EVANSVILLE, Ind. – With three exhibition contests in the books, the University of Evansville men's basketball team is set to open the regular season Monday against IU Kokomo. Tip is set for 7 p.m. at the Ford Center.
On Thursday evening the Purple Aces faced Wabash in the final preseason game earning a 73-41 victory. The defense held the Little Giants to just 25.0% shooting overall and 19.2% from long range. Offensively, UE finished at a solid 51.9%. Three players finished in double figures as Makuei Riek led the way with 13 points including three triples. Caden Symons posted a double-double with 12 points and a game-high 11 rebounds.
Junior Kemm finished with 11 points. James Dyson-Merwe had eight points and nine caroms while Bryce Quinet scored eight points.
UE opened its exhibition slate against Austin Peay on Oct. 11 with Bryce Quinet leading the way with 25 points on a 9-of-19 shooting day. Max Langenfeld wrapped up the opener with 11 points while James Dyson-Merwe had 10.
In the second exhibition contest, Evansville took on Southeast Missouri State at the Ford Center on Oct. 21. Makuei Riek aced the squad with 20 points in the contest while Quinet scored 19.
IU Kokomo opened their season on Oct. 28 versus the University of Michigan-Dearborn taking a 106-80 victory. They were 24-8 last season.
