Following a big performance at Missouri State last Thursday, freshman defender Emmy Brenner (Arlington, Tenn. / St. Benedict at Auburndale HS) has been named the MVC Freshman of the Week by conference office staff. Brenner scored the Aces lone goal of the match on Thursday, September 26th to help UE to their first result against the Bears since 2021.
While Missouri State took the initial lead in Springfield on Thursday in the 71st minute, Evansville answered back quickly thanks to Brenner. In the 74th minute, the Aces took a corner kick on right side of the pitch. Junior forward Amy Velazquez (Avon, Ind. / Avon HS) took the kick for the set piece and found Brenner just outside the six. Brenner rose up and headed the ball into the back of the net for her second goal to equalize the match and earn Evansville a point in conference play.
Brenner’s goal was her second of the season and the first goal the Aces had scored in Springfield since 2014. Brenner now offensively leads UE with four points on the season with two goals along with senior forward Hailey Autenrieb (Cincinnati / Seton HS). Along with leading the team offensively, Brenner has also registered eight shots with five on goal for a shot accuracy of 62.5%.
Evansville will be back in action with Brenner this Thursday for a home conference match against UNI. Kick-off from Arad McCutchan Stadium on October 3rd is set for 6 p.m.
