- Matchup: Evansville Purple Aces vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
- Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Venue: E.A. Diddle Arena, Bowling Green, KY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (5-2) will take on the Evansville Purple Aces (3-5) at E.A. Diddle Arena this Saturday.
In their latest outing, the Evansville Purple Aces secured a victory against Ball State, winning 64-52. The Aces committed 14 fouls compared to Ball State’s 19. Evansville struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 6 of 24 three-point attempts. Ball State achieved a free-throw percentage of 71.4%, converting on 10 of 14 attempts. They tallied a total of 26 rebounds, with 7 on the offensive end, but did not register any blocks. In terms of assists and steals, Ball State recorded 12 assists and 10 steals during the game. Defensively, Evansville held their opponents to a shooting percentage of 32.1% from the field, permitting 18 of 56 attempts. The Aces dished out 15 assists, created 14 turnovers, and made 5 steals. Rebounding-wise, they amassed 38 total boards, including 8 offensive rebounds. At the charity stripe, the Purple Aces converted 14 of their 18 attempts for a free-throw percentage of 77.8%. They finished the game with a field goal shooting percentage of 42.3% (22 of 52) and converted 6 out of 25 three-point tries.
Key performance came from Connor Turnbull, who shot an impressive 69.2% from the field, recording 21 points on 9 of 13 shooting while also contributing 3 assists and 10 rebounds in 29 minutes.
For this season, Evansville records a 3-5 mark. The team struggles with turnovers, averaging 12.1 per game, alongside committing 17.0 personal fouls per contest. They secure an average of 32.5 rebounds per game and have accumulated 110 assists this season, ranking 230th in Division 1 in terms of ball distribution. The Purple Aces connect on 28.5% of their three-point attempts (51 of 179) and maintain a 70.8% free-throw shooting average. They average 69.8 points per game, placing them 313th in college basketball, while shooting 42.8% from the field.
On the defensive front, the Purple Aces compel their rivals to commit 13.0 turnovers per game and induce 18.5 personal fouls. They rank 176th in Division 1 for assists allowed, having given up 105 this season. The Aces yield a field goal percentage of 44.1% (198 of 449) to opponents and allow 34.4 rebounds per game. Additionally, they concede 35.2% on three-point attempts, ranking 182nd in points allowed per game at 73.0.
In their most recent match, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers triumphed with a score of 75-70 against Wichita State. They allowed Wichita State to secure 35 total rebounds, including 11 on the offensive end. The Hilltoppers shot 30.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 23 attempts, and managed a 80.8% success rate at the free-throw line (21 of 26). Wichita State converted 21 of 57 shots from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 36.8%. Conversely, Western Kentucky shot 25 of 59 from the field, for an overall rate of 42.4%. From three-point range, the Hilltoppers made 7 of 20 attempts (35.0%) and converted 18 of 23 free throws (78.3%). Wichita State fouled 20 times in the contest, allowing the Hilltoppers significant opportunities at the line. Western Kentucky collected 22 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards, totaling 31 for the game.
Armelo Boone stood out for the Hilltoppers, contributing 22 points in 36 minutes of play while also dishing out 3 assists. He shot 57.1% from the field, making 8 of 14 attempts, and grabbed 3 rebounds.
Western Kentucky has an overall record of 5-2 this season. On the offensive end, the Hilltoppers are connecting at a rate of 44.3% from the field, ranking 237th nationally. They have scored 605 points so far this season (averaging 86.4 points per game) and pulling down 41.3 rebounds per outing. Their assist average stands at 13.0 per game (267th in college), and they commit 11.3 turnovers per game. The Hilltoppers average 20.1 personal fouls each game and shoot 73.2% from the charity stripe.
Defensively, Western Kentucky allows 32.6% on shots from beyond the arc (61 of 187) and opponents convert 72.4% at the free-throw line. They average 15.6 assists and concede 39.7 total rebounds per game, which ranks 298th and 340th in college, respectively. The Hilltoppers rank 278th in points permitted per game, allowing 78.3, and they force their opponents into an average of 15.1 turnovers while allowing teams to shoot 41.0% from the field (100th in D-1).
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Pick: Choose Western Kentucky
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