Indiana State opened strong but couldn’t sustain its momentum, falling to Evansville in four sets Tuesday. The Sycamores out-hit the Purple Aces in kills and assists, but 27 attack errors proved costly.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Evansville 3, Indiana State 1 (15-25, 25-23, 25-15, 25-17).
  • Indiana State recorded 43 kills and 36 assists; Evansville had 40 kills and 34 assists.
  • The Sycamores committed 27 attack errors.
  • Curry Kendall and Kira Holland had 10 kills apiece; Macy Lengacher led all players with 15 digs.
Yes, But

Indiana State won the opening set and finished with more kills and assists than Evansville. But its attack errors, along with the Purple Aces’ runs in the final two sets, erased that statistical edge.

What's Next

The Sycamores close the 2026 season Saturday at Southern Illinois, with first serve scheduled for 6 p.m.

Bottom Line

Indiana State showed it could match Evansville at the net, but couldn’t limit mistakes or stop the momentum swings that decided the match.