Evansville 73, at Oregon State 69

CHARLOTTE AMALIE WEST, U.S. Virgin Islands (Interstat) — In a game defined by grit and free throws rather than offensive fireworks, the Evansville Purple Aces edged the Oregon State Beavers 73-69 on Friday night at the U.V.I. Sports and Fitness Center. The Purple Aces, who never trailed in the second half, secured the neutral-court victory by capitalizing at the foul line, overcoming a subpar shooting performance from the field. Evansville went 28 for 35 on free throws, while Oregon State attempted 12 fewer, making 19 of 23. The game was a defensive struggle, with both teams shooting under 40% from… Read more...