Southern Indiana lost 78-76 in overtime to Evansville in the inaugural River City Classic, unable to hold a four-point lead in the final 30 seconds of regulation. Afan Trnka led the Screaming Eagles with a career-high 22 points.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Evansville 78, Southern Indiana 76 (OT).
  • Trnka scored 22 points; Kaden Brown added 17 and Donovan Hunter had 11.
  • The game featured 19 lead changes and seven ties.
  • Southern Indiana outrebounded Evansville 47-45 and its bench outscored the Aces’ 23-12.
Yes, But

Southern Indiana’s rebounding and bench production kept it in a tightly contested rivalry game, but the Eagles couldn’t stop Evansville’s late three-point surge or convert their final overtime possessions.

What's Next

Southern Indiana visits IU Indianapolis on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. The game will air on ESPN+ and 97.7 FM WREF.

Bottom Line

The Eagles showed they can trade blows with their cross-town rival, but closing out tight games remains the challenge after a late lead slipped away.