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BULLETIN FROM 12/22/2019 03:00:00 TO 12/23/2019 03:00:00
Case Types: (LW) Incident, (AR) Arrest, (TC) Citation/Summons, (OR) Ordinance, (TA) Accident
Printed: 03:01, December 23, 2019, Monday
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LW 1928120
Omvwi [am]
LW 1928119
Battery-committed W/ Deadly Weapon [l5]
Description (A)ttempted, (C)ompleted, (F)elony, (M)isdemeanor
Society VICTIM of Omvwi [am] (C), at 1998 N Fulton Ave/keller St, Evansville, IN,
between 03:21, 12/22/2019 and 03:22, 12/22/2019. Reported: 12/22/2019.
Officers were dispatched to an intoxicated driver. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a stop. The driver was found to be intoxicated. Officers placed the driver into custody and transported her to the jail.
Steverson, Whitney Sherell Shea (B F, 31) VICTIM of Battery-committed W/ Deadly Weapon [l5] (C), at 664 E Illinois St, Evansville, IN, between 02:25, 12/22/2019 and 02:30, 12/22/2019. Reported: 12/22/2019.
On the listed date and time Officers were dispatched to St. Vincent Hospital, in reference to a battery report. The VI stated that she was at Sidetrack Tavern when the OF approached her in the parking lot. She stated that the OF started to argue with her, and had a knife. The VI stated that the OF stabbed her in the head. The VI had a laceration on the top of her head.
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DOCKERY, M. E.
GRIMES, C. B.
LW 1928124
Theft All Other < $750
LW 1928127
Traffic-accident Hit&run /prop [bm]
Caine, Norma Jean (W F, 35) VICTIM of Theft All Other < $750 (C), at 1511 W Florida St, Evansville, IN, between 08:04, 12/21/2019 and 18:04, 12/21/2019. Reported: 12/22/2019.
The victim was invited to stay at the IO`s home on Florida, she was there all day yesterday. The offender also lives there with his grandfather the IO. Sometime between 0800 and 1800 hours the offender took the listed pills from her purse in the bottles. When she confronted him about the pills he became irate and told her she wasnt getting them back because they were already gone. She said he smokes spice all the time and probably sold them. She said she also had clothes taken.
Bryant, Billy Lindel (W M, 77) VICTIM of Traffic-accident Hit&run /prop [bm] (C), at 1115 Se First St, Evansville, IN, between 17:00, 12/21/2019 and 11:02, 12/22/2019. Reported: 12/22/2019.
Officer was dispatched to 1115 SE First St reference a hit and run report. On scene the victim reported the wooden fencing behind his residence was damaged. The victim advised he received a call from a neighbor who advised seeing a Chevy malibu back into the fence last night. There appeared to be fresh damage to the rear of the malibu and a small piece of wood stuck in the mudflap. The victim was
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LW 1928148
Traffic-accident Hit&run /prop [bm]
LW 1928150
Theft- Converson [am]
Description (A)ttempted, (C)ompleted, (F)elony, (M)isdemeanor
Keene, Chloe Paige (W F, 23) VICTIM of Traffic-accident Hit&run /prop [bm] (C), at 401 N Burkhardt Rd, Evansville, IN, between 12:00, 12/22/2019 and 16:46, 12/22/2019. Reported: 12/22/2019.
Officers were dispatched to a listed location a hit and run. Upon arrival, Chole Kenee, stated a subject hit her vehicle and left the scene.
Kenee stated that she went to her vehicle and saw a note on her windshield. The note stated that a vehicle with a Indiana temp plate (K8801716) hit Kennee`s vehicle and fled the scene.
Kenee observed a dent on the rear drivers side door. She was given a case number.
Target 1st Ave VICTIM of Theft- Converson [am] (C), at 4000 N First Ave, Evansville, IN, between 18:01, 12/22/2019 and 18:16, 12/22/2019. Reported: 12/22/2019.
Employee at Target called stating a older white female was fleeing from their loss prevention. They stated she was in the parking lot wobbling back and forth on foot. She then got into a dark colored Oldsmobile and left east bound. They did not get a plate for the vehicle.
Loss prevention stated she took a package of ear buds off the shelf and put them in her purse. She then bypassed all points of sell and was stopped exiting the building. The female went around the employee and into the parking lot. The ear buds were valued at $10.
Burkes, Dwight Junior (W M, 50) VICTIM of Battery – Class B Misdemeanor [bm] (C), at 1550 S Morton Ave, Evansville, IN, on 12/22/2019, 17:23. Reported: 12/22/2019.
