Evansville Purple Aces face Northern Iowa on 6-game skid

Evansville looks to snap its losing streak against the Panthers

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The Evansville Purple Aces men's basketball team will take on the Northern Iowa Panthers as they try to end their current 6-game losing streak. Evansville has struggled mightily in recent weeks and is hoping to get back on track against their conference rival.

Why it matters

Evansville has been one of the weaker teams in the Missouri Valley Conference this season, and a continued losing streak could jeopardize their chances of making the postseason. A win over Northern Iowa would be a much-needed confidence boost for the Purple Aces.

The details

The Purple Aces have lost 6 straight games, including conference matchups against Loyola Chicago, Drake, and Illinois State. They'll now face a tough Northern Iowa squad that has been one of the better teams in the MVC this year. Evansville will need to find a way to generate more offense and tighten up defensively to have a chance of snapping their skid.

  • The game is scheduled for February 6, 2026.

The players

Evansville Purple Aces

The men's basketball team from the University of Evansville, located in Evansville, Indiana.

Northern Iowa Panthers

The men's basketball team from the University of Northern Iowa, located in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

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The takeaway

Evansville desperately needs a win to stop the bleeding and keep their postseason hopes alive. A victory over a strong Northern Iowa team would be a big confidence boost for the Purple Aces as they try to turn their season around.