EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville women's basketball team continues its season opening road trip on Wednesday, traveling to Richmond, Ky. to battle Eastern Kentucky. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 PM CT from Baptist Health Arena.
Series History
- Wednesday marks the seventh meeting all-time between Evansville and EKU
- The Purple Aces and Colonels are playing each other for the fourth time in the last five years, with the Purple Aces taking three of the last four meetings, including two of three under Head Coach Robyn Scherr
- The last meeting in Richmond came in 2022-23, with the Purple Aces taking an 89-81 win
- Myia Clark tied the program single-game record for three pointers in the win, sinking 8. Current Assistant Coach Anna Newman added 15 points for UE
Among the Best
- After finishing last season sixth in the country in free throws made and free throws attempted per game last year, Camryn Runner again ranks among national leaders at getting to the free throw line
- Through two games, Runner ranks 29th in the country in free throw attempts per game (8.5) and 31st in free throws made per game (6.0)
- In last Thursday's opener at SEMO, Runner went 12-for-17 from the line en route to a 26-point performance
Playing Fast
- In what has been a staple under Head Coach Robyn Scherr, the Purple Aces have played at one of the fastest paces in the country this season
- Evansville ranks fifth in the country in pace (possessions for each team per 40 minutes) through two games
- In five seasons under Scherr, Evansville has ranked in the 91st percentile or higher nationally in pace each year
Scouting the Opponent
- Eastern Kentucky brings a 1-1 record into Wednesday night, having beaten Transylvania before falling to SIUE
- Last season, EKU went 21-12 with a 10-8 mark in ASUN play
- The Colonels feature three players scoring in double figures to begin the year, led by Liz Freihofer at 15.0 ppg
Follow Along
Wednesday's game will be streamed live on ESPN+. Live stats are available at GoPurpleAces.com.