Officers were dispatched to a domestic violence in progress. Officers spoke to both involved parties. Both parties were given a case number and advised how to pursue charges.
Shelton, Kelly Mischelle (W F, 41) VICTIM of Traffic-accident Hit&run /prop [bm] (C), at 2020 Weinbach Center Dr, Evansville, IN, between 16:30, 12/22/2019 and 17:50, 12/22/2019. Reported: 12/22/2019.
Officers were dispatched to a hit and run accident at 2020 Weinbach Center Dr. Officers arrived and spoke with the victim and witnesses. The victim stated that she was inside Bargain Hunt shopping and approached by workers from the store stating that her vehicle had been hit. Witnesses stated that a grey minivan backed into the victim`s vehicle and left the scene. The witnesses did not know the make or model of the minivan. The victim was given a case number for the report.
Meijer VICTIM of Theft- Shoplifting < $750 (C), at 2622 Menards Dr, Evansville, IN, between 14:04, 12/22/2019 and 17:47, 12/22/2019. Reported: 12/22/2019.
Offender was caught by theft prevention purposely not scanning multiple items as she checked out. The suspect left the store with these stolen items before being confronted by store staff. Suspect was cited and released. Stolen items were returned to the store.
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HOLLINS, B. E.
LW 1928160
Traffic-accident Hit&run /prop [bm]
LW 1928159
Theft All Other < $750
LW 1928156
Theft- Shoplifting < $750
Wade, Britni Anne (W F, 32) VICTIM of Traffic-accident Hit&run /prop [bm] (C), at 3601 Reis Ave, Evansville, IN, between 19:20, 12/22/2019 and 19:36, 12/22/2019. Reported: 12/22/2019.
Officers were dispatched to the listed location for a hit and run report. Upon arrival, Britini Wade, stated a subject hit her vehicle and fled the scene.
Wade stated that she was inside her home looking through her window when she observed a dark colored vehicle backing out of her neighbor`s driveway (3600 Reis). The offender backed into the passenger side of her vehicle and fled the area.
Wade went outside and observed a large dent and paint transfer on the passenger side rear door. She was given a case number.
Fentress, Leroy Gary (B M, 63) VICTIM of Theft All Other < $750 (C), at 1030 W Franklin St, Evansville, IN, between 16:45, 12/22/2019 and 17:00, 12/22/2019. Reported: 12/22/2019.
At the listed date and time, Officers were dispatched to 1030 W Franklin St. Apt 401 in response to a theft report. The victim stated that a bag was accidentally left outside the door to the apartment and someone had taken it. No suspect information was available at the time of the report. The bag was taken sometime between 1645 and 1700 according to the victim. The victim was given a case number.
Walmart VICTIM of Theft- Shoplifting < $750 (C), at 401 N Burkhardt Rd, Evansville, IN, between 18:53, 12/22/2019 and 19:30, 12/22/2019. Reported: 12/22/2019.
On 12/22/2019 at approximately 1853 hours, I, Officer R. Smith was dispatched to 401 N. Burkhardt Rd. (Walmart) in reference to a shoplifter. The reporter stated that the two offenders were observed selecting items from their areas of display. The reporter stated that the offenders split up in the store and OF1 made a fraudulent return of the items selected to receive a gift card for the value of those selected items. The reporter stated that the offenders passed all points of sales and exited the business with the gift card from the fraudulent return. The offenders were cited (8220141534, 8220141535) and released.
Helms, Kathy (W F, 59) VICTIM of Battery – Class A Misdemeanor [am] (C), at 2601 Sugar Mill Dr, Evansville, IN, between 19:00, 12/22/2019 and 19:05, 12/22/2019. Reported: 12/22/2019.
Officers were dispatched to an assault in progress at 2601 Sugar Mill Drive. Officers arrived and spoke to the victim. The victim stated she was a caregiver for
HOLLINS, B. E.
BEARD, J. A.
SMITH, R. A.
LW 1928157
Battery – Class A Misdemeanor [am]
VANFLEET, G. M.
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the suspect. The suspect has a mental disability and was not listening to the victim. The victim stated that the suspect picked up a piece of hanging wall decor and hit the victim in the leg. The victim was given a case number for the incident and the suspect was transferred by a supervisor of the caregiver to another location.
