Today’s recognition is the first for the freshman forward during conference action
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ST LOUIS —Â For the third time this season, freshman forward Maggie Hartwig has earned a weekly honor from the Missouri Valley Conference.
After a team-leading performance against Southern Illinois in the Purple Aces win last week, Hartwig has been named the MVC Freshman of the Week by conference staff. This is Hartwig’s third such honor from the Valley but her first during conference play. Hartwig is now the third UE player to earn a weekly conference honor along with fellow freshman Nevaeh Thomas and center Barbora Tomancova.
In the Aces’ first back-to-back Missouri Valley Conference wins since 2017, Maggie Hartwig had a monster game for UE. Hartwig led Evansville on offense with 22 points in the team’s 93-89 overtime win against Southern Illinois. She also added her fourth double-double of the season, by leading the Aces on defense with 12 rebounds. In 35 minutes of play against the Salukis, Hartwig also added one steal.
Hartwig continued to have a strong offensive game on Saturday against Missouri State with 11 points in 39 minutes of play while adding two blocks and two steals. Hartwig led the team in time on the floor versus the Lady Bears, keeping UE within a possession of Missouri State until the fourth quarter. For the week, Hartwig averaged 16.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals, and a block through 74 minutes of action.
Evansville returns to action on Thursday night at Indiana State. Tip-off against the Sycamores is set for 5 p.m. CT from the Hulman Center.
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