been particularly struggling, holding a home record of 5-18 overall and a last ten games record of 1-8-1, with their last five games resulting in four consecutive losses. They averaged 57.6 points scored while allowing 68.2 points during this stretch. Their recent games included a narrow loss to the Northern Iowa Panthers, where they fell 55-71, and a close contest against the Drake Bulldogs, losing 78-82. Evansville's struggles were compounded by their inability to secure victories at home, where they recorded a 0-3 mark in their last three games.

On the other hand, Indiana State, with an away record of 10-14, has also faced difficulties, particularly in their last ten games, where they recorded a 2-8 mark and a streak of five consecutive losses. They averaged 73.9 points scored but allowed 77.8 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. Their recent form included a loss to the Valparaiso Beacons (72-76) and a narrow defeat against the UIC Flames (74-76). Despite these challenges, Indiana State managed to secure a victory against Evansville earlier in the season, winning 72-69.

The head-to-head record between these two teams favored Indiana State, who now leads 2-1 in their last three meetings. The last encounter before this game saw Indiana State narrowly losing to Evansville, but they had previously secured victories in both their meetings in the 2025 season.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the recent form of both teams suggests that they may be dealing with issues affecting their performance. The market reflected Indiana State's status as the favorite, with DraftKings pricing the Sycamores at -1.5 on the spread and -125 on the money line, while Evansville was at +105 on the money line.

The game conditions were typical for a February matchup, with both teams looking to establish rhythm early. Viewers were treated to a display of offensive plays, especially from Indiana State, who capitalized on their scoring opportunities. Key moments included Bryce Quinet's contributions, as he made critical free throws and jumpers that helped extend Indiana State's lead.

As the game progressed, Indiana State's offensive prowess became evident, with players like AJ Casey and Enel St. Bernard making significant contributions to the scoreline. The Sycamores were able to maintain control of the game, effectively shutting down Evansville's attempts to mount a comeback.

Overall, this game highlighted the ongoing struggles of Evansville as they continue to search for consistency, while Indiana State's performance provided a glimmer of hope amidst their recent challenges. The final score of 84-63 underscores the need for Evansville to regroup and reassess their strategies moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	INST -1.5	145.5 o -112 / u -108	Indiana State Sycamores -125 · Evansville Purple Aces +105

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Leaders

PointsLeif Moeller22Evansville Purple Aces
AssistsLeif Moeller4Evansville Purple Aces
ReboundsConnor Turnbull7Evansville Purple Aces
PointsEnel St. Bernard18Indiana State Sycamores
AssistsJo Van Buggenhout7Indiana State Sycamores
ReboundsEnel St. Bernard9Indiana State Sycamores

Recent form

Evansville Purple Aces

Last 10: 1-8-1Streak L257.6 scored · 68.2 allowed per game0-3 at home

L55-71at Northern Iowa PanthersJan 31
L78-82at Drake BulldogsJan 29
D0-0vs Southern Illinois SalukisJan 25
L49-76at UIC FlamesJan 21
L90-94vs Bradley BravesJan 14
W72-69at Indiana State SycamoresJan 10
L69-79vs Murray State RacersJan 8
L48-62vs Northern Iowa PanthersJan 4
L47-73at Illinois State RedbirdsJan 1
L68-76at Bradley BravesDec 30

Indiana State Sycamores

Last 10: 2-8Streak L573.9 scored · 77.8 allowed per game0-5 away

L72-76vs Valparaiso BeaconsJan 31
L74-76at UIC FlamesJan 28
L62-76vs Drake BulldogsJan 24
L68-75at Bradley BravesJan 22
L81-85at Murray State RacersJan 17
W94-89vs Illinois State RedbirdsJan 15
L69-72vs Evansville Purple AcesJan 10
L72-74at Drake BulldogsJan 4
L66-75at Northern Iowa PanthersJan 2
W81-80vs Belmont BruinsDec 30

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	Indiana State Sycamores	Evansville Purple Aces
Field goals	33-60	23-54
Field goal %	55	43
Three-pointers	13-27	6-22
Three-point %	48	27
Free throws	5-9	11-17
Free throw %	56	65
Rebounds	37	28
Offensive rebounds	11	9
Defensive rebounds	26	19
Assists	28	9
Steals	9	3
Blocks	3	4
Turnovers	9	10
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	20	12
Fast-break points	6	0
Points in the paint	40	26
Fouls	20	11
Largest lead	28	2
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	98	1

How the scoring went

1st Half46-29Markus Harding makes layup (Ian Scott assists)
2nd Half48-29Sterling Young makes layup
2nd Half48-31Leif Moeller makes 14-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half48-34Bryce Quinet makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half48-36Bryce Quinet makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half50-36Sterling Young makes layup
2nd Half52-36Enel St. Bernard makes 4-foot dunk (Sterling Young assists)
2nd Half55-36Sterling Young makes 26-foot three point jumper (Bruno Alocen assists)
2nd Half57-36Bruno Alocen makes layup
2nd Half58-36Enel St. Bernard makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-36Enel St. Bernard makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-39Leif Moeller makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half61-39Camp Wagner makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Jo Van Buggenhout assists)
2nd Half61-41Leif Moeller makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half61-42Connor Turnbull makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-42Enel St. Bernard makes 3-foot dunk (Camp Wagner assists)
2nd Half63-44Leif Moeller makes layup
2nd Half63-45Leif Moeller makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half65-45Enel St. Bernard makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half68-45Markus Harding makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jo Van Buggenhout assists)
2nd Half68-48Bryce Quinet makes 24-foot three point jumper (Trent Hundley assists)
2nd Half70-48Enel St. Bernard makes layup (Camp Wagner assists)
2nd Half70-49Leif Moeller makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-49Markus Harding makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-49Sterling Young makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jo Van Buggenhout assists)
2nd Half74-51AJ Casey makes 4-foot jumper (Leif Moeller assists)
2nd Half75-51Jo Van Buggenhout makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-51Jo Van Buggenhout makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half78-51Markus Harding makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half78-52Trent Hundley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half80-52Enel St. Bernard makes 5-foot dunk (Jo Van Buggenhout assists)
2nd Half80-53Bryce Quinet makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half80-54Bryce Quinet makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half80-56AJ Casey makes layup
2nd Half82-56Enel St. Bernard makes 3-foot dunk (Camp Wagner assists)
2nd Half82-58Bryce Quinet makes 11-foot jumper
2nd Half82-60James Dyson-Merwe makes layup
2nd Half82-61James Dyson-Merwe makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half84-61Sivert Waerstad Nordheim makes layup
2nd Half84-63Kaia Berridge makes 15-foot jumper

Win probability

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