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Belmont Bruins host Evansville Purple Aces in MVC matchup
The two teams face off for the second time this season after Belmont's 83-78 win in their previous meeting.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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Belmont University will host the University of Evansville in a Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) basketball matchup on Wednesday. This will be the second meeting of the season between the two teams, with Belmont having won the previous matchup 83-78. Belmont currently holds a 15-3 record against MVC opponents, while Evansville has a 2-15 record in conference play.
Why it matters
This game is an important conference matchup between two MVC teams looking to improve their standing in the league standings. Belmont is one of the top teams in the MVC, while Evansville has struggled this season, making this an opportunity for the Bruins to widen the gap between the two programs.
The details
Belmont and Evansville previously met earlier this season, with the Bruins coming away with an 83-78 victory. Belmont has been dominant against MVC opponents this year, posting a 15-3 record, while Evansville has struggled to a 2-15 conference record.
- The game will take place on Wednesday, February 24, 2026.
The players
Belmont Bruins
The Belmont Bruins are the athletic teams of Belmont University, a private university located in Nashville, Tennessee.
Evansville Purple Aces
The Evansville Purple Aces are the athletic teams of the University of Evansville, a private university located in Evansville, Indiana.
The takeaway
This game represents an important conference matchup between two MVC teams with vastly different records this season. Belmont will look to continue its dominance over MVC opponents, while Evansville will aim to pull off an upset and improve its conference standing.