Cvs VICTIM of Theft- Converson [am] (C), at 801 N First Ave, Evansville, IN, between 21:00, 12/22/2019 and 21:05, 12/22/2019. Reported: 12/22/2019.
Officer was dispatched to 801 N First Ave (CVS) for a theft report. The caller, a employee advised a juvenile black male came into the store and took a phone charger and left without paying. The juvenile was wearing a black Nike shirt, gray sweatpants and red shoes. The juvenile left prior to officers arrival. He was last seen going east on Columbia St on a bicycle.
Walmart VICTIM of Theft- Shoplifting < $750 (C), at 401 N Burkhardt Rd, Evansville, IN, between 21:13, 12/22/2019 and 21:27, 12/22/2019. Reported: 12/22/2019.
On 12/22/2019 at approximately 2113 hours, I, Officer R. Smith was dispatched to 401 N. Burkhardt Rd. (Walmart) in reference to a shoplifter. The reporter stated that he observed two offenders placing price tags on selected items in the store to lower to costs of the original cost. The reporter stated that the offenders arrived to a self check out terminal to complete the transaction. The reporter stated that the offenders passed all points of sales and exited the business with the falsely priced items. The offenders were apprehended, cited (8220141536, 8220141537), and released.
Rice, Jasmine N. (W F, 19) VICTIM of Battery-dv Prior Conv For Battery [l5] (C), at 1817 Old Business 41, Evansville, IN, between 22:28, 12/22/2019 and 22:35, 12/22/2019. Reported: 12/22/2019.
Officers were dispatched to 1817-225 for a domestic violence in progress. The caller advised her father had just assaulted her sister. The offender had left prior to officers arrival. The victim had visible injuries to the right side of her face. The victim was given a case number for the incident.
Arc Construction VICTIM of Traffic-accident Hit&run /prop [bm] (C), at 978 Nw Riverside Dr/s Fulton Ave, Evansville, IN, on 12/22/2019, 22:56. Reported: 12/22/2019.
Officers were dispatched to the listed address in reference to a hit and run. Upon arriving, officers located a pull behind trailer with an attached road sign that had been struck and flipped onto its back side. The suspect vehicle was not on scene.
Tuck, Jennifer Lorene (W F, 27) VICTIM of Criminal Mischief – Loss >= $750 <$50,000 Am (C), at 1201 W Buena Vista Rd, Evansville, IN, between 18:30, 12/22/2019 and 19:10, 12/22/2019. Reported: 12/22/2019.
Officers were dispatched to Heritage Center located at 1201 W. Buena Vista for a hit and run report. We spoke to the victim who is the owner of a Silver Chevy Traverse (Temporary PL: K861739), who stated that her vehicle was damaged. She is an employee of Heritage Center and stated that she took a break at approximately 7:10pm and found damage to her vehicle. She had returned from her lunch break at approximately 6:30pm and did not see this damage to her vehicle. She stated that her lunch included getting gas and that she would have noticed the damage at that time.
Officers observed a dent on the left, backside area of her vehicle which is to the right of her vehicle`s gas tank. The damage does not appear to be in a position that could have been caused by another vehicle, as the dent is toward the top of her
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LW 1928165
Theft- Converson [am]
LW 1928167
Theft- Shoplifting < $750
LW 1928169
Battery-dv Prior Conv For Battery [l5]
LW 1928172
Traffic-accident Hit&run /prop [bm]
LW 1928168
Criminal Mischief – Loss >= $750 <$50,000 Am
KITZINGER, E. A.
SMITH, R. A.
KITZINGER, E. A.
MARTIN, J.
UNDERWOOD, B.
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Description (A)ttempted, (C)ompleted, (F)elony, (M)isdemeanor
vehicle. Officers informed her that a criminal mischief report would be taken and that should could take the report to her insurance company, as she stated that this was the reason for why she requested the report.
She did not have any suspect information at this time. She stated that she spoke with management at Heritage Center and she would be given access to available security camera footage tomorrow. She was provided with a report number.
Duff, Brooklynn Bianca (B F, 26) VICTIM of Traffic-accident Hit&run /inj [am] (C), at 621 W Columbia St, Evansville, IN, between 18:30, 12/22/2019 and 18:33, 12/22/2019. Reported: 12/22/2019.
