The freshman was second in scoring for the Aces
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Freshman guard Camryn Runner (Cicero, Ind. / Hamilton Heights HS) has been named the first Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Week of the 2024-25 season.
In her first week of collegiate basketball Runner had an explosive start across the floor for the Purple Aces. With her strong efforts at IU Indy and against Wright State Runner was recognized by MVC office staff as the Freshman of the Week. Runner ended the first week of play first on the team in assists and blocks, tied for first in steals, second in points and third in rebounds.
At IU Indy for her collegiate debut Runner led UE at the free throw line making eight of 10 attempts. In 30 minutes of action on Tuesday Runner scored 18 points, grabbed five boards, helped on three baskets, and picked up both a block and a steal. Runner was also one of three players to make multiple three-pointers at The Jungle.
In Evansville’s home opener against Wright State Runner again was a strong presence for the Aces. Runner had a heavier workload on Sunday playing all but two minutes at Meeks Family Fieldhouse. In those 38 minutes she recorded 17 points, had six rebounds, helped on three more baskets, stole three balls, and blocked two shots.
Runner is averaging 34 minutes of playing time, 17.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and 1.5 blocks. Runner is leading the Valley in two categories, free throws and free throw attempts. With 15 made free throws, Runner is 13th among all Division I players and eight in free throw attempts.
UE and Runner return to action on Thursday evening at home. Evansville will welcome Southeast Missouri to Meeks Family Fieldhouse at 6 p.m. tip on Thursday, November 14th.
