Northern Iowa Panthers @ Evansville Purple Aces
Green scores 18 to carry N. Iowa over Evansville 64-59
EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- — AJ Green posted 18 points as Northern Iowa edged past Evansville 64-59 on Wednesday night.
Green hit 4 of 6 3-pointers.
Nate Heise had 12 points and seven rebounds for Northern Iowa (10-9, 6-3 Missouri Valley Conference).
Evan Kuhlman had 13 points for the Purple Aces (5-14, 1-7). Blaise Beauchamp added 13 points. Jawaun Newton had 12 points and seven rebounds.
Northern Iowa defeated Evansville 83-61 on Jan. 2.
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Game Information
Evansville, IN
Referee:Roland Simmons
Referee:Chance Moore
Referee:Owen Shortt
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |
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