The University of Evansville men's basketball team's season ended in the second round of the Ro CBI with a 71-57 loss to Seattle, led by a 22-point performance from Alex Schumacher, despite Kenny Strawbridge Jr. scoring 11 points.

The Big Picture

The Purple Aces had a successful season, making their first postseason appearance since 2015 and finishing with 17 wins, the highest since 2017-18. They achieved various milestones under head coach David Ragland, including a strong start and a significant win at Arch Madness.

By the Numbers
  • University of Evansville finished the season with 17 wins, the most since 2017-18.
  • Evansville had its best start to a season since the 1964-65 NCAA National Championship squad, winning its first six games.
State of Play
  • University of Evansville's successful season ended with a loss to Seattle in the Ro CBI second round.
  • Despite a strong first half where Evansville shot 50%, they struggled in the second half, finishing at 42.3% for the game.
Bottom Line

The University of Evansville men's basketball team ended their season in the Ro CBI second round with a loss to Seattle, showcasing both their achievements and areas for improvement in a competitive matchup.