How to watch Evansville Purple Aces vs. Drake Bulldogs: Live stream info, TV channel, game time
The Drake Bulldogs (25-3, 15-3 MVC) travel to face the Evansville Purple Aces (11-18, 8-10 MVC) after winning seven straight road games. It begins at 8:00 PM ET on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
Drake beat Northern Iowa 64-58 on the road in its last game. Its top performers were Bennett Stirtz (26 PTS, 10 REB, 42.86 FG%, 5-9 from 3PT) and Tavion Banks (17 PTS, 9 REB, 63.64 FG%). In its most recent game, Evansville lost on the road to UIC 82-77, with Gabriel Pozzato (23 PTS, 45 FG%, 4-10 from 3PT) and Tayshawn Comer (22 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST, 42.86 FG%, 3-7 from 3PT) leading the way.
Ahead of this matchup, here's everything you need to get ready for Wednesday's college hoops action.
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Evansville vs. Drake: How to watch on TV or live stream
Game day: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Game time: 8:00 PM ET
8:00 PM ET Location: Evansville, Indiana
Evansville, Indiana Arena: Ford Center
Ford Center TV Channel: ESPN+
ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ - Watch NOW
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Bulldogs vs. Purple Aces odds and spread
Spread Favorite: Bulldogs (-8.5)
Bulldogs (-8.5) Moneyline: Drake (-415), Evansville (+321)
Drake (-415), Evansville (+321) Total: 124.5 points
College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 3:33 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
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