EVANSVILLE, Ind. – On Sunday, the University of Evansville women’s basketball team renews an old MCC rivalry when they travel to St. Louis to take on former MCC rival SLU for the first time since 2013. Tip-off is set for 5 PM.
– Sunday marks the 25th meeting between Evansville and Saint Louis
– Evansville leads the series 16-8
– Sunday is the first meeting between the Aces and Billikens since 2013
– Evansville is searching for their first win in the series since 2009 and their first win in Saint Louis since January 20, 1992
Running the Show
– Camryn Runner has continued to establish herself as one of the top players in the MVC this season, ranking sixth in the conference in scoring at 16.3 ppg
– Runner has scored in double figures in 37 of 40 career games, including seven times in eight games this season
– On Wednesday, Runner led the Aces with 17 points against Purdue on 5-for-7 shooting
– After finishing last season in the top-10 nationally in free throw attempts and free throws made per game, Runner again ranks among national leaders in both categories this season. Through eight games, Runner ranks 14th in free throw attempts (7.3) and 23rd in free throws made (5.1) per game
Making Up for Lost Time
– After emerging as a key piece for the Aces early in the season last year as a freshman, Kylee Norkus suffered an injury in her fourth collegiate game that caused her to miss the rest of the season
– Norkus made her long-awaited return to the court in the Aces’ win over IU Indy on November 20, playing 10 minutes and making a 3-pointer for her first basket of the season
– Norkus has seen the floor in each of the last three games as well, playing a season-high 17 minutes at Purdue on Wednesday
