UIC Flames Defeat Evansville Purple Aces 84-46

Andy Johnson scores 17 points to lead UIC to victory over struggling Evansville squad.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The UIC Flames defeated the Evansville Purple Aces 84-46 on Wednesday, led by Andy Johnson's 17 points. The win brings UIC's record to 16-12, while Evansville drops to 6-21 on the season.

Why it matters

This victory continues a strong season for the UIC Flames, who are looking to make a push for the postseason. For Evansville, the loss is another setback in what has been a difficult campaign for the Purple Aces.

The details

UIC was led by Andy Johnson's 17 points in the 84-46 win over Evansville. The Flames used a balanced scoring attack to overwhelm the struggling Purple Aces squad.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 19, 2026.

The players

Andy Johnson

A key player for the UIC Flames, scoring 17 points in the victory over Evansville.

UIC Flames

The college basketball team from the University of Illinois at Chicago that defeated Evansville 84-46.

Evansville Purple Aces

The college basketball team from the University of Evansville that lost to UIC 84-46, dropping their record to 6-21 on the season.

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The takeaway

This win keeps the UIC Flames in the hunt for a postseason berth, while the Evansville Purple Aces continue to struggle through a difficult season.