Evansville basketball earns overtime win against USI in River City Classic

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Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Evansville basketball earns overtime win against USI in River City Classic
Summary

Evansville achieved a 78-76 overtime victory against Southern Indiana on November 7 at the Ford Center. The Purple Aces utilized lessons learned from earlier exhibition games to secure the win after trailing late in regulation. Key moments included back-to-back three-pointers from AJ Casey and Max Langenfeld, which helped tie the game and force overtime. In the extra period, Evansville took control, with strong contributions from players like Bryce Quinet and Casey, who combined for 42 points. This victory marks a significant step forward for the program amid previous struggles in close games.

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  • •Evansville tops Southern Indiana 78-76 in overtime
  • •Game held at Ford Center in Evansville
  • •Aces overcame a four-point deficit late in regulation
  • •Bryce Quinet scored 23 points, AJ Casey added 19
  • •Team made 15 three-pointers and committed only two turnovers after halftime
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  • 6:07 AMYahoo Sports — Evansville basketball learned from past mistakes in overtime victory over USI
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The exact scenario played out differently as recently as October. Evansville made winning plays this time to beat USI.

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