ST. LOUIS - The Missouri Valley Conference announced its women's basketball "Players to Watch" list for the upcoming season this morning, including three University of Evansville student-athletes – Logan Luebbers Palmer (Union, Ky./Randall K. Cooper), Kylee Norkus (Naperville, Ill./Neuqua Valley), and Camryn Runner (Cicero, Ind./Hamilton Heights). All three Aces selected are sophomores, serving as key pieces of Evansville's exciting young core.

Luebbers Palmer lands on the list after a stellar freshman campaign that saw her play in 24 games with 11 starts. Luebbers Palmer scored 6.5 points per game in her first season of collegiate basketball and was at her best in MVC play, scoring in double figures six times against conference opponents. She notched her first double digit scoring effort against Missouri State (1/17/25), scoring 15 points, before earning MVC Freshman of the Week honors by scoring 14 points against Bradley (2/13) and a season-high 17 points in 34 minutes against Illinois State (2/15).

Norkus receives preseason recognition after impressing in four games as a freshman last season before suffering a season-ending injury. Norkus started the first four games of the season, scoring an average of 10 points per game while grabbing 5.5 rebounds per game. Before going down against Lindenwood, Norkus played 33, 39 and 37 minutes in the Aces' first three games and helped Evansville pick up wins over Wright State (11/10/24) and SEMO (11/14).

The reigning MVC Freshman of the Year, Runner lands on the list after one of the most impressive freshman campaigns in UE program history. One of two Aces to start all 32 games last season, Runner led the team with 1,072 minutes played and led MVC freshmen and ranked eighth in the MVC with 15.5 points per game. Runner was among the most prolific free throw shooters in the country, leading the MVC and finishing fifth in the country in free throws made (206) and free throw attempts (250). Runner also averaged 2.8 assists per game, while her 89 assists were the most by an Evansville freshman since Dakota Weatherford in 2013-14. A dynamic scorer, Runner scored in double figures in 30 games and had eight performances of 20-plus points, including putting up a season-high 30 against Lindenwood (11/18/24). In MVC play, Runner upped her scoring to 17.8 points per game.

The 2025-26 season begins on October 28^th with an exhibition against Roosevelt at Meeks Family Fieldhouse before opening the regular season at SEMO on November 6. The first regular season contest at Meeks Family Fieldhouse comes on November 20, when the Aces play host to IU Indy.

Season tickets for the 2025-26 season are on sale now.  We offer great seats that fit with every family budget. For questions or more information on how we can help you and your family create long lasting memories with us at Meeks Family Fieldhouse this season, please call Logan Belz at the UE Ticket office 812-488-2623.