EVANSVILLE, Ind. — In an exciting matchup on Wednesday evening, the Evansville Purple Aces emerged victorious over the Murray State Racers with a close score of 78-74. Gabriel Pozzato was a standout performer for Evansville, contributing 29 points to the win.

Pozzato showcased his shooting accuracy by connecting on 10 of 14 attempts from the field, including a commendable 4 of 7 from beyond the arc. He also made 5 of 6 free throws, solidifying his performance during crucial moments in the game. Standing alongside him, Tayshawn Comer had an impressive night as well, contributing 27 points. Comer completed 6 of 13 shots from the court, including 2 of 5 from three-point territory, and excelled at the free-throw line, finishing with 13 successful attempts out of 14. Additionally, he tallied six assists. Tanner Cuff rounded out the scoring for the Aces with 12 points on an impressive 6 of 7 shooting.

On the opposing side, Jacobi Wood emerged as a key player for Murray State, matching Pozzato’s effort with 29 points of his own. AJ Ferguson provided additional support by scoring 19 points, while Terence Harcum contributed 11 points alongside two steals.

The game was competitive from the start. In the first half, Pozzato managed to score 11 points; however, Evansville found themselves trailing 25-20 at halftime. The second half saw a fierce battle for points, but ultimately it was JaCobi Wood who secured a late scoring flurry, netting the final seven points for Evansville and sealing the four-point win for the Purple Aces.

This victory improved Evansville’s overall record to 8 wins and 14 losses, with a conference standing of 5-6 in the Missouri Valley Conference. Meanwhile, Murray State’s season record now stands at 11-11, also with a 5-6 record in the conference.