VALPARAISO, Ind. - For the first time in MVC play, the University of Evansville women's basketball team hits the road, facing Valparaiso at 6 PM (CT) on Thursday evening in Valparaiso, Ind.
 

Evansville at Valparaiso | Thurs., Jan. 5 | 6 PM
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Thursday represents the 24th meeting between the Aces and Beacons all-time with Valparaiso owning a 14-9 advantage in the series. The last time the two sides met, Evansville and Valpo battled in an intense overtime contest that saw the Beacons edge out a 75-70 win last season. 

Valparaiso brings a 2-8 overall record into the Thursday clash, falling in both of its opening MVC duels last week to Belmont and Murray State. The Beacons are powered by a trio of double-digit scorers with senior Olivia Brown leading the way with 12.4 points per game. Valpo looks to snap an eight-game losing streak after starting the year 2-0 with wins over Central Michigan and Southern Miss.

Evansville comes into the road weekend following a pair of hard-fought battles last weekend against SIU and Missouri State. In the opening two games of Valley action, the Aces were led by fifth-year guard Myia Clark, who averaged 21.5 points per game and tied a season-high with 25 points against SIU. Battling through an injury, senior guard/forward Abby Feit tallied nine points a piece in each of the weekend's contests, coming up just one point and rebound shy of a double-double facing one of the nation's best rebounding teams in Missouri State. 

This weekend will again serve as a homecoming of sorts for head coach Robyn Scherr-Wells, who grew up in Chicago and got her start as a collegiate head coach in the Windy City. Scherr-Wells began her head coaching career with a stint at Roosevelt in the heart of downtown Chicago, leading the Lakers to top five ranking, conference championships, and an appearance in the NAIA National Championship.
 

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