ST. LOUIS – After opening conference play to the reigning Missouri Valley Conference champions freshman guard Camryn Runner (Cicero, Ind. / Hamilton Heights HS) has been recognized for her play.

With her 12^th straight double-digit performance on Sunday against the Drake Bulldogs, Runner has been named the MVC Freshman of the Week. It is the guard's fifth weekly recognition from conference staff and her first of MVC play. Runner has earned the freshman honor at the beginning of both the non-conference and the Valley schedule.

In 36 minutes on the floor Sunday at the Ford Center Runner was one of only two Aces to have a double-digit performance. Runner scored 14 points while adding two three-pointers including a buzzer beater at the end of the third quarter. Along with her strong scoring performance Runner assisted on four other baskets and pulled down two rebounds.

With two made free throws and three attempts against the Bulldogs Runner continues to be one of the best in the nation at the line. The freshman leads the MVC in both free throw attempts and made free throws. With 110 attempts from the charity stripe Runner is second in the nation. She is also third in the country in made free throws with 88. Runner trails only sophomore forward S'Mya Nichols of Kansas and senior guard Izzy Higginbottom of Arkansas.

Runner and UE are back in action this weekend for the first away games of MVC action. Evansville will visit Peoria first on Thursday, January 2^nd to take on the Bradley Braves at 6 p.m.