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Comer scores 21 as Evansville knocks off Brescia 96-49

Nov. 09, 2024 19:45 PM EST

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Tayshawn Comer had 21 points in Evansville's 96-49 victory over Brescia on Saturday. Comer shot 9 for 14, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Purple Aces (1-1). Gabriel Pozzato scored 18 points and added three steals. Cameron Haffner shot 6 for 12,...

Floyd's 23 lead North Texas over Evansville 80-63

Nov. 05, 2024 23:13 PM EST

DENTON, Texas (AP) — Jasper Floyd had 23 points in North Texas' 80-63 season-opening victory against Evansville on Tuesday night. Floyd also had five assists for the Mean Green. Johnathan Massie added 18 points while shooting 6 for 11 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from...

North Texas tips off season at home against Evansville

Nov. 05, 2024 03:50 AM EST

Evansville Purple Aces at North Texas Mean Green Denton, Texas; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: North Texas begins the season at home against Evansville. North Texas went 19-15 overall with an 11-4 record at home during the 2023-24 season. The Mean...

North Texas hosts Evansville to begin season

Nov. 04, 2024 03:45 AM EST

Evansville Purple Aces at North Texas Mean Green Denton, Texas; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: North Texas hosts Evansville for the season opener. North Texas finished 19-15 overall a season ago while going 11-4 at home. The Mean Green averaged 11.0...

OneMain: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Oct. 30, 2024 06:59 AM EDT

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — OneMain Holdings Inc. (OMF) on Wednesday reported third-quarter profit of $157 million. On a per-share basis, the Evansville, Indiana-based company said it had net income of $1.31. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were...

Indiana woman whose infant was disfigured in a rat attack gets probation

Oct. 25, 2024 12:33 PM EDT

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana woman who pleaded guilty to neglect after a rat attacked her 6-month-old son and left him with disfiguring injuries has been sentenced to probation, weeks after her husband received a lengthy prison term. A Vanderburgh County judge sentenced Angel...

Escalade: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Oct. 24, 2024 06:25 AM EDT

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Escalade Inc. (ESCA) on Thursday reported profit of $5.7 million in its third quarter. The Evansville, Indiana-based company said it had net income of 40 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 31 cents per...

Old National Bancorp: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Oct. 22, 2024 08:52 AM EDT

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Old National Bancorp (ONB) on Tuesday reported third-quarter earnings of $143.8 million. The Evansville, Indiana-based bank said it had earnings of 44 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions...

A series of deaths and the 'Big Fight': Uncovering police force in one Midwestern city

Oct. 08, 2024 11:49 AM EDT

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — It was the day of the “Big Fight” at the police academy, and rookie sheriff’s deputy Asson Hacker groaned as the hulking instructor pressed down on his chest. Playing the role of a combative suspect, the trainer challenged Hacker to battle like his...

Takeaways from AP’s investigation into fatal police incidents in one Midwestern city

Oct. 08, 2024 07:09 AM EDT

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — The police department in Evansville said one recruit died and another was injured in a “routine” training exercise at its police academy. What was unsaid: Both rookies had been hurt in the “Big Fight” after going against the same instructor who...