Evansville, Southern Indiana to face off in men's basketball in November
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:31 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The University of Evansville and the University of Southern Indiana will meet for a men's basketball game on Saturday, November 7, at Ford Center. This matchup, labeled the River City Classic, marks the first meeting between the two schools since 2019 and their first as Division I members. Both teams experienced disappointing recent seasons, with Evansville finishing 7-25 and Southern Indiana at 7-23 last year. An agreement followed prior discussions between the schools about hosting and scheduling. The game is set as a neutral site contest, utilizing split ticket sales.
- •Game scheduled for November 7 at Ford Center.
- •First meeting since 2019 and first as Division I members.
- •Both teams had losing seasons last year.
- •Ticket sales will be split 50-50.
- •Evansville leads the historical rivalry series.
- 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — Evansville vs Southern Indiana men's basketball game set for November
"Evansville and Southern Indiana will meet in men's basketball for the first time in seven years this upcoming November.
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