Aces back home to face Missouri State on Saturday
 CHICAGO – Facing Missouri Valley Conference leader Loyola on its senior night, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team fell to the Ramblers by a final of 82-31 on Wednesday evening inside Gentile Arena.
Loyola (22-6, 13-4 MVC) led by a 41-12 margin at halftime and pulled away in the second half to earn the win. Evansville (6-22, 2-15 MVC) was led by Blake Sisley’s nine points. He knocked down three of his six outside tries. Emmette Paige matched his career mark with six points. He has hit that tally in two of the last three games.
Aher Uguak led the Ramblers with 13 points while Lucas Williamson scored 11 and Keith Clemons added 10.
Over the opening minutes, the teams combined to start 1-of-10 from the field with the Ramblers taking a 2-0 lead. Blake Sisley hit UE’s first 3-pointer to give the Aces a 3-2 edge before Loyola countered with a 13-0 run. Knocking down five of their next six attempts, LUC went up 15-3. Emmette Page ended a 1-for-10 start from the field with a drive to the basket.
Loyola continued to add to its lead, taking a 41-12 lead at the half. They were 18-of-28 from the field. Evansville shot 18.2% in the opening stanza.
Things continued to go Loyola’s way in the second half as they added to the lead before finishing the night with the win. The Ramblers shot 62.0% on the night with the Aces finishing at 25.6%.
The regular season comes to a conclusion on Saturday when the Aces welcome Missouri State to the Ford Center for a 4 p.m. game.