Officers were dispatched to 621 W Columbia St for a hit and run report. The victim, Brooklynn Duff stated she arrived to work a little after 1830 hours on 12/22/2019. Duff stated she was running late so she parked out front. This is the parking on the Columbia St side. Duff stated as she was walking to the entrance to the east of where she parked she walked behind a silver or gold Chevy Malibu. The Malibu was parked in the first spot to the west of the entrance off of Columbia St. Duff stated the driver, a older white male in his fifties or sixties backed into her. The right rear of his vehicle hit her in the left hip area. Duff stated she tapped on his car to let him know she was behind it. She then stated she went inside due to her running late. She stated she started feeling pain in her hip later in the night and decided to call for a report. Duff was given a case number for the incident.
Burlington Coat Factory VICTIM of Theft – Shoplifting (C), at 225 N Burkhardt Rd, Evansville, IN, between 22:05, 12/22/2019 and 22:15, 12/22/2019. Reported: 12/22/2019.
The offender is known to the reporter and has an extensive history of thefts/shoplifting, with previous convictions. On this date, the offender entered the store and took four men`s watches from a display area and concealed them in his pants pockets. He then left the store without paying for any of the items, setting off the loss prevention alarms. The reporter was unaware what items were taken until he reviewed store surveillance video. The offender was gone upon my arrival.
Hawkins, Holly (W F, 20) VICTIM of Battery – Class B Misdemeanor [bm] (C), at 230 Main St, Evansville, IN, between 23:24, 12/22/2019 and 23:30, 12/22/2019. Reported: 12/22/2019.
Officers took a report of battery in the 200 block of N. Main St. The suspect was not there at this time. The victim does not wish to press charges at this time.
Martin, Destinie Nicole (W F, 28) Arrest on chrg of Omvwi [am], M (M), at 299 N Fulton Ave/w Franklin St, Evansville, on 12/22/2019.
Fenwick, Sarah Elizabeth (W F, 32) Arrest on chrg of Failure To Appear-original Charge Misd, M (M), at 410 E Diamond Ave, Evansville, on 12/22/2019.
Cheatham, Kimberlee Ann (W F, 44) Arrest on chrg of Theft – Shoplifting, F (F), at 800 N Green River Rd, Evansville, on 12/22/2019.
Waters, Lacey Lynn (W F, 29) Arrest on chrg of Criminal Mischief Loss >$750 < $50000 [am], M (M), at 2004 E Riverside Dr, Evansville, on 12/22/2019.
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LW 1928174
Traffic-accident Hit&run /inj [am]
KITZINGER, E. A.
LW 1928170
Theft – Shoplifting
LW 1928175
Battery – Class B Misdemeanor [bm]
AR 1928120
Omvwi [am], M
AR 1928145
Failure To Appear-original Charge Misd, M
AR 1928147
Theft – Shoplifting, F
AR 1928139
Criminal Mischief Loss >$750 <
BREIVOGEL, J. M.
DOCKERY, M. E.
DOCKERY, M. E.
HENRICH, M. R.
BREIVOGEL, J. M.
WINN, K. M.
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$50000 [am], M
AR 1928166
Battery – Domestic – W/prior Unrelated Conviction, F
AR 1928161
Sex Offender-failure To Reg Prior Conviction, F
AR 1928166
Battery- Hff Domestic [am], M
AR 1928162
Battery – Domestic – Presence Of Child <16, F
AR 1928176
Petition To Revoke Probation, F
AR 1928177
Narc-poss Methamphetamine >= 10 Grams < 28, F
AR 1928178
Failure To Appear-original Charge Misd, M
Description (A)ttempted, (C)ompleted, (F)elony, (M)isdemeanor
Carter, Deangelo Lee (B M, 31) Arrest on chrg of Battery – Domestic – W/prior
Unrelated Conviction, F (F), at 326 S Kentucky Ave, Evansville, on 12/22/2019.
Torres, Robert Paul (W M, 56) Arrest on chrg of Sex Offender-failure To Reg Prior Conviction, F (F), at 1599 N Main St/e Morgan Ave, Evansville, on 12/22/2019.
Hardin, Amanda Michelle (B F, 30) Arrest on chrg of Battery- Hff Domestic [am], M (M), at 326 S Kentucky Ave, Evansville, on 12/22/2019.
Whitlock, Sean Christopher (B M, 27) Arrest on chrg of Battery – Domestic – Presence Of Child <16, F (F), at 2700 Lodge Ave, Evansville, on 12/22/2019.
Decurtis, Dallas Jonathon (W M, 23) Arrest on chrg of Petition To Revoke Probation, F (F), at 723 Hess Ave, Evansville, on 12/23/2019.
