Akron Zips vs Evansville Purple Aces, U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam

College Basketball

Akron

5-1

97-59

Final

Evansville

3-4

UVI Sports & Fitness Center

Lead tracker

AKR leadsBiggest lead AKR 38, EVAN 4

EVAN leads

Team	1H	2H	T
AKR	44	53	97
EVAN	36	23	59

Who won: Akron 97-59

The Akron Zips beat the Evansville Purple Aces 97-59 in U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at UVI Sports & Fitness Center. The Akron outscored the Evansville 53-23 in the 2nd half. Tavari Johnson led the Akron in points (19). AJ Casey led the Evansville in points (13).

Recap · Nov 23

Johnson puts up 19 as Akron defeats Evansville 97-59 at Paradise Jam

Tavari Johnson and Bowen Hardman scored 19 points apiece to help Akron defeat Evansville 97-59 on Sunday at the Paradise Jam.

What it means

Akron 0-1 on the road; Evansville 2-2 at home.

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Game info

Venue: UVI Sports & Fitness Center, Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands · Attendance 1,924
Officials: Tim Kelly (Referee), Mike Millione (Referee), Adam James (Referee)