Evansville Dominates Oakland City in Convincing Win
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 4:00 PM ET · Ford Center
Evansville Purple Aces 76, Oakland City Mighty Oaks 47, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Oakland City Mighty Oaks vs Evansville Purple Aces?
Evansville Purple Aces beat Oakland City Mighty Oaks 76-47 at Ford Center on November 9, 2025.
The Evansville Purple Aces showcased a commanding performance against the Oakland City Mighty Oaks, securing a decisive victory with a final score of 76-47. This game, held at the Ford Center, highlighted Evansville's recent resurgence after a challenging stretch of games, marking their second win in three contests this season.
Evansville entered the matchup with a home record of 2-1 and a recent form of 3-7 over their last ten games, including a notable win against Calumet St. Joseph Crimson Wave just two days prior, where they triumphed with a score of 92-50. Their scoring average over the last five games stood at 62.0 points, while they allowed 66.6 points per game. This victory against Oakland City not only bolstered their confidence but also improved their home record to 3-2.
In contrast, Oakland City struggled throughout the game, continuing a difficult season characterized by a lack of offensive production. They have been unable to find their rhythm, as evidenced by their record of 1-5 in away games and a streak of losses leading into this matchup. Their performance has been marked by an average of 67.3 points scored and 70.9 points allowed, indicating a significant gap in their defensive capabilities.
The game began with Evansville taking control early, establishing a lead that they would not relinquish. The Purple Aces effectively utilized their home court advantage, playing with intensity and precision that overwhelmed the Mighty Oaks. Key players such as Kaia Berridge and Trent Hundley contributed significantly to the scoreline, with Berridge making critical jumpers and Hundley adding points from the free-throw line.
In terms of previous meetings, there were no specific details provided in the block, but the context of the game suggested that Evansville was looking to build momentum against a struggling opponent. The injury situation was not detailed, but both teams appeared to field their regular lineups, contributing to the competitive nature of the game.
As for the betting market, Evansville was heavily favored, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating that sportsbooks viewed them as the clear favorites to win this contest. The conditions at the Ford Center were conducive to a strong home performance, with the crowd supporting the Purple Aces throughout the match.
Viewers watching the game were treated to a display of strong offensive execution from Evansville, particularly in the second half, where they continued to pull away from Oakland City. The scoring plays included a series of free throws and layups that showcased the Aces' ability to capitalize on opportunities and maintain pressure on their opponents.
Overall, this game served as a significant boost for Evansville as they look to build on this victory and improve their standing in the league. For Oakland City, the loss highlighted ongoing challenges that they will need to address moving forward in the season.
Leaders
- PointsJoshua Hughes13Evansville Purple Aces
- AssistsLeif Moeller8Evansville Purple Aces
- ReboundsLeif Moeller8Evansville Purple Aces
- PointsChris Grubbs10Oakland City Mighty Oaks
- AssistsKalik Sharpe3Oakland City Mighty Oaks
- ReboundsChris Grubbs8Oakland City Mighty Oaks
Recent form
Evansville Purple Aces
Last 10: 3-7Streak W167.3 scored · 70.9 allowed per game2-2 at home
- W92-50vs Calumet St. Joseph Crimson WaveNov 7
- 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
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 | Oakland City Mighty Oaks | Evansville Purple Aces |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 16-60 | 26-53 |
| Field goal % | 27 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 3-21 | 7-22 |
| Three-point % | 14 | 32 |
| Free throws | 12-17 | 17-28 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 61 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 36 |
| Assists | 7 | 19 |
| Steals | 8 | 10 |
| Blocks | 1 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 16 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 36 |
| Fouls | 22 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 1 | 30 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 1 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half22-31Connor Turnbull made Free Throw.
- 1st Half22-34Bryce Quinet made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Connor Turnbull.
- 1st Half24-34K'Shawn Scott made Layup.
- 1st Half24-36Connor Turnbull made Layup.
- 1st Half26-36DJ Biatcha made Layup.
- 1st Half26-39Bryce Quinet made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Leif Moeller.
- 2nd Half26-41Connor Turnbull made Layup.
- 2nd Half26-43Connor Turnbull made Layup. Assisted by Joshua Hughes.
- 2nd Half29-43Chris Grubbs made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kalik Sharpe.
- 2nd Half29-45Leif Moeller made Layup.
- 2nd Half29-47Joshua Hughes made Layup. Assisted by Connor Turnbull.
- 2nd Half29-49AJ Casey made Layup. Assisted by Alex Hemenway.
- 2nd Half29-50Leif Moeller made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half29-51Leif Moeller made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half31-51D'Amare Hood made Layup.
- 2nd Half31-53Joshua Hughes made Layup. Assisted by Leif Moeller.
- 2nd Half33-53K'Shawn Scott made Layup. Assisted by Chris Grubbs.
- 2nd Half33-54Joshua Hughes made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half35-54Johnathan Claxton made Layup. Assisted by K'Shawn Scott.
- 2nd Half35-56AJ Casey made Jumper.
- 2nd Half36-56Chris Grubbs made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-56Chris Grubbs made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-58AJ Casey made Jumper.
- 2nd Half39-58Kalik Sharpe made Layup.
- 2nd Half39-60Bryce Quinet made Layup. Assisted by James Dyson-Merwe.
- 2nd Half41-60Kalik Sharpe made Jumper.
- 2nd Half41-63Trent Hundley made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Leif Moeller.
- 2nd Half41-64Bryce Quinet made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-65Bryce Quinet made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-68AJ Casey made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kaia Berridge.
- 2nd Half43-68Kalik Sharpe made Layup.
- 2nd Half43-69James Dyson-Merwe made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-69Johnathan Claxton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-70Kaia Berridge made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-72James Dyson-Merwe made Layup. Assisted by AJ Casey.
- 2nd Half46-72Quade Morton made Jumper.
- 2nd Half46-73Trent Hundley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-74Trent Hundley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-76Kaia Berridge made Jumper. Assisted by Leo Amari IV.
- 2nd Half47-76Isaac Meddings made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Evansville Purple Aces, below favours Oakland City Mighty Oaks.
Venue
- Ford CenterEvansville, IN
- Attendance4538
- OfficialsJeff Campbell, Tyler Kumpf, Ervin Wilson
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