EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (Interstat) — The SIU Edwardsville Cougars, looking to rebound from a defensive struggle, will host the Evansville Purple Aces in a non-conference women’s basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at the Vadalabene Center.

The Cougars (3-2) enter the contest following a low-scoring 49-30 loss to Northern Illinois last Friday. Kiyoko Proctor led SIU Edwardsville with 11 points and four assists in that defeat. Prior to that, the team secured an 81-71 home victory over Indiana State.

Evansville (1-4) arrives with momentum from its first win of the season, a 75-58 home victory over IU Indy last Thursday. Camryn Runner scored 25 points and dished out seven assists in the win, while Logan Luebbers Palmer added 23 points. The Purple Aces’ four losses have all come on the road, where they are 0-4 this season.

The game pits Evansville’s recent offensive surge against an SIU Edwardsville squad that will be focused on tightening its defense after being held to 30 points in its last outing. The Cougars have been strong at home this season, boasting a 3-1 record at the Vadalabene Center.

Following this game, Evansville will host Northern Illinois on Nov. 30. SIU Edwardsville’s next contest is at home against Calumet College on Dec. 5.