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Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke announces he will not seek re-election; City Council to appoint interim mayor; Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation to implement virtual learning due to COVID-19 surge.

Purdue, ranked No. 1, kicked off their season with a dominant 82-51 victory over Evansville. Freshman guard Fletcher Loyer scored a career-high 30 points, leading the Boilermakers to the win. Loyer and senior forward Braden Smith played a significant role in the victory, with Smith contributing 14 points and 10 rebounds. The game marked the season opener for both teams, with Purdue missing starting forward Trey Kaufman-Renn due to injury.