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Evansville @ Missouri State

Current Records: Evansville 5-14; Missouri State 15-7

What to Know

The Evansville Aces have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. Evansville and the Missouri State Bears will face off in a Missouri Valley battle at 8 p.m. ET this past Saturday at JQH Arena. The teams split their matchups last year, with MSU winning the first 90-81 and the Aces taking the second 72-63.

Evansville was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap this past Wednesday as they fell 64-59 to the Northern Iowa Panthers. A silver lining for Evansville was the play of forward Evan Kuhlman, who had 13 points.

Meanwhile, MSU was close but no cigar last week as they fell 76-72 to the Indiana State Sycamores. The Bears' defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of guard Isiaih Mosley, who posted a double-double on 25 points and 12 rebounds, and forward Gaige Prim, who had 15 points.

The Aces have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 16.50 point spread they are up against. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn't have high expectations for them since the squad is 4-8 ATS when expected to lose.

Evansville is now 5-14 while MSU sits at 15-7. A couple stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Evansville has allowed their opponents to shoot 48.90% from the floor on average, which is the 353rd highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. MSU's offense has more to brag about, as they they enter the game with a 48.80% field goal percentage, good for 14th best in college basketball. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: JQH Arena -- Springfield, Missouri
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $49.00

Odds

The Bears are a big 16.5-point favorite against the Aces, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bears as a 17-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Evansville have won seven out of their last 13 games against Missouri State.

  • Feb 27, 2021 - Evansville 72 vs. Missouri State 63
  • Feb 26, 2021 - Missouri State 90 vs. Evansville 81
  • Jan 18, 2020 - Missouri State 68 vs. Evansville 58
  • Dec 31, 2019 - Missouri State 65 vs. Evansville 52
  • Feb 13, 2019 - Missouri State 68 vs. Evansville 56
  • Jan 16, 2019 - Evansville 70 vs. Missouri State 64
  • Feb 10, 2018 - Missouri State 72 vs. Evansville 55
  • Jan 10, 2018 - Evansville 64 vs. Missouri State 55
  • Feb 04, 2017 - Evansville 74 vs. Missouri State 66
  • Jan 11, 2017 - Missouri State 55 vs. Evansville 51
  • Mar 04, 2016 - Evansville 66 vs. Missouri State 56
  • Feb 06, 2016 - Evansville 83 vs. Missouri State 64
  • Jan 02, 2016 - Evansville 76 vs. Missouri State 59

Injury Report for Missouri State

  • Demarcus Sharp: Game-Time Decision (Lower Leg)

Injury Report for Evansville

No Injury Information