The Valparaiso Beacons (17-13, 11-8 MVC) aim to build on a four-game winning streak when they visit the Evansville Purple Aces (6-23, 2-16 MVC) on February 28, 2026 at Ford Center.
Valparaiso was victorious in its previous game versus Drake, 74-71, on Wednesday. Brody Whitaker led the way with 17 points, and also had one rebounds and three assists. On Wednesday, in its last game, Evansville lost to Belmont 98-64. With 21 points, AJ Casey was its high scorer.
When is Valparaiso vs. Evansville and when does it start?
This matchup between the Beacons and Purple Aces is set to start on Saturday, February 28, 2026. You should expect the opening tip at 4 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch Valparaiso vs. Evansville
The Beacons and Purple Aces will hit the hardwood at Ford Center for this matchup on Feb. 28, and if you would like to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Valparaiso Beacons vs. Evansville Purple Aces Game Preview
Valparaiso Stats, Odds & Insights
Valparaiso has a +24 scoring differential, putting up 71.7 points per game (280th in college basketball) and allowing 70.9 (96th in college basketball).
The 71.7 points the Beacons average are only 4.8 fewer than the Purple Aces concede.
Valparaiso knocks down 7.2 three-pointers per game (243rd in college basketball) at a 33.7% rate (206th in college basketball), compared to the 6.7 its opponents make while shooting 32% from deep.
The Beacons are scoring 72.4 points per game this year in home games, which is 1.7 more points than they’re averaging away from home (70.7).
Valparaiso has been putting up 73.3 points per game in its last 10 times on the court, an average that’s a little higher than the 71.7 it has scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
Evansville Stats, Odds & Insights
Evansville puts up 66.8 points per game (345th in college basketball) while allowing 76.5 per outing (250th in college basketball). It has a -282 scoring differential and has been outscored by 9.7 points per game.
The Purple Aces’ 66.8 points per game are just 4.1 fewer than the Beacons allow.
Evansville makes 7.7 three-pointers per game (189th in college basketball), 1.7 fewer than its opponents. It is shooting 32.2% from beyond the arc (280th in college basketball) and its opponents are shooting 37.3%.
At home, the Purple Aces average 71.3 points per game. Away, they score 63.
While Evansville is posting 66.8 points per game in 2025-26, it has fallen short of that over its previous 10 games, amassing 64.1 points per contest.
Beacons Key Players to Watch
Beacons Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Owen Dease 29 13 3.3 1.1 0.5 0.2 1.6 JT Pettigrew 30 11.9 6.6 1.6 0.9 0.5 0.7 Rakim Chaney 30 10.3 3.4 2.7 1.3 0.3 1.8 Brody Whitaker 28 8.4 2.7 1.4 0.6 0 1.2 Justus McNair 29 7.9 1.8 1.1 0.6 0.1 0.7Purple Aces Key Players to Watch
Purple Aces Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM AJ Casey 29 12.3 5.5 2 1.3 0.4 0.5 Connor Turnbull 16 11.6 6.1 1.1 0.5 2.3 0.3 Leif Moeller 29 10.7 3.6 3.8 0.8 0.3 1.5 Joshua Hughes 29 9.3 4.5 0.8 0.4 0.4 1.3 Bryce Quinet 29 8.6 2.2 2.3 1.1 0.1 0.7And for more CBB game previews, NCAA basketball picks or even how to bet on college basketball check out the latest NCAAB lines on Betsperts.
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