Six postseason teams, five 20-win squads and four conference champions comprise the non-conference schedule for the University of Evansville men’s basketball team in 2016.

A trip east on Interstate 64 begins the season as the Purple Aces will face Louisville on November 11.  The Aces and Cardinals will meet up on the hardwood for the first time since 1957.  Louisville was 23-8 last season and put forth a 12-6 mark in ACC play.

Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Evansville heads south to Nashville for the Challenge in Music City.  Aces fans have the opportunity to make the quick trip to watch the squad play three huge games in three days.  Running from Nov. 25 through the 27th, the tournament also features Middle Tennessee State, Toledo and UNC Wilmington.  MTSU, who went 25-10, was one of the true Cinderella stories of the 2016 NCAA Tournament.  After winning the Conference USA Tournament, the Blue Raiders defeated #2 seed Michigan State in the opening round of the tournament.

 

2016 UE Men’s Basketball Non-Conference Schedule

  • Friday, November 11 at Louisville
  • Monday, November 14 vs. Alcorn State
  • Saturday, November 19 vs. Morehead State
  • Friday, November 25 vs. Toledo - 2016 Challenge in Music City
  • Saturday, November 26 vs. UNC Wilmington - 2016 Challenge in Music City
  • Sunday, November 27 vs. MTSU - 2016 Challenge in Music City
  • Wednesday, November 30 vs. Wabash
  • Saturday, December 3 vs. Boise State
  • Tuesday, December 6 vs. Bowling Green
  • Saturday, December 10 vs. Murray State
  • Wednesday, December 14 vs. Norfolk State
  • Saturday, December 17 at Austin Peay
  • Thursday, December 22 vs. Mount St. Joseph

*All times are TBA

The renewal deadline for season tickets is Friday, August 19.  Deposits are also being taken for new season tickets.  For more information, call 812-488-ACES.

Information courtesy of University of Evansville Associate Athletics Director, Bob Pristash

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