Smith, Katie Jo (W F, 40) Arrest on chrg of Narc-poss Methamphetamine >= 10 Grams < 28, F (F), at 2207 Covert Ave/s Fairlawn Ave, Evansville, on 12/23/2019.
Milburn, Tina Marie (W F, 43) Arrest on chrg of Failure To Appear-original Charge Misd, M (M), at 2409 Van Bibber Ave, Evansville, on 12/23/2019.
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WERNE, C. L.
BEARD, J. A.
STAATS, C. M.
DUFF, J. A.
HALLMARK, B. G.
COOPER, N. W.
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LW 1928149
Battery – Class B Misdemeanor [bm]
LW 1928153
Traffic-accident Hit&run /prop [bm]
LW 1928151
Theft- Shoplifting < $750
WILSON, T. G.
VANFLEET, G. M.
KLEIN, P. T.
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Deep ball sinks Eagles in Midwest Region loss
The Screaming Eagles (5-2), who saw a four-game winning streak come to an end with the loss, trailed 20-14 midway through the second quarter when Ashland unleashed a barrage of shots from behind the arc.
Ashland (11-0), which tied a school-record with its 18 trifectas, connected on five three-pointers in a 22-5 run that put USI into an insurmountable 42-19 deficit with just over a minute to play in the opening half.
Coming off a 19-day layoff, the Eagles’ offense struggled to get anything going. USI shot just 30.2 percent (19-63) for the game and was just 3-of-12 (.250) from three-point range. Ashland, meanwhile, made 55.2 percent (32-58) of its field goals and was 18-of-34 (.529).
Freshman forward Tara Robbe and sophomore forward Ashlynn Brown each had 12 points to lead the Eagles.
Senior forward Sarah Loomis had 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead Ashland, which is one of three Midwest Region teams ranked in the top four of the latest WBCA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll.
USI returns to action January 2 when it resumes Great Lakes Valley Conference play against the top team in the nation, Drury University. Tip-off is slated for 5:30 p.m. at Screaming Eagles Arena.
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Daily Scriptures for the Week of December 23, 2019
MONDAY
“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah,
the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and
lying in a manger.â€â€
Luke 2:11-12 NIV
TUESDAY
“Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel,
praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth
peace to those on whom his favor rests.â€â€
Luke 2:13-14 NIV
WEDNESDAY
“When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one
another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the
Lord has told us about.â€â€
Luke 2:15 NIV
THURSDAY
“So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in
the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what
had been told them about this child,â€
Luke 2:16-17 NIV
FRIDAY
“and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary
treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.â€
Luke 2:18-19 NIV
SATURDAY
“The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had
heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.â€
Luke 2:20 NIV
SUNDAY
“On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named
Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived.â€
Luke 2:21 NIV
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Christmas Eve Crash Results in Power Outage
An early morning vehicle crash on East Boonville-New Harmony Road resulted in a power outage to over 100 residents.
On Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at 3:40 AM the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and the Scott Township Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle crash in the 1900 block of East Boonville New Harmony Road near Wildwood Avenue.
Once on-scene, deputies observed a white 2017 Ford Escape SUV partially submerged in a lake with the driver still inside. Deputies made contact with the driver and were able to get him out of his vehicle safely. The vehicle had struck a utility pole, causing the pole to break in half. Due to the electrical hazard, Vectren crews were summoned to the scene to disconnect electrical power and begin repairs.
Prior to the crash the vehicle had been westbound on E. Boonville New Harmony Road. The driver reported to deputies that he must have fallen asleep, resulting in his vehicle leaving the right shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle then struck a utility pole and continued down a small embankment into a lake.
The driver of the vehicle was transported to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of minor injuries. Power was out to the area for about four hours while Vectren worked to restore service. Drug or alcohol impairment do not appear to have been factors in the crash.
The Sheriff’s Office reminds motorists to get at least seven hours of sleep before driving. A pre-drive nap is a proven method of increasing alertness on the road. If you find yourself drowsy while driving, pull over to take a short nap. Plan your trips and make sure you allocate enough time for rest. Even small amounts of alcohol can intensify drowsiness. Caffeine will improve your alertness, but beware of “caffeine crash”. A caffeine crash can occur a few hours after consuming caffeine while in a previously tired state.
The Sheriff’s Office wants everyone to drive safe this Christmas season and have a happy New Year.
