ISU Sycamores lose close 63-58 battle to Purple Aces

EVANSVILLE, IN (1-7-2006) – Indiana State couldn’t stop a four-game skid and fell on the road at Evansville 63-58, dropping to 1-4 in conference play. With the win, the Purple Aces stopped their own four-game losing streak and picked up their first conference win of the season.

Evansville was led by junior Matt Webster who put in a game-high 17 points and tallied nine rebounds. Sophomore Gabe Moore recorded 16 points and five boards for the Sycamores in the losing effort.

Indiana State tied the game at 32 in the final minute in the first half, but went into the break down by five. Following the half, the Sycamores would score the first five points on the half to even the game at 37-37.

ISU would come within two with 1:09 on the clock 59-57, but couldn’t get any closer down the stretch. Junior Trent Wurtz missed a three-point attempt in the final ten seconds and Evansville freshman Jason Holsinger hit two free throws to end the game 63-58.

Despite the loss, ISU has found some promising play in freshman guard Jeremiah Wise. The native of Maywood, Illinois was one of three Sycamores to score in double figures with 12 points and pulled in four rebounds. Junior Tyson Schnitker was the third player in double figures with 13 points and four boards.

The Sycamores will look to get back on the winning track when they take the court against the Drake Bulldogs in Des Moines, Iowa, January 11. USA-365.com provides live Internet audio streaming with Brian Fritz providing the play-by-play and Jim Waugh the color commentary. The pre-game show starts at 6:40 p.m. (CST), with the tip-off set for 7:05 p.m., CST / 8:05 p.m., EST on www.USA-365.com.

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