Men’s basketball grinds out overtime win over Murray State
Aces finish non-conference play with 9-4 mark
With 7,316 fans packed in the stands, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team earned a hard-fought 78-76 overtime win over Murray State on Saturday evening at the Ford Center.
The 6th-largest crowd for a UE game at the arena saw an entertaining one that came down to the final buzzer with the Purple Aces (9-4) outscoring the Racers (6-5) by a 9-7 martin in overtime to seal the win.
“The energy was great! They were the sixth man and helped us a lot,†Sophomore DeAndre Williams said when asked about the crowd. “They give us motivation to try and get another stop and play the right way. It is good to know that there is a lot of support behind us and we work hard every day to reward that support.â€
Williams along with junior Artur Labinowicz were Evansville’s top performers. Williams had 18 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 blocks while Labinowicz has his best game in an Aces uniform, tallying 24 points. He was 9-for-12 from the field, 4-4 from outside and added four boards and three steals.
“We needed that (win), especially at home,†Labinowicz explained. “Murray State got us last year. Everyone contributed to this win from the players and coaches to the crowd. Toughness was a big key. Some days we are, some days we are not. It shows we are tough to beat.â€
K.J. Riley added 16 points in the game with nine coming in the opening 20 minutes of play. For the night, the Aces shot an even 50% while holding the Racers to 40.3%. Murray State tallied 46 rebounds with Evansville checking in with 28.  Tevin Brown led all players woith 31 points. He had four triples and 11 free throw makes.
“Our guys don’t quit, they stay the course,†Aces head coach Walter McCarty said after the game. “We came out a little relaxed in the second half and they started hitting three’s. If we do our jobs and take care of the ball and do not relax, it is a different game. They are a good team in close games and are a very well coached team.â€
Evansville shot 51.6% in the opening 20 minutes while Artur Labinowicz scored 13 to give the Aces a 41-27 halftime lead. The Aces had the early advantage, opening up an 11-4 lead in the first four minutes. DeAndre Williams contributed to the first four baskets, notching three assists and one score.
Over the next six minutes, it was the Racers who took control, outscoring the Aces by a 12-0 margin to take a 16-11 edge near the midway point of the half. Evansville missed seven shots in a row during the stretch while committing a turnover. Noah Frederking drained a triple to end the streak. His long ball was the first of three in a row for UE as Labinowicz followed it up with two in a row from outside. UE converted four field goals in a row on their way to a 22-18 lead.
Williams along with K.J. Riley contributed 3-point plays in what would be a 22-4 run that gave the Aces a 36-22 advantage at the 2:02 mark. Another trey from Labinowicz, coupled with a Shamar Givance basket, pushed the lead to 17 before a late triple made it a 14-point game at the break.
Labinowicz continued his stellar performance, adding seven tallies in the first five minutes of the latter period. His efforts kept the lead in double figures, but Tevin Brown did his best to keep Murray State in the game, draining his second long ball of the night to make it a 50-40 game. The Racers continued to edge their way back and made it back to single digits at the 9:56 mark when a basket cut the UE edge to 54-46. Three more made it a 5-point game.
It was Labinowicz who ended the stretch with a pair of free throws to push the lead back to 56-49 inside of nine minutes remaining, but the rally by the Racers continued when an and-one by DaQuan Smith tied it up at 56-56 with 7:26 on the clock. The back and forth action continued over the remainder of regulation as neither team would lead by more than a possession.
With 12.3 seconds left, DeAndre Williams looked to put UE in excellent shape. With the shot clock reaching zero, he drained a triple with the assist from Givance to put UE up 69-66. On the other end, it was Brown countering for the Racers, hitting the long trey with 0.5 left to send it to overtime.
John Hall’s second triple of the contest saw UE take a 75-71 advantage with 3:14 left in the extra session. Once again, it was Brown hitting on the other end, cutting the gap back to one on the next possession. The Aces were able to push the lead back out to three with 52 ticks remaining on a Givance layup before two Racer free throws made it a 1-point game with 35.4 seconds left. Givance added another free throw before the ball went back to Murray State. The Racers missed three attempts in the final 12 seconds, cementing the Aces ninth win of the season.
“All of these games are fun to win. A win is a win, I do not care how you get it,†McCarty added. “People forget – this is a team that has not played a lot of basketball together. All of these ups and downs we are going through are great for us. We are really building something special. They are getting great experience in real game situations. They are growing up at the same time and it is fun to watch.â€
Missouri Valley Conference play will commence on December 31 when the Purple Aces travel to Springfield, Mo. to face Missouri State